Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C40: Lundgren vs. Pinales
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
A lazy left from Krylov finds it's target.
Krylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thighpunch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thighpunch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Krylov.
Thighpunch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Thighpunch moved out of range nicely.
Krylov throws a head kick that misses
and Thighpunch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ivan Krylov has been cut.
Krylov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thighpunch defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Krylov.
Thighpunch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thighpunch works the jab nicely.
Thighpunch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Krylov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thighpunch counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Thighpunch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Butch Thighpunch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thighpunch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krylov throws a big counter head kick but Thighpunch avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thighpunch. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Krylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krylov throws a series of punches but Thighpunch moves out of range.
Thighpunch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thighpunch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov throws a lazy right hand but Thighpunch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krylov moves out of range as Thighpunch strikes.
Krylov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thighpunch counters with a nice body shot.
Krylov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thighpunch is out of range and Krylov settles back down.
Krylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Thighpunch circles away.
Krylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thighpunch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Krylov scores with a nice right hand.
Thighpunch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krylov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thighpunch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Krylov tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thighpunch defends it nicely.
Krylov takes one on the button.
Thighpunch misses with a wild body shot.
Krylov walks into a jab.#CL2#
Krylov has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Thighpunch manages to break the clinch.
Krylov swings for the body but Thighpunch moves out of range.
Krylov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thighpunch counters with a straight right hand.
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thighpunch counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Ivan Krylov's cut even more.#T3#
A big left from Krylov misses.
Ivan Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thighpunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Krylov is rocked!
Butch Thighpunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Krylov.
Thighpunch cracks Krylov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Krylov falls to his knees and Thighpunch doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Thighpunch!
Butch Thighpunch decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C33: Lydon vs. Umm
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot to the liver by Lundgren. Beautiful body shot.
Krylov leaves Lundgren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krylov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krylov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lundgren looking to sit in guard and control but Krylov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov is looking to stand up but Lundgren won't let him. #SU#
Krylov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lundgren, up you get! #CL2#
Lundgren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Krylov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krylov tries to bum rush Lundgren with a series of wild strikes but Lundgren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krylov defends it well.#T1#
Krylov misses with the combination.
Krylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Krylov.
Krylov digs a good body shot into Lundgren's ribs.#TD#
Krylov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krylov showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
Krylov stands up and beckons Lundgren to join him on the feet.
Krylov throws a head kick that misses.
Lundgren tries to clinch but Krylov is having none of it.
Lundgren moves in looking to clinch but Krylov pushes him off.#TD#
Krylov looking to score a takedown here. Lundgren is defending well but Krylov drives through and ends up in Lundgren's guard.
Krylov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SU#
Lundgren is working an open guard so Krylov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov misses with a right hand
and Lundgren counters with a one-two to the body.
Krylov tried to score with a low kick but Lundgren checks it.
Krylov circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krylov misses with a body punch
and Lundgren counters with a left and a right that stings Krylov.
Krylov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lundgren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Lundgren gets tackled into the cage by Krylov. Krylov maintains the clinch.
Krylov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Krylov is trying to break free.#BC#
Krylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lundgren.
Lundgren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krylov.#TD#
Krylov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krylov showed some decent athleticism there.
Krylov wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU#
Krylov stands up and beckons Lundgren to join him on the feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a single leg into guard. Krylov didn't expect that.

Krylov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lundgren presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Krylov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Krylov tries to circle away but Lundgren has him pinned against the cage.
Lundgren looking for a takedown.
Ivan Krylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Krylov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Krylov working hard to break the clinch.
Krylov wants to break free but Lundgren has control.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Krylov has him pressed against the cage.
Krylov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lundgren has Krylov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krylov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Krylov manages to break the clinch.
Ivan Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Krylov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lundgren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krylov lunges at Lundgren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lundgren's hand.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a takedown. Krylov tries to sprawl out of it but Lundgren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krylov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Krylov misses its target.
Lundgren tries to clinch but Krylov moves out of range.
Lundgren dives in for a single leg takedown but Krylov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Krylov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Krylov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lundgren napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Krylov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lundgren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krylov defends well and Lundgren ends up having to push Krylov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ivan Krylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Nice uppercut lands for Krylov. That snapped Lundgren's head back.
Krylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lundgren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Lundgren is looking to clinch but Krylov is avoiding it.
Krylov throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown. Krylov fights it but they end up in guard.

Krylov pushes Lundgren off and gets back to his feet.
Lundgren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krylov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krylov tries to bum rush Lundgren with a series of wild strikes but Lundgren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krylov defends it well.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Lundgren is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lundgren shoots in but no luck this time.
Mattias Lundgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!#TD#
Krylov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lundgren is looking for a sweep.#T2##SU#
Krylov decides to stand back up. Krylov steps back and let's Lundgren get back to his feet.
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lundgren.
Lundgren avoids the head kick by Krylov.
And Lundgren tries to counter it with a takedown but Krylov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Krylov drives through and clinches with Lundgren against the cage.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Krylov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Krylov breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Krylov. No joy for Lundgren on that attempt.
Krylov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lundgren tries to counter with a clinch but Krylov shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Lundgren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Krylov quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Krylov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lundgren keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Krylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren walks into a left hand. #CL#
Krylov takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Lundgren is working for takedown but Krylov is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Krylov breaks from the clinch.
Lundgren tries to clinch up.
Krylov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lundgren. #CL#
Krylov moves into range and clinches up with Lundgren.#BC#
Krylov manages to break the clinch.
Lundgren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Krylov rushes Lundgren and presses him up against the cage.
Krylov is looking to break free of the clinch but Lundgren has double underhooks. #BC#
Krylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krylov just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lundgren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##TD#
Lundgren gets caught flat footed, as Krylov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Krylov won't allow Lundgren to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lundgren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lundgren working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Krylov stands and steps away. Lundgren gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lundgren avoids the head kick by Krylov. #TD2#
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Krylov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Krylov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Krylov throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lundgren is standing up over Krylov. Krylov looks to escape but Lundgren dives into side control. #REVR#
Krylov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lundgren wants to control but Krylov is keeping him busy.
Krylov is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivan Krylov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krylov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Lundgren lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lundgren lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Krylov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lundgren looking to control but Krylov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lundgren won't let Krylov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lundgren working the ground and pound effectively.
Krylov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lundgren connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#Krylov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Krylov has been cut.
Krylov is trying to stand up.#T2#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krylov is squirming around, avoiding Lundgren's attempts to control the action.
Krylov wants to get back to his feet.
