Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL81
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Momomoto. No joy for Krylov on that attempt.
Momomoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Momomoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Momomoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
Momomoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Krylov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Momomoto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Momomoto bucks up and tries to throw Krylov off but instead Krylov has got his back!#SUB#
Krylov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov is looking to control Momomoto but Momomoto is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Krylov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T1#
Momomoto just trying to survive but Krylov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Krylov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Krylov looking to break Momomoto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Momomoto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Krylov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Krylov tightening his grip on Momomoto, looking for the choke.
Momomoto rolls, trying to escape but Krylov keeps control of the position.
Krylov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Momomoto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Krylov. #T2##SUB#
Krylov is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Momomoto is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Anton Krylov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HRL78
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Leeuwenhoek gets a takedown into half guard.
Krylov's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Leeuwenhoek is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Krylov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krylov trying to hold on to Leeuwenhoek's head to control him but Leeuwenhoek postures up.
Krylov gets full guard.
Leeuwenhoek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Krylov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leeuwenhoek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leeuwenhoek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leeuwenhoek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Leeuwenhoek stopping the sweep attempt from Krylov.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leeuwenhoek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leeuwenhoek preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Krylov has his foot on Leeuwenhoek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leeuwenhoek works his way back into a safe position though.
Leeuwenhoek wants to pass the guard but Krylov is keeping the position.
Krylov looking to control. #SUB#
Krylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Krylov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leeuwenhoek defends it easily.#SUB#
Krylov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leeuwenhoek has passed into half guard!
Krylov wants to get back to full guard.
Krylov wants to get back to full guard but Leeuwenhoek has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leeuwenhoek remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Krylov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Leeuwenhoek presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Leeuwenhoek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krylov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krylov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leeuwenhoek content just to control the position here.
Krylov is squirming around, avoiding Leeuwenhoek's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krylov can't escape the position.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from mount.
Krylov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jasper Leeuwenhoek dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Krylov.#TD2#
Leeuwenhoek shoots in and bounces Krylov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully.
Leeuwenhoek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krylov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leeuwenhoek postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Krylov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leeuwenhoek stacks Krylov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leeuwenhoek!
Krylov is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Leeuwenhoek working away.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krylov looking for a sweep but Leeuwenhoek has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Leeuwenhoek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krylov is looking to escape.
Krylov is desperately trying to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek has a good base and remains in mount.
Krylov tries to hold on but Leeuwenhoek pushes him away.
Krylov can't escape the position.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from mount. #T2#
Krylov is working to get back to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krylov is working hard here to advance position.
Krylov wants to control but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
Leeuwenhoek content just to control the position here.
Krylov tries to reverse the position but Leeuwenhoek maintains control.#T3#
Leeuwenhoek looking to control and managing it successfully.
Krylov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Leeuwenhoek's lack of action. #SUB#
Krylov actively working from the bottom here.
Krylov is not content to let Leeuwenhoek control the position.
Krylov is looking for a sweep. Leeuwenhoek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leeuwenhoek works his way into full mount!
Krylov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leeuwenhoek content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Leeuwenhoek has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Krylov is desperately trying to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek has a good base and remains in mount.
Leeuwenhoek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krylov is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jasper Leeuwenhoek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##TD2#
Leeuwenhoek gets a double leg takedown into Krylov's guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position from guard on top but Krylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Krylov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Leeuwenhoek rolls with it to try and escape but Krylov cranks on the arm and Leeuwenhoek is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Krylov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL74
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Leeuwenhoek misses with a looping right.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Leeuwenhoek manages to avoid it.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a hook to the body
and Krylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Leeuwenhoek moved out of range nicely.
Leeuwenhoek just misses with a punch to the body.
Leeuwenhoek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krylov misses the jab.
Leeuwenhoek feints the counter takedown.
Leeuwenhoek throws a lazy uppercut
and Krylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Leeuwenhoek misses with an uppercut
enabling Krylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a hook.
Leeuwenhoek swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leeuwenhoek throws a right hand that misses
and Krylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leeuwenhoek slips a straight right by Krylov.
Krylov avoids the head kick by Leeuwenhoek.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leeuwenhoek misses with an uppercut
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leeuwenhoek.
Krylov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Leeuwenhoek throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.
Krylov connects with a looping right hand.
Leeuwenhoek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov attempts a counter takedown but Leeuwenhoek avoids it well and moves away.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Krylov misses.
Leeuwenhoek swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Krylov counter with a right hand.
Leeuwenhoek tries a head kick but it misses.
Krylov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Leeuwenhoek gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krylov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leeuwenhoek keeping moving, preventing Krylov from controlling successfully.
Krylov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leeuwenhoek is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Krylov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Krylov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leeuwenhoek dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Leeuwenhoek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Krylov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Krylov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leeuwenhoek defends it easily.#T3#
Leeuwenhoek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Krylov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leeuwenhoek defends well.
Leeuwenhoek sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krylov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leeuwenhoek defends well.#SUB#
Krylov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leeuwenhoek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leeuwenhoek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leeuwenhoek stopping the sweep attempt from Krylov.#SUB#
Krylov is looking for a triangle but Leeuwenhoek pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Krylov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leeuwenhoek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krylov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Krylov looking for a guillotine here but Leeuwenhoek defends easily.
Leeuwenhoek stopping the sweep attempt from Krylov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leeuwenhoek loads up on a big right hand but Krylov slips the punch.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a decent looking hook.
Leeuwenhoek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Krylov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control Krylov's posture but Krylov avoids it. #SUB#
Krylov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leeuwenhoek has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krylov but great work by Leeuwenhoek.
Krylov struggling a bit here.
Leeuwenhoek in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Krylov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Krylov tries to buck Leeuwenhoek off but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
Leeuwenhoek gets to mount! Krylov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Krylov is looking to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek isn't that keen on the idea.
Krylov is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leeuwenhoek looking to control but Krylov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leeuwenhoek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Krylov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Krylov regains half guard.#T3#
Krylov is looking for a sweep. Leeuwenhoek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leeuwenhoek is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Krylov!
Krylov is looking to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek isn't that keen on the idea.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the pace for now.
Krylov is looking to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek isn't that keen on the idea.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Leeuwenhoek wants to control the pace but Krylov is squirming around nicely.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the position easily from mount.
Krylov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek is pressing down on Krylov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krylov is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krylov is trying to get back to full guard.
Krylov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jasper Leeuwenhoek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Leeuwenhoek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krylov.
Nice body punch from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leeuwenhoek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a left hand
and Krylov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krylov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leeuwenhoek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leeuwenhoek throws an overhand right that lands on Krylov's shoulder, as Krylov tries to avoid the shot.
