PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Kruglov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Hedman Karlsson
vs
Kruglov

178 cm
22
173 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

171 cm
23
176 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedman Karlsson walks into a jab.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hedman Karlsson's head backwards.
Kruglov avoids the head kick by Hedman Karlsson.
We've been informed that Kruglov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hedman Karlsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hedman Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kruglov throws a shot to the body.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a front kick.
Kruglov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruglov tries to score with a low kick but Hedman Karlsson moves his leg out of the way.
Kruglov pushes Hedman Karlsson away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruglov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hedman Karlsson. Hedman Karlsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruglov.
Donk. Kruglov catches Hedman Karlsson right on the button with a cross.
Kruglov tries to clinch up but Hedman Karlsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hedman Karlsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kruglov sprawls and moves away.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Kruglov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Kruglov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Hedman Karlsson lands.
Kruglov misses with a low kick as Hedman Karlsson jumps back.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hedman Karlsson cracks a nice hook into Kruglov's ribs.
Kruglov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hedman Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hedman Karlsson's calf.
Hedman Karlsson throws a combination that misses
and Kruglov counters with a nice body shot.
Kruglov swings for the body but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Hedman Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruglov clobbers Hedman Karlsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hedman Karlsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hedman Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hedman Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruglov on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a nice shot that snaps Hedman Karlsson's head back.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hedman Karlsson.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson moved away.
Kruglov catches Hedman Karlsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruglov throws a shot to the body.
Kruglov clobbers Hedman Karlsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruglov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hedman Karlsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kruglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hedman Karlsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Hedman Karlsson.
Kruglov dodges the punch combination from Hedman Karlsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov lands a right hook to the body.
Kruglov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruglov throws a solid leg kick but Hedman Karlsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruglov.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the body shot from Kruglov.
Hedman Karlsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kruglov connects with an inside leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
A shot to the liver by Kruglov. Beautiful body shot.

Kruglov has Hedman Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hedman Karlsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruglov blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kruglov throws a jab when Hedman Karlsson was well out of range.
Hedman Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anton Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hedman Karlsson walks into a straight right hand from Kruglov.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Hedman Karlsson.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Hedman Karlsson slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruglov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hedman Karlssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruglov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
A nice side step and Kruglov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hedman Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Kruglov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Hedman Karlsson circles away.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Kruglov as he checks the leg kick.
Kruglov with a nice cross.
Hedman Karlsson looks for a takedown but Kruglov sprawls well.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Hedman Karlsson misses its target.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Kruglov misses with a combination
and Hedman Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedman Karlsson catches Kruglov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov throws a quick inside leg kick.

Kruglov clinches.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Hedman Karlsson on the inside.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov missing with knees to the body.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hedman Karlsson lands an elbow inside that Kruglov shrugs off.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Kruglov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov tries to land a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson saw it coming and moves away.
A lazy left from Kruglov finds it's target.
Kruglov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruglov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruglov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kruglov lands the left hand.
Hedman Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Hedman Karlsson is having none of it.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand

and Hedman Karlsson counters with a single leg into guard. Kruglov didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedman Karlsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Kruglov trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruglov trying to control the position.
Hedman Karlsson postures up in Kruglov's guard and throws a big left but Kruglov blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson is standing up over Kruglov. Kruglov looks to escape but Hedman Karlsson dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hedman Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Hedman Karlsson takes one on the button.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kruglov dodges the punch combination from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov takes one to the chin there.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Hedman Karlsson.
Kruglov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab.
Kruglov wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hedman Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hedman Karlsson works Kruglov's body with a nice hook.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hedman Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hedman Karlsson is just out of range.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hedman Karlsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Hedman Karlsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kruglov is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov trying to control from the bottom.
Kruglov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kruglov's thigh. Kruglov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Kruglov from getting back to his feet.
Hedman Karlsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kruglov wants to sweep here but Hedman Karlsson controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hedman Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kruglov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kruglov controlling Hedman Karlsson's posture.
Hedman Karlsson lands a couple of digs.

Kruglov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anton Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hedman Karlsson.
Kruglov needs to keep his hands up - Hedman Karlsson had a free shot at his head there.
Hedman Karlsson tries to bum rush Kruglov with a series of wild strikes but Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruglov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov throws a wild body kick that Hedman Karlsson sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Hedman Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hedman Karlsson ducks right into an uppercut from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Hedman Karlsson circles away.
Kruglov jabs at Hedman Karlsson's body.

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 Oliver Hedman Karlsson.
I think Kruglov 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Kruglov!
A very excited looking Anton Kruglov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.