PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Renner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland's entrance music is DJ Vadim - The Terrorist. A fine choice. Renner has chosen God Particle as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Van Kirkland
vs
Renner

180 cm
34
164 lbs
26 - 17 - 0

184 cm
31
160 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Renner!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kirkland misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Renner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Renner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Kirkland on the side of the head.
Van Kirkland dips to his left and cracks Renner with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by Renner.

It looks like Vladimir Van Kirkland has been cut.
Renner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Renner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Renner misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Van Kirkland was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Renner.
Van Kirkland lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Kirkland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Kirkland misses with a jab to the body
and Renner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Renner ducks under a wild hook from Van Kirkland.
Renner throws the left hand but Van Kirkland avoids the punch easily.
Van Kirkland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Renner counters with a one-two to the body.
Renner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Kirkland, right into the meat.
Renner looks to land a right hand but Van Kirkland moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland feints and then cracks Renner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Renner down.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renner slips under a jab from Van Kirkland.
And Renner tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Kirkland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Kirkland.
Renner slips a straight right by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland works Renner's body with a nice hook.
Van Kirkland misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Renner counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Kirkland tries to work over Renner's front leg with a kick but Renner checks it.
Renner throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Kirkland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Renner throws a right and a left that Van Kirkland avoids nicely.
Van Kirkland slips a jab and a cross from Renner.
Van Kirkland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renner was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Renner. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renner walks into a stiff left hand from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a jab when Renner was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland looks to land a left hand but Renner moved out of range nicely.
Van Kirkland throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Renner.
Donk. Van Kirkland catches Renner right on the button with a cross.
Van Kirkland misses the jab.
Van Kirkland throws an overhand right that lands on Renner's shoulder, as Renner tries to avoid the shot.
Renner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Kirkland displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van Kirkland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Renner finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Kirkland's head.
Renner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Kirkland swivels and escapes.
Van Kirkland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Renner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
And Renner tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Kirkland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice jab there from Renner.
Renner throws a sloppy head kick and Van Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Van Kirkland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Renner doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Kirkland avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Renner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van Kirkland to the mat! Van Kirkland manages to get full guard.
Renner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Renner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Renner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Kirkland looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Kirkland, not yet.
Renner postures up in Van Kirkland's guard and throws a big left but Van Kirkland blocks it.
Renner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Renner postures up in Van Kirkland's guard and throws a big left but Van Kirkland blocks it.
Renner trying to control but Van Kirkland is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Van Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renner.
Van Kirkland is looking to counter punch.
Van Kirkland loads up on a big right hand but Renner slips the punch.
Renner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Renner.
Van Kirkland lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kirkland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice sprawl there from Van Kirkland as Renner shoots in.
Van Kirkland is looking to land body kicks.
Van Kirkland thuds his right hand into Renner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Renner walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Kirkland throws a looping overhand right but Renner ducks down to avoid it.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Renner avoids it easily.
Van Kirkland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renner manages to avoid it.
Renner looks to land a combination. Van Kirkland sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Kirkland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renner throws a head kick that misses.
Renner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Kirkland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renner.
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 Vladimir Van Kirkland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Van Kirkland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Van Kirkland looks to land a right hand but Renner moved out of range.
Renner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Kirkland moves away.
Jeremy Renner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Renner missing with a left hand there. Van Kirkland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Renner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renner misses with a wild combination.
Van Kirkland throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Renner.
Van Kirkland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Renner.
Renner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kirkland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but Renner moves out of range.
Renner ducks under a wild hook from Van Kirkland.
A nice side step and Renner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Kirkland staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Van Kirkland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Kirkland throws a jab but it's blocked by Renner.
Renner misses with a wild combination.
Renner throws an off balance right hand
and Van Kirkland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Kirkland throws a right hand that misses
and Renner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Renner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Kirkland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Van Kirkland finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Van Kirkland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Kirkland misses with an uppercut. Renner saw that one coming.
Renner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Kirkland on the side of the head.
Van Kirkland throws a right hand that Renner ducks under and follows up with a left that Renner also avoids with ease.
Van Kirkland scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Kirkland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renner manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Renner.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Renner avoids it easily.
Renner throws a series of punches but Van Kirkland avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Kirkland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renner.
Van Kirkland misses with a body shot
and Renner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Kirkland misses with a straight right.
Renner unleashes a big counter combination but Van Kirkland bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Renner avoids the body shot from Van Kirkland.
Renner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Kirkland was well out of range. Poor timing from Renner.
Van Kirkland misses with a hook
and Renner counters with a straight right hand.
Renner misses with an uppercut. Van Kirkland saw that one coming.
Van Kirkland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Van Kirkland.
Renner connects with a right hand. Van Kirkland shakes it off.
Renner slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renner.
A punch combination from Van Kirkland misses.
The fighters circling - Van Kirkland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Kirkland misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Kirkland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Renner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Renner.
Renner trying to control but Van Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Van Kirkland keeping full guard, as Renner tries to pass.
Renner throws a big elbow that misses.
Renner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Kirkland swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renner throws an elbow that misses. Van Kirkland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Renner's guard. Nice move by Van Kirkland!

