PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kraschinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Ulyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kraschinsky
vs
Ulyanov

175 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

162 cm
27
154 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kraschinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Ulyanov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulyanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Vladimir Ulyanov has been cut.
Kraschinsky closes the distance but Ulyanov moves to the side

and Ulyanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kraschinsky trying to control the position but instead, Ulyanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kraschinsky into the cage.
Ulyanov lands a shoulder strike.

Kraschinsky pulls guard successfully.

Kraschinsky manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kraschinsky thuds a left hand into Ulyanov's body.
Kraschinsky with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ulyanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kraschinsky won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraschinsky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ulyanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ulyanov is trying to control. Kraschinsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kraschinsky kicks off Ulyanov and gets to his feet.

Ulyanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kraschinsky did well to prevent Ulyanov getting side control.
Ulyanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kraschinsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ulyanov is trying to control. Kraschinsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraschinsky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulyanov wants to get up but he can't break Kraschinsky's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kraschinsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kraschinsky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Kraschinsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ulyanov works over Kraschinsky with some ground and pound from guard.
Kraschinsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ulyanov's guard.
Kraschinsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kraschinsky throws a big right hand that misses.

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.
Ulyanov is pulling down on Kraschinsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Kraschinsky, at least for the moment.
Ulyanov is trying to control the position but Kraschinsky postures up.
Ulyanov wants to stand and escape but Kraschinsky is having none of it.
Ulyanov wants to control but Kraschinsky passes easily into half guard.
Kraschinsky uses his free foot to push down on Ulyanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ulyanov.
Ulyanov tries to control Kraschinsky's body but Kraschinsky pushes him off. Ulyanov squirms to his side and now Kraschinsky has his back!
Kraschinsky throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulyanov trying to control the hands but Kraschinsky breaks the grip.
Ulyanov prevents Kraschinsky from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Ulyanov right now.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kraschinsky looking to break Ulyanov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ulyanov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kraschinsky will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ulyanov holding both Kraschinsky 's hands and preventing any damage.
Good control from Kraschinsky.

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.
Ulyanov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kraschinsky.
Will Kraschinsky go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Ulyanov fending off the submission attempt from Kraschinsky.
Kraschinsky biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kraschinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Ulyanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kraschinsky wants to clinch.

Kraschinsky shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kraschinsky showed some decent athleticism there.
Kraschinsky uses his free foot to push down on Ulyanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ulyanov.
Kraschinsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ulyanov is looking to escape.
Kraschinsky thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraschinsky wants to control the pace but Ulyanov is squirming around nicely.
Kraschinsky takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kraschinsky misses with a head shot.
You get the feeling that Ulyanov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ulyanov tries to hold on but Kraschinsky postures up.
Kraschinsky throws some wild stikes that Ulyanov manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ulyanov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kraschinsky tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ulyanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Kraschinsky looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ulyanov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kraschinsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ulyanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Kraschinsky has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraschinsky tries to control but Ulyanov wriggling away.
Ivan Kraschinsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ulyanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kraschinsky trying to control but Ulyanov is having none of it.
Ulyanov is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ulyanov can do anything to dispel that myth.

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.
Ulyanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kraschinsky throwing strikes here but Ulyanov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ulyanov tries to improve his position but instead Kraschinsky has taken his back!
Kraschinsky keeps control of the position as Ulyanov tries to break free.
Kraschinsky trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ulyanov doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulyanov trying to control the position but Kraschinsky manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kraschinsky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Ulyanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ulyanov cracks a nice hook into Kraschinsky's ribs.
Kraschinsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ulyanov's waist but Ulyanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kraschinsky off to one side.
Kraschinsky scores with a jab. Ulyanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kraschinsky fails with the takedown

and Ulyanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ulyanov tries to stall but Kraschinsky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Kraschinsky breaks from the clinch.
Kraschinsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ulyanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kraschinsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivan Kraschinsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kraschinsky is defended easily by Ulyanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kraschinsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraschinsky on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Ulyanov moves into range and clinches up with Kraschinsky.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ulyanov pulls guard successfully.
Kraschinsky passes Ulyanov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ulyanov missing with punches from the bottom.
Kraschinsky throwing shots but Ulyanov is blocking nicely.
Kraschinsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraschinsky prevents Ulyanov from standing back up.
Kraschinsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Ulyanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ulyanov trying to hold on to Kraschinsky's head to control him but Kraschinsky postures up.

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.

We're going to have a standup here because Ivan Kraschinsky wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ulyanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kraschinsky pinned against the cage. Kraschinsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ulyanov circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ulyanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kraschinsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ulyanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ulyanov's back!
Ulyanov is keeping busy.
What can Ulyanov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ulyanov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kraschinsky.
Kraschinsky is hanging on to Ulyanov's back as he tries to escape.
Kraschinsky missing with strikes from the back.
Ulyanov trying to control the hands but Kraschinsky won't let him.
Kraschinsky throwing sloppy strikes.

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.
Kraschinsky controlling well, preventing Ulyanov from escaping the position.
Kraschinsky avoiding Ulyanov 's attempts to control his hands.
Kraschinsky tries to keep control of the position but Ulyanov is staying busy.
Kraschinsky gets his hands free as Ulyanov looks to control.

Ulyanov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kraschinsky's arms.
Kraschinsky throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kraschinsky keeps control of the position as Ulyanov tries to break free.
Vladimir Ulyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Kraschinsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ulyanov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kraschinsky.

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 Kraschinsky.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kraschinsky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

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