PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Krylov (ranked 265 p4p, 281 weight class) and Kaarlo Susi (ranked 42 p4p, 44 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Krylov
vs
Susi

203 cm
34
212
32 - 16 - 0

190 cm
25
210
13 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Susi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi looks to land a left hand but Krylov moved out of range nicely.
Susi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Susi misses with a hook
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Susi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
It seemed like Susi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Susi throws the left hand but Krylov avoids the punch easily.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Susi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krylov moves away.
Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susi.
Susi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krylov.
Krylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Susi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Susi slips a jab from Krylov.
A big right from Krylov misses.
Susi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Krylov. That snapped Susi's head back.
Krylov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 Susi counters with a right hand to the body.
Susi misses with a hook. Krylov ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
Susi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krylov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Susi's sensitive parts.
Susi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Susi throws a looping overhand right but Krylov ducks down to avoid it.
Susi walks into a stiff left hand from Krylov.
Susi ducks right into an uppercut from Krylov.
Susi throws a body kick that misses.
Susi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krylov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Susi. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov throws a right hand that misses
and Susi counters with a nice body shot.
Susi slips a straight right by Krylov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krylov.
Krylov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov cracks Susi with a good jab.
Krylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Susi sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov misses the jab.
Susi throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov swings widly with a right hand
letting Susi counter with a right hand.
Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Susi swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Susi moved out of range nicely.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
Susi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Krylov throws a sloppy head kick and Susi moves out of range easily.

Susi has managed to clinch.

Susi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krylov tries to move into range but Susi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Boris Krylov's cut is getting worse.
Susi misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Krylov misses.
Jab, jab by Susi - just one landing.
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Susi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Krylov misses
and Susi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Susi slips a jab from Krylov.
Susi misses with a looping left.
Krylov misses with a right hand
and Susi counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Boris Krylov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Krylov connects with a nice looking jab.
Krylov throws a nice looking combination but Susi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Susi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Susi misses with a lunging right hand
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Susi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Krylov misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Susi misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krylov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov scores with the left hand. Susi knows he should have avoided that one.
Krylov moves out of range as Susi strikes.
Krylov takes a swing at Susi's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi lands with an overhand left.
Krylov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Susi. Susi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Krylov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Susi throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
Susi digs a good body shot into Krylov's ribs.
Krylov misses with a lunging right hand
and Susi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Susi.

Susi lands a big uppercut and Krylov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Krylov looks OK. Susi waves Krylov back to his feet!
A slow jab from Susi misses its intended target.
Krylov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

Susi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Krylov sprawling to the canvas! Krylov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Susi finish him?!

Krylov is rocked!

Jeez, Boris Krylov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boris Krylov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaarlo Susi!
Kaarlo Susi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.