PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyov Kirijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pray by Jay-Z feat. Rob Dougan. Antoine Wallace could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lyov Kirijenko's chin.

Wallace
vs
Kirijenko

175 cm
41
203 lbs
34 - 22 - 1

195 cm
35
220 lbs
24 - 25 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 34 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Antoine Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lyov Kirijenko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Kirijenko misses.
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirijenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirijenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kirijenko.
Wallace thows a body kick. Kirijenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kirijenko missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirijenko.
Wallace scores with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Kirijenko.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Kirijenko's head but Kirijenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirijenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko wants to clinch.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirijenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirijenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirijenko circles away.
A little jabbing left from Kirijenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kirijenko tries to score with a low kick but Wallace moves his leg out of the way.
Wallace feinted with a counter takedown.
Wallace takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kirijenko lands a jab.
Wallace connects with a body shot.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Kirijenko.
Wallace looks to clinch
and Kirijenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirijenko connects with a body shot that sends Wallace's belly button to the back.
Kirijenko motions for Wallace to come forward. Kirijenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Wallace there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Kirijenko gets caught flat footed, as Wallace shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kirijenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirijenko, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace working some strikes from top position.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirijenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirijenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wallace distracts Kirijenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Kirijenko looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.
Kirijenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko is trying to keep Wallace in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace connects with a couple of short punches.
Wallace with a nice head shot there.
Wallace trying to control but Kirijenko is working from the bottom.
Wallace is working Kirijenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wallace is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wallace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kirijenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wallace content to stall in guard here.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirijenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko working a defensive guard but Wallace passes into half guard.
Wallace working Kirijenko over with strikes.
Wallace working the head and body with strikes.
Kirijenko is trying to control but Wallace manages to pass to mount!
A nice elbow there by Wallace.
Kirijenko tries to hold on but Wallace postures up.
Kirijenko can't escape the position.
Wallace dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoine Wallace dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kirijenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kirijenko misses with a double jab.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Kirijenko defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Antoine Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Kirijenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wallace as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook.
Wallace with a nice cross.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Kirijenko looking to score a takedown here. Wallace is defending well but Kirijenko drives through and ends up in Wallace's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wallace working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kirijenko has passed into half guard!
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
Kirijenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wallace is doing well to control the position and prevent Kirijenko from advancing to side control.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kirijenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kirijenko trying to control from half guard but Wallace is working away.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirijenko trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Kirijenko wants to free his trapped foot but Wallace is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirijenko works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kirijenko is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wallace reverses the position - he's now on top in Kirijenko's guard.
Wallace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kirijenko keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Kirijenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirijenko, not yet.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Kirijenko keeps moving.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace chips away with some ground and pound.
Wallace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kirijenko's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kirijenko keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Kirijenko striking off his back but it's not causing Wallace any problems.
Wallace won't allow Kirijenko to sweep him here.
Wallace trying to control but Kirijenko is working from the bottom.
Kirijenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Antoine Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kirijenko seems keen to control Wallace's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kirijenko misses the jab.
Antoine Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirijenko moves away.
Wallace checks the leg kick.
Wallace drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kirijenko sprawls and moves away.
Kirijenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kirijenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wallace moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirijenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
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 Antoine Wallace will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wallace moves out of range as Kirijenko throws a body kick.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirijenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kirijenko tries to land a leg kick but Wallace saw it coming and moves away.
Kirijenko cracks Wallace with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wallace takes a swing at Kirijenko's ribcage but misses.
Kirijenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Kirijenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Kirijenko misses.
Wallace explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kirijenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kirijenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirijenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace digs a good hook to Kirijenko's body.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirijenko can do to turn this around?
Kirijenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirijenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kirijenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Kirijenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirijenko.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirijenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirijenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wallace's head backwards.
Kirijenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.

Kirijenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wallace!
Kirijenko scoring with punches from side control.
Kirijenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wallace some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace regains half guard.
Kirijenko prevents Wallace from improving his position.
Antoine Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kirijenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wallace works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wallace seems keen to control Kirijenko's posture.
Kirijenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Kirijenko from controlling successfully.
Kirijenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wallace is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallace seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.
Wallace wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kirijenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wallaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kirijenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirijenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Kirijenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lyov Kirijenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to clinch but Kirijenko moves out of range.
Kirijenko misses with the combination.
Kirijenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wallace doesn't seem bothered though.
Wallace stuns Kirijenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kirijenko tries to clinch
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Kirijenko swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wallace dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirijenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kirijenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirijenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirijenko moves away.
Wallace dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirijenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirijenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wallace slips a straight right by Kirijenko.

Wallace drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyov Kirijenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wallace has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antoine Wallace!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Antoine Wallace made sure he mentioned Tokyo United Fightwear , along with how happy he was to win his fight.