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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasem Muang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris - Act A Fool. Muang has chosen Ding Lan as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kasem Muang!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a predictable looking body shot
and Muang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Kirkland's knee momentarily.
Muang takes one to the side of the head.
Van Kirkland missing with a left hand there. Muang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Kirkland tries a low kick but Muang avoids it.
Muang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Kirkland is able to avoid easily.
Van Kirkland throws out a leg kick but Muang moves out of range and Van Kirkland only half commits.
Muang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Muang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Kirkland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kasem Muang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Kirkland's calf.
Muang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Kirkland, right into the meat.
Muang looks to land a body kick but Van Kirkland moved away.
Van Kirkland misses with a head kick.
Muang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a chopping leg kick but Muang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Kirkland wants to slow Muang down by chopping away at his legs.
Muang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Van Kirkland.
Muang throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Kirkland counters with a leg kick.
Muang cracks the inside of Van Kirkland's front leg.
Muang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Kirkland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but Muang moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Kirkland.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muang checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Kirkland.
Muang thumps Van Kirkland with a low kick.
Muang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
A low kick from Muang misses
and Van Kirkland counters with a low kick, right behind Muang 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muang blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Kirkland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muang checks a leg kick nicely.
Muang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Kirkland avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Van Kirkland.
A bone on bone clash there as Muang blocks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Kirkland blocks the body kick.
Muang takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muang.
Muang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Muang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muang.
Van Kirkland blocks the body kick.
Van Kirkland looks to land a body kick but Muang moved away.
Muang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick that knocks Muang off balance momentarily.
Van Kirkland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muang misses with a low kick.
Muang moves out of range of the body kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland is looking to slow Muang down with leg kicks.
Van Kirkland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Kirkland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muang was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a jab but it's blocked by Muang.
Van Kirkland scores with a head kick.
Muang looks for the body kick but Van Kirkland saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland tries to land a leg kick but Muang saw it coming and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Kirkland. Muang shrugs it off though.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Kirkland looks to land a left hand but Muang moved out of range nicely.
Van Kirkland blocks a head kick by Muang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Muang thuds his shin into the meat of Van Kirkland's side.
Muang throws a leg kick but Van Kirkland moved away.
Muang throws a wild body kick that Van Kirkland sees coming a mile off.
Van Kirkland is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muang throws a push kick but Van Kirkland slaps the foot to one side.
Muang throws a leg kick
and Van Kirkland counters with a nice body shot.
Muang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muang throws a head kick that Van Kirkland semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Kirkland. Muang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muang misses with a body kick.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muang.
Van Kirkland misses with a leg kick.
Van Kirkland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Muang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Kirkland is looking to chop away at Muang's legs.
Muang misses with a head kick.
Muang misses with a kick to the body.
Muang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muang.
Van Kirkland tries to land a leg kick but Muang saw it coming and moves away.
Van Kirkland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a body shot.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Kirkland will feel that in the morning.
Muang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. Muang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Van Kirkland misses
and Muang counters with a body kick.
Muang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Kirkland sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Kirkland checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muang misses with a kick to the body.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Kirkland's sensitive parts.
Muang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Kirkland.
Muang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Kirkland checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Van Kirkland misses.
Muang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Kirkland checks it well.
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Kirkland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muang throws a body kick that misses.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but Muang avoids it.
Muang throws a head kick that misses.
Muang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muang misses with a body kick.
Van Kirkland works Muang's body with a nice hook.
Muang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Kirkland throws a body punch but Muang moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland cracks the inside of Muang's front leg.
Van Kirkland will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Muang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muang misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from Muang tenderised Van Kirkland's leg. Van Kirkland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muang fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Kirkland in the body.
Muang tried to score with a low kick but Van Kirkland checks it.
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.
Muang fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Kirkland in the body.
Muang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Kirkland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Kirkland tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Muang
and Van Kirkland counters with an inside leg kick.
Muang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Kirkland - that will leave a mark!
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Muang as he checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Kirkland bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muang's head backwards.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muang.
Van Kirkland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muang checks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland lands a front kick.
Muang throws a push kick but Van Kirkland slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Kirkland tries to keep at a distance but Muang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muang is looking to control Van Kirkland's arms but Van Kirkland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muang has his back to the cage.
Van Kirkland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Muang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Kirkland moves out of range of the body kick.
Muang misses with a head kick.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but Muang moves out of range.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick
and Muang counters with a solid body kick.
Muang throws a head kick that misses.
Muang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Muang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muang throws a sloppy head kick and Van Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Van Kirkland blocks the body kick.
Muang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Kirkland moves away.
Muang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Kirkland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Muang avoids a kick to the body.
Van Kirkland goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Muang throws a head kick that misses.
Van Kirkland delivers a nice body kick.
Van Kirkland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muang throws a head kick that misses.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muang.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Muang counters with a slapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muang throws a head kick that misses.
Van Kirkland tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Muang.
Muang looks for the body kick but Van Kirkland saw that one coming.
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Muang checks it well.
Muang blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland blocks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Muang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Kirkland misses with an uppercut. Muang saw that one coming.
Muang tries to score with a low kick but Van Kirkland moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Kirkland lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Muang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muang throws a leg kick which misses Van Kirkland's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Kirkland tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Kirkland misses with a kick to the body.