Krylov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leeuwenhoek looks to throw the jab but Krylov is out of range.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Leeuwenhoek moved out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krylov.
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!#SUB#
Krylov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Leeuwenhoek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krylov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Krylov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leeuwenhoek, who protects the arm well.
Leeuwenhoek manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krylov's best efforts.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to improve his position.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Krylov postures up.
Krylov wants to pass the guard but Leeuwenhoek is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leeuwenhoek defends it well. #SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura but Leeuwenhoek is defending well.
Leeuwenhoek is refusing to be controlled, as Krylov sits in half guard. #SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leeuwenhoek defends it well. #SUB#
Krylov seems to be working for a kimura but Leeuwenhoek defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Krylov is working for a kimura but Leeuwenhoek is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leeuwenhoek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Krylov jumps into side control!
Krylov working away.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Krylov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krylov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Leeuwenhoek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krylov laying and praying for a moment but Leeuwenhoek takes advantage and regains half guard.
Krylov tries to pass to full mount but Leeuwenhoek defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeuwenhoek is not content to let Krylov control the position.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Anton Krylov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Leeuwenhoek throws an overhand right that lands on Krylov's shoulder, as Krylov tries to avoid the shot.
Krylov moves away from the strike by Leeuwenhoek.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leeuwenhoek swings widly with a right hand
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek stuns Krylov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Leeuwenhoek saw that one coming.
Leeuwenhoek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leeuwenhoek looks to score with a jab to the body but Krylov is just out of range.
Krylov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leeuwenhoek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krylov moves away.
A shot to the body from Leeuwenhoek misses
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leeuwenhoek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krylov finds it's way round the side to connect with Leeuwenhoek's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek tests Krylov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leeuwenhoek looks to throw the jab but Krylov is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Krylov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leeuwenhoek quickly recovers to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Krylov postures up. #T1##SUB#
Krylov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leeuwenhoek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krylov.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krylov trying to control the pace.
Krylov is thwarting Leeuwenhoek's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Krylov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krylov prevents Leeuwenhoek from improving his position.#SUB#
Krylov is working for a kimura here but Leeuwenhoek manages to reverse the position and he's now in Krylov's guard.
Leeuwenhoek seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Krylov trying to control the position.
Leeuwenhoek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leeuwenhoek passes into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek prevents Krylov from improving his position.
Leeuwenhoek performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leeuwenhoek trying to pass the guard but Krylov defending well.
Krylov gets back to full guard.
Leeuwenhoek tries to free his leg and advance position but Krylov is retaining full guard.
Anton Krylov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Krylov working for a triangle but Leeuwenhoek defends it easily.
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Anton Krylov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Jab, jab by Krylov - just one landing.
Leeuwenhoek throws a head kick that misses.
Leeuwenhoek throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Leeuwenhoek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Krylov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leeuwenhoek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krylov scores with a nice right hand.
Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krylov.
Krylov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krylov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuwenhoek throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krylov tests Leeuwenhoek's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Krylov drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Krylov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leeuwenhoek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek looking for a guillotine here but Krylov defends easily.
Krylov pushes down on Leeuwenhoek's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Krylov wants to work for an arm triangle but Leeuwenhoek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leeuwenhoek regains full guard. Nicely done.
Krylov being controlled here momentarily.
Krylov tries to free his leg and advance position but Leeuwenhoek is retaining full guard.
Leeuwenhoek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krylov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leeuwenhoek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krylov trying to control but Leeuwenhoek is working from the bottom.
Anton Krylov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Leeuwenhoek working a defensive guard here.
Leeuwenhoek keeping full guard, as Krylov tries to pass.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krylov walks into a stiff left hand from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krylov staying out of range there.#T4#
Leeuwenhoek swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
A big right from Leeuwenhoek misses.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a jab. Krylov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leeuwenhoek misses with an uppercut
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Krylov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leeuwenhoek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leeuwenhoek is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Krylov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leeuwenhoek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Krylov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leeuwenhoek has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krylov but great work by Leeuwenhoek.
Krylov manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jasper Leeuwenhoek.
I think Krylov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov retains his middleweight title!
Anton Krylov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL70
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Leeuwenhoek misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a left hand
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krylov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leeuwenhoek tests Krylov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leeuwenhoek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a hook to the body
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Leeuwenhoek slips under a jab.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a lunging right hand
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Leeuwenhoek's shoulder, as Leeuwenhoek tries to avoid the shot.
Leeuwenhoek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krylov misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krylov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leeuwenhoek scrambles back to his feet.
Krylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Krylov.
Leeuwenhoek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krylov manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leeuwenhoek. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krylov staying out of range there.#T1#
Krylov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leeuwenhoek in his tracks.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a body punch
and Krylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Leeuwenhoek misses
and Krylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a hook
and Krylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a lunging right hand
and Krylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leeuwenhoek swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a left hand
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek misses with an uppercut
letting Krylov counter with a right hand.
Leeuwenhoek throws the left hand but Krylov avoids the punch easily.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Leeuwenhoek throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Leeuwenhoek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krylov dips to his left and cracks Leeuwenhoek with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Krylov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leeuwenhoek throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Krylov feinted with a counter takedown.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krylov missing with a left hand there. Leeuwenhoek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Krylov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krylov.
A head kick misses from Leeuwenhoek.
Krylov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leeuwenhoek throws a jab but it's blocked by Krylov.
Krylov tries to counter with a takedown but Leeuwenhoek is quick to defend against it.
Krylov misses the jab.
Leeuwenhoek changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good shot there by Krylov.
A cross from Krylov lands.
Krylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leeuwenhoek throws a jab but it's blocked by Krylov.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a left hand
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leeuwenhoek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Krylov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Krylov wants to control but Leeuwenhoek is keeping him busy.
Leeuwenhoek is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Krylov wants to pass to mount but Leeuwenhoek is defending the position. #SUB#
Leeuwenhoek is defending against the submission attempts here by Krylov.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Krylov jumps into side control!#SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leeuwenhoek has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krylov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leeuwenhoek keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Krylov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leeuwenhoek struggling a bit here.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krylov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leeuwenhoek rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krylov's guard! Nice work there by Leeuwenhoek!
Leeuwenhoek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krylov keeping full guard, as Leeuwenhoek tries to pass.
Leeuwenhoek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Leeuwenhoek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leeuwenhoek throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Krylov counter with a right hand.
Krylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a head kick.
A jab from Leeuwenhoek misses.
