PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Koltsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Koltsov
vs
Lyons

177 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kirill Koltsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Koltsov dives in and scores a takedown into Lyons's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Koltsov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Koltsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltsov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lyons's guard.
Koltsov throws an elbow that misses. Lyons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltsov's guard. Nice move by Lyons!
Koltsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lyons trying to control but Koltsov is working from the bottom.
Lyons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons is pushing down on Koltsov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koltsov is fighting to maintain full guard but Lyons has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koltsov wants to control but Lyons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lyons is pressing down on Koltsov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koltsov is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lyons looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Koltsov looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adam Lyons.
Lyons tries to clinch but Koltsov is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koltsov 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 Lyons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lyons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lyons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koltsov but Koltsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koltsov misses with the combination.
Lyons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lyons shoots in and drives through. Koltsov sprawls well.
Kirill Koltsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Lyons.
Lyons dodges the punch combination from Koltsov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lyons!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons with a poor takedown

and Koltsov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koltsov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lyons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Koltsov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lyons sees it coming and defends easily.

Lyons is defending against the submission attempts here by Koltsov.
Lyons is trying to stand.
Lyons looks winded!
Koltsov tries to pass to full mount but Lyons defends it.
Lyons is refusing to be controlled, as Koltsov sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltsov wants to pass the guard but Lyons is defending well.
Koltsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyons keeps working.
Koltsov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lyons.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Koltsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyons keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kirill Koltsov.
Koltsov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lyons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koltsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lyons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Koltsov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lyons with a poor takedown

and Koltsov counters by moving into the clinch.

Koltsov decides to pull guard.
Koltsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lyons wants to stand but Koltsov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Koltsov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koltsov tries to get out of the position.

Koltsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lyons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koltsov has control of Lyons's left arm, preventing Lyons from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltsov working a defensive guard here.
Koltsov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons wants to stand but Koltsov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Koltsov working a defensive guard here.
Lyons is pushing down on Koltsov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koltsov is fighting to maintain full guard but Lyons has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koltsov is trying to control but Lyons manages to pass to mount!
Koltsov wants to control but Lyons is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons tries to control but Koltsov wriggling away.
Koltsov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koltsov tries to hold on but Lyons postures up.
Koltsov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lyons controlling the pace for now.
Koltsov is squirming around, avoiding Lyons's attempts to control the action.
Lyons blocks Koltsov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltsov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lyons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Koltsov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lyons can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koltsov is looking to escape.
Koltsov reaches up to try and control the position but Lyons seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Koltsov rolls and tries to escape and now Lyons has his back!
Kirill Koltsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltsov is keeping busy.
Lyons is hanging on to Koltsov's back as he tries to escape.
Koltsov avoids the strikes from Lyons.
Lyons punches the canvas rather than the man.
Lyons not allowing Koltsov to control his hands.
Koltsov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lyons's guard. Nice work there by Koltsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyons has a closed guard, preventing Koltsov from standing up.
Lyons wants to stand up but Koltsov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kirill Koltsov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Lyons fails with a takedown attempt.
Lyons wants to land a leg kick but Koltsov is out of range.
Koltsov shoots in for a takedown but Lyons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koltsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koltsov misses with a double jab.
Lyons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Koltsov is looking to clinch.
Koltsov wants to clinch up but Lyons keeps it at a distance.
Lyons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koltsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Koltsov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koltsov.
Kirill Koltsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Lyons.
Koltsov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lyons is proving hard to escape from.
Koltsov trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Koltsov advances to half guard.
Koltsov wants to take a breather but Lyons is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Koltsov there.
Koltsov trying to pass the guard but Lyons defending well.
Koltsov throwing shots but Lyons is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons trying to control from the bottom.
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!
Koltsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyons keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kirill Koltsov just wasn't active enough.
Koltsov misses with a leg kick.
Koltsov walks into a straight right hand from Lyons.

Koltsov feints and as Lyons raises his hands in defense, Koltsov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Koltsov from controlling successfully.

Koltsov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lyons is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Koltsov, into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltsov trying to control the position.
Koltsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koltsov wants to sweep but no luck.

Koltsov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lyons won't allow Koltsov to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltsov is trying to control the position but Lyons postures up.
Koltsov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Koltsov is trying to keep Lyons in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kirill Koltsov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Koltsov clinches up with Lyons and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Koltsov wants the takedown. Lyons is fighting it off but Koltsov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lyons's guard against the cage.
Koltsov trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Koltsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koltsov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Kirill Koltsov!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Kirill Koltsov!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Kirill Koltsov!

Kirill Koltsov wins by unanimous decision!