PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wellman Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Vadim - The Terrorist. Wellman Junior is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Round Here- Memphis Bleek, T.I, Trick Daddy. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Van Kirkland
vs
Wellman Junior

180 cm
27
164 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

176 cm
27
163 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KAISER

Ultra Fight Gear

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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Wellman Junior!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellman Junior closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wellman Junior throws a series of punches but Van Kirkland avoids them all with ease.
Wellman Junior checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Wellman Junior.
Van Kirkland avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've been told by Van Kirkland's head coaches at Spetznaz Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horrible takedown by Wellman Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Kirkland which made him look bad.
A low kick from Wellman Junior misses
and Van Kirkland finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wellman Junior checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Kirkland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wellman Junior.
Wellman Junior moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wellman Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Kirkland throws out the jab.
Van Kirkland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Kirkland wants to slow Wellman Junior down by chopping away at his legs.
Wellman Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wellman Junior wants to clinch.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland scores with a push kick.
Wellman Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Kirkland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wellman Junior looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Wellman Junior throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Kirkland counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Kirkland lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wellman Junior will feel that in the morning.
Wellman Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a push kick but Wellman Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Wellman Junior walks into a jab.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick which misses Wellman Junior's front leg but catches the back leg as Wellman Junior tries to avoid it.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick that knocks Wellman Junior off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Junior lunges at Van Kirkland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Kirkland's hand.
Wellman Junior walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Kirkland checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wellman Junior.
Wellman Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Kirkland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wellman Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.
Wellman Junior stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Kirkland.
Wellman Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Wellman Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Kirkland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wellman Junior moves in looking to clinch but Van Kirkland pushes him off.
Van Kirkland motions for Wellman Junior to come forward. Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wellman Junior tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Van Kirkland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wellman Junior has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wellman Junior shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Kirkland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wellman Junior's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wellman Junior on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wellman Junior avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Kirkland slips under a jab from Wellman Junior.
Wellman Junior throws a body punch but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wellman Junior.
Wellman Junior shoots for a takedown but Van Kirkland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Wellman Junior.
Van Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Junior.
We've been informed that Wellman Junior has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wellman Junior misses with a two punch combination.
Wellman Junior throws a body punch but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Wellman Junior dives in and grabs Van Kirkland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Kirkland pushes down on Wellman Junior's head and hops out.
Van Kirkland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Van Kirkland misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland misses with a looping left.
Van Kirkland wants to slow Wellman Junior down by chopping away at his legs.
Wellman Junior misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Kirkland. That's going to slow Wellman Junior down.
Wellman Junior throws a lazy right hand but Van Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Wellman Junior fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Kirkland sprawls well initially but Wellman Junior persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Van Kirkland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Wellman Junior is working for a kimura but Van Kirkland is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Kirkland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wellman Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A slow jab from Wellman Junior misses its intended target.
Van Kirkland lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Kirkland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wellman Junior shoots in for a takedown but Van Kirkland shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Kirkland finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Wellman Junior looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wellman Junior wants to control from the top but Van Kirkland keeps moving.
Van Kirkland is adopting a defensive guard.
Van Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Wellman Junior from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Junior stopping the sweep attempt from Van Kirkland.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wellman Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Kirkland swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but Wellman Junior moves out of range.
Wellman Junior throws a nice looking combination but Van Kirkland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Kirkland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wellman Junior's sensitive parts.
Van Kirkland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Kirkland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Kirkland.
Wellman Junior checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wellman Junior misses with a straight right.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick that misses.
Wellman Junior's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wellman Junior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Kirkland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wellman Junior has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Kirkland finds it's way round the side to connect with Wellman Junior's head.
Wellman Junior wants to clinch up but Van Kirkland keeps it at a distance.
Van Kirkland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Kirkland connects with an inside leg kick.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Junior.
Wellman Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Kirkland moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland misses with a head kick.
Wellman Junior is looking to clinch but Van Kirkland is avoiding it.
Van Kirkland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wellman Junior moves away.
Wellman Junior throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Kirkland counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wellman Junior's knee momentarily.
Van Kirkland scores with a nice strike.
Van Kirkland throws a nice head kick!
Wellman Junior moves out of range as Van Kirkland strikes.
Wellman Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Kirkland was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellman Junior.
Wellman Junior wants to land a leg kick but Van Kirkland is out of range.
Wellman Junior scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Kirkland moves out of range as Wellman Junior strikes.
Van Kirkland misses with a head kick.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wellman Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Kirkland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Van Kirkland lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Kirkland scores with a nice head shot.
Wellman Junior ducks under a wild hook from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wellman Junior looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Kirkland scores with a leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a wild body shot.
Van Kirkland lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wellman Junior is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Kirkland's half guard.
Wellman Junior is breathing heavily.
Van Kirkland is doing well to control the position and prevent Wellman Junior from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wellman Junior takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wellman Junior lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wellman Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Kirkland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Kirkland scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wellman Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses

and Wellman Junior counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Wellman Junior successfully pulls guard.
Van Kirkland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wellman Junior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Wellman Junior has his foot on Van Kirkland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Kirkland works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wellman Junior looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Kirkland passes into half guard.
Wellman Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Kirkland controlling the action here.
Wellman Junior is trying to control but Van Kirkland passes into side control!
Wellman Junior struggling a bit here.
Shane Wellman Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellman Junior throwing shots but Van Kirkland is blocking nicely.
Wellman Junior scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Van Kirkland pushes Wellman Junior off looking to stand but Wellman Junior dives back in and keeps control.
Wellman Junior missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wellman Junior trying to control the action but Van Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Van Kirkland tries to roll over but Wellman Junior keeps him under control.
Van Kirkland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wellman Junior.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shane Wellman Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wellman Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wellman Junior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wellman Junior passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Van Kirkland!
Van Kirkland gets back to half guard.
Wellman Junior throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Van Kirkland to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland controls Wellman Junior momentarily but Wellman Junior frees himself.
Van Kirkland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wellman Junior.
Wellman Junior lands a couple of digs.
Van Kirkland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wellman Junior is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Kirkland is pulling down on Wellman Junior's head. It's preventing any offense from Wellman Junior, at least for the moment.
Van Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Wellman Junior is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Wellman Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Kirkland 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Van Kirkland!
After the fight, Vladimir Van Kirkland was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.