Krylov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leeuwenhoek works the jab nicely.
Krylov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek lands a nice looking body shot.
Leeuwenhoek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Krylov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Leeuwenhoek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krylov.
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!
Krylov looks to throw the jab but Leeuwenhoek is out of range.
Leeuwenhoek cracks Krylov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Krylov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Leeuwenhoek pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Krylov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jasper Leeuwenhoek!

Event: HRL65
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Momomoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krylov.
Anton Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Momomoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Momomoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Momomoto.
Momomoto takes one to the side of the head.
Krylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Momomoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Momomoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
Krylov slips a jab from Momomoto.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov cracks Momomoto with an open hand slap.
Momomoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Krylov shoots and misses
and Momomoto counters with a left to the body.
Momomoto throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Krylov counters with a shoot takedown. Momomoto fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Momomoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krylov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Momomoto is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Krylov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krylov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Momomoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krylov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Momomoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Momomoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Momomoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Momomoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krylov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krylov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Momomoto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krylov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Momomoto is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Krylov has gone for a leg lock! Momomoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Krylov's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Krylov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Krylov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Krylov looking for subs off his back but Momomoto has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Krylov wants to control but Momomoto is keeping busy.
Momomoto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krylov is trying to get back to full guard.
Krylov is working hard here to advance position.
Krylov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krylov.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Momomoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Krylov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Momomoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krylov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Momomoto has managed to get both his arms back between Krylov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Momomoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Krylov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krylov controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Krylov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Momomoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Momomoto misses with a hook. Krylov ducked under it nicely.
Krylov lands a jab to the nose.
Momomoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Momomoto looks to throw the jab but Krylov is out of range.
Krylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Momomoto throws a good cross that connects.
Momomoto staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov throws out a loose jab but Momomoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Momomoto as he avoids it easily.
Momomoto throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
Krylov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Momomoto moves out of range as Krylov strikes.
Momomoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Krylov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Momomoto on the side of the head.
Momomoto ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Momomoto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anton Krylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Momomoto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Krylov! Momomoto lets Krylov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Krylov is rocked!
Momomoto misses with a looping left.
Oh Krylov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Momomoto misses with a double jab
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Krylov seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Krylov looking to score a takedown here. Momomoto is defending well but Krylov drives through and ends up in Momomoto's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Krylov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Momomoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Momomoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Momomoto! #REVB#
Krylov is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Momomoto tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Krylov is trying to improve his position.
Krylov seems a little lost for a moment, as Momomoto dominates the positioning.
Krylov is looking to reverse the position.
Krylov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Krylov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Krylov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Krylov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momomoto pulls his head out easily.
Momomoto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Krylov wants to get back to full guard but Momomoto has passed into side control.
Krylov struggling a bit here.#T4#
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.
Momomoto takes a little break here. Krylov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Momomoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krylov keeps working.
Krylov can't do much from the bottom here.
Krylov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Krylov tries to roll over but Momomoto keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Momomoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3##TD#
Krylov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Krylov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momomoto keeping moving, preventing Krylov from controlling successfully.
Krylov passes Momomoto's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Krylov seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura but Momomoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krylov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Krylov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Momomoto is positioning himself well to prevent Krylov advancing to mount. #SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura but Momomoto is defending well. #SUB#
Krylov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krylov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura but Momomoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krylov to get the leverage.
Krylov controlling the pace.
Krylov wants to take a breather but Momomoto is having none of it.
Krylov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Momomoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Momomoto has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Momomoto has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura but Momomoto is defending well. #SUB#
Krylov seems to be working for a kimura but Momomoto defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Krylov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Krylov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Momomoto is staying active underneath Krylov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Momomoto lands an overhand right.
Krylov shoots in for a double leg but Momomoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Momomoto lands a right hook to the body.
Momomoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krylov.
Krylov throws a right hand that misses
and Momomoto counters with a nice body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Momomoto moves away.
Momomoto throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
Momomoto throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.
Krylov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Momomoto sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Momomoto misses the jab.
Momomoto moves away from the strike by Krylov.
Momomoto throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
Momomoto misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krylov.
Momomoto throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
Krylov fails with the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momomoto connects with the punch.
Momomoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krylov goes for a double leg but Momomoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Momomoto continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Momomoto! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Momomoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Momomoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Momomoto.
Momomoto looks to land a left hand but Krylov moved out of range nicely.
Krylov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Momomoto as Krylov shoots in.
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Momomoto throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krylov takes one on the button.
Krylov looks to throw the jab but Momomoto is out of range.
Momomoto misses the jab.
Momomoto throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Riku Momomoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Momomoto throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.
Momomoto throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Krylov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krylov throws a good cross that connects.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krylov.
It seemed like Momomoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krylov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Momomotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Momomoto moves out of range as Krylov strikes.
Momomoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Momomoto throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.#T3#
Krylov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Momomoto throws out a loose jab but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krylov moves out of range as Momomoto strikes.
Krylov throws the left hand but Momomoto avoids the punch easily.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Momomoto's head but Momomoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krylov moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Momomoto misses. #T4#
Momomoto throws a right hand that Krylov ducks under and follows up with a left that Krylov also avoids with ease.
Krylov fails with the takedown.
Krylov closes the distance and clinches up with Momomoto, looking for a takedown. Krylov pushes Momomoto against the cage but Momomoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krylov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Momomoto throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.#TD#
Krylov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Krylov seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riku Momomoto dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Krylov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Momomoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Krylov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Momomoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krylov somewhat.
Momomoto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Momomoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krylov.#TD#
Krylov drives through with a takedown into Momomoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Momomoto trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Momomoto keeps moving.
Krylov forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Momomoto trying to control here.
Momomoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Krylov seems to be working for a kimura but Momomoto defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Krylov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Krylov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Momomoto sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Momomoto has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Krylov wants to work for an arm triangle but Momomoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Krylov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Momomoto has recovered full guard. #T3#
Momomoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Krylov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Momomoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Momomoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Momomoto! #REVB#
Krylov can't do much from the bottom here.
Krylov is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krylov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Krylov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Krylov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krylov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krylov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Krylov.
I think Krylov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Anton Krylov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL61
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Krylov dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krylov misses with some punches.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan lands an uppercut.
Krylov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ryan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Krylov throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krylov walks into a stiff left hand from Ryan.
Ryan lands a nice shot that snaps Krylov's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Ryan.#TD#
Krylov gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krylov is looking to advance position but Ryan won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ryan can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Krylov is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.
Ryan is not content to let Krylov control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Still in half guard, Krylov seems content to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Krylov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krylov. #SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Krylov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryan! #T3#
Ryan wants to hold on but Krylov pushes him away.
