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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Lok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lok comes to the cage accompanied by Butthole Surfers - Pepper. Van Kirkland has chosen DJ Vadim - The Terrorist as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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164 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Lok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Lok or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Kirkland which made him look bad.
Lok throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lok staying out of range there.
Lok blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Kirkland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lok's sensitive parts.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick that misses.
Lok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Kirkland slips a straight right by Lok.
Lok tries to clinch up but Van Kirkland circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Kirkland throws a body punch but Lok moves out of range.
Lok fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lok tries to clinch there but Van Kirkland circles away.
Jab from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lok's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Kirkland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lok manages to avoid it.
Lok has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Dojo [21 Coaches / 62 cap] in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Kirkland. Van Kirkland obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Kirkland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lok avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Kirkland misses with a body kick.
Van Kirkland keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Kirkland misses with a head kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lok is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Van Kirkland misses.
Van Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lok.
A shot to the liver by Lok. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lok.
Lok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Van Kirkland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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!
Lok trying to mount his opponent but Van Kirkland defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland trying to control here.
Lok trying to control the action but Van Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Van Kirkland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lok.
Van Kirkland is refusing to be controlled, as Lok sits in half guard.
Lok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lok wants to pass the guard but Van Kirkland is defending well.
Lok controlling the action here.
Van Kirkland wants to get back to full guard.
Van Kirkland is trying to maintain the position but Lok is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lok throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lok missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Kirkland tries to get to full guard but Lok has control of the leg.
Lok is thwarting Van Kirkland's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Van Kirkland wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damien Lok will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Kirkland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lok is out of range.
A head kick misses from Van Kirkland.
Lok shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Van Kirkland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Van Kirkland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Kirkland trying to remain calm as Lok controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland is not content to let Lok control the position.
Lok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lok has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Van Kirkland manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lok is thwarting Van Kirkland's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lok.
Lok in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Kirkland 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.
Lok throws a strike but Van Kirkland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Van Kirkland wants to control from the top but Lok keeps moving.
Lok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Kirkland passes Lok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lok is looking to improve his position.
Damien Lok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Kirkland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lok!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lok sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lok is looking for a sweep. Van Kirkland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Kirkland works his foot free and advances to mount.
Van Kirkland tries to control but Lok wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lok is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Kirkland trying to control but Lok is having none of it.
My spies in Bi-polar Asylum inform me that Van Kirkland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lok is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Kirkland has a good base and remains in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lok regains half guard.
Lok is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lok trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Van Kirkland manages to pass to mount!
Van Kirkland looking to finish with strikes here!
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 Damien Lok will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Van Kirkland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lok closes the distance and pushes Van Kirkland back into the cage.
Lok keeps control of Van Kirkland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Kirkland working aggressively here.
Van Kirkland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Kirkland is struggling to control the position.
Van Kirkland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Kirkland pushes Lok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lok throws a head punch that misses.
Lok tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Kirkland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lok working Van Kirkland over with knees 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!
Lok digs a right hand into Van Kirkland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Kirkland's gas tank.
Van Kirkland tries to work over Lok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lok drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Kirkland pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Kirkland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lok wants to clinch.
Lok misses the jab.
Van Kirkland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Kirkland looks to land a body kick but Lok moved away.
Lok moves away from the strike by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick which misses Lok's front leg but catches the back leg as Lok tries to avoid it.
Lok moves out of range as Van Kirkland throws a body kick.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Kirkland missing with a left hand there. Lok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland scores with a body shot.
Lok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lok misses with a two punch combination.
Van Kirkland jabs at Lok's body.
Nice takedown defense from Van Kirkland. No joy for Lok on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Lok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lok lands with a cross.
Lok fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Lok misses.
Van Kirkland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Kirkland lands a really nice looking cross but Lok seems unphased.
Van Kirkland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lok is rocked!
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Lok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Kirkland cracks Lok with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lok falls to his knees and Van Kirkland doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Van Kirkland!
Vladimir Van Kirkland was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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