Lundgren unloading with bombs!#CUT2#Ivan Krylov's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lundgren landing strikes from the mount and Krylov is in trouble!
Oh Krylov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Ivan Krylov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lundgren drops a big elbow. That's hurt Krylov! More shots from Lundgren and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C26: Shamrock vs. Delisle
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Krylov closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Conway counter with a right hand.
Conway with a hook.
Krylov misses with an uppercut
and Conway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD#
Krylov lands a big head kick that sends Conway tumbling to the mat! Krylov takes a step backwards and waves Conway back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krylov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Conway counters with a left to the body.
Krylov misses with a hook
and Conway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Conway's head but Conway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conway cracks Krylov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krylov looks to land a combination but Conway avoids it well.
Conway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krylov misses with a hook
letting Conway counter with a right hand.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Conway counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Krylov tries to clinch up
and Conway counters with a stiff right hand.
Krylov throws a sloppy body shot
and Conway counters with a nice uppercut.
Conway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conway scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krylov misses with a hook to the body
enabling Conway to counter with a crisp jab.
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Conway counter with a right hand.
Krylov misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Conway misses.
Conway scores with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Krylov misses
letting Conway counter with a right hand.
Krylov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conway cracks Krylov with a good jab.#T2#
Conway lands a right hook to the body.
Conway is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Krylov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Krylov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Conway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krylov somewhat.
Krylov swings for the body but Conway moves out of range.
Krylov throws an off balance right hand
letting Conway counter with a right hand.
Conway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krylov momentarily.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conway as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krylov misses with a kick to the body.
Conway appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conway misses with a body punch
and Krylov counters with a series of strikes. Conway will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Krylov forces Conway back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC#
Krylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krylov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Conway to counter with a crisp jab.
Krylov throws a sloppy head kick
letting Conway counter with a right hand.
Krylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Krylov misses with a body punch
and Conway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Conway counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Krylov has been cut.
Krylov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krylov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Krylov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Conway counters with a stiff right hand.
Conway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krylov on the side of the head. #T4#
Conway lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krylov backs up against the cage. #ROC2#Krylov is rocked!
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Conway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Krylov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krylov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Conway counter with a right hand.
Ivan Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Krylov misses.
Krylov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conway scores with a counter punch that sends Krylov to the canvas! Conway smells blood - he's punishing Krylov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Krylov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Conway!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ricky Conway made sure he mentioned MKFC , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: C19: Shabazz vs. Lydon
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Krylov moves to clinch but Pinales breaks away #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krylov won't be happy with that.
Krylov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Pinales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Pinales in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Krylov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Combate 17: Adonis vs. Jako
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Matusov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matusov showed some decent athleticism there.
Matusov tries to pass to full mount but Krylov defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krylov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matusov passes Krylov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Krylov wants to get back to full guard.
Krylov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krylov.
Krylov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Krylov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krylov, not yet.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Krylov is keeping the position.
Krylov wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Krylov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matusov controls the pace.
Matusov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krylov is keeping the position for now.
Krylov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krylov, not yet.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Krylov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Matusov drops back looking for a leg! Krylov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krylov manages to kick Matusov off! Matusov jumps back into Krylov's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krylov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krylov, not yet.
Krylov is trying to control the position but Matusov postures up.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Krylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matusov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD#
Krylov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matusov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matusov gets back to half guard.
Matusov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krylov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krylov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matusov is trying to control the position but Krylov postures up.
Matusov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Krylov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matusov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Matusov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Krylov has passed into half guard!
Krylov working Matusov over with strikes. #T3#
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.
Krylov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matusov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krylov lands with a punch from half guard.
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.
Matusov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krylov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krylov is looking to take a break and control but Matusov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krylov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matusov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krylov wants to pass to mount but Matusov is defending the position.
Krylov is nestled in close to Matusov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krylov is pressing down on Matusov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matusov is holding on for now.
Matusov tries to get to full guard but Krylov has control of the leg. #T4#
Matusov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov wants to sweep here but Krylov controlling him for the moment.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Matusov keeps moving.
Krylov passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov is looking to improve his position.
Krylov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matusov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krylov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matusov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matusov gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Krylov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Krylov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krylov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krylov uses his free foot to push down on Matusov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matusov.
Krylov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Krylov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matusov?
Matusov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Krylov drops an elbow to the side of Matusov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krylov slips a nice elbow through Matusov's hands, connecting with Matusov's forehead.
Matusov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matusov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matusov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krylov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Krylov keeping full guard, as Matusov tries to pass.
Matusov preventing the sweep.
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but Krylov is retaining full guard.
Matusov is still trying to improve position.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Krylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matusov content to stall in guard here.
Krylov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matusov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krylov keeping full guard, as Matusov tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krylov wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
Krylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matusov can do to turn this around?
Krylov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matusov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Matusov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krylov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Matusov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matusov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krylov's guard. #REVB#
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Krylov is keeping the position.
Krylov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matusov is one step ahead there.
Matusov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krylov's guard. #T3#
Matusov prevents Krylov from improving his position.
Matusov tries to pass to full mount but Krylov defends it.
Krylov is trying to get back to full guard.
Matusov works his way into side control.
Krylov is looking to reverse the position.
Matusov looks up at the clock and then as Krylov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Matusov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Matusov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krylov, who protects the arm well.
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Krylov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matusov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krylov, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Matusov trying to control the action but Krylov is working from the bottom.
Krylov prevents Matusov from improving position. #SUB2#
Matusov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krylov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krylov tries to buck Matusov off but Matusov is having none of it.
Matusov throws a strike aimed at the side of Krylov's head but Krylov avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Krylov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Krylov scores with a takedown into Matusov's guard.
Krylov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krylov trying to control but Matusov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Matusov keeps moving.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivan Krylov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matusov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matusov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krylov defends it easily.
Krylov stands up over Matusov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krylov trying to control but Matusov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matusov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krylov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Matusov wants to sweep here but Krylov controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Matusov working for a triangle but Krylov defends it easily.
Krylov stands and throws Matusov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matusov is looking for a sweep.
Krylov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Matusov some visible discomfort.
Matusov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Krylov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krylov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matusov is trying to get back to full guard.
Boris Matusov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back.
Matusov moves into full guard.
Matusov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Matusov working for a triangle but Krylov defends it easily. #SUB2#
Krylov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krylov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Matusov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Krylov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Matusov 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.
Matusov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krylov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Matusov won't allow Krylov to sweep him here.
Krylov is working hard here to advance position.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krylov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Matusov stopping the sweep attempt from Krylov.
Krylov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matusov's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Matusov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krylov defends it easily.
Krylov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krylov with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krylov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Matusov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krylov defends it easily.