Krylov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Krylov wants to control but instead Ryan manages to regain half guard.
Krylov is taking a breather. Ryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Krylov seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Krylov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryan is just riding it out for now. Krylov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Krylov is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan is not content to let Krylov control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Krylov's head but Krylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krylov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan blocks a jab.
Krylov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan thuds a left hand into Krylov's body.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan lands a jab to the head.
Ryan defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan blocks a jab.
Ryan slips a straight right by Krylov.
Ryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Krylov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jack Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Ryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ryan lands a nice shot that snaps Krylov's head back.
Ryan tests Krylov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Ryan. Beautiful body shot.
Ryan misses with an uppercut
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
Krylov throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan wants to counter the offense by Krylov and move into the clinch position.
Ryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Krylov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ryan sprawls well initially but Krylov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Krylov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krylov. #T2##SUB#
Krylov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ryan has recovered full guard.
Krylov passes into half guard.
Krylov is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krylov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krylov is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura here.
Krylov works his way into side control.
Anton Krylov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ryan has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Krylov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Krylov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Krylov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Ryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Krylov.
Ryan thuds a left hand into Krylov's body.
Krylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krylov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krylov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Krylov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Krylov.#TD#
Krylov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryan to the mat! Ryan manages to get full guard.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Krylov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Krylov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ryan dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Krylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Krylov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ryan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Krylov has tightened it up now! Ryan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Anton Krylov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HRL58
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Krylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ryan sprawls and moves away.
Krylov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryan defends it nicely.
Krylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan.
Krylov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krylov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryan, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Krylov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krylov moves away.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krylov. #TD#
Krylov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ryan sprawls well initially but Krylov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Krylov is working for a kimura but Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
Krylov is pressing down on Ryan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ryan is holding on for now. #SUB#
Krylov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryan is just riding it out for now. Krylov eventually gives up the hold.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but Ryan defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krylov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Krylov.
Ryan trying to hold on to Krylov's head to control him but Krylov postures up. #SUB#
Krylov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryan is just riding it out for now. Krylov eventually gives up the hold.
Krylov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Krylov is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krylov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ryan!
Krylov wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.
Ryan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Krylov wants to finish this one by submission but Ryan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Krylov. #SUB#
Krylov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Krylov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ryan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ryan shrugs it off. #T4#
Krylov tries to control but Ryan wriggling away. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krylov looking to secure an arm triangle but Ryan defends it well.
Krylov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryan is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krylov is really struggling to control Ryan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Krylov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryan pinned against the cage. Ryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryan cracks Krylov with an open hand slap.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Krylov lands with an overhand left.
A lazy left from Ryan finds it's target.
Krylov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ryan scores with the left hand. Krylov knows he should have avoided that one.
Jack Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab. #T1#
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Krylov's head but Krylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krylov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Ryan lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Krylov catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Ryan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krylov, pushing him back against the cage.
Krylov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krylov takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Krylov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krylov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Krylov has Ryan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Krylov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ryan tumbling to the mat - Krylov dives into Ryan's guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan keeping full guard, as Krylov tries to pass.
Krylov preventing the sweep.
Krylov trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Krylov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryan! #REVB#
Krylov tries to improve position but can't.
Krylov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Krylov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ryan jumps into side control!
Krylov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ryan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Krylov is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Krylov tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Krylov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krylov.
Krylov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krylov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Krylov looking for subs off his back but Ryan has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Ryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krylov tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Krylov actively working from the bottom here.
Krylov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krylov.#SUB#
Krylov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Krylov has his takedown stuffed
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krylov shoots in but Ryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krylov with a poor takedown
and Krylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krylov moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ryan has closed the distance and engaged Krylov in a clinch.
Krylov wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Krylov gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Krylov is working for a submission of some sort.
Ryan wants to control but Krylov is keeping busy.
Krylov wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it. #SUB#
Krylov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryan is not content to let Krylov control the position.#SUB#
Krylov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Krylov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krylov. #SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krylov to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Krylov seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ryan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Krylov is controlling well. #SUB#
Krylov seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Krylov is working for a kimura but Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
Ryan is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Krylov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Krylov has control of the leg.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but Ryan defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krylov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Krylov ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jack Ryan just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Krylov walks into a straight right hand from Ryan.
Krylov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jack Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krylov shoots in and drives through. Ryan sprawls well.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov shoots in for a double leg but Ryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Krylov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krylov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryan's waist but Ryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krylov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ryan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Krylov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ryan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Krylov, into his guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krylov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Krylov's legs - danger averted.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Krylov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ryan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Krylov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ryan is looking to defend but Krylov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ryan! Krylov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ryan taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Anton Krylov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HRL52
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Momomoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krylov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krylov. #SUB2#
Krylov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Krylov is working to tighten his grip on Momomoto's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Momomoto has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Krylov is really squeezing tight and eventually Momomoto passes out! Krylov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anton Krylov!
A relieved looking Anton Krylov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HRL50
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Machine moves into the clinch.
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machine lands a damaging elbow.
Machine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krylovs head.
Machine gets through Krylov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krylov takes an elbow to the temple.
Machine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machine prevents the takedown attempt.
Machine lands an elbow just above Krylov 's eye.
Machine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Krylov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine has Krylov pressed against the cage. He pushes Krylov back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Machine throws a beautiful elbow that sends Krylov crashing to the floor! Machine piles on the pressure with more strikes! Krylov is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexis Machine!
Alexis Machine is the new middleweight champion!
Alexis Machine looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Well, well, well, feed me crack and call me a bitch!'.

Event: HRL44
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1##TD#
Sidorov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sidorov wants to pass the guard but Krylov is defending well.
Krylov is looking to control Sidorov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krylov avoid being mounted?
Sidorov tries to pass to full mount but Krylov defends it.
Sidorov slips a nice elbow through Krylov's hands, connecting with Krylov's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krylov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sidorov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Sidorov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sidorov looking to pass the guard.
Sidorov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sidorov is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Krylov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sidorov is aware though and is defending well.
Krylov keeping full guard, as Sidorov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Krylov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sidorov defends it easily.#T1#
Sidorov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sidorov passes Krylov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sidorov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Krylov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krylov wants to get back to full guard.
Krylov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sidorov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sidorov is looking to advance position but Krylov won't allow it.
Krylov moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Krylov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sidorov is aware though and is defending well.
Sidorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Krylov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sidorov defends it easily.
Sidorov lands a couple of elbows.#T2##SUB2#
Krylov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sidorov is aware though and is defending well.
