PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieron Radebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Van Kirkland
vs
Radebe

194 cm
27
285 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

211 cm
24
292 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhail Van Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kieron Radebe!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radebe scores with a body shot.
Radebe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Radebe.
Radebe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Radebe digs a good body shot into Van Kirkland's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radebe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Kirkland's head.

It looks like Mikhail Van Kirkland has been cut.
Radebe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Radebe lands with a slapping head kick.
Radebe scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Kirkland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Radebe. Radebe obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radebe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Radebe lands with a slapping head kick.
Radebe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Kirkland.
Nice shot lands for Radebe.
Van Kirkland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Radebe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Radebe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Radebe throws a wild body kick that Van Kirkland sees coming a mile off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Radebe - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radebe lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Kirkland's head.

Mikhail Van Kirkland's cut is getting worse.
Radebe throws a head kick that misses.
Radebe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Kirkland is able to avoid easily.
Radebe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Radebe lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Kirkland moves out of range of the body kick from Radebe.
Radebe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.
Radebe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Kirkland's calf.
Radebe throws a body punch but Van Kirkland moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radebe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Radebe looks to land a body kick but Van Kirkland moved away.
Jab from Radebe.
Radebe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radebe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Mikhail Van Kirkland's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Van Kirkland has Radebe up against the cage in a clinch.
Radebe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Kirkland avoids it.
Radebe is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Kirkland has double underhooks.
Van Kirkland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Kirkland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Van Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Radebe from controlling successfully.
Van Kirkland is trying to keep Radebe in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kieron Radebe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Radebe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Radebe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Radebe lands a big head kick that sends Van Kirkland tumbling to the mat! Radebe takes a step backwards and waves Van Kirkland back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Radebe! Van Kirkland is out on his feet! Radebe rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Van Kirkland is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Van Kirkland is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieron Radebe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kieron Radebe made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140, along with how happy he was to win his fight.