Ivan Krylov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krylov works over Matusov with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Krylov.
Well Krylov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Krylov!
Ivan Krylov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Combate 12: Mongrel vs. Krylov
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Krylov throws a leg kick
enabling Mongrel to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Krylov has been cut.
Krylov fails with the takedown
and Mongrel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck for Krylov with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Mongrel.
Mongrel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mongrel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mongrel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krylov.
John Mongrel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Krylov.
Mongrel stuffs the takedown attempt from Krylov. Krylov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mongrel swivels and escapes.
Mongrel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Mongrel connects with a crisp jab.
Mongrel slaps away a takedown attempt from Krylov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Krylov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mongrel, which made it look bad.
Mongrel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mongrel wants it to stay on the feet.
Krylov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mongrel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mongrel throwing a counter right hand but Krylov manages to avoid it.
Mongrel cracks Krylov with an open hand slap.#KD#
Mongrel cracks Krylov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Krylov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mongrel finish him? #ROC#Krylov is rocked!
Mongrel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mongrel circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Krylov tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mongrel wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Mongrel!
After winning the bout, John Mongrel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Combate 8: Koko vs. Krylov
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koko misses with a body punch.
Koko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Krylov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Krylov is working for takedown but Koko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krylov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Koko as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Ivan Krylov has been cut.
Koko is looking to score with low kicks.
Krylov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koko as he avoids it easily.
Tapu Koko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Krylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koko fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Krylov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Krylov looks to clinch but Koko throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Krylov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tapu Koko!
Tapu Koko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Combate 5: Mongrel vs. Officer
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Krylov tries to sprawl but Burns drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Krylov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov wants to sweep but no luck.
Krylov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burns's guard. #REVB#
Krylov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krylov wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Krylov manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burns is not content to let Krylov control the position.#T1#
Krylov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krylov on the ground.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krylov.
Krylov throwing shots but Burns is blocking nicely.
Krylov working the head and body with strikes.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Krylov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Krylov with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Krylov throwing strikes here but Burns is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Krylov's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Burns is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Krylov with shots to the head and body - Burns looks very uncomfortable down there.
Burns taking shots to the head.
Burns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burns tries to get out of the position.
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!
Burns holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Krylov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Krylov punching from mount but Burns doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Krylov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Burns in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Krylov unloads with some shots from mount but Burns bucks and avoids them well.
Krylov scoring with strikes but Burns is staying in there.
Krylov throws some wild stikes that Burns manages to avoid easily.
Krylov tries to control but Burns wriggling away. #T3#
Krylov scoring with strikes but Burns is staying in there.
Krylov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Krylov looking to ground and pound but Burns is blocking nicely.
Burns takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Krylov throwing strikes here but Burns is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Burns avoids a series of strikes thrown by Krylov.
Krylov is landing with some decent strikes but Burns is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Krylov looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burns avoids a series of strikes thrown by Krylov.
Krylov throwing strikes here but Burns is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Krylov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Burns's face. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov thowing shots but they're missing.
Krylov scoring with strikes but Burns is staying in there.
Krylov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Krylov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#Burns is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Gavin Burns has been cut.
Krylov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Burns bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Krylov and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Krylov!

Event: Gladius Island Endgame 2020
Date: Sep 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov shoots for a takedown but Tre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krylov with a poor takedown
and Tre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Krylov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Krylov prevents Tre from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov passes into half guard.
Krylov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov is trying to control. Tre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krylov wants to pass the guard but Tre is defending well.
Krylov wants to control but Tre is keeping him busy.
Krylov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Tre is looking to escape.
Krylov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tre is trying to stand up here but Krylov is controlling him well.
Krylov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov slips a nice elbow through Tre's hands, connecting with Tre's forehead.
Krylov controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Krylov 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krylov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Krylov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Krylov throwing shots but Tre is blocking nicely.
Tre wants to get back to his feet.
Krylov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krylov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krylov trying to control from half guard but Tre is working away.
Krylov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tre's head.
Tre tries to kick Krylov off but Krylov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krylov 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.
Tre pushes Krylov off looking to stand but Krylov dives back in and keeps control.
Tre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tre tries to get out of the position.
Krylov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krylov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tre looks like he's trying to stand up.
Krylov wants to free his trapped foot but Tre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krylov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krylov is looking to advance position but Tre won't allow it.
Tre is trying to stand back up but Krylov is controlling him #T3#
Krylov uses his free foot to push down on Tre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tre.
Krylov lands a big shot there that rocks Tre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Krylov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tre is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Krylov lands a big elbow.
Krylov landing strikes from the mount and Tre is in trouble! #ROC2#Tre is rocked!
Krylov lands a big elbow - Tre is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Tre is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ivan Krylov!

Event: G | 46
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Krylov rushes Jay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jay digs a right hand underneath Krylov's ribcage. Krylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jay misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Jay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krylov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jay scores with a hook to the body. Krylov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krylov on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Krylov has been cut.
Jay dips to his left and cracks Krylov with an uppercut!#CL2#
Jay moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jay breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Jay gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krylov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krylov preventing the sweep.
Krylov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krylov throwing strikes but missing.
Jay working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Krylov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jay is trying to control the position but Krylov postures up.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Krylov from controlling successfully.
Krylov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krylov throws a big elbow that misses.
Krylov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krylov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krylov chips away with some ground and pound.
Krylov won't allow Jay to sweep him here.
Jay is trying to control the position but Krylov postures up.
Krylov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krylov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krylov trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krylov is one step ahead there.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krylov trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Krylov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jay's head.
Krylov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jay managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jay's head.
Jay trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing that Krylov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Krylov works over Jay with some ground and pound from guard.
Krylov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay is trying to keep Krylov in close.
Krylov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Krylov scores with punches from side control.
Jay is trying to get back to half guard.
Krylov works to advance to full mount. Jay defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jay is wriggling around trying to escape.
Krylov working Jay over with strikes here.
Krylov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Krylov with shots to the head and body - Jay looks very uncomfortable down there.
Krylov lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Jay is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big strike lands for Krylov! That's really hurt Jay and he's turned his back - Krylov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Krylov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Krylov!

Event: G | 42
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saprykin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saprykin wants it to stay on the feet.
Saprykin catches Krylov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saprykin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Krylov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Saprykin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Krylov is in Saprykin's guard.#ES2#
Saprykin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Krylov has clasped his hands together around Saprykin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saprykin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Krylov lands some shots froms side control.
Krylov cracks Saprykin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Saprykin wants to control but Krylov postures up.
Krylov lands a nice forearm strike.
