PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Krukiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Woodford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ash Woodford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Krukiov
vs
Woodford

192 cm
22
247 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

205 cm
22
277 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Krukiov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Woodford!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krukiov misses with a takedown attempt - Woodford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good exchange - Woodford coming out on top.
Woodford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krukiov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Woodford as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Krukiov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woodford tries to clinch up.

Krukiov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Krukiov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Woodford is trying to control Krukiov's posture but Krukiov avoids it.

Krukiov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Woodford rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krukiov's guard! Nice work there by Woodford!

Krukiov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woodford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woodford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krukiov is breathing heavily.
Woodford wants to stand but Krukiov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodford controlling from the top position.

Krukiov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krukiov keeping moving, preventing Woodford from controlling successfully.
Woodford sitting in guard here, content to control.
Woodford looking to pass the guard.
Woodford wants to control from the top but Krukiov keeps moving.
Woodford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krukiov is keeping the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Krukiov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Krukiov.

Krukiov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woodford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Woodford is trying to control Krukiov's posture but Krukiov avoids it.

Krukiov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Woodford, who protects the arm well.

Krukiov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Woodford is looking to reverse the position.
Woodford wants to control but Krukiov postures up.

Krukiov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Woodford is trying to escape and Krukiov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Woodford is forced to tap! Nice work there by Krukiov! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad Krukiov!