Sidorov with a nice head shot there.
Sidorov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krylov's head.#SUB2#
Krylov working for a triangle but Sidorov defends it easily.
Sidorov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Krylov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Krylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sidorov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sidorov works his way into full mount!
Krylov working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Sidorov working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Sidorov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sidorov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Krylov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Krylov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krylov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Krylov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Krylov looking for a guillotine here but Sidorov defends easily.
Krylov looking to control.
Krylov has momentary wrist control but Sidorov slips an elbow through the middle.
Krylov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Krylov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sidorov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Krylov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sidorov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Krylov's body to avoid the submission. Krylov has instead reached around Sidorov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Krylov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Anton Krylov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HRL40
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Krylov lands a jab to the nose.
Krylov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wagon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krylov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wagon misses with a right hand #TD#
and Krylov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wagon won't be happy with that.
Wagon wants to get back to his feet.
Krylov advances to full mount. #SUB#
Krylov is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Wagon is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Wagon flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Krylov anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Wagon and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Krylov slips an arm under Wagon chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Krylov has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Krylov is squeezing on Wagon like an anaconda would it's prey. Wagon fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL36
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Krylov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sidorov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Sidorov moved out of range.
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown but Krylov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Sidorov shoots in and gets a takedown into Krylov's guard.#SUB#
Krylov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sidorov is aware though and is defending well.
Sidorov slips nicely into half guard.
Sidorov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krylov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sidorov prevents Krylov from improving his position.#SUB#
Krylov actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov is trying to maintain the position but Sidorov is very close to passing his half guard.
Sidorov is pressing down on Krylov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krylov is holding on for now.
Krylov's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sidorov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov tries to lock up and control but Sidorov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
The referee warns Krylov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sidorov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sidorov with the ground and pound from mount.
Krylov tries to lock up and control but Sidorov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sidorov lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#Krylov is rocked!
Krylov is trying to escape the mount.
Sidorov breaks from Krylov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Krylov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidorov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krylov wants to control but Sidorov is having none of it.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Sidorov! Krylov is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Sidorov!
Ivan Sidorov is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Ivan Sidorov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HRL31
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Krylov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krylov misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Krylov shoots in and gets a takedown into Momomoto's guard.
Krylov wants to pass the guard but Momomoto is keeping the position.
Krylov forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Krylov is working for a kimura but Momomoto is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Krylov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Krylov is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Well, if Krylov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Momomoto won't allow Krylov to pass to mount.
Momomoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Krylov is working for a submission of some sort.
Momomoto controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Krylov is working for a kimura but Momomoto is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Krylov is looking for a kimura but Momomoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krylov to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Krylov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Krylov is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB2#
Krylov is trying for a kimura here. Momomoto looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Krylov wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Krylov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL24 Taylor vs Natta
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Couture slips a straight right by Krylov.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krylov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krylov misses with a hook. Couture ducked under it nicely.
Krylov throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
Krylov misses the jab.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Couture throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Couture sprawls and moves away.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Krylov ducks down to avoid it.
Krylov tries to counter with a takedown but Couture is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Couture counters with a nice right hand that sends Krylov toppling to the canvas! Krylov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Couture finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krylov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov misses with a hook. Couture ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Krylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Couture uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krylov has time to react.#ROC2#Krylov is rocked!#TD#
Krylov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Couture's half guard.
Couture is trying to get back to full guard.
Couture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krylov is working away from the top position though.
Couture is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Krylov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Krylov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couture is just riding it out for now. Krylov eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Couture moves into full guard.
Couture keeping full guard, as Krylov tries to pass.
Krylov trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krylov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Couture 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.
Couture is trying to keep Krylov in close. #T3#
Krylov wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Krylov stays in close to Couture's body and controls the position.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krylov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Couture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krylov is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Couture keeping full guard, as Krylov tries to pass.
Krylov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Krylov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Couture manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krylov has Couture in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Krylov wants to sweep but no luck.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Krylov is keeping the position.
Krylov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Couture wants to control from the top but Krylov keeps moving. #SUB#
Krylov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krylov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Krylov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Couture dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Couture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krylov throws out the jab.
Couture throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Krylov.
Felipe Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krylov sizes up Couture with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Couture moves into the clinch.
Krylov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Krylov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Couture gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Krylov on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture is struggling to control the position.
Couture will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krylov up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Couture's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1#
Krylov stalling the fight.
Krylov is looking for a takedown.
Krylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couture gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krylov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krylov goes for a takedown attempt but Couture pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Couture will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD#
Krylov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Couture has escaped the position, nice work there.
Couture manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Couture is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Krylov jumps into side control!
Krylov wants to control for a moment but Couture uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Couture is looking to control Krylov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Couture avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Krylov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krylov prevents Couture from improving his position.#SUB#
Krylov seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Couture wants to improve his position but Krylov is controlling well.
Couture wants to control but Krylov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anton Krylov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura here.
Couture trying to hold on to Krylov's head to control him but Krylov postures up.
Couture is looking for a sweep. Krylov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Krylov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Couture sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Couture is refusing to be controlled, as Krylov sits in half guard. #SUB#
Krylov seems to be working for a kimura but Couture defends the submission attempt.
Couture is looking to control Krylov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Couture avoid being mounted?
Couture might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Krylov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Couture has managed to free his arm - good work.
Couture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krylov is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Couture feints a counter leg kick.
Krylov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Couture's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Krylov checks the leg kick.
Krylov throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Couture looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Krylov moved out of range nicely.
Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Krylov feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov clobbers Couture with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Couture fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krylov checks it well.
Krylov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Krylov.
Couture throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov attempts a counter takedown but Couture avoids it well and moves away.
Couture misses with a low kick.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krylov cracks Couture with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Couture tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krylov is able to avoid easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Krylov. That snapped Couture's head back. #TD#
Krylov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Couture looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2##SUB#
Krylov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Krylov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krylov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Couture gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov wants to control but Couture is keeping him busy.
Krylov passes to side control.
Krylov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Couture's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Couture tries to buck Krylov off but Krylov is having none of it.
Couture is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Krylov has hold of Couture's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Couture seems comfortable defending it but Krylov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Couture is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Couture is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Krylov couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Krylov!
A very excited looking Anton Krylov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HRL15:Glover vs Jackson
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Fajardo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fajardo throws a hook to the side of Krylov's head but Krylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fajardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krylov moves away.
Fajardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krylov.
Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov throws an off balance right hand
and Krylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krylov moves away from the strike by Fajardo.
