PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds (ranked 1316 p4p, 977 weight class) and Anton Krylov (ranked 175 p4p, 136 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

TheNoseBleeds
vs
Krylov

179 cm
27
193
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
27
195
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.