PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Krylov (ranked 238 p4p, 739 weight class) and Jack Ryan (ranked 26 p4p, 83 weight class). Jack Ryan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Krylov
vs
Ryan

180 cm
29
195
11 - 4 - 0

180 cm
28
192
9 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Krylov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

Krylov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ryan sprawls well initially but Krylov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

Krylov wants to finish this one by submission but Ryan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Krylov.

Krylov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krylov tries to control but Ryan wriggling away.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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!

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

Krylov tries to improve position but can't.
Krylov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

Krylov looking for subs off his back but Ryan has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krylov tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.

Krylov actively working from the bottom here.
Krylov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krylov.

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!

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.

Ryan has closed the distance and engaged Krylov in a clinch.
Krylov wants a takedown but no success here.

Krylov gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Krylov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryan has managed to free his arm - good work.

Krylov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

Krylov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Krylov is working for a submission of some sort.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

Krylov seems to be looking for submissions.

Krylov is working for a kimura but Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
Ryan is holding on to half guard well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

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.