Muang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Kirkland's calf.
Van Kirkland throws a chopping leg kick but Muang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Muang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Kirkland tries to work over Muang's front leg with a kick but Muang checks it.
Muang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick, looking for Muang's leg but Muang calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muang misses with a body kick.
Van Kirkland scores with a push kick.
Van Kirkland throws a solid leg kick but Muang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick that misses.
Muang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Kirkland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muang tries to land a front kick but Van Kirkland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Muang throws a head kick but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muang.
Muang throws a front kick that sends Van Kirkland stumbling back into the cage.
Muang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Kirkland.
Muang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horrible takedown by Van Kirkland or perhaps it was just good defense by Muang which made him look bad.
Van Kirkland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muang misses with a kick to the body
and Van Kirkland counters with a body kick.
Van Kirkland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muang.
Muang ducks under a wild hook from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Kirkland misses with a leg kick.
Muang looks to land a body kick but Van Kirkland moved away.
Van Kirkland misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Muang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Muang lands with a kick to the temple. Van Kirkland shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Muang avoids the head kick by Van Kirkland.
Good work by Van Kirkland as he checks the leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a looping right.
Muang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Kirkland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Muang is out of range.
A head kick misses from Muang.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Kirkland. That's going to slow Muang down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Kirkland lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Muang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Kirkland connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Van Kirkland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
A big right from Van Kirkland misses.
Van Kirkland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muang misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muang misses with the body kick
and Van Kirkland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Kirkland blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Van Kirkland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a push kick but Muang slaps the foot to one side.
Muang scoring well with a low kick there.
Muang checks a leg kick nicely.
Muang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Muang moved away.
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van Kirkland cracks the inside of Muang's front leg.
Muang misses with a head kick.
Van Kirkland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muang's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muang blocks a head kick by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands with a slapping head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Muang blocks the leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Muang moved away.
Good leg kick by Muang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muang looks for the body kick but Van Kirkland saw that one coming.
Muang is looking to chop away at Van Kirkland's legs.
Muang tried to score with a low kick but Van Kirkland checks it.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick
and Muang counters with a big head kick but Van Kirkland shrugs it off.
Muang checks the leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Muang
and Van Kirkland finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Muang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Kirkland misses with a hook.
Crunch! Van Kirkland slams his shin into Muang's torso.
Muang is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muang misses with a leg kick
and Van Kirkland counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Kirkland thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Kirkland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muang. Muang obviously looking to wear him down.
Muang misses with a body kick.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muang.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muang.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses.
Muang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Kirkland finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Muang keeps Van Kirkland at a distance using the push kick.
Muang throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Muang is predictable there
and Van Kirkland counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Muang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muang looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kirkland is just out of range.
Van Kirkland moves out of range of the body kick from Muang.
Van Kirkland scores with the left hand. Muang knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Muang throws a leg kick but Van Kirkland checks it.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland misses with a looping left.
Muang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Kirkland blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland had his way with Kasem Muang in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Muang tries to land a front kick but Van Kirkland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Muang throws a sloppy head kick and Van Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Muang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Kirkland counters with an outside leg kick.
Good work by Muang as he checks the leg kick.
Muang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick
and Muang counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Muang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Van Kirkland counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a solid leg kick but Muang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Kirkland.
Muang blocks a head kick by Van Kirkland.
A lazy body kick from Muang
and Van Kirkland counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Van Kirkland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muang.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses.
Van Kirkland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muang blocks a low kick nicely.
Muang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Kirkland misses the jab.
Muang scores with a nice body kick.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Muang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Kirkland throws an overhand right that lands on Muang's shoulder, as Muang tries to avoid the shot.
Van Kirkland tries to work over Muang's front leg with a kick but Muang checks it.
Muang throws a wild body kick that Van Kirkland sees coming a mile off.
Van Kirkland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muang avoids it really well and circles away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Van Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muang.
Kasem Muang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Muang throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muang.
Van Kirkland motions for Muang to come forward. Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muang throws a body kick the misses
and Van Kirkland counters with a thumping low kick.
Muang throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Kirkland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A cross from Van Kirkland lands.
Van Kirkland feints and as Muang raises his hands in defense, Van Kirkland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Kirkland wanted to stand there but Muang had control of the position.
Muang has his hands on Van Kirkland's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. Muang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick from Muang.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick that knocks Muang off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Van Kirkland.
Muang misses with a body kick.
Muang tries a head kick but it misses.
Muang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Kirkland throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Muang sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a straight left.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Muang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Kirkland counters with a head kick.
A head kick from Van Kirkland lands but Muang takes it in his stride.
Van Kirkland plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Muang throws the kick towards the body but Van Kirkland avoids it.
Muang throws a leg kick
and Van Kirkland finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick 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!
Van Kirkland misses with a looping left.
Van Kirkland feints and then cracks Muang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muang down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised Muang's leg. Muang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Kirkland throws a front kick that sends Muang stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Kirkland.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Van Kirkland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Kirkland, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Van Kirkland!
Vladimir Van Kirkland retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Vladimir Van Kirkland thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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