PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Kruiliansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kruiliansky
vs
Marciano

185 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Bare Knuckle Clothing [CBK]

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Garik Kruiliansky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bernard Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano shoots in and drives through. Kruiliansky sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruiliansky.

It looks like Bernard Marciano has been cut.
Kruiliansky misses with a few strikes there.
Marciano shoots in but Kruiliansky avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Marciano drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marciano stops Kruiliansky from standing up.
Marciano slips nicely into half guard.
Marciano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
I looks like Marciano might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kruiliansky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kruiliansky tries to get out of the position.
Marciano wants to control but Kruiliansky is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano stalling.
Marciano uses his free foot to push down on Kruiliansky's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kruiliansky.
Kruiliansky is trying to stand.
Marciano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruiliansky is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kruiliansky is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Marciano content just to control the position here.
Marciano trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bernard Marciano just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kruiliansky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Marciano pushes Kruiliansky up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kruiliansky wants to break free but Marciano has control.
Marciano has Kruiliansky pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kruiliansky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garik Kruiliansky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Marciano.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kruiliansky is trying to force a seperation but Marciano has the dominant position.

Kruiliansky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruiliansky throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruiliansky misses with a hook.
A big right from Kruiliansky misses.
Marciano misses with the combination.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruiliansky.
Marciano tries to clinch up.

Marciano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kruiliansky is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kruiliansky is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano trying to control the action but Kruiliansky is working from the bottom.
Marciano controls the position.
Marciano has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kruiliansky!
Marciano content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bernard Marciano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernard Marciano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Marciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garik Kruiliansky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Marciano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kruiliansky is looking to get back to his feet here but Marciano is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kruiliansky's back.
Marciano is looking to control Kruiliansky but Kruiliansky is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Marciano slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kruiliansky has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Marciano controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bernard Marciano just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marciano is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruiliansky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marciano is breathing heavily.
Kruiliansky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Kruiliansky throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano's shoulder, as Marciano tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Kruiliansky lands.
Garik Kruiliansky is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruiliansky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Marciano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kruiliansky won't be happy with that.
Kruiliansky is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Marciano controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano is looking to take a break and control but Kruiliansky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marciano tries to advance to mount but Kruiliansky denies him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kruiliansky is trying to get back to his feet.
Kruiliansky is letting Marciano control him for a moment.
Kruiliansky wants to get back to his feet but Marciano is dominant here and he's now got Kruiliansky's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Let's hope that Marciano 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bernard Marciano just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Marciano pushes Kruiliansky up against the ropes in a clinch.

Marciano gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Marciano is looking to take a break and control but Kruiliansky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruiliansky pushes Marciano off but Marciano dives into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Garik Kruiliansky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernard Marciano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kruiliansky throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano blocks a jab.
Marciano defending well as Kruiliansky loads up on a big left hand.
Kruiliansky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kruiliansky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marciano!
Kruiliansky missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Marciano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marciano lands in his opponent's guard.
Marciano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marciano is standing up over Kruiliansky. Kruiliansky looks to escape but Marciano dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano controlling the position from side mount.
Kruiliansky is not content to let Marciano control the position.
Marciano works to advance to full mount. Kruiliansky defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marciano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marciano looking to control but Kruiliansky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marciano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marciano looking to control but Kruiliansky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano content just to control the position here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bernard Marciano just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Kruiliansky does no damage.

Marciano has managed to clinch.
Kruiliansky wants to break free but Marciano has control.

Marciano pulls guard effortlessly.
Kruiliansky is looking to stand up but Marciano won't let him.

Marciano has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kruiliansky off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Marciano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kruiliansky sprawls well initially but Marciano persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marciano controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kruiliansky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Marciano 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Marciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marciano 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Marciano!