Saprykin prevents Krylov from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Saprykin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saprykin taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Krylov is chipping away with strikes.
Krylov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Saprykin stops Krylov from passing to mount.
Saprykin 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.
Saprykin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Krylov is looking to take a break and control but Saprykin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krylov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Krylov wants to control but Saprykin is keeping him busy.
Krylov working the ground and pound.
Saprykin stops Krylov from passing to mount.
Krylov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Krylov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Krylov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saprykin regains half guard.
Krylov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krylov is controlling the pace.
Krylov is stalling here. Saprykin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Krylov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Saprykin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saprykin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krylov is avoiding damage well.
Krylov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Krylov regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov tries to roll over but Saprykin keeps him under control.
Saprykin trying to control from Krylov's half guard. Krylov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Saprykin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krylov wants to sweep here but Saprykin controlling him for the moment.
Saprykin throwing strikes from guard but Krylov blocks nicely.
Krylov wants to sweep but no luck.
Krylov is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Krylov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Krylov tries to pass to full mount but Saprykin defends it.
Saprykin is trying to maintain the position but Krylov is very close to passing his half guard.
Saprykin won't allow Krylov to pass to mount.
Krylov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saprykin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krylov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saprykin!
Saprykin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krylov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Saprykin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Saprykin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saprykin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Saprykin as Krylov shoots in.
Krylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saprykin can do to turn this around?
Saprykin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saprykin lands the left hand.
Krylov has a takedown stuffed.
Krylov shoots in but Saprykin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saprykin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov fails with the takedown
and Saprykin counters with a stiff right hand.
Krylov fails with the takedown
and Saprykin counters with a three punch combo that has Krylov backing up. Krylov nods at Saprykin to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Saprykin.
Nice sprawl there from Saprykin as Krylov shoots in.
Krylov shoots and misses
and Saprykin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saprykin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krylov back to the cage. Saprykin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Krylov has been cut.
Saprykin misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krylov.
Krylov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krylov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Krylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saprykin throws out the jab.
Saprykin dips to his left and cracks Krylov with an uppercut!
Stanislav Saprykin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Krylov slips a straight right by Saprykin.
Krylov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saprykin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saprykin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krylov somewhat.#TD#
Krylov looking to score a takedown here. Saprykin is defending well but Krylov drives through and ends up in Saprykin's guard.#ES2#
Saprykin pushes Krylov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Krylov with the inside leg kick.
Krylov throws a right hand that misses
and Saprykin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krylov misses with a leg kick.
Saprykin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saprykin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Krylov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saprykin is fending him off so far but Krylov persists. Nope, Saprykin circles away and we're back to standing.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Saprykin.#TD#
Krylov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Saprykin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Krylov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Saprykin pushes Krylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saprykin is looking to break free of the clinch but Krylov has double underhooks. #TD#
Krylov has picked Saprykin up - he's going for a ride! Krylov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Saprykin kicks Krylov off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivan Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov slips under a jab.
Krylov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saprykin lands a nice shot that snaps Krylov's head back.
Saprykin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krylov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saprykin scores with a hook to the body. Krylov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stanislav Saprykin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krylov. #T4#
Krylov tries for a takedown but Saprykin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Saprykin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saprykin blocks a low kick nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krylov or perhaps it was just good defense by Saprykin, which made it look bad.
Krylov shoots and misses
and Saprykin counters with a nice uppercut.
Krylov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saprykin swivels and escapes.
Saprykin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saprykin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Krylov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krylov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saprykin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Saprykin finds it's target.
Krylov moves forwards but Saprykin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislav Saprykin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Krylov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Saprykin throws a body shot but no joy.
Saprykin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Saprykin.
Nice sprawl there from Saprykin as Krylov shoots in.
Saprykin lands with a shot to the body.
Saprykin misses with the combination.
Krylov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saprykin sprawls and moves away.
Krylov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saprykin swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov with a poor takedown
and Saprykin counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krylov fails with the takedown
and Saprykin counters with a nice uppercut.
Saprykin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Krylov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saprykin throws a counter combo.#T1#
Krylov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saprykin jabs at Krylov's body.
Krylov closes the distance but Saprykin moves to the side
and Saprykin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Saprykin catches Krylov right on the button with a cross.
Krylov has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Saprykin misses.
Saprykin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saprykin blocks a low kick nicely.
Krylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Krylov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Saprykin down. #T2#
Krylov grinds an elbow into Saprykin's temple.
Saprykin tries to buck Krylov off but Krylov is having none of it.
Krylov has knee on belly momentarily but Saprykin bucks him off and regains half guard.
Krylov winds up and cracks Saprykin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krylov is nestled in close to Saprykin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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 working over Saprykin with some ground and pound. Saprykin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saprykin is trying to maintain the position but Krylov is very close to passing his half guard.
Krylov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saprykin works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Krylov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krylov is working Saprykin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krylov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saprykin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krylov stands and throws Saprykin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saprykin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Krylov working away.
Saprykin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saprykin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Krylov cracks Saprykin with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Krylov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Saprykin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Krylov looks up at the clock and then as Saprykin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Krylov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Saprykin tries to bench press Krylov off him but Krylov keeps the position.
Ivan Krylov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saprykin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A lull in the action here.
Saprykin is not content to let Krylov control the position.
Krylov gets to mount! Saprykin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stanislav Saprykin.
I think Saprykin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislav Saprykin!
Stanislav Saprykin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: G | 38
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Krylov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krylov lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Olsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krylov defends well.
Krylov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Olsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krylov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Olsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krylov is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krylov looking to sit in guard and control but Olsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Krylov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Olsen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Krylov won't allow Olsen to sweep him here.
Krylov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olsen is keeping the position for now.
Olsen has control of Krylov's left arm, preventing Krylov from doing any damage.
Krylov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov works over Olsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Krylov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Olsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen pulls Krylov in close to prevent any damage.
Krylov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krylov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olsen is keeping the position for now.
Krylov throws a big elbow that misses.
Krylov trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Olsen is controlling Krylov's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Olsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Olsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krylov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Olsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krylov is not content to let Olsen control the position.
Olsen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Krylov tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Krylov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Olsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krylov, who protects the arm well.
Krylov is looking to regain half guard here but Olsen keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Olsen tries for a kimura but Krylov is defending well.
Krylov is not content to let Olsen control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krylov is trying to control Olsen's posture but Olsen avoids it. #SUB#
Olsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johan Olsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Krylov dives in and scores a takedown into Olsen's guard.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Krylov from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krylov working his ground and pound in the gym.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krylov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krylov is stalling in the full guard.
Olsen controls Krylov momentarily but Krylov frees himself.
