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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koa Polunu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DJ Vadim - The Terrorist. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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164 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koa Polunu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polunu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Polunu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Kirkland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polunu throws the left hand but Van Kirkland avoids the punch easily.
Polunu misses with a body shot.
Polunu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Kirkland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polunu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Kirkland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polunu loads up on a big right hand but Van Kirkland slips the punch.
Van Kirkland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polunu jabs Van Kirkland right on the nose. Van Kirkland blinks but takes it well.
Polunu misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Kirkland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Polunu, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Polunu lands a head kick!
Van Kirkland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Polunu.
Van Kirkland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Kirkland checks a low kick from Polunu.
Van Kirkland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Kirkland lands with a straight right. Polunu didn't see that one coming.
Polunu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a hook to the side of Polunu's head but Polunu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Polunu throws a leg kick but Van Kirkland checks it.
Van Kirkland scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Kirkland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Polunu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polunu lunges at Van Kirkland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Kirkland's hand.
Polunu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Polunu blocks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Polunu as he connects with a hook.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but Polunu moves out of range.
Polunu checks a leg kick nicely.
Polunu cracks Van Kirkland with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Kirkland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Polunu missing with a left hand there. Van Kirkland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Polunu throws a hook to the side of Van Kirkland's head but Van Kirkland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Kirkland pivots, looking for a leg kick but Polunu is out of range and Van Kirkland settles back down.
Van Kirkland moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polunu throws a jab when Van Kirkland was well out of range.
Polunu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Kirkland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polunu manages to avoid it.
Polunu is looking to land body kicks.
Polunu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Polunu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Polunu blocks a leg kick.
Polunu blocks a low kick nicely.
Polunu lands the left hand.
An inside leg kick from Van Kirkland misses.
Polunu tries to land a front kick but Van Kirkland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Polunu blocks it.
A slow jab from Polunu misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland checks a low kick from Polunu.
Van Kirkland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Polunu misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Kirkland counters with an outside 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!
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised Polunu's leg. Polunu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Polunu misses with a double jab
and Van Kirkland counters with a body kick.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses.
Polunu looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kirkland is just out of range.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Polunu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Polunu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Kirkland was well out of range. Poor timing from Polunu.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but Polunu moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polunu's corner calls for a 1-2. Polunu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Polunu blocks it.
Polunu connects with a leg kick. Van Kirkland looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Polunu looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kirkland is just out of range.
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 Koa Polunu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Polunu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Kirkland throws out the jab.
Polunu misses with a leg kick.
Van Kirkland scores with a hook to the body. Polunu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Polunu. Van Kirkland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Polunu.
Polunu loads up on a big right hand but Van Kirkland slips the punch.
Polunu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Polunu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands a nice looking kick to the body. Polunu takes a step back to recover.
Van Kirkland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Polunu at a distance.
Van Kirkland clobbers Polunu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Kirkland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Polunu. That did some damage!
Polunu throws a body kick that misses.
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!
Polunu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Kirkland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polunu moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland lands a high kick!
Van Kirkland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Polunu. That did some damage!
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick as Polunu jumps back.
Polunu thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Polunu misses with a low kick as Van Kirkland jumps back.
Van Kirkland tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Kirkland checks a leg kick nicely.
Polunu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Polunu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Kirkland counters with a solid body kick.
Van Kirkland swings for the body but Polunu moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polunu throws a low kick but Van Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Van Kirkland moves away from the strike by Polunu.
Van Kirkland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polunu connects with a body shot that sends Van Kirkland's belly button to the back.
Polunu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Koa Polunu is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Polunu swings for the body but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Van Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from Polunu.
Polunu blocks a head kick by Van Kirkland.
Polunu scores with a hook to the body. Van Kirkland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Kirkland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polunu throws out the jab.
Polunu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Kirklands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but Polunu moves out of range.
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Polunu misses the target.
Van Kirkland tried to score with a low kick but Polunu checks it.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but Polunu moves out of range easily.
Van Kirkland takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Kirkland misses with a head kick.
Van Kirkland wants to slow Polunu down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Kirkland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Kirkland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Kirkland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Polunu lands with a good body shot.
Polunu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polunu just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Polunu is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheers as Van Kirkland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Polunu doesn't seem phased though.
Van Kirkland slips a jab from Polunu.
Van Kirkland lands a jab to the head.
Polunu thumps Van Kirkland with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Polunu throws a push kick but Van Kirkland slaps the foot to one side.
Polunu looks to throw the jab but Van Kirkland is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Polunu throws a head kick but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Van Kirkland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polunu throws out the jab.
Polunu is looking to land body kicks.
Polunu throws a big shot that misses.
Van Kirkland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polunu.
Van Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polunu.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Kirkland with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Kirkland takes one on the button.
Polunu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Koa Polunu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Polunu throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Kirkland counters with a nice low kick that buckles Polunu's knee momentarily.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses
and Polunu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Polunu.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Van Kirkland trying to control the position.
Polunu is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Kirkland has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Kirkland holds on and takes a little breather.
Polunu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Van Kirkland.
Polunu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Polunu misses with a low kick.
A big right from Polunu misses.
Polunu misses with a looping left.
Polunu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Kirkland as he jumps to the side.
Polunu throws a chopping leg kick but Van Kirkland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Van Kirkland misses.
Polunu blocks a leg kick.
Polunu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses.
Polunu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Kirkland.
Polunu misses with a straight right.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and Polunu moves out of range easily.
Polunu blocks a head kick by Van Kirkland.
Polunu moves away from the strike by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Van Kirkland.
Polunu misses with a looping right.
Polunu defending well as Van Kirkland loads up on a big left hand.
Polunu takes a swing at Van Kirkland's ribcage but misses.
Polunu misses with a head kick.
Polunu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Kirkland in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polunu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koa Polunu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Kirkland misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Polunu misses.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polunu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland takes a swing at Polunu's ribcage but misses.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Polunu.
Polunu lands a body shot.
Polunu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Van Kirkland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Kirkland is pressing down on Polunu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Kirkland seems keen to control Polunu's posture.
Van Kirkland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Polunu defends well.
Koa Polunu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland wants to sweep but no luck.
Polunu 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Kirkland has his foot on Polunu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Polunu works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koa Polunu.
Well Polunu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koa Polunu!
Koa Polunu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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