PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qfc Island Crusher (ranked 1897 p4p, 3389 weight class) and Zahar Krulov (ranked 233 p4p, 379 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Island Crusher
vs
Krulov

188 cm
26
210
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
26
210
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Qfc Island Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zahar Krulov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Island Crusher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Krulov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Island Crusher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krulov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Island Crusher actively working from the bottom here.
Island Crusher taking some punishment here, with Krulov in his half guard.
Krulov is taking a breather. Island Crusher 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Island Crusher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krulov working the head and body with strikes.
Krulov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Island Crusher trying to control but Krulov postures up.
Krulov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Island Crusher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Island Crusher controlling the position well.
Krulov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Krulov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Island Crusher looking for submissions off his back.
Island Crusher tries to roll over but Krulov keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Island Crusher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krulov pulls his head out easily.
Krulov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Krulov content to control rather than advance.

Island Crusher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krulov trying to mount his opponent but Island Crusher defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Krulov 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Island Crusher trying to control but Krulov postures up.
Krulov trying to control the pace.
Island Crusher trying to control but Krulov postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Island Crusher is looking for a sweep. Krulov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krulov trying to pass the guard but Island Crusher defending well.
Krulov is controlling the pace.
Island Crusher tries to get to full guard but Krulov has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krulov controlling the action here.
Krulov lands with a punch from half guard.

Island Crusher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krulov pulls his head out easily.
Krulov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krulov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Island Crusher is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krulov in particular looking to stall.
Krulov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahar Krulov dominated that round.
That's time! Island Crusher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Krulov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Krulov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Krulov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krulov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Island Crusher will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Island Crusher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Island Crusher sneaks back into half guard.

Island Crusher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krulov working Island Crusher over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island Crusher trying to hold on to Krulov's head to control him but Krulov postures up.
Krulov controlling the action here.
Island Crusher won't allow Krulov to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Island Crusher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krulov pulls his head out easily.
Island Crusher wants to control but Krulov is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Island Crusher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Island Crusher gets back to full guard.
Krulov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krulov trying to control but Island Crusher is working from the bottom.
Krulov stands up over Island Crusher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Island Crusher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zahar Krulov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krulov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krulov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Island Crusher swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krulov controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Krulov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Island Crusher is looking for a triangle but Krulov pushes his legs off easily.

Island Crusher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krulov defends it easily.
Krulov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Island Crusher being controlled here, momentarily.

Island Crusher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krulov defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krulov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krulov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Island Crusher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krulov defends it easily.

Island Crusher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krulov is aware though and is defending well.
Krulov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Island Crusher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krulov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Krulov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Krulov landing with the ground and pound.

Island Crusher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krulov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Island Crusher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krulov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krulov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krulov won't allow Island Crusher to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahar Krulov 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Krulov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Island Crusher is trying to defend but Krulov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krulov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Island Crusher keeps working.
Krulov working Island Crusher over with strikes.
Krulov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Island Crusher actively working from the bottom here.
Island Crusher trying to control but Krulov postures up.

Island Crusher looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krulov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Island Crusher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krulov stalling.
Krulov working the head and body with strikes.
Krulov slows the pace down in half guard.
Krulov winds up and cracks Island Crusher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krulov sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Krulov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Island Crusher.

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.
Krulov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Island Crusher is trying to control Krulov's posture but Krulov avoids it.
Krulov scores with punches from side control.
Krulov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krulov takes a little break here. Island Crusher wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Krulov landing strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Krulov working away.
Island Crusher tries to buck Krulov off but Krulov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krulov happy to just control the position for now.
Qfc Island Crusher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Island Crusher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Island Crusher gets back to full guard.

Krulov is posturing up here but Island Crusher has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Krulov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Krulov has to tap! Slick submission there by Island Crusher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Qfc Island Crusher!