Olsen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Krylov is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov works his way into side control.
Krylov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Olsen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Krylov slips a nice elbow through Olsen's hands, connecting with Olsen's forehead.
Olsen tries to roll over but Krylov keeps him under control.
Krylov working Olsen over with strikes.
Olsen is looking for a sweep. Krylov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krylov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Olsen with the active half guard here but Krylov passes nicely into side control.
Olsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krylov working the head and body with strikes.
Krylov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Krylov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T2#
Olsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krylov off and has taken his back!
Krylov is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Olsen is persistently looking for the submission but Krylov is defending it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov is trying to break free.
Krylov breaks Olsen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Krylov from controlling successfully.
Krylov is looking to advance position but Olsen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Krylov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Olsen looking to control but Krylov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Krylov tries to reverse the position but Olsen maintains control.
Krylov keeps trying to improve his position.
Olsen trying to control but Krylov is having none of it.
Olsen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Krylov is looking to improve his position but Olsen isn't that keen on the idea.
Krylov is still trying to improve position.
Krylov taking shots to the head.
Krylov is looking to improve his position but Olsen isn't that keen on the idea.
Olsen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Krylov tries to improve his position but Olsen has taken his back! Olsen has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Krylov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Olsen pushes Krylov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johan Olsen!
Johan Olsen retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Johan Olsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: G | 35
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Krylov with that takedown attempt.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Krylov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Krylov misses with a takedown
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Ivan Krylov has been cut.
Jacob White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Krylov.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krylov shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krylov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White throws a big counter combination but Krylov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Krylov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Krylov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Krylov working the ground and pound but White is defending the strikes.
Krylov throws an elbow but White slips to the side and avoids it well.
White struggling a bit here.
Krylov with the ground and pound but White regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Krylov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Krylov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Krylov works his way into side control.
Krylov trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Krylov working the head and body with strikes.
The strikes coming from Krylov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Krylov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Krylov misses with the ground and pound.
Krylov landing a few strikes.
Krylov is putting a hurting on White here, landing some big shots from side control.
White is working to avoid the ground and pound but Krylov connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Krylov stalls from top position.
White on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Krylov trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Krylov cracks White with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Krylov lands a nice forearm strike.
Krylov wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Krylov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control White haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Krylov tries to advance to mount but White denies him.
Krylov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
White parries the strikes from Krylov easily there. Krylov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable White to escape.
White parries the strikes from Krylov easily there. Krylov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable White to escape.
Krylov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt White will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Krylov working the ground and pound but White is defending the strikes. #T4#
Krylov trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Krylov.
Krylov looks up at the clock and then as White takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Krylov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
White takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Krylov looks up at the clock and then as White takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Krylov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Krylov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but White is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Krylov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krylov controls the position.
Krylov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
White managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Krylov.
Krylov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Krylov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Krylov's cut.
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.#R2##TD2#
Krylov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Krylov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krylov on the ground.
Krylov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krylov slips a nice elbow through White's hands, connecting with White's forehead.
Krylov is nestled in close to White, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krylov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov trying to control the pace.
Krylov is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov lands with a punch from half guard.
White is looking to improve his position.
Krylov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Krylov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Krylov lands strikes from half guard.
Krylov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ivan Krylov has got the better of the ground game so far.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krylov.
Krylov passes to side control.
Krylov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krylov cracks White with an elbow. That is naaassty.
White gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krylov working his ground and pound in the gym.#T2#
Krylov lands with some strikes.
White is squirming around, avoiding Krylov's attempts to control the action.
White is bucking up trying to escape but Krylov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
White takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Krylov working the ground and pound effectively.
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 lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Krylov dominating with strikes here.
Krylov lands a nice shot to the head.
Krylov scoring with strikes but White is staying in there.
Krylov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have White scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Krylov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Krylov stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Krylov!

Event: G | 30
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olsen's waist but Olsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krylov off to one side.
Olsen tries to clinch but Krylov moves out of range. #TD2#
Krylov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krylov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Krylov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olsen trying to control the position.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Olsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krylov stopping the sweep attempt from Olsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krylov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krylov is one step ahead there. #T1#
Krylov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olsen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Krylov postures up.
Krylov preventing the sweep.
Olsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olsen controls Krylov momentarily but Krylov frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olsen wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Krylov drives through with a takedown into Olsen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Krylov is pushing down on Olsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Olsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Krylov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Olsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krylov is working away from the top position though.
Krylov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Olsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krylov.
Olsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krylov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krylov looking to sit in guard and control but Olsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Olsen won't allow Krylov to sweep him here.
Krylov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Krylov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Krylov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Olsen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Olsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krylov looking to sit in guard and control but Olsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Krylov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krylov wants to hit a sweep here but Olsen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Krylov there!
Krylov wants to control but Olsen is having none of it.
Olsen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Krylov is trying to escape the mount.
Olsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krylov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krylov gets back to half guard.
Krylov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krylov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krylov, not yet.
Krylov is looking to sweep but instead, Olsen has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krylov tries to roll over but Olsen keeps him under control.
Krylov wants to control but Olsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Olsen has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Krylov lands a takedown into guard.
Olsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krylov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Olsen preventing the sweep.
Olsen trying to control but Krylov is working from the bottom.
Olsen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Olsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krylov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Olsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krylov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov is looking to regain half guard here but Olsen keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Olsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krylov keeps working. #SUB#
Olsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Krylov is trying to get back to half guard.
Krylov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Krylov is looking for a sweep.
Krylov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Olsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krylov wants to improve his position but Olsen is controlling well.
Olsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krylov keeps working.
Krylov tries to get to full guard but Olsen has control of the leg.
Krylov wants to control but Olsen passes into side.
Krylov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Olsen is trying to work for a kimura but Krylov is defending well. #T3#
Krylov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krylov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krylov wants to sweep here but Olsen controlling him for the moment.
Krylov is trying to keep Olsen in close.
Krylov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivan Krylov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krylov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Krylov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Olsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krylov. #SUB#
Olsen 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 postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krylov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krylov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krylov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Olsen is pulling down on Krylov's head. It's preventing any offense from Krylov, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krylov throwing strikes from guard but Olsen blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Krylov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Krylov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olsen swivels and escapes.
Olsen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Olsen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Olsen takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krylov or perhaps it was just good defense by Olsen, which made it look bad.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Olsen is looking to clinch.
Olsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Olsen.
Olsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krylov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johan Olsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Krylov.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Olsen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krylov on his heels. He'll look to pass Krylov's guard now, I'm sure.
Krylov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krylov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olsen is one step ahead there.