A jab from Fajardo does it's job there.
A big right from Krylov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo misses with a wild body shot.
Fajardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fajardo.
Fajardo takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
Krylov missing with a left hand there. Fajardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fajardo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Fajardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fajardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fajardo misses with a looping left.
Fajardo misses with a few strikes there.
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Fajardo's shoulder, as Fajardo tries to avoid the shot.
Fajardo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krylov sprawls and moves away.
Fajardo throws a big shot that misses.
Fajardo takes one to the side of the head.
Fajardo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krylov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Fajardo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krylov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fajardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fajardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fajardo controls Krylov momentarily but Krylov frees himself.
Krylov trying to control but Fajardo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fajardo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fajardo working a defensive guard here.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Krylov forces his way into half guard.
Fajardo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Krylov is looking for a kimura but Fajardo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krylov to get the leverage.
Fajardo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krylov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krylov's back!
Fajardo tries to get the hooks in deep but Krylov pushed the leg off.
Krylov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fajardo scores with punches to the body.
Fajardo wants to control but Krylov is keeping busy.
Krylov can't escape the position.
Krylov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Fajardo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Fajardo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fajardo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fajardo controlling the position well here. Krylov rolled but Fajardo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fajardo is hanging on to Krylov's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fajardo is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krylov trying to control the action but Fajardo just sinks the hooks in.
Krylov can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Fajardo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fajardo throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Fajardo misses with a hook #TD2#
and Krylov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fajardo won't be happy with that.
Fajardo struggling a bit here.
Krylov is looking to take a break and control but Fajardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fajardo tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Krylov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anton Krylov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Fajardo moves into full guard. #SUB#
Fajardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krylov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krylov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Krylov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fajardo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fajardo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fajardo! #REVR#
Krylov tries to bench press Fajardo off him but Fajardo keeps the position.
Fajardo working away.
Krylov is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Krylov can't do much from the bottom here.
Fajardo is looking to take a break and control but Krylov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krylov struggling a bit here.
Fajardo controlling the position.
Krylov is looking for a sweep.#T3#
What's Krylov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Krylov tries to bench press Fajardo off him but Fajardo keeps the position. #T4#
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.
Fajardo trying to control the action but Krylov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Krylov defending well as Fajardo loads up on a big left hand.
Fajardo walks into a stiff left hand from Krylov.
Krylov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fajardo in his tracks.
Fajardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Krylov gets caught flat footed, as Fajardo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fajardo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Krylov looking for subs off his back but Fajardo has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Franco Fajardo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fajardo ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Krylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Krylov.
Fajardo tries to counter with a takedown but Krylov is quick to defend against it.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Fajardo slips the punch.#TD2#
Krylov shoots in and bounces Fajardo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Krylov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fajardo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krylov has Fajardo in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Krylov trying to keep a closed guard but Fajardo is proving a slippery customer.
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Fajardo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Krylov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fajardo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fajardo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Krylov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fajardo defends well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Fajardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krylov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fajardo has managed to get both his arms back between Krylov's legs - danger averted.
Krylov is trying to keep Fajardo in close. #SUB2#
Krylov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fajardo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fajardo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fajardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Krylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anton Krylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Fajardo connects with a couple of short punches.
Fajardo lands a couple of elbows.
Fajardo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Krylov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fajardo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Krylov looking for subs off his back but Fajardo has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fajardo is controlling the pace.
Franco Fajardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krylov wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fajardo misses with a jab to the body
and Krylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Krylov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fajardo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Fajardo!

Event: HRL5: Pappalardi vs Petric
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Krylov shoots in and bounces TheNoseBleeds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
TheNoseBleeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krylov is controlling him.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krylov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Krylov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
TheNoseBleeds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
TheNoseBleeds wants to get back to his feet but Krylov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Krylov trying to control but TheNoseBleeds is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Krylov throws a hook but TheNoseBleeds avoids it easily.
TheNoseBleeds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by TheNoseBleeds.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheNoseBleeds. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from TheNoseBleeds misses.
Krylov with the counter takedown but TheNoseBleeds avoids it easily.
Krylov slips a straight right by TheNoseBleeds.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. TheNoseBleeds catches Krylov right on the button with a cross.
TheNoseBleeds ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Krylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TheNoseBleeds.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Krylov looks for a takedown but TheNoseBleeds sprawls well.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a hook. Krylov ducked under it nicely.
Krylov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krylov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
TheNoseBleeds throws a lazy right hand but Krylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
TheNoseBleeds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a hook.
TheNoseBleeds throws out a loose jab but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
TheNoseBleeds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krylov fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from TheNoseBleeds misses the target.
Krylov slips a straight right by TheNoseBleeds.
TheNoseBleeds thows a left - swing and a miss!
TheNoseBleeds misses with a looping right.
Krylov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by TheNoseBleeds.
Krylov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
TheNoseBleeds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krylov. #T3#
Krylov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with TheNoseBleeds but TheNoseBleeds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Krylov.#TD2#
Krylov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Krylov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

TheNoseBleeds sneaks out the side door and pushes Krylov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown but TheNoseBleeds shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Krylov.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from TheNoseBleeds misses.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of TheNoseBleeds's head but TheNoseBleeds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krylov is defended easily by TheNoseBleeds.#T4#
TheNoseBleeds lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Krylov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TheNoseBleeds avoids it really well and circles away.
Krylov shoots in looking for a takedown but TheNoseBleeds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krylov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krylov defending well as TheNoseBleeds loads up on a big left hand.
TheNoseBleeds throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
No luck for Krylov with that takedown attempt.
Krylov slips under a jab.
Krylov throws out a loose jab but TheNoseBleeds uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov slips under a jab.
Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from TheNoseBleeds.
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract TheNoseBleeds.
TheNoseBleeds throws the left hand but Krylov avoids the punch easily.
TheNoseBleeds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a left hand
and Krylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
TheNoseBleeds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krylov.
TheNoseBleeds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krylov can do to turn this around?
TheNoseBleeds throws a lazy right hand but Krylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krylov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a hook.
TheNoseBleeds throws a lazy uppercut
and TheNoseBleeds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
TheNoseBleeds loads up on a big right hand but Krylov slips the punch.
TheNoseBleeds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
TheNoseBleeds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and TheNoseBleeds wants it to stay on the feet.
TheNoseBleeds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krylov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! TheNoseBleeds scrambles back to his feet.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Krylov counters with a shoot takedown. TheNoseBleeds fights it but they end up in guard.
Krylov won't allow TheNoseBleeds to get back to his feet.
Krylov passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura but TheNoseBleeds is defending well.