Van Kirkland trying to control but Renner is working from the bottom.
Van Kirkland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Renner pulls Van Kirkland in close to his closed guard and prevents Van Kirkland from doing any damage or advancing position.
Van Kirkland trying to control the position from guard on top but Renner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeremy Renner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Van Kirkland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Renner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
A nice combination there by Renner.
Van Kirkland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Renner.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Kirkland misses the target.
Van Kirkland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Renner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Kirkland falls off balance throwing a combination
and Renner counters with a two punch combo.
Renner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Kirkland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Renner scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Van Kirkland misses.
Renner throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Kirkland 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland misses with a looping right.
Van Kirkland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Renner. Renner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Renner throws a big shot that misses.
Renner throws a series of punches but Van Kirkland avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Van Kirkland.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland 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.
Renner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Kirkland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from Renner.
Renner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Renner misses with a body shot.
Renner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Kirkland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Kirkland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renner.
Renner misses with a wild combination.
Renner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
The crowd cheers as Renner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Kirkland doesn't seem phased though.
Renner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Kirkland throws a hook to the side of Renner's head but Renner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Kirkland!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Kirkland misses with a hook
and Van Kirkland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Van Kirkland misses.
Renner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van Kirkland misses with a hook. Renner ducked under it nicely.
Van Kirkland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Kirkland slips a straight right by Renner.
Van Kirkland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Renner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Van Kirkland.
Renner moves away from the strike by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Kirkland leaves Renner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Kirkland scoring well with a low kick there.
Renner misses with a wild body shot.
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Renner checks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renner connects with a jab.
Renner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Renner lands with a good body shot.
Van Kirkland looks to land a combination but Renner avoids it well.
Renner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Kirkland finds it's way round the side to connect with Renner's head.
A left lands for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Renner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Kirkland lands with an overhand left.
Van Kirkland throws a right and a left that Renner avoids nicely.
Van Kirkland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renner.
Renner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Renner doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Renner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Renner stalks Van Kirkland and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Kirkland's face. Van Kirkland staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland misses with a looping left.
Renner moves out of range as Van Kirkland strikes.
Renner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Renner punishes Van Kirkland's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Kirkland swings widly with a right hand
and Renner counters with a straight right hand.
Van Kirkland misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Renner.
Renner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Kirkland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Renner. Renner obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Van Kirkland takes a swing at Renner's ribcage but misses.
Van Kirkland misses with a lunging right hand

and Renner counters with a shoot takedown. Van Kirkland fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Renner wants to pass the guard but Van Kirkland is keeping the position.
Renner connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeremy Renner.
I think Renner 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeremy Renner!
Jeremy Renner thanked the fans post fight for their support.