Olsen looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Olsen scoring with some ground and pound.
Olsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Krylov has wrist control.
Krylov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olsen's guard. #REVB#
Olsen wants to sweep here but Krylov controlling him for the moment.
Krylov is looking to work some ground and pound but Olsen has wrist control.
Krylov content to stall in guard here.
Krylov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Krylov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Olsen's head.
Krylov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krylov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Olsen pulls Krylov in close to his closed guard and prevents Krylov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Krylov stays in close to Olsen's body and controls the position.
Krylov tries to free his leg and advance position but Olsen is retaining full guard.
Krylov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krylov trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Olsen pulls Krylov in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Krylov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olsen pinned against the cage. Olsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krylov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krylov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Olsen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Olsen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Olsen keeping full guard, as Krylov tries to pass. #SUB#
Olsen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Krylov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Olsen's body to avoid the submission. Olsen has instead reached around Krylov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Olsen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johan Olsen!
After winning the bout, Johan Olsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: G | 28
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tre looks to throw the jab but Krylov is out of range.
Krylov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krylov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tre defends it nicely.
Krylov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Krylov.
Krylov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Krylov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tre's guard.
Krylov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tre has wrist control.
Tre has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gladius Elite Facilities. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tre 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Tre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krylov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tre taking some punishment here, with Krylov in his half guard. #T1#
Tre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krylov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krylov wants to control but Tre is keeping him busy.
Tre trying to control here.
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 trying to mount his opponent but Tre defends it.
Krylov winds up and cracks Tre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krylov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krylov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krylov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Still in half guard, Krylov seems content to control.#T2#
Tre is staying active underneath Krylov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tre pushes Krylov off looking to stand but Krylov dives back in and keeps control.
Krylov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Krylov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Krylov looking to finish Tre with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tre!
Krylov with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Krylov scoring with strikes but Tre is staying in there. #ROC#Tre is rocked!
Tre wants to hold on but Krylov pushes him away.
Krylov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tre is still in real trouble! Can Krylov finish him?
Krylov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Krylov with shots to the head and body - Tre looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Krylov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Krylov raining down shots from the mount!
A big strike lands for Krylov! That's really hurt Tre and he's turned his back - Krylov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Krylov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Krylov!

Event: G | 24: Krylov x Zhao
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov slips a straight right by Zhao.
Krylov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zhao throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Zhao. No joy for Krylov on that attempt.
Krylov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhao avoids it really well and circles away.
Zhao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Krylov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan 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 shoots in and drives through. Zhao sprawls well.
Zhao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhao wants it to stay on the feet.
Zhao tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krylov shoots in but Zhao avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Krylov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhao swivels and escapes.
Zhao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krylov defends it well.
Krylov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krylov misses with a takedown attempt - Zhao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krylov looks for a takedown but Zhao sprawls well.
Krylov shoots in looking for a takedown but Zhao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krylov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Krylov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Zhao jumps into guard, dragging Krylov to the mat. #SUB2#
Zhao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krylov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zhao controlling the position.#SUB2#
Zhao 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. Oh but Zhao is tightening it up a little... Krylov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Krylov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Krylov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zhao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Xain Zhao!
Xain Zhao is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Xain Zhao made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sweet Leaf Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: G | 20: McGraugh x Krylov
Date: Jul 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
McGraugh connects with a body shot that sends Krylov's belly button to the back.
McGraugh tries to clinch there but Krylov circles away.
McGraugh tries to clinch up but Krylov circles away and keeps his distance.
Krylov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krylov fails with a takedown attempt.
McGraugh slaps away a takedown attempt from Krylov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGraugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Corey McGraugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Krylov.
Krylov looks for a takedown but McGraugh sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Krylov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McGraugh tries to bench press Krylov off him but Krylov keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Krylov is chipping away with strikes.
Krylov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Krylov scores with punches from side control.
Krylov happy to just control the position for now.
Krylov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Krylov is staying tight to McGraugh's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Krylov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Krylov working the ground and pound from side control.
Krylov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGraugh keeps working.
Krylov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGraugh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McGraugh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krylov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Krylov trying to control the position but McGraugh is working away.
Krylov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Armored Fitness & Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Krylov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McGraugh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krylov trying to control the action but McGraugh is working from the bottom.
McGraugh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGraugh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krylov on the ground.
Krylov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McGraugh is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Krylov landing strikes.
Krylov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McGraugh to see if he's OK.
Krylov advances to full mount.
Krylov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGraugh is looking to escape.
Krylov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McGraugh's face.
Krylov lands a big elbow.
McGraugh tries to hold on but Krylov pushes him away.
Krylov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T4#
Krylov raining down shots from the mount!
Krylov with shots to the head and body - McGraugh looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov looking to control but McGraugh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Krylov landing strikes from the mount and McGraugh is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Krylov.
Krylov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGraugh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Krylov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGraugh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Krylov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Krylov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krylov with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Krylov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Krylov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Krylov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
McGraugh clinches.
McGraugh misses with a body punch.
McGraugh tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krylov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGraugh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Krylov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGraugh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krylov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Corey McGraugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Krylov.#TD2#
Krylov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGraugh can't fight it off and eventually Krylov manages to take the fight to the floor. McGraugh looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGraugh trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but McGraugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krylov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Krylov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGraugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGraugh trying to keep a closed guard but Krylov is proving a slippery customer.
McGraugh can't keep his opponent in guard - Krylov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Krylov there.
Krylov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krylov is trying to control. McGraugh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McGraugh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krylov.
Krylov is thwarting McGraugh's attempts to control the position.
Ivan Krylov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krylov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGraugh's head. #T2#
McGraugh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krylov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krylov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krylov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGraugh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krylov slips a nice elbow through McGraugh's hands, connecting with McGraugh's forehead.
McGraugh wants to control but Krylov is keeping busy.
Krylov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krylov trying to control from half guard but McGraugh is working away.
McGraugh is in trouble now - Krylov has advanced to mount!
BOOM! Krylov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Krylov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Krylov is landing with some decent strikes but McGraugh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Krylov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC2#McGraugh is rocked!
The referee warns McGraugh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh McGraugh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGraugh working to try and regain half guard.
Krylov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Krylov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McGraugh is in a horrible position here. Krylov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Krylov connects with a bit shot that sees McGraugh covering up! More strikes from Krylov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Krylov is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Krylov!
Ivan Krylov is the new welterweight champion!

Event: G | 16: Zaitoun x Steel
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Maker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from The Maker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
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!
Krylov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for The Maker!
BOOM! Krylov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The Maker squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Krylov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns The Maker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
The Maker tries to buck Krylov off but he can't manage it.
