PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Gryphen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyov Kirijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gryphen comes to the cage accompanied by Tubthumping. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gryphen
vs
Kirijenko

191 cm
28
216 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

195 cm
31
220 lbs
20 - 20 - 1

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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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Forrest Gryphen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lyov Kirijenko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gryphen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Kirijenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gryphen just misses with a punch to the body.
Gryphen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gryphen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kirijenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kirijenko misses with a looping left.
Gryphen cracks the inside of Kirijenko's front leg.
Gryphen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirijenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kirijenko cracks Gryphen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kirijenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gryphen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirijenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kirijenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gryphen misses with a low kick.
Gryphen ducks right into an uppercut from Kirijenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gryphen misses with a low kick.
Kirijenko tried to score with a low kick but Gryphen checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kirijenko checks a leg kick.
Lyov Kirijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirijenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gryphen misses with a low kick.

Kirijenko drives through and clinches with Gryphen against the cage.
Kirijenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kirijenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gryphen is keeping busy.
Gryphen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kirijenko wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gryphen is trying to force a seperation but Kirijenko has the dominant position.
Kirijenko managing to block the knees to the body from Gryphen.
Kirijenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kirijenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gryphen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kirijenko is defending well for now.
Gryphen lands a good knee to the midsection. Kirijenko won't want to take too many of those.
Kirijenko stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Gryphen.
Kirijenko blocking some punches.
Kirijenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kirijenko tries to stall but Gryphen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Gryphen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kirijenko misses with a right hand
and Gryphen counters with a leg kick.
Kirijenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gryphen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kirijenko wants to land a leg kick but Gryphen is out of range.
Kirijenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kirijenko blocks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gryphen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gryphen checks a low kick from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko throws a hook but Gryphen blocks it.
Kirijenko misses the jab.
Kirijenko throws a big shot that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Kirijenko.
Gryphen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kirijenko loads up on a big right hand but Gryphen slips the punch.
Gryphen moves out of range of the leg kick from Kirijenko.
Gryphen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gryphen throws a right hand that Kirijenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirijenko also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirijenko tries to clinch up but Gryphen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirijenko blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lyov Kirijenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kirijenko has closed the distance and engaged Gryphen in a clinch.
Gryphen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gryphen lands an elbow just above Kirijenko 's eye.
Kirijenko looking for a takedown.
Kirijenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gryphen pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Gryphen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kirijenko tries for a takedown but Gryphen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Forrest Gryphen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyov Kirijenko.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kirijenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gryphen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gryphen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kirijenko checks a low kick from Gryphen.
Kirijenko lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko throws a body punch but Gryphen moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gryphen throws a head kick but Kirijenko moves out of range.
Gryphen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gryphen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kirijenko scores with the left hand. Gryphen knows he should have avoided that one.
Gryphen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gryphen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kirijenko is able to avoid easily.
Kirijenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirijenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Kirijenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirijenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lyov Kirijenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Gryphen lands but Kirijenko takes it in his stride.
Kirijenko checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gryphen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gryphen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gryphen ducks under a wild hook from Kirijenko.
Gryphen tries to score with a low kick but Kirijenko moves his leg out of the way.
Kirijenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kirijenko fails to land the takedown.
Gryphen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gryphen wants it to stay on the feet.
Kirijenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gryphen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirijenko.
Gryphen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko checks a low kick from Gryphen.
Gryphen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirijenko tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gryphen counters with a flying knee that drops Kirijenko!

Kirijenko is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kirijenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirijenko is still in real trouble! Can Gryphen finish him?
Gryphen passes Kirijenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Gryphen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gryphen is looking to advance position but Kirijenko won't allow it.
Gryphen not doing much here.

Kirijenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gryphen pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gryphen wants to take a breather but Kirijenko is having none of it.
Kirijenko seems to have recovered his senses.

Gryphen is looking for a kimura but Kirijenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gryphen to get the leverage.
Kirijenko trying to control but Gryphen postures up.
Gryphen trying to control from half guard but Kirijenko is working away.
Kirijenko tries to get to full guard but Gryphen has control of the leg.
Kirijenko trying to hold on to Gryphen's head to control him but Gryphen postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko tries to get to full guard but Gryphen has control of the leg.

Kirijenko looking for submissions off his back.
Kirijenko tries to roll over but Gryphen keeps him under control.
Gryphen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirijenko keeps working.
Gryphen slows the pace down in half guard.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kirijenko scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Gryphen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kirijenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gryphen has hold of Kirijenko's hands but Kirijenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kirijenko looks to land a strike but Gryphen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gryphen being controlled here, momentarily.
Gryphen is trying to control the position but Kirijenko postures up.

Kirijenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gryphen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kirijenko has Gryphen in his guard.
Gryphen advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko wants to control but Gryphen postures up.
Kirijenko is not content to let Gryphen control the position.
Kirijenko wants to control but Gryphen postures up.
Gryphen just content to control the position.
Kirijenko is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Kirijenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kirijenko is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko is not content to let Gryphen control the position.
Kirijenko manages to get back to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gryphen wants to take a breather but Kirijenko is having none of it.

Forrest Gryphen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gryphen connects with a right hand. Kirijenko shakes it off.
Gryphen checks a low kick from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko lands a jab to the nose.
Kirijenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Kirijenko blocks the low kick.
Gryphen checks a low kick from Kirijenko.
Gryphen swings for the body but Kirijenko moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gryphen.
Kirijenko misses with an uppercut.
Kirijenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Gryphen wants to slow Kirijenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Kirijenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gryphen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gryphen misses with a wild body shot.
Kirijenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gryphen is just out of range.

Kirijenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kirijenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirijenko lands strikes from half guard.
Kirijenko lands strikes from half guard.
Kirijenko wants to pass to mount but Gryphen is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirijenko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gryphen!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyov Kirijenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kirijenko 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyov Kirijenko!
Lyov Kirijenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.