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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Simenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland's entrance music is DJ Vadim - The Terrorist. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
27 - 18 - 0 |
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
27 - 18 - 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
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergei Simenkov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simenkov throws a head kick that misses.
Simenkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Kirkland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simenkov.
Van Kirkland scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simenkov shoots for a takedown but Van Kirkland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Kirkland connects with an inside leg kick.
Simenkov clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Simenkov fails to land.
Van Kirkland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Kirkland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simenkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Kirkland's elbow.
Van Kirkland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Kirkland prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Kirkland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simenkovs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Kirkland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Kirkland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Van Kirkland gets underhooks to prevent Simenkov's takedown attempt.
Van Kirkland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
Simenkov can't get the takedown.
Van Kirkland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov prevents a body shot from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Van Kirkland - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Van Kirkland.
Simenkov blocks an uppercut.
Van Kirkland scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Kirkland struggles to land a body shot inside as Simenkov controls his hands.
Simenkov wants a takedown.
Van Kirkland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Kirkland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van Kirkland lands with a left to the head.
Simenkov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Simenkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Kirkland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Kirkland tries to roll over but Simenkov keeps him under control.
Van Kirkland wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland trying to control from the bottom.
Simenkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Kirkland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Van Kirkland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simenkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Kirkland managing to control the position.
Simenkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Kirkland is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Kirkland holds on and takes a little breather.
Simenkov passes Van Kirkland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simenkov thows a huge punch but Van Kirkland dodges it nicely.
Van Kirkland is looking to improve his position.
Simenkov thows a huge punch but Van Kirkland dodges it nicely.
Simenkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van Kirkland holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Van Kirkland tries to kick Simenkov off but Simenkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simenkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Kirkland keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Van Kirkland scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Simenkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simenkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Kirkland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simenkov.
A punch lands to the side of Simenkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Kirkland throws the left hand but Simenkov avoids the punch easily.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simenkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Kirkland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Kirkland throws a body shot but no joy.
Simenkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Kirkland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Kirkland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Kirkland is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Simenkov blocks it.
Simenkov slips a straight right by Van Kirkland.
It seemed like Simenkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that 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.
Simenkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Kirkland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simenkov can do to turn this around?
Van Kirkland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simenkovs head.
Simenkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Kirkland avoids the damage to the body.
Van Kirkland lands a right hand.
Van Kirkland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Kirkland gets underhooks to prevent Simenkov's takedown attempt.
Simenkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Kirkland stops a takedown attempt from Simenkov.
Simenkov is working for takedown but Van Kirkland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
Simenkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Kirkland misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Kirkland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simenkov tries to break free but Van Kirkland pushes him back against the cage.
Van Kirkland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simenkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Kirkland is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Van Kirkland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Van Kirkland as Simenkov shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Kirkland misses the target.
Van Kirkland jabs Simenkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simenkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Kirkland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simenkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simenkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simenkov defending well as Van Kirkland loads up on a big left hand.
Van Kirkland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Kirkland wants it to stay on the feet.
Simenkov with a poor takedown
and Van Kirkland makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Simenkov is breathing heavily.
Van Kirkland scores with a punch to the head.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Simenkov blocks it.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simenkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Van Kirkland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simenkov on the side of the head.
Van Kirkland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simenkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Simenkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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 head shot.
Van Kirkland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simenkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov tries to clinch there but Van Kirkland circles away.
Simenkov shoots and misses
and Van Kirkland counters with a stiff right hand.
Simenkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Kirkland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Kirkland scores with a leg kick.
Van Kirkland cracks the inside of Simenkov's front leg.
Sergei Simenkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simenkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Kirkland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simenkov.
Simenkov slips under a jab.
Van Kirkland connects with an inside leg kick.
Simenkov staying out of range there.
Van Kirkland delivers a nice body kick.
Van Kirkland throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simenkov.
Simenkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Kirkland was covering up waiting for the punch and Simenkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Simenkov trying to control but Van Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Simenkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Kirkland holds on and takes a little breather.
Simenkov wants to pass the guard but Van Kirkland is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Kirkland has control of Simenkov's left arm, preventing Simenkov from doing any damage.
Simenkov trying to move into half guard but instead Van Kirkland has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland is stalling in the full guard.
Simenkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simenkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simenkov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Kirkland counters with a nice body shot.
Van Kirkland loads up on a big right hand but Simenkov slips the punch.
Van Kirkland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simenkov throws a big counter head kick but Van Kirkland avoids it with no problem.
Van Kirkland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Van Kirkland finds it's way through Simenkov's defenses.
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! This is the final round!
Van Kirkland looks to land a combination but Simenkov avoids it well.
Simenkov tries to clinch there but Van Kirkland circles away.
Simenkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Kirkland but Van Kirkland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Kirkland throws an off balance right hand
and Simenkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simenkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simenkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simenkov moves out of range as Van Kirkland strikes.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
Simenkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Nice cross by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simenkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Van Kirkland. Those never looked like landing.
Van Kirkland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simenkov is able to avoid easily.
Van Kirkland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simenkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Van Kirkland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simenkov moves out of range as Van Kirkland strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Kirkland catches Simenkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Kirkland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Simenkov backs up against the cage.
Van Kirkland throws a shot from downtown. Simenkov moves away and avoids it.
Simenkov slips a straight right by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland connects with a nice looking jab.
Simenkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Kirkland as he avoids it easily.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
Simenkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Kirkland. Van Kirkland obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Kirkland connects with the punch.
Simenkov shoots in for a double leg but Van Kirkland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Kirkland throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Simenkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simenkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simenkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Kirkland swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Van Kirkland finds it's way through Simenkov's defenses.
Van Kirkland lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Simenkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Kirkland tries to avoid it but Simenkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Kirkland to the ground. Van Kirkland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simenkov shoots in for a takedown but Van Kirkland shows good takedown defense.
Van Kirkland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Kirkland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Kirkland with a nice cross.
Van Kirkland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Kirkland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Kirkland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simenkov. That did some damage!
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses.
Simenkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Kirkland.
Simenkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Kirkland lands with a straight right. Simenkov didn't see that one coming.
Simenkov dodges the punch combination from Van Kirkland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Kirkland circles away.
A head kick misses from Simenkov.
Nice uppercut there from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Kirkland lunges at Simenkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simenkov's hand.
Simenkov is rocked!
Simenkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simenkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Kirkland finish him?
Van Kirkland drops Simenkov with a naaaaasty hook - Simenkov is in real trouble here! Van Kirkland dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Van Kirkland!
Our winner, Vladimir Van Kirkland, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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