PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Connor Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Heinz Krypton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Young
vs
Heinz Krypton

180 cm
20
175 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

183 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Connor Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Heinz Krypton!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws a series of punches but Krypton avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krypton shoots in for a double leg but Young sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krypton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Young misses with a low kick.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krypton checks a leg kick nicely.
Young swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Krypton slips a jab and a cross from Young.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Krypton fails to land the takedown.
Krypton shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Krypton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Young manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Heinz Krypton.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krypton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young misses with the combination.
Young misses with a low kick.
Young throws a right hand that Krypton ducks under and follows up with a left that Krypton also avoids with ease.
Krypton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Young avoids it really well and circles away.
Young displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Karl Heinz Krypton has been cut.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Young takes a swing at Krypton's ribcage but misses.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Young.
Young misses with a hook. Krypton ducked under it nicely.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krypton fails with the takedown
and Young counters with a three punch combo that has Krypton backing up. Krypton nods at Young to acknowledge the strikes.
Young throws a right and a left that Krypton avoids nicely.
Young throws out a powerful jab.
Krypton slips a jab and a cross from Young.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krypton is defended easily by Young.

Krypton feints and as Young raises his hands in defense, Krypton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krypton trying to move into half guard but instead Young has managed to sweep!

Krypton looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
Young has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Young trying to control but Krypton is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Young avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Krypton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Young is aware though and is defending well.

Krypton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Krypton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Krypton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Young passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young tries to pass to full mount but Krypton defends it.

Krypton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krypton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Krypton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Young wants to free his trapped foot but Krypton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krypton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krypton.

Krypton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Krypton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krypton looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krypton keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.

Krypton looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Heinz Krypton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Heinz Krypton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A nice inside leg kick there by Young. That's going to slow Krypton down.
Young misses with a double jab.
Krypton moves away from the strike by Young.
Krypton blocks a jab.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young throws a series of punches but Krypton moves out of range.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krypton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young looks to land a combination. Krypton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krypton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young swivels and escapes.
Young turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Connor Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krypton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krypton shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krypton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Young throws a sloppy head kick and Krypton moves out of range easily.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young leaves Krypton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Connor Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Heinz Krypton.
Young misses with a combination

and Krypton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Krypton.
Krypton passes Young's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Krypton is taking a breather. Young 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krypton is looking for a kimura here.
Young tries to roll over but Krypton keeps him under control.

Krypton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Young defends it well.
Young is pressing down on Krypton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krypton trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Krypton passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Krypton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Young has escaped the position, nice work there.

Krypton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Krypton tries for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Young gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Krypton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is refusing to be controlled, as Krypton sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Heinz Krypton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karl Heinz Krypton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Young lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krypton backs up against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Young tries to bum rush Krypton with a series of wild strikes but Krypton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Young attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Connor Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Krypton shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Krypton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Krypton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Young, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Krypton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Young rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krypton's guard! Nice work there by Young!
Krypton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Young drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Young jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Krypton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Krypton looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
Karl Heinz Krypton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Young trying to control but Krypton is working from the bottom.
Krypton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krypton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily.
Krypton keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
Krypton keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Young wanted to stand there but Krypton had control of the position.

Young thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Young throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krypton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Krypton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Young has picked Krypton up and slammed him! Krypton can't keep hold of the triangle and Young manages to pass to side control!

Young is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krypton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Young trying to control the action but Krypton is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krypton gets back to half guard.
Karl Heinz Krypton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Young is looking to advance position but Krypton won't allow it.
Krypton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Young is working away from the top position though.
Krypton controlling the position well.
Connor Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krypton wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
Young trying to control the action but Krypton is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krypton manages to get to full guard.
Krypton has control of Young's left arm, preventing Young from doing any damage.
Young postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Young wants to pass the guard but Krypton is keeping the position.
Krypton has control of Young's left arm, preventing Young from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Karl Heinz Krypton.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krypton checks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Heinz Krypton.
I've got Krypton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Heinz Krypton!