PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Braga (ranked 3494 p4p, 4458 weight class) and Anton Krylov (ranked 401 p4p, 455 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Braga
vs
Krylov

178 cm
25
184
1 - 0 - 1

180 cm
25
195
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Tiago Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anton Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Braga shoots for a double leg takedown but Krylov sprawls well. He's pushed Braga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but Krylov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krylov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braga.
Krylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiago Braga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braga.
Krylov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Krylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Krylov as Braga shoots in.
Braga shoots in but Krylov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krylov as he jumps to the side.
Braga has been working on his balance at PhoQus Island Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Krylov.
Braga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Braga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krylov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krylov! But no joy.
Krylov misses with a hook.
Braga dives in and grabs Krylov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krylov pushes down on Braga's head and hops out.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krylov sprawls well. Krylov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braga gets slowly back to his feet.
Braga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krylov throws a big shot that misses.
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Braga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Krylov manages to circle out of the way.
Krylov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Krylov misses.
Braga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Krylov manages to circle out of the way.
Braga fails to land the takedown.
Krylov throws a big shot that misses.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krylov as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov throws a shot from downtown. Braga moves away and avoids it.
Braga shoots in but no luck this time.
Braga fails with the takedown.
Braga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krylov's waist but Krylov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braga off to one side.
Krylov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krylov wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Krylov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krylov.
Krylov slaps away a takedown attempt from Braga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but Krylov shows good takedown defense.
Krylov throws out a counter right but Braga avoids it with no problem.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Braga moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov slaps away a takedown attempt from Braga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Braga.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Braga is defended easily by Krylov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Braga slips under a jab from Krylov.
Braga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Braga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krylov pinned against the cage. Krylov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Krylov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krylov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Braga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krylov is fending him off so far but Braga persists. Nope, Krylov circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braga.
Braga misses with a takedown attempt - Krylov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krylov swivels and escapes.
Anton Krylov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Krylov as Braga shoots in.
Krylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Braga slips the punch.
Braga shoots in looking for a takedown but Krylov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Braga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krylov throws out a counter right but Braga avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Krylov misses.
Krylov catches Braga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Braga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Krylov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krylov wants it to stay on the feet.
Krylov misses the jab.
Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krylov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krylov wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krylov! But no joy.
Krylov throws the left hand but Braga avoids the punch easily.
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Braga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krylov throws a lazy right hand but Braga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Braga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Braga shoots for a double leg takedown but Krylov sprawls well. He's pushed Braga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Braga has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krylov pinned against the cage. Krylov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Braga with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Krylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Braga moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Braga moved out of range.
Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Braga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krylov defends it nicely.
It seemed like Krylov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga looks for a takedown but Krylov sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Krylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tiago Braga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Krylov. No joy for Braga on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krylov! But no joy.
Braga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Krylov.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
Braga fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Krylov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Braga darts in looking for a takedown but Krylov gets double underhooks and turns Braga into the cage.

Braga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Braga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Krylov gets to his feet - Braga follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Krylov as Braga shoots in.
Krylov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but Krylov shows good takedown defense.
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Braga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krylov but Krylov pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Braga saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braga.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Braga moved out of range.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Braga moved out of range.
Braga fails with a takedown attempt.
Krylov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Braga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
Braga is looking to counter the offense by Krylov and move into the clinch.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Braga slips the punch.
Braga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Braga walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but Krylov shows good takedown defense.
Krylov throws out a counter right but Braga avoids it with no problem.
Braga shoots in but Krylov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krylov sprawls well. Krylov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braga gets slowly back to his feet.
Braga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krylov is fending him off so far but Braga persists. Nope, Krylov circles away and we're back to standing.
Krylov stuffs the takedown attempt from Braga. Braga gets slowly back to his feet.
Braga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krylov! But no joy.
Krylov misses with a looping right.
Braga shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Krylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Braga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krylov swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krylov cracks Braga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krylov throws a shot from downtown. Braga moves away and avoids it.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Braga's head but Braga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Braga dives in for a single leg takedown but Krylov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krylov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Krylov throws a head punch that misses.
Braga tries to pull guard but Krylov won't allow it.
Braga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krylov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Braga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krylov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krylov can't break the clinch.

Braga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Braga has his foot on Krylov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krylov works his way back into a safe position though.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Krylov gets to his feet. Braga looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Braga ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Braga shoots in for a takedown but Krylov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Braga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krylov but Krylov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Braga closes the distance and clinches up with Krylov, looking for a takedown. Braga pushes Krylov against the cage but Krylov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Krylov. No joy for Braga on that attempt.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Braga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krylov defends well and Braga ends up having to push Krylov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Braga jumps guard but Krylov stands there with Braga around his waist. Braga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Braga is trying to pull guard but Krylov has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga keeps control of Krylov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Braga jumps guard but Krylov stands there with Braga around his waist. Braga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krylov is trying to force a seperation but Braga has the dominant position.
Krylov is trying to force a seperation but Braga has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Krylov to keep the fight standing.
Krylov wants to get back to striking at distance but Braga won't allow it.
Braga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Krylov tries to break free but Braga pushes him back against the cage.
Braga tries to pull guard but Krylov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Braga is trying to pull guard but Krylov has him pressed against the cage.
Braga jumps guard but Krylov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Braga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krylov is trying to break the clinch but Braga has him pressed against the cage.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
Braga tries to pull guard but Krylov won't allow it.
Krylov tries to break free but Braga pushes him back against the cage.
Krylov has had enough of the clinch but Braga keeps him there for the moment.
Krylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Braga.
Tiago Braga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga keeps control of Krylov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Braga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krylov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Braga prevents Krylov from breaking the clinch.
Braga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krylov walks away with a smile on his face. Braga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krylov stuffs the takedown.
Braga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krylov's waist but Krylov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braga off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Krylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Krylov as Braga shoots in.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anton Krylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krylov's waist but Krylov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braga off to one side.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Braga moved out of range.
Krylov throws out a loose jab but Braga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Braga shoots in but Krylov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krylov throws out a counter right but Braga avoids it with no problem.
Braga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anton Krylov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braga.
Krylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga moves out of range as Krylov strikes.
Braga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Braga shoots in but no luck this time.
Braga goes for a double leg but Krylov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krylov continues to drive forward.
Braga prevents Krylov from breaking the clinch.
Braga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krylov just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
Krylov is trying to force a seperation but Braga has the dominant position.
Braga is trying to pull guard but Krylov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krylov working aggressively here.
Krylov is trying to break free.
Braga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krylov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krylov misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga prevents Krylov from breaking the clinch.

Braga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Braga keeping moving, preventing Krylov from controlling successfully.

Krylov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Braga shoots in and drives through. Krylov sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Krylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krylov throws a hook but Braga blocks it.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krylov as he jumps to the side.
Braga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Braga.
Krylov throws out a counter right but Braga avoids it with no problem.
Braga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Krylov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krylov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Krylov!