Krylov cracks The Maker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#The Maker is rocked!
Krylov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt The Maker bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Krylov and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Krylov!

Event: Kings 19: Krylov vs Dweller
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Krylov dives in and scores a takedown into Dweller 's guard.
Krylov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Krylov preventing the sweep.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dweller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krylov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dweller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dweller can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krylov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dweller has wrist control.
Krylov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krylov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dweller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov looking to sit in guard and control but Dweller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Krylov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dweller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dweller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dweller is working Krylov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dweller preventing the sweep.
Dweller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dweller postures up.
Krylov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krylov, not yet.
Dweller trying to control the position from guard on top but Krylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dweller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Dweller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dweller lands a couple of elbows.
Dweller scoring with some ground and pound.
Krylov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dweller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dweller has control of Krylov's left arm, preventing Krylov from doing any damage.
Krylov wants to pass the guard but Dweller is keeping the position.
Krylov is working hard here to advance position.
Dweller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dweller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krylov. #T3#
Dweller has control of Krylov's left arm, preventing Krylov from doing any damage.
Krylov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krylov looking to sit in guard and control but Dweller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dweller won't allow Krylov to sweep him here.
Dweller stands up over Krylov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dweller 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dweller postures up.
Krylov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dweller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Dweller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krylov is one step ahead there.
Dweller controlling Krylov's posture.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Dweller keeps moving.
Dweller trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krylov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Krylov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Krylov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dweller missing with a left hand there. Krylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krylov checks a low kick from Dweller .
Dweller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Dweller drives through with a takedown into Krylov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dweller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krylov is keeping the position for now.
Krylov looking to control.
Dweller wants to control from the top but Krylov keeps moving.
Dweller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dweller preventing the sweep.
Tiny Dweller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dweller works over Krylov with some ground and pound from guard.
Krylov wants to sweep here but Dweller controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dweller trying to control the position from guard on top but Krylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dweller landing with the ground and pound.
Dweller preventing the sweep. #T1#
Dweller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dweller trying to control the position from guard on top but Krylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krylov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Krylov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dweller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dweller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krylov scoring with some ground and pound.
Krylov trying to control but Dweller is working from the bottom.
Krylov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Krylov working the strikes but Dweller uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dweller wants to control but Krylov is keeping busy. #T2#
Krylov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dweller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dweller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krylov.
Dweller tries to roll over but Krylov keeps him under control.
Krylov passes to side control.
Krylov wants to control for a moment but Dweller uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Krylov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dweller to regain full guard.
Krylov throwing strikes but missing.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dweller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krylov throws a big right hand that misses.
Krylov wants to pass the guard but Dweller is keeping the position.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dweller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krylov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dweller is retaining full guard.
Dweller has his hands on Krylov's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A shot to the liver by Krylov. Beautiful body shot.
Dweller scores with a nice strike.
Krylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dweller moves away.
Dweller throws the left hand but Krylov avoids the punch easily.
Krylov throws a looping overhand right but Dweller ducks down to avoid it.
Dweller avoids the body shot from Krylov.
Dweller throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Dweller .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dweller misses with a body shot.
Dweller checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krylov is defended easily by Dweller .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Dweller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krylov to the ground. Dweller is now in Krylov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiny Dweller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Krylov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Krylov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dweller as he avoids it easily.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Dweller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Krylov's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krylov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Krylov wants to sweep here but Dweller controlling him for the moment.
Dweller landing some decent shots from guard.
Dweller won't allow Krylov to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krylov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dweller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krylov's guard. #REVB#
Krylov wants to hit a sweep here but Dweller passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Krylov there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov is in a horrible position here. Dweller smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T1#
Dweller scoring with strikes but Krylov is staying in there. #CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Krylov has been cut.
Dweller with shots to the head and body - Krylov looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Krylov is rocked!
Krylov regains half guard.
Oh Krylov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krylov wants to get back to full guard but Dweller has passed into side control.
A big shot lands for Dweller ! That's hurt Krylov! Will he recover? Dweller fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiny Dweller !
Tiny Dweller is the new welterweight champion!
Tiny Dweller thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Kings 15: Zhao vs Krylov
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov blocks a jab.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhao sprawls well. Zhao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krylov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Krylov saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhao throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Krylov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zhao tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Zhao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krylov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zhao regains half guard.
Zhao trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zhao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krylov is looking to take a break and control but Zhao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krylov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krylov lands with a punch from half guard.
Krylov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krylov is trying to control. Zhao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krylov tries to pass to full mount but Zhao defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhao is trying to maintain the position but Krylov is very close to passing his half guard.
Krylov passes to full mount!
Krylov lands a big shot there that rocks Zhao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zhao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao preventing the sweep.
Krylov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao trying to control but Krylov postures up.

Zhao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zhao is trying to maintain the position but Krylov is very close to passing his half guard.
Zhao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krylov connects with a nice short shot to Zhao's temple.
Zhao is not content to let Krylov control the position.
Krylov trying to mount his opponent but Zhao defends it.
Zhao is positioning himself well to prevent Krylov advancing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zhao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krylov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zhao trying to control but Krylov postures up.
Zhao has a hand on Krylov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Krylov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Zhao is working to get back to half guard.
Krylov with shots to the head and body - Zhao looks very uncomfortable down there.
Krylov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Krylov landing strikes from the mount.

Zhao is rocked!
Krylov cracks Zhao with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Krylov!
Ivan Krylov is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Kings 12: Mongrel vs Bailey
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1##TD#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T1##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T4#
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.#SUB2#
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.
#R2##TD#
Grossa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krylov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #ROC#
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!

Event: Kings 6: Saprykin vs Krylov
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Saprykin cracks Krylov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krylov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saprykin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krylov.
Krylov shoots in but no luck this time.
Saprykin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Ivan Krylov has been cut.
Saprykin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saprykin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Krylov.
Krylov walks into a straight right hand from Saprykin.
Krylov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saprykin avoids it really well and circles away.
Stanislav Saprykin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Krylov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saprykin throws a series of punches but Krylov moves out of range.
Saprykin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krylov doesn't seem bothered though.
Krylov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krylov throws a front kick aimed at Saprykin's knee but Saprykin avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Saprykin misses the target.
Saprykin digs a good body shot into Krylov's ribs.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown but Saprykin shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Saprykin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Krylov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Saprykin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krylov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Saprykin keeps moving.
Krylov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Krylov staying calm.
Krylov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Krylov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saprykin tries to bench press Krylov off him but Krylov keeps the position.
