PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between KirNik Kirillov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sailo Lance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kirillov
vs
Lance

168 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
134 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, KirNik Kirillov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sailo Lance!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirillov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lance's waist but Lance gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirillov off to one side.
Kirillov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lance is fending him off so far but Kirillov persists. Nope, Lance circles away and we're back to standing.
Lance with a nice cross.

Lance moves into the clinch successfully.

Lance jumps guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kirillov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lance looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kirillov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirillov trying to control but Lance is working from the bottom.
Kirillov throws an elbow that misses. Lance uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kirillov's guard. Nice move by Lance!
Kirillov wants to hit a switch here but Lance passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kirillov there!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lance stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kirillov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KirNik Kirillov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirillov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lance scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kirillov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirillov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lance swivels and escapes.
Lance has a takedown stuffed.
Lance looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Lance has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirillov.

Kirillov breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Lance.
Kirillov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lance defends it nicely.
Kirillov is breathing heavily.
Lance lands a jab to the head.
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!
Kirillov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lance circles away.
Lance tries to bum rush Kirillov with a series of wild strikes but Kirillov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lance is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kirillov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lance misses with a combination

so Kirillov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lance managing to control the position.
Lance tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lance wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Sailo Lance has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Lance.
Lance is looking to land body kicks.
Lance feints a jab promting Kirillov to slip. Lance then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kirillov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kirillov misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirillov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lance scores with a nice right hand.

Lance closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirillov tries to stall but Lance uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lance wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirillov has him pressed against the cage.
Kirillov has Lance pressed against the cage, preventing Lance from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lance tries to break free but Kirillov pushes him back against the cage.
Lance lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirillov prevents Lance from breaking the clinch.
Lance creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sailo Lance dominated that round.
That's time! Kirillov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lance lands with an uppercut that bounces Kirillov off the cage and back into range.
Sailo Lance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirillov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lance lands with an uppercut that bounces Kirillov off the cage and back into range.
Kirillov tries to clinch up but Lance circles away and keeps his distance.
Lance avoids the body shot from Kirillov.
Kirillov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kirillov misses with a wild combination.
KirNik Kirillov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lance fails with the takedown.
Kirillov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lance bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kirillov's head.
Kirillov looks for a takedown but Lance sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KirNik Kirillov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lance's corner calls for a 1-2. Lance obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lance moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lance connects with a combination that backs up Kirillov into the cage. Lance lands a flurry of punches that gets past Kirillov's guard. Kirillov is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Lance bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sailo Lance!
An out of breath Sailo Lance thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.