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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Edilhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DJ Vadim - The Terrorist. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
19 - 15 - 1 |
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180 cm
32
164 lbs
22 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edilhson tests Van Kirkland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edilhson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Kirkland with a jab.
Edilhson moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick
and Edilhson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Edilhson stalling away here and it's allowed Van Kirkland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Edilhson trying to control but Van Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Van Kirkland is trying to control the position but Edilhson postures up.
Edilhson is fighting to break Van Kirkland's control of his arms but Van Kirkland is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edilhson wants to control from the top but Van Kirkland keeps moving.
Edilhson 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 one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson passes Van Kirkland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Edilhson trying to control the action but Van Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Edilhson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Van Kirkland reverses the position - he's now on top in Edilhson's guard.
Edilhson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson is looking for a triangle but Van Kirkland pushes his legs off easily.
Edilhson is trying to control the position but Van Kirkland postures up.
Van Kirkland trying to control the position from guard on top but Edilhson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edilhson looking for subs off his back but Van Kirkland has passed one foot through into half guard.
Van Kirkland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson working to try and regain half guard.
Van Kirkland is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Van Kirkland connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edilhson.
The fighters circling - Edilhson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Kirkland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Edilhson tries to clinch up but Van Kirkland circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edilhson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland tries to work over Edilhson's front leg with a kick but Edilhson checks it.
Edilhson dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Kirkland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edilhson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Kirkland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Kirkland throws a push kick but Edilhson slaps the foot to one side.
Edilhson misses with a kick to the body
and Van Kirkland counters with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edilhson checks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but Edilhson moved away.
Edilhson checks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland wants to slow Edilhson down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edilhson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Kirkland stuns Edilhson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Edilhson's head coaches at Demon's Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edilhson misses with a low kick as Van Kirkland jumps back.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edilhson.
Edilhson blocks a head kick by Van Kirkland.
Edilhson scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Kirkland should have avoided that one.
Edilhson lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Edilhson.
Edilhson missing with a left hand there. Van Kirkland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edilhson moves out of range of the body kick.
Edilhson gets the takedown into side control.
Van Kirkland is not content to let Edilhson control the position.
Van Kirkland dodges the ground and pound from Edilhson.
Edilhson tries to advance to mount but Van Kirkland denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edilhson misses with the ground and pound.
Edilhson tries for a kimura but Van Kirkland is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Van Kirkland's legs.
An elbow from Edilhson crashes against the mat.
Edilhson wants to control but Van Kirkland is keeping him busy.
Edilhson scores with punches from side control.
Van Kirkland parries the strikes from Edilhson easily there. Edilhson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Van Kirkland to escape.
Van Kirkland is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Edilhson off and has taken his back!
Edilhson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Van Kirkland's guard. Nice work there by Edilhson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Edilhson postures up.
Edilhson throws a big right hand that misses.
Edilhson wants to pass the guard but Van Kirkland is keeping the position.
Edilhson pushing down on Van Kirkland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Edilhson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edilhson trying to control the action but Van Kirkland is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edilhson prevents Van Kirkland from improving his position.
Edilhson content to control rather than advance.
Edmundo Edilhson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edilhson is looking to pass Van Kirkland's guard but actually Van Kirkland recovers to full guard.
Van Kirkland keeping full guard, as Edilhson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van Kirkland trying to control the position.
Edilhson tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Kirkland is retaining full guard.
Edilhson throws an elbow that misses. Van Kirkland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Edilhson's guard. Nice move by Van Kirkland!
Van Kirkland 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Kirkland looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Edilhson dominated that second round.
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!
Van Kirkland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edilhson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Edilhson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Kirkland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Kirkland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Kirkland throws a shot from downtown. Edilhson moves away and avoids it.
Edilhson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Kirkland throws a front kick aimed at Edilhson's knee but Edilhson avoids it well.
Van Kirkland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Edilhson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
Edilhson blocks a head kick by Van Kirkland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Edilhson.
Van Kirkland shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Edilhson checks a low kick from Van Kirkland.
Edilhson wants to clinch up but Van Kirkland keeps it at a distance.
Van Kirkland flicks out a counter leg kick but Edilhson steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland blocks a leg kick.
Edilhson tries to clinch up but Van Kirkland circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Kirkland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Kirkland is looking to land body kicks.
Edilhson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Kirkland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edilhson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Kirkland as he avoids it easily.
Van Kirkland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmundo Edilhson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Edilhson as he checks the leg kick.
Van Kirkland scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edilhson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Edilhson tries to move into range but Van Kirkland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edilhson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Kirkland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Kirkland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edilhson wants to clinch but Van Kirkland slips to the side
and Van Kirkland counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edilhson's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Kirkland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Edilhson.
Edilhson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.
Edilhson drives through with a takedown into Van Kirkland's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Edilhson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edilhson throws a strike but Van Kirkland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Edilhson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland slips nicely into half guard.
Edilhson is pressing down on Van Kirkland's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Edilhson controls Van Kirkland momentarily but Van Kirkland frees himself.
Edilhson pulls Van Kirkland in close to his closed guard and prevents Van Kirkland from doing any damage or advancing position.
Van Kirkland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson wants to control the position but Van Kirkland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Edilhson is looking to improve his position.
Edilhson wants to control but Van Kirkland passes into side.
Edilhson can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Kirkland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four 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.
Edilhson is looking for a sweep.
Van Kirkland decides to stand up, so the ref orders Edilhson to his feet.
Van Kirkland walks into a straight right hand from Edilhson.
Edilhson scores with a jab to the head.
Van Kirkland wants to slow Edilhson down by chopping away at his legs.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edilhson lands with a hook. Van Kirkland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Van Kirkland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Kirkland 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Van Kirkland!
A very excited looking Vladimir Van Kirkland rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Edmundo Edilhson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great fight "The Lone Wolf" Booker McQuade I managed to get you in an armbar the first fight but you won fair and square this time I will be back to get my title tho!'.
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energy
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hype
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