PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kane Kilburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivben Jakynov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilburn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Always. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Kilburn
vs
Jakynov

170 cm
20
162 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

172 cm
25
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Kilburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivben Jakynov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Kilburn tenderised Jakynov's leg. Jakynov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilburn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kilburn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jakynov misses the jab.
Jakynov misses with the combination.
Jakynov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilburn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jakynov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kilburn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jakynov somewhat.
Kilburn tries to clinch but Jakynov is having none of it.
Jakynov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kilburn dodges the punch combination from Jakynov.
Kilburn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kilburn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jakynov.
Kilburn moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Jakynov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilburn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kilburn lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilburn lands a high kick!
Jakynov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kilburn.
Jakynov looks gassed!
Kilburn connects with a leg kick. Jakynov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kilburn lands a high kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kilburn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kilburn has Jakynov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kilburn obliges.
Kilburn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kilburn landing knees to the body.
Kilburn lands an elbow inside that Jakynov shrugs off.
Jakynov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kilburn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kilburn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kilburn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kilburn working Jakynov over with knees to the body.
Kilburn with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kilburn.
Knees to the body from Kilburn.
Kilburn lands a nice knee to the body.
Kilburn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kilburn crunches a lovely knee into Jakynov's ribcage.
Kilburn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jakynov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kilburn.
Kilburn with a knee to the head.
Kilburn with a knee to the head.
Kilburn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kilburn.
Kilburn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kilburn lands an elbow inside that Jakynov shrugs off.
Kilburn lands a damaging elbow.
Kilburn lands a good knee to the midsection. Jakynov won't want to take too many of those.
Kilburn lands an elbow inside.
Kilburn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kilburn with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilburn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Jakynov is rocked!
Kilburn lands a damaging elbow.
Jakynov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilburn finish him?
Kilburn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kilburn.
Kilburn connects with a knee to the head.
Kilburn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kilburn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jakynov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kilburn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jakynov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kilburn is trying to stall.
Kilburn tries a knee to the head but Jakynov blocks it.
Kilburn lands a knee to the head.
Jakynov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kilburn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kilburn throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilburn slips a jab from Jakynov.
Jakynov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane Kilburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilburn scores with a leg kick.
Kilburn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jakynov tries to bum rush Kilburn with a series of wild strikes but Kilburn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jakynov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kilburn lands a leg kick that knocks Jakynov off balance momentarily.
Kilburn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jakynov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilburn.
Kilburn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilburn is looking to slow Jakynov down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid body kick from Kilburn.
Kilburn scores with a spinning back kick!
Kilburn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jakynov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Kilburn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kilburn throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Kilburn tenderised Jakynov's leg. Jakynov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilburn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kilburn wants to clinch up but Jakynov keeps it at a distance.

Kilburn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kilburn lands a damaging elbow.
Kilburn lands a good knee to the midsection. Jakynov won't want to take too many of those.
Kilburn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kilburn landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Kilburn.
Kilburn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kilburn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jakynov's defenses.
Knees to the body from Kilburn.
Kilburn working Jakynov over with knees to the body.
Kilburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jakynov can do to turn this around?
Kilburn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kilburn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jakynov is breathing heavily.
Kilburn crunches a lovely knee into Jakynov's ribcage.
Kilburn scores with a knee to the head.
Jakynov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilburn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jakynov's face.
Kilburn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kilburn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kilburn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kilburn scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kilburn obliges.
Nice elbow from Kilburn.
Kilburn lands a knee to the head.
Kilburn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Kilburn.
Jakynov is trying to break free.
Jakynov takes an elbow to the temple.
Kane Kilburn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kilburn scores a nice knee to the body.
Jakynov takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Jakynov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kilburn to keep the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jakynov takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilburn landing knees to the head.
Kilburn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kilburn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kilburn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jakynov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kilburn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kilburn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kilburn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kilburn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kilburn lands a nice knee to the body.
Jakynov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kilburn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Kilburn.
Kilburn connects with a knee to the head.
Kilburn lands a good knee to the midsection. Jakynov won't want to take too many of those.
Jakynov tries to pull guard but Kilburn holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakynov drops back down to his feet.
Kane Kilburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivben Jakynov.
Kilburn landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilburn lands a nice elbow.
Kilburn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kilburn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jakynov is trying to drag Kilburn to the mat but Kilburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kilburn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kilburn connects with a knee to the head.
Kilburn connects with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Jakynov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jakynov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kilburn.
Jakynov tries to break free but Kilburn pushes him back against the cage.
Kilburn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jakynov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kilburn working Jakynov over with knees to the body.
Kilburn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jakynov's face.
Kilburn lands a good knee to the midsection. Jakynov won't want to take too many of those.
Jakynov takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilburn scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jakynov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kilburn lands an elbow that stopped Jakynov in his tracks for a moment.
Kilburn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jakynov blocks it with crossed arms.
Jakynov is trying to drag Kilburn to the mat but Kilburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kilburn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jakynov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jakynov wants a takedown.
Jakynov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kilburn to keep the fight standing.
Jakynov takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilburn misses with a knee strike.
Kilburn lands an elbow that stopped Jakynov in his tracks for a moment.
Jakynov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kilburn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kilburn connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Kilburn dominated that second round.
That's time! Kilburn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kilburn takes the fight into the clinch.
Jakynov is trying to pull guard but Kilburn has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kilburn.
Kilburn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jakynov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jakynov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kilburn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kane Kilburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivben Jakynov.
Kilburn lands a head kick!
Kilburn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jakynov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jakynov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kilburn moves into the clinch successfully.
Kilburn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilburn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Ivben Jakynov has been cut.
Kilburn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kilburn lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kilburn.
Kilburn scores with a knee to the head.
Kilburn looking to throw knees to the head but Jakynov is blocking nicely.
Jakynov is trying to drag Kilburn to the mat but Kilburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kilburn landing knees to the body.
Kilburn lands a good knee to the midsection. Jakynov won't want to take too many of those.
Kilburn with a knee to the head.
Kilburn lands a nice knee to the body.
Kilburn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jakynov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kilburn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jakynov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kilburn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jakynov.
Kilburn connects with a knee to the head.
Kane Kilburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilburn stops a takedown attempt from Jakynov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilburn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jakynov's defenses.
Kilburn landing knees to the body.
Kilburn has Jakynov pressed against the cage, preventing Jakynov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kilburn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kilburn prevents the takedown attempt.
Jakynov tries to pull guard but Kilburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kilburn scores a nice knee to the body.
Kilburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jakynov's efforts to push away.
Jakynov can't break the clinch.
Ivben Jakynov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilburn lands a nice knee to the body.
Jakynov wants a takedown but no success here.
Jakynov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kilburn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kilburn lands a knee to the head.
Jakynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilburn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jakynov's face.
Jakynov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kilburn is defending well.
Jakynov wants a takedown.
Kilburn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kilburn lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakynov fails to pull guard.
Kilburn stalling the fight.
Jakynov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kilburn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jakynov wants a takedown but no success here.
Jakynov tries to pull guard but Kilburn holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakynov drops back down to his feet.
Kilburn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jakynov takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jakynov is trying to pull guard but Kilburn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kilburn stops a takedown attempt from Jakynov.

Kilburn drops Jakynov with a big knee straight up the middle! Jakynov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Kilburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilburn 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Kilburn!
Kane Kilburn thanked the fans post fight for their support.