Saprykin is pushing Krylov's head away, looking to escape. Krylov manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Krylov working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov scores with punches from side control.
Krylov working the body and head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov advances to full mount.
Krylov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Krylov controlling the pace for now.
Krylov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Krylov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Krylov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Krylov is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
Saprykin is rocked!
A big strike lands for Krylov! That's really hurt Saprykin and he's turned his back - Krylov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Krylov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Krylov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2020

#R1##TD#
Krylov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maradona manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Maradona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krylov chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Maradona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krylov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Maradona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krylov defends it easily.
Krylov scoring with some ground and pound.
Krylov postures up and lands a big shot to Maradona's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maradona is on top in guard. #REVB#
Maradona stopping the sweep attempt from Krylov.
Krylov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Krylov can't keep his opponent in guard - Maradona advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
Maradona trying to mount his opponent but Krylov defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Maradona is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krylov is just riding it out for now. Maradona eventually gives up the hold.
Krylov is looking for a sweep. Maradona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maradona tries to pass to full mount but Krylov defends it.
Krylov manages to get to full guard.
Maradona wants to pass the guard but Krylov is keeping the position.
Maradona is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maradona postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maradona pushing down on Krylov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Krylov wants to control but Maradona is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krylov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maradona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krylov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maradona won't allow Krylov to sweep him here.
Krylov keeping full guard, as Maradona tries to pass.
Krylov trying to control the position.
Maradona works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krylov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maradona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krylov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krylov is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Krylov keeping full guard, as Maradona tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krylov is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Maradona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maradona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krylov is one step ahead there.
Krylov passes Maradona's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Krylov trying to mount his opponent but Maradona defends it.
Maradona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maradona keeps trying to improve his position.
Krylov is nestled in close to Maradona, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Maradona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maradona on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maradona throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Krylov tries to pass to full mount but Maradona defends it.
Krylov working the head and body with strikes.
Krylov is keen to just control but Maradona is a slippery customer.
Maradona tries to roll over but Krylov keeps him under control.
Krylov trying to control the action but Maradona is working from the bottom.
Krylov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Maradona looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Krylov pushes past his half guard into mount!
Maradona is trying desperately to improve position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov lands a big shot there that rocks Maradona but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Krylov dominated that round.
That's time! Krylov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Krylov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maradona!
Maradona manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krylov's best efforts.#SUB2#
Maradona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krylov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krylov prevents Maradona from improving his position.
Krylov wants to pass the guard but Maradona is defending well.
Maradona punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maradona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Maradona looking for submissions off his back.
Krylov working over Maradona with some ground and pound. Maradona looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Krylov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maradona wants to get back to full guard.
Krylov lands strikes from half guard.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but Maradona defending well.
Krylov wants to control but Maradona is keeping him busy.
Krylov wants to free his trapped foot but Maradona is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krylov is trying to control. Maradona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krylov working Maradona over with strikes.
Maradona is looking to improve his position.
Krylov slips a nice elbow through Maradona's hands, connecting with Maradona's forehead.
Krylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maradona can do to turn this around?
Krylov working Maradona over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Krylov. #T2#
Krylov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maradona is in trouble now - Krylov has advanced to mount!
Maradona can't escape the position.
Maradona is squirming around, avoiding Krylov's attempts to control the action.
Maradona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maradona taking shots to the head.
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 is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Maradona is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Krylov controlling the pace for now.
Krylov raining down shots from the mount!
Krylov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
Krylov tries to control but Maradona wriggling away.
Krylov is landing with some decent strikes but Maradona is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Krylov with the ground and pound from mount.
Maradona is trying to escape the mount.
Krylov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maradona looks a forlorn figure.
Krylov is landing with some decent strikes but Maradona is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maradona is looking to improve his position but Krylov isn't that keen on the idea.
Krylov tries to control but Maradona wriggling away.
Maradona slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Krylov uses his free foot to push down on Maradona's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maradona.
A nice elbow there by Krylov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov unloading with bombs!
Krylov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Maradona is looking to get to half guard.
Krylov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Krylov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Krylov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Krylov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Krylov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maradona looks a forlorn figure.
Krylov is landing with some decent strikes but Maradona is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Krylov scoring with strikes but Maradona is staying in there.
Maradona takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Maradona keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krylov landing strikes from the mount and Maradona is in trouble!
Krylov is landing with some decent strikes but Maradona is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Krylov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Krylov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maradona is looking to reverse the position.
Krylov grinds an elbow into Maradona's temple.
Maradona tries to buck Krylov off but Krylov is having none of it.
Krylov taking a breather here.
Krylov grinds an elbow into Maradona's temple.
Maradona is looking to reverse the position.
Maradona throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Krylov lands some shots froms side control.
Krylov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Maradona is trying to get back to half guard.
Maradona is trying to escape the position but Krylov is controlling the position.
Maradona sneaks back into half guard.
Maradona tries to roll over but Krylov keeps him under control.
Maradona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maradona on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Maradona is refusing to be controlled, as Krylov sits in half guard.
Maradona wants to improve his position but Krylov is controlling well.
Krylov working Maradona over with strikes.
Krylov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krylov is taking a breather. Maradona 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.
Krylov lands strikes from half guard.
Krylov works his way into side control.
Krylov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Maradona is looking to reverse the position.
Maradona prevents Krylov from moving into mount. #T2#
Krylov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Krylov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Maradona throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Krylov scoring with punches and elbows.
Maradona sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krylov is looking to take a break and control but Maradona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maradona moves into full guard.
Krylov with a nice head shot there.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Maradona keeps moving.
Maradona trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Krylov cracks Maradona with a solid left hand.
Krylov works over Maradona with some ground and pound from guard.
Krylov landing with the ground and pound.
Krylov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Maradona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krylov cracks Maradona with a solid left hand.
Krylov won't allow Maradona to sweep him here.
Krylov wants to control from the top but Maradona keeps moving.
Krylov pushing down on Maradona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maradona is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krylov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maradona has hold of Krylov's hands but Krylov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Maradona actively working from the bottom here.
Krylov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Krylov lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Maradona can't escape the position.
Krylov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Krylov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Krylov cracks Maradona with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Krylov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Krylov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Krylov prevents Maradona from getting the reversal.
Maradona in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Krylov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Krylov scoring with strikes but Maradona is staying in there.
Diego Armando Maradona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maradona sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maradona is refusing to be controlled, as Krylov sits in half guard.
Krylov prevents Maradona from improving his position.
Krylov drops an elbow to the side of Maradona's head.
Ivan Krylov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Maradona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krylov working over Maradona with some ground and pound. Maradona looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Krylov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krylov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Krylov!

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