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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Unmedicated Aydan (ranked 5164 p4p, 6933 weight class) and Osama Bin Bradley (ranked 586 p4p, 652 weight class). Aydan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blister in the Sun- Violent Femmes. Osama Bin Bradley has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Unmedicated Aydan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Osama Bin Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Bradley lands a head kick!
Aydan dips to his left and cracks Bin Bradley with an uppercut!
Aydan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bin Bradley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bin Bradley throws a nice looking combination but Aydan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aydan cracks Bin Bradley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bin Bradley tries to bum rush Aydan with a series of wild strikes but Aydan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aydan is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Bin Bradley.
Aydan throws a sloppy head kick and Bin Bradley moves out of range easily.
Aydan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bin Bradley counters with a left and a right that stings Aydan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aydan takes a swing at Bin Bradley's ribcage but misses.
Bin Bradley throws a series of punches but Aydan avoids them all with ease.
Bin Bradley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aydan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bin Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and Aydan moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Bin Bradley misses.
Bin Bradley misses with a two punch combination.
Unmedicated Aydan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aydan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aydan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bin Bradley will feel that in the morning.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bin Bradley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aydan lands a nice shot to the body.
Aydan connects with a right hand. Bin Bradley shakes it off.
Aydan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bin Bradley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aydan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bin Bradley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bin Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Aydan.
Aydan tries to clinch up but Bin Bradley circles away and keeps his distance.
Bin Bradley walks into a left hand.
Aydan throws a big shot that misses.
Bin Bradley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aydan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bin Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Aydan.
Aydan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aydan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bin Bradley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bin Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Aydan.
Aydan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bin Bradley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aydan somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin Bradley throws a right and a left that Aydan avoids nicely.
Bin Bradley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aydan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bin Bradley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Aydan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Bin Bradley misses.
Aydan cracks Bin Bradley with a good jab.
Aydan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bin Bradley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bin Bradley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aydan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bin Bradley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bin Bradley.
Bin Bradley preventing the sweep.
Bin Bradley has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Aydan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bin Bradley is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Aydan pulls down on the head and he's put Bin Bradley to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Unmedicated Aydan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Escobar (ranked 2367 p4p, 3017 weight class) and Sean Whittaker (ranked 309 p4p, 391 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Whittaker !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whittaker instigates a clinch.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Whittaker trying to land knees to the body.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Whittaker has him pressed against the ropes.
Escobar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Whittaker just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Escobar jumps guard but Whittaker stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Escobar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Whittaker told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whittaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Escobar is tightening it up a little... Whittaker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Whittaker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Whittaker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Escobar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dante Escobar!
Dante Escobar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnar Sigurdsson (ranked 5079 p4p, 5541 weight class) and Otavio Mesido (ranked 434 p4p, 446 weight class). Arnar Sigurdsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Otavio Mesido's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnar Sigurdsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otavio Mesido!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Sigurdsson throws a series of punches but Mesido moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigurdsson sends Mesido crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sigurdsson is motioning to the referee to let Mesido up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Mesido is rocked!
 It looks like Otavio Mesido has been cut.
Mesido misses with an uppercut
and Sigurdsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Mesido misses.
Sigurdsson drops Mesido with a huge uppercut! Mesido drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sigurdsson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnar Sigurdsson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Stevens (ranked 1384 p4p, 2232 weight class) and Vladimir Kalishnikov (ranked 172 p4p, 277 weight class). Chris Stevens has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Stevens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Kalishnikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalishnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevens.
Stevens is looking to counter punch.
Kalishnikov's coach down at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kalishnikov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kalishnikov tries to move into range but Stevens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kalishnikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Stevens off the ropes and back into range.
Kalishnikov falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevens misses with a double jab.
A jab from Stevens finds it's way through Kalishnikov's defenses.
Vladimir Kalishnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalishnikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevens finds it's way round the side to connect with Kalishnikov's head.
Kalishnikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens avoids the body shot from Kalishnikov.
A swing and a miss from Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalishnikov throws the left hand but Stevens avoids the punch easily.
Stevens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalishnikov moves away.
Kalishnikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Kalishnikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Stevens scores with a hook to the body.
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalishnikov. Kalishnikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Stevens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevens.
Jab from Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stevens drops his hands momentarily and Kalishnikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stevens throws a right hand that Kalishnikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalishnikov also avoids with ease.
Kalishnikov throws a hook to the side of Stevens's head but Stevens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalishnikov tries to move into range but Stevens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stevens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kalishnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kalishnikov on the side of the head.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch
and Stevens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevens throws the left hand but Kalishnikov avoids the punch easily.
Kalishnikov misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Stevens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalishnikov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stevens throws a shot from downtown. Kalishnikov moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Kalishnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalishnikov throws a series of punches but Stevens avoids them all with ease.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch up but Stevens circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalishnikov darts in trying to clinch
letting Stevens counter with a right hand.
Stevens misses with an uppercut. Kalishnikov saw that one coming.
Stevens throws an overhand right that lands on Kalishnikov's shoulder, as Kalishnikov tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalishnikov wants to clinch but Stevens slips to the side
and Stevens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stevens throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalishnikov clinches with his opponent.
Kalishnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalishnikov lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalishnikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Stevens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kalishnikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalishnikov dips to his left and cracks Stevens with an uppercut!
Kalishnikov lands with an overhand left.
Stevens scores with a body shot.
Stevens misses with a straight right.
Kalishnikov is looking to clinch.
Stevens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kalishnikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens connects with a body shot that sends Kalishnikov's belly button to the back.
Kalishnikov lands a nice looking body shot.
It looks like Stevens has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chris Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevens keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalishnikov misses the body punch
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalishnikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stevens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stevens misses with a straight left.
Kalishnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Stevens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Stevens lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalishnikov doesn't seem phased though.
Stevens lands a lovely overhand right.
Kalishnikov lunges at Stevens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevens's hand.
Kalishnikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kalishnikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalishnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws out a loose jab but Kalishnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalishnikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
A little jabbing left from Kalishnikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalishnikov.
Kalishnikov missing with a left hand there. Stevens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalishnikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalishnikov avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Kalishnikov throws a body punch but Stevens moves out of range.
A jab from Kalishnikov misses.
Stevens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kalishnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalishnikov moves out of range as Stevens strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalishnikov cracks Stevens with an open hand slap.
Kalishnikov scores with the left hand. Stevens knows he should have avoided that one.
Stevens throws a hook but Kalishnikov avoids it easily.
Kalishnikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kalishnikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalishnikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalishnikov thuds his right hand into Stevens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stevens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalishnikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stevens throws a right and a left that Kalishnikov avoids nicely.
Kalishnikov tries to counter with a clinch but Stevens shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Stevens misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kalishnikov misses.
Stevens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalishnikov.
Stevens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalishnikov avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Kalishnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevens circles away.
Kalishnikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Stevens should have avoided that one.
Stevens misses with an uppercut.
Kalishnikov lands with a cross.
Stevens misses the jab.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch but Stevens moves out of range.
Kalishnikov throws a hook but Stevens blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kalishnikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kalishnikov lands the left hand.
Kalishnikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kalishnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalishnikov lands with a cross.
Stevens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kalishnikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stevens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stevens misses with a jab to the body
and Kalishnikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalishnikov connects with a body shot that sends Stevens's belly button to the back.
Stevens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalishnikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stevens scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevens misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens scores with a hook to the body. Kalishnikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalishnikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stevens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalishnikov lands with an overhand left.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalishnikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalishnikov clinches up with Stevens and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kalishnikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kalishnikov has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Stevens connects with a nice looking jab.
Kalishnikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevens to score with a decent uppercut.
Kalishnikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Kalishnikov tries