Krylov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Krylov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES#
TheNoseBleeds is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Krylov letting TheNoseBleeds take a breather here.
Krylov wants a takedown.
Krylov tries to score a body lock takedown but TheNoseBleeds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Krylov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheNoseBleeds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
TheNoseBleeds scores with a shot to the side of Krylov's head.
TheNoseBleeds prevents a takedown attempt there.
Krylov goes for a takedown in the clinch but TheNoseBleeds prevents it. #T3#
TheNoseBleeds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
TheNoseBleeds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krylov goes for a takedown in the clinch but TheNoseBleeds prevents it. #BC#
TheNoseBleeds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TheNoseBleeds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Krylov tries to counter it with a takedown but TheNoseBleeds pushes his down on his head and steps out.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a hook. Krylov ducked under it nicely.
TheNoseBleeds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and TheNoseBleeds wants it to stay on the feet.
TheNoseBleeds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Krylov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
TheNoseBleeds keeping moving, preventing Krylov from controlling successfully.
Krylov controlling from the top position.
TheNoseBleeds tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
TheNoseBleeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krylov is controlling him.
Krylov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Krylov wants to control from the top but TheNoseBleeds keeps moving.
TheNoseBleeds wants to stand and escape but Krylov is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
TheNoseBleeds throws a looping overhand right but Krylov ducks down to avoid it.
TheNoseBleeds throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds dominated that second round.
That's time! TheNoseBleeds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
TheNoseBleeds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krylov.
Krylov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
TheNoseBleeds misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Krylov counters with a single leg into guard. TheNoseBleeds didn't expect that.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but TheNoseBleeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krylov passes TheNoseBleeds's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Krylov is working for a submission of some sort.
TheNoseBleeds tries to kick Krylov off but Krylov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Krylov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! TheNoseBleeds could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Krylov has cracked it and TheNoseBleeds is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Krylov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Krylov!
After winning the bout, Anton Krylov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 81
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Couture swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Krylov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Couture's guard.
Krylov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at Elite Island Training inform us that Couture has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couture is keeping the position for now.
Krylov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving. #T1#
Krylov is fighting to break Couture's control of his arms but Couture is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Krylov trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krylov checks a leg kick.
Couture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krylov.
Couture changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krylov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Couture tries to counter it with a takedown but Krylov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Krylov connects with a right hand. Couture shakes it off.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Couture.#TD#
Couture gets caught flat footed, as Krylov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Krylov has gone for a leg lock! Couture slips out almost immediately though and dives into Krylov's guard.#REVB#
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Krylov is retaining full guard.
Couture must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Couture is sitting in close to Krylov's body. Krylov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Couture is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Couture is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Krylov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KIFC 64
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Holiday saw that one coming.
Holiday unleashes a big counter combination but Krylov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Holiday gets caught napping as Krylov dives in and scores a takedown. Holiday manages to retain guard.
Holiday is looking to stand back up but Krylov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Holiday. #SUB#
Krylov is working for a submission of some sort.
Krylov trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Krylov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Holiday is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Krylov!
Our winner, Anton Krylov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KIFC 57
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Krylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards slips a straight right by Krylov.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwards seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Krylov defending well as Edwards loads up on a big left hand.
Krylov's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krylov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Krylov misses with a looping right.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Edwards swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edwards throws a right and a left that Krylov avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Edwards. #T1#
Krylov throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
No luck for Krylov with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov misses the jab.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Edwards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Krylov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards is controlling Krylov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Edwards tries to get to full guard but Krylov has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards is working hard here to advance position.
Krylov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working. #SUB2#
Krylov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Krylov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Edwards still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Edwards has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T3#
Krylov gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Krylov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edwards pulls his head out easily.
Krylov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edwards controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Krylov looking for a triangle here. Edwards is fighting it but it looks tight! Krylov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Edwards is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anton Krylov!
A very excited looking Anton Krylov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KIFC 44
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Dawson has managed to clinch.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
A short left from Dawson.
Dawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krylov's efforts to push away.
Krylov is working for takedown but Dawson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krylov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dawson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Dawson.
Krylov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dawson pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Dawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Krylov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dawson pushes Krylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Krylov is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Dawson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawson.
Dawson lands an uppercut.
Dawson digs a right hand underneath Krylov's ribcage. Krylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krylov has been working on his balance at Elite Island Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dawson.
A short uppercut from Dawson.
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawson works on Krylov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawson lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
Dawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krylov.
Dawson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Krylov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov misses with some punches.
Dawson lands a left hand.
Oh Krylov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Dawson.
A short body shot lands from Dawson as the two fighters clinch.
Krylov seems to have got his legs back now.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Dawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Krylov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dawson is unloading with more strikes now! Krylov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dawson!

Event: KIFC 32
Date: Mar 28, 2023

#R1#
Fajardo fails with a takedown attempt.
Krylov lands with a right hand.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Fajardo moved out of range.
Krylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krylov leaves Fajardo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krylov missing with a left hand there. Fajardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Krylov gets tackled into the cage by Fajardo. Fajardo maintains the clinch.
Fajardo tries to land knees in the clinch but Krylov avoids the damage to the body.
Fajardo can't find room to land a body shot as Krylov controls the action.
Krylov blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Fajardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krylov managing to block the knees to the body from Fajardo.
Krylov managing to block the knees to the body from Fajardo.
Fajardo blocking some punches.
Fajardo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krylov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anton Krylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Fajardo.
Fajardo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krylov prevents it.
Krylov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fajardo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krylov's efforts to push away.
Fajardo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krylov avoids it.
Fajardo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krylov's efforts to push away.
Fajardo is trying to drag Krylov to the mat but Krylov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fajardo slowing the pace effectively.
Fajardo just leaning against Krylov, taking a breather.
Fajardo is working for takedown but Krylov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fajardo wants a takedown but no success here.
Fajardo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krylov tries to break free but Fajardo pushes him back against the cage.
Fajardo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fajardo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Fajardo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Krylov is trying to keep an underhook but Fajardo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Krylov wants to get back to full guard.
Krylov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krylov.#SUB#
Krylov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fajardo has passed into half guard! #T3##SUB2#
Fajardo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krylov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fajardo. #SUB#
Krylov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Fajardo is tapping! Great win for Krylov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anton Krylov!

Event: TR S2E02: Legends
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1#
Braga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Braga shoots for a double leg takedown but Krylov sprawls well. He's pushed Braga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but Krylov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krylov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braga.
Krylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiago Braga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braga.
Krylov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Krylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Krylov as Braga shoots in.
