PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Krylov (ranked 139 p4p, 186 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 23 p4p, 32 weight class). The key to victory for Boris Krylov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Krylov
vs
Gustafsson

203 cm
31
212
26 - 12 - 0

200 cm
37
213
31 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krylov throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Krylov is keeping the position.
Krylov wants to stand and escape but Gustafsson is having none of it.

Krylov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Krylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustafsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Krylov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gustafsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Krylov throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it.
Gustafsson with the counter takedown but Krylov avoids it easily.
Krylov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gustafsson is defended easily by Krylov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krylov misses with a lunging right hand

and Gustafsson counters with a single leg into guard. Krylov didn't expect that.

Gustafsson has gone for a leg lock! Krylov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gustafsson's guard.

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

Krylov stands up and waves to Gustafsson to follow him.
Krylov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gustafsson.
Boris Krylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Gustafsson saw that one coming.
Krylov scores with a hook.
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!
Krylov lands a slapping body shot.
Gustafsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Nice shot lands for Krylov.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krylov as he jumps to the side.
Gustafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Krylov enables Gustafsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krylov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Krylov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gustafsson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Krylov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Krylov manages to get underhooks.
Krylov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gustafsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krylov has a couple of punches blocked by Gustafsson.
A shot in the inside from Krylov.
Krylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov has Gustafsson pressed against the cage.
Krylov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krylov smiles and moves away.
Boris Krylov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krylov misses with a low kick.
Gustafsson with the counter takedown but Krylov avoids it easily.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Gustafsson's head but Gustafsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gustafsson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Krylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustafsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
Gustafsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krylov throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krylov misses with a jab to the body

and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krylov!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gustafsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krylov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Krylov can't do much from the bottom here.

Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Krylov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafsson prevents Krylov from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Krylov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
That's time! Krylov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Krylov missing with a left hand there. Gustafsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simon Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Krylov misses with a looping right.
Krylov lands a nice hook to Gustafsson's body. Gustafsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krylov defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Krylov misses.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Krylov shows good takedown defense.
Boris Krylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
Krylov throws an off balance right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a low kick, right behind Krylov 's knee.
Krylov throws a hook but Gustafsson blocks it.
Gustafsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Krylov lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Gustafsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That has opened up Simon Gustafsson's cut even more.
Krylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustafsson can do to turn this around?
Krylov swings widly with a right hand

and Gustafsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson pushing down on Krylov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Krylov has his hands clasped together around Gustafsson's back. He's all about the action.

Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krylov is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson trying to mount his opponent but Krylov defends it.
Krylov wants to improve his position but Gustafsson is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions.

Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gustafsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krylov defending well though.
Krylov is trying to stand back up but Gustafsson is controlling him
Gustafsson lands strikes from half guard.
Gustafsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krylov's head.

Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Krylov is defending well.
Krylov looks like he's trying to stand up.

Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krylov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krylov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson.
Gustafsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krylov's head.

Gustafsson 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.

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.
Krylov is trying to stand.

Gustafsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krylov is trying to stand back up but Gustafsson is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krylov is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Krylov wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Simon Gustafsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson'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!

Krylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustafsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krylov. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Gustafsson's head but Gustafsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gustafsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gustafsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustafsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krylov cracks Gustafsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gustafsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov misses with a left hand

so Gustafsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Krylov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gustafsson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krylov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gustafsson has Krylov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krylov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Krylov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krylov is trying to stall.
Krylov working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gustafssons head.
Gustafsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krylov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boris Krylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krylov lands a nice hook to Gustafsson's body. Gustafsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krylov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gustafsson in his tracks.
Gustafsson slips a jab from Krylov.
Gustafsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Gustafsson feints the counter takedown.
Gustafsson dives in and grabs Krylov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krylov pushes down on Gustafsson's head and hops out.
Gustafsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krylov scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov moves in close and cracks Gustafsson with a massive right hand! Gustafsson, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Krylov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Krylov!
An out of breath Boris Krylov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.