PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Havvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kirkland
vs
Havvik

176 cm
24
279 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

195 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Havvik!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Havvik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kirkland to the mat! Kirkland manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirkland being controlled here, momentarily.
Havvik trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Havvik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland can't keep his opponent in guard - Havvik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Havvik is pressing down on Kirkland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirkland is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Havvik is working for a submission of some sort.
Havvik stalling.
Havvik is looking to stall here but Kirkland recovers full guard.
Havvik wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving.
Havvik throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirkland really is a fat lump.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Havvik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Havvik wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving.
Havvik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirkland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Havvik advances to half guard.
Havvik content to control rather than advance.
Havvik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirkland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland is trying to stand.

Havvik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Havvik trying to control from half guard but Kirkland is working away.

Havvik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Havvik trying to control from half guard but Kirkland is working away.

Havvik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kirkland has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Havvik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirkland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Havvik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kirkland is just riding it out for now. Havvik eventually gives up the hold.
Kirkland won't allow Havvik to pass to mount.
Havvik is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirkland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kirkland is looking to control Havvik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirkland avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Havvik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kirkland's guard.
Havvik forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Havvik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kirkland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Havvik shoots in and gets a takedown into Kirkland's guard.
Havvik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Havvik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Havvik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirkland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Havvik from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havvik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Havvik looking to sit in guard and control but Kirkland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Havvik's head.
Kirkland stopping the sweep attempt from Havvik.
Kirkland wants to control from the top but Havvik keeps moving.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Havvik. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Kirkland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Havvik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirkland has managed to get both his arms back between Havvik's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirkland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Havvik looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kirkland passes into half guard.
Kirkland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kirkland is trying to control. Havvik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland is nestled in close to Havvik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Havvik tries to get to full guard but Kirkland has control of the leg.
Havvik gets full guard.
Havvik looking to control.
Havvik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Havvik is breathing heavily.
Kirkland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kirkland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Havvik being controlled here, momentarily.
Kirkland won't allow Havvik to sweep him here.

Havvik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kirkland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Havvik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kirkland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kirkland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havvik keeping moving, preventing Kirkland from controlling successfully.
Havvik has momentary wrist control but Kirkland slips an elbow through the middle.
George Havvik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kirkland stands up over Havvik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kirkland trying to control the position from guard on top but Havvik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirkland is really struggling to control Havvik but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kirkland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Havvik working for a triangle but Kirkland defends it easily.

Havvik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Havvik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Havvik is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kirkland misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Havvik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kirkland is trying to defend but Havvik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Havvik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirkland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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 Jordan Kirkland will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Havvik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Havvik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Havvik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kirkland's guard.
Havvik looking to pass the guard.
Havvik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Havvik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havvik pushing down on Kirkland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Havvik wants to control but Kirkland is keeping him busy.
Kirkland is trying to stand back up but Havvik is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Havvik in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havvik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirkland keeps working.
Havvik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Havvik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kirkland is not content to let Havvik control the position.
Kirkland is looking for a sweep. Havvik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Havvik is just content to waste time from the top position. Kirkland takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Havvik wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving.
Kirkland being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Havvik trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Havvik feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Havvik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirkland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Havvik from controlling successfully.
Havvik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kirkland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kirkland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Havvik is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havvik trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Havvik wants to pass the guard but Kirkland is keeping the position.
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Havvik from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Havvik takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Havvik shoots in and gets a takedown into Kirkland's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Havvik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kirkland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kirkland lands a couple of elbows.
Kirkland controlling from the top position.
Kirkland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirkland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Havvik is trying to keep Kirkland in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Havvik.
I think Havvik 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... George Havvik!