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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Grant (ranked 2538 p4p, 2984 weight class) and Vladimir Kalishnikov (ranked 315 p4p, 372 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaiah Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Vladimir Kalishnikov!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant throws out a leg kick but Kalishnikov moves out of range and Grant only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Kalishnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant misses with the combination.
Kalishnikov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kalishnikov closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Grant has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Kalishnikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grant smiles and moves away.
Kalishnikov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grant is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Grant.
Grant misses with a right hand
and Kalishnikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Kalishnikov saw that one coming.
Isaiah Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalishnikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kalishnikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kalishnikov walks into a straight right hand from Grant.
Grant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kalishnikov connects with a single shot there.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalishnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant tries to land a leg kick but Kalishnikov saw it coming and moves away.
Kalishnikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grant throws a body punch but Kalishnikov moves out of range.
Kalishnikov cracks Grant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalishnikov counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov is trying to pull guard but Grant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Isaiah Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kalishnikov.
Grant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kalishnikov is trying to pull guard but Grant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kalishnikov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kalishnikov wants to take the fight to the mat but Grant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grant throws an elbow but it misses.
Kalishnikov being controlled against the cage.
Kalishnikov tries to pull guard but Grant holds him up against the cage and eventually Kalishnikov drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalishnikov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kalishnikov jumps guard and drags Grant to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kalishnikov has his hands on Grant's head, controlling the position.
Grant is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalishnikov has wrist control.
Grant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Kalishnikov is controlling Grant's posture.
Kalishnikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Grant being controlled here, momentarily.
Kalishnikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now.
Kalishnikov stays in close to Grant's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalishnikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalishnikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalishnikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Isaiah Grant will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Kalishnikov.
Grant throws a lazy body kick
and Kalishnikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalishnikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalishnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant misses with a leg kick
and Kalishnikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant 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.
Grant slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalishnikov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant misses with a left hand
and Kalishnikov counters with a straight right hand.
Grant throws a right hand that Kalishnikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalishnikov also avoids with ease.
Grant throws a hook but Kalishnikov blocks it.
Grant throws a series of punches but Kalishnikov moves out of range.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Kalishnikov moved out of range.
Isaiah Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kalishnikov misses with a takedown attempt
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
Kalishnikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalishnikov somewhat.
Isaiah Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kalishnikov.
Grant scores with a one two! Kalishnikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Isaiah Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kalishnikov.
A punch combination from Grant misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalishnikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalishnikov.
Grant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalishnikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grant throws a leg kick which misses Kalishnikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kalishnikov tries to avoid it.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kalishnikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant looking to control.
Kalishnikov looking to pass the guard.
Kalishnikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kalishnikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grant trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kalishnikov is stalling in the full guard.
Grant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalishnikov defends it easily.
Kalishnikov is pushing down on Grant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grant is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalishnikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Kalishnikov stalling.
Grant trying to control here.
Well, if Kalishnikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Grant dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Grant throws the kick towards the body but Kalishnikov avoids it.
Grant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kalishnikov.
That kick from Grant tenderised Kalishnikov's leg. Kalishnikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalishnikov shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Isaiah Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant throws a nice head kick!
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalishnikov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalishnikov wants to counter with a clinch but Grant pushes him away.
Kalishnikov has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Grant.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalishnikov closes the distance and clinches up with Grant, looking for a takedown. Kalishnikov pushes Grant against the cage but Grant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Isaiah Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kalishnikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Grant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Kalishnikov misses.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Kalishnikov moves out of range easily.
Kalishnikov wants to counter the offense by Grant and move into the clinch position.
Grant throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalishnikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grant thinking.
Kalishnikov has his takedown stuffed
and Grant counters with a two punch combo.
Kalishnikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grant tries a low kick but Kalishnikov avoids it.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalishnikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Grant tries to sprawl out of it but Kalishnikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant catches Kalishnikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Kalishnikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as Kalishnikov shoots in.
Kalishnikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grant throws a lazy body kick
and Kalishnikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Grant sets himself, and Kalishnikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Grant avoids it this time.
Grant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalishnikov is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant dips to his left and cracks Kalishnikov with an uppercut!
Grant thows a leg kick but Kalishnikov checks it
and Kalishnikov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kalishnikov blocking some punches.
Kalishnikov being controlled against the cage.
Kalishnikov prevents Grant from breaking the clinch.
Kalishnikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant lands a nice elbow.
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kalishnikov defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Kalishnikov blocks the low kick.
Grant tries to bum rush Kalishnikov with a series of wild strikes but Kalishnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalishnikov! But no joy.
Vladimir Kalishnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grant wants it to stay on the feet.
Grant throws a body kick that misses
and Kalishnikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grant throws a right hand that Kalishnikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalishnikov also avoids with ease.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalishnikov can do to turn this around?
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Kalishnikov moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Isaiah Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaiah Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grant, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Grant!
Isaiah Grant bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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