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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Krylov (ranked 2431 p4p, 312 weight class) and Casca Grossa (ranked 2551 p4p, 327 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 cm
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175 lbs
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185 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Krylov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Casca Grossa! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grossa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Krylov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grossa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Krylov throwing strikes from guard but Grossa blocks nicely. Grossa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krylov defends well. Krylov controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Grossa 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 wants to control from the top but Grossa keeps moving. Grossa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krylov chips away with some ground and pound. Grossa can't keep his opponent in guard - Krylov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grossa looking for submissions off his back. Krylov is trying to control. Grossa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Grossa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Krylov wants to take a breather but Grossa is having none of it. Krylov lands strikes from half guard. Krylov trying to control from half guard but Grossa is working away. Grossa actively working from the bottom here. Krylov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grossa keeps working. Grossa trying to control but Krylov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Krylov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Krylov trying to mount his opponent but Grossa defends it. Krylov is looking to take a break and control but Grossa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Grossa is trying to control but can't.
Krylov looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Grossa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Grossa is refusing to be controlled, as Krylov sits in half guard. Nice strikes from Krylov there. Ground and pound from Krylov. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Krylov is keen to just control but Grossa is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krylov is really struggling to control Grossa but he's trying to hold on to the position. Krylov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Krylov prevents Grossa from improving his position. Grossa looking for submissions off his back. Grossa has hold of Krylov's hands but Krylov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Grossa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Krylov passes to side control. Grossa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grossa is looking for a sweep. Krylov lands some shots froms side control. Grossa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krylov's best efforts. Krylov is trying to control. Grossa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Grossa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Grossa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Krylov forces his way into half guard. Krylov trying to control from half guard but Grossa is working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Grossa looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Krylov dominated 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.
Grossa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krylov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Grossa 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. Krylov throws a big right hand that misses. Ivan Krylov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Krylov is pushing down on Grossa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grossa is fighting to maintain full guard but Krylov has managed to sneak the leg through. Krylov moves into full mount! Grossa won't be happy about that! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grossa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krylov lands with some strikes. Krylov raining down hammerfists from mount. Krylov working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grossa is desperately trying to improve his position but Krylov has a good base and remains in mount. Krylov lands a couple of good shots and Grossa has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Grossa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Krylov lands shots from the back.
Grossa is rocked! Krylov drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Grossa is in real trouble here! Krylov lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Krylov is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Krylov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
41% |
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