Braga shoots in but Krylov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krylov as he jumps to the side.
Braga has been working on his balance at PhoQus Island Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Krylov.
Braga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Braga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krylov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Braga shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krylov! But no joy.
Krylov misses with a hook.
Braga dives in and grabs Krylov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krylov pushes down on Braga's head and hops out.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krylov sprawls well. Krylov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braga gets slowly back to his feet.
Braga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krylov throws a big shot that misses.
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Braga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Krylov manages to circle out of the way.
Krylov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Krylov misses.
Braga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Krylov manages to circle out of the way.
Braga fails to land the takedown.
Krylov throws a big shot that misses.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krylov as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Krylov throws a shot from downtown. Braga moves away and avoids it.
Braga shoots in but no luck this time.
Braga fails with the takedown.
Braga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krylov's waist but Krylov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braga off to one side.
Krylov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krylov wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Krylov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krylov.
Krylov slaps away a takedown attempt from Braga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but Krylov shows good takedown defense.
Krylov throws out a counter right but Braga avoids it with no problem.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Braga moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov slaps away a takedown attempt from Braga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Braga.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Braga is defended easily by Krylov.#T3#
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Braga slips under a jab from Krylov.
Braga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Braga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krylov pinned against the cage. Krylov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Krylov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krylov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Braga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krylov is fending him off so far but Braga persists. Nope, Krylov circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braga.
Braga misses with a takedown attempt - Krylov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Braga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krylov swivels and escapes.
Anton Krylov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Krylov as Braga shoots in.
Krylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Braga slips the punch.
Braga shoots in looking for a takedown but Krylov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Braga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krylov throws out a counter right but Braga avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Krylov misses.
Krylov catches Braga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Braga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Krylov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krylov wants it to stay on the feet.
Krylov misses the jab.
Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krylov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krylov wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krylov! But no joy.
Krylov throws the left hand but Braga avoids the punch easily.
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Braga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krylov throws a lazy right hand but Braga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Braga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Braga shoots for a double leg takedown but Krylov sprawls well. He's pushed Braga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Braga has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krylov pinned against the cage. Krylov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Braga with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Krylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Braga moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Braga moved out of range.
Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Braga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krylov defends it nicely.
It seemed like Krylov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Braga looks for a takedown but Krylov sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Krylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tiago Braga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Krylov. No joy for Braga on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krylov! But no joy.
Braga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Krylov.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
Braga fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Krylov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Braga darts in looking for a takedown but Krylov gets double underhooks and turns Braga into the cage. #TD#
Braga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Braga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Krylov gets to his feet - Braga follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Krylov as Braga shoots in.
Krylov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but Krylov shows good takedown defense.
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Braga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krylov but Krylov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Braga saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braga.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Braga moved out of range.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Braga moved out of range.
Braga fails with a takedown attempt.
Krylov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Braga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
Braga is looking to counter the offense by Krylov and move into the clinch.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Braga slips the punch.
Braga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Braga walks into a left hand. #T3#
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but Krylov shows good takedown defense.
Krylov throws out a counter right but Braga avoids it with no problem.
Braga shoots in but Krylov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krylov sprawls well. Krylov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braga gets slowly back to his feet.
Braga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krylov is fending him off so far but Braga persists. Nope, Krylov circles away and we're back to standing.
Krylov stuffs the takedown attempt from Braga. Braga gets slowly back to his feet.
Braga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krylov! But no joy.
Krylov misses with a looping right.
Braga shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Krylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Braga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krylov swivels and escapes.#T4#
Krylov cracks Braga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krylov throws a shot from downtown. Braga moves away and avoids it.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Braga's head but Braga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Braga dives in for a single leg takedown but Krylov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krylov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Krylov throws a head punch that misses.
Braga tries to pull guard but Krylov won't allow it.
Braga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krylov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Braga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krylov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krylov can't break the clinch. #TD#
Braga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Braga has his foot on Krylov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krylov works his way back into a safe position though.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Krylov gets to his feet. Braga looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov 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!#R3#
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but Krylov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Braga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krylov but Krylov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Braga closes the distance and clinches up with Krylov, looking for a takedown. Braga pushes Krylov against the cage but Krylov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Krylov. No joy for Braga on that attempt.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Braga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krylov defends well and Braga ends up having to push Krylov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Braga jumps guard but Krylov stands there with Braga around his waist. Braga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Braga is trying to pull guard but Krylov has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga keeps control of Krylov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Braga jumps guard but Krylov stands there with Braga around his waist. Braga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krylov is trying to force a seperation but Braga has the dominant position.
Krylov is trying to force a seperation but Braga has the dominant position.#T1#
Braga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Krylov to keep the fight standing.
Krylov wants to get back to striking at distance but Braga won't allow it.
Braga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Krylov tries to break free but Braga pushes him back against the cage.
Braga tries to pull guard but Krylov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Braga is trying to pull guard but Krylov has him pressed against the cage.
Braga jumps guard but Krylov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Braga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krylov is trying to break the clinch but Braga has him pressed against the cage.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
Braga tries to pull guard but Krylov won't allow it.
Krylov tries to break free but Braga pushes him back against the cage.
Krylov has had enough of the clinch but Braga keeps him there for the moment.
Krylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Braga.
Tiago Braga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Braga keeps control of Krylov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Braga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krylov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Braga prevents Krylov from breaking the clinch.
Braga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krylov walks away with a smile on his face. Braga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krylov stuffs the takedown.
Braga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krylov's waist but Krylov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braga off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Krylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Krylov as Braga shoots in.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anton Krylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krylov's waist but Krylov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braga off to one side.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Braga moved out of range.
Krylov throws out a loose jab but Braga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Braga shoots in but Krylov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krylov throws out a counter right but Braga avoids it with no problem.
Braga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anton Krylov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braga.
Krylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Braga moves out of range as Krylov strikes.
Braga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Braga shoots in but no luck this time.
Braga goes for a double leg but Krylov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krylov continues to drive forward.
Braga prevents Krylov from breaking the clinch.
Braga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krylov just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
Krylov is trying to force a seperation but Braga has the dominant position.
Braga is trying to pull guard but Krylov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krylov working aggressively here.
Krylov is trying to break free.
Braga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krylov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krylov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Braga prevents Krylov from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Braga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Braga keeping moving, preventing Krylov from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Krylov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Braga shoots in and drives through. Krylov sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Krylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krylov throws a hook but Braga blocks it.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krylov as he jumps to the side.
Braga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Braga.
Krylov throws out a counter right but Braga avoids it with no problem.
Braga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Krylov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krylov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Krylov!

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