PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Cylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Krajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Cylo
vs
Krajewski

186 cm
25
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
211 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Cylo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karol Krajewski!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krajewski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cylo to score an easy takedown into full guard.

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

Krajewski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cylo is aware though and is defending well.
Cylo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krajewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krajewski can't keep his opponent in guard - Cylo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cylo trying to control the action but Krajewski is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Krajewski looking for submissions off his back.
Krajewski is refusing to be controlled, as Cylo sits in half guard.

Krajewski actively working from the bottom here.
Krajewski manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cylo won't allow Krajewski to sweep him here.

Krajewski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cylo passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Cylo crashes against the mat.
Krajewski is not content to let Cylo control the position.

Cylo decides to stand back up.
Cylo throws a head kick but Krajewski moves out of range.

Krajewski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krajewski lands in his opponent's guard.

Krajewski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cylo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cylo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cylo!
Krajewski looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cylo working the ground and pound but Krajewski is defending the strikes.
Krajewski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Krajewski is defending against the submission attempts here by Cylo.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cylo decides to stand up.

Cylo drives through with a takedown into guard.

Krajewski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cylo trying to control the position from guard on top but Krajewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krajewski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cylo defends well.

Cylo stands up from Krajewski's guard - Cylo perhaps looking for a knockout.

Krajewski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cylo works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cylo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cylo is looking to take a break and control but Krajewski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Krajewski actively working from the bottom here.
Krajewski won't allow Cylo to pass to mount.

Krajewski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cylo pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Krajewski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Krajewski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Krajewski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cylo pulls his head out easily.
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 Adam Cylo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Krajewski keeps the fight on the outside.
Cylo tries to clinch but Krajewski moves out of range.

Cylo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krajewski's guard.
Cylo stands and throws Krajewski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Krajewski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cylo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krajewski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krajewski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adam Cylo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cylo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krajewski sees it coming and defends easily.

Krajewski actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Krajewski looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cylo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Cylo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Krajewski to get to his feet.

Cylo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Krajewski tries to reverse the position but Cylo maintains control.
Krajewski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Krajewski is desperately trying to improve his position but Cylo has a good base and remains in mount.
Cylo is looking to work his way around to Krajewski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cylo tries to control but Krajewski wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krajewski gets back to half guard.

Cylo escapes and gets 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!

Cylo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krajewski to the ground. Cylo is now in Krajewski's guard.

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

Krajewski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cylo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cylo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Krajewski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cylo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cylo wants to control from the top but Krajewski keeps moving.

Krajewski is looking for a triangle but Cylo pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krajewski looking for a guillotine here but Cylo defends easily.
Cylo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krajewski's guard.

Krajewski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Krajewski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cylo lands strikes from half guard.

Krajewski is defending against the submission attempts here by Cylo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Krajewski looking for subs from the bottom but Cylo mounts him!
Cylo tries to control but Krajewski wriggling away.
Krajewski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cylo looking to control but Krajewski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krajewski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Cylo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krajewski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Adam Cylo 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cylo tries to clinch up.
Krajewski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cylo.
Cylo cracks Krajewski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Cylo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cylo showed some decent athleticism there.
Cylo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krajewski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Cylo is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krajewski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krajewski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Krajewski looking for submissions off his back.
Cylo is trying to control the action in half guard but Krajewski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Krajewski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Cylo escapes and gets back to his feet.
Adam Cylo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cylo doesn't manage to clinch there - Krajewski circles away.
Cylo looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Cylo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Krajewski's guard.
Cylo wants to pass the guard but Krajewski is keeping the position.

Krajewski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cylo defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cylo throws a big elbow that misses.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krajewski has an active guard here but Cylo has managed to pass into half guard.
Cylo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Krajewski is looking to get to half guard.

Cylo is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cylo doesn't manage to clinch there - Krajewski circles away.

Cylo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krajewski sprawls well initially but Cylo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Krajewski looking for submissions off his back.
Krajewski is looking for a sweep. Cylo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cylo wants to control but Krajewski is keeping him busy.

Krajewski looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Krajewski actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Cylo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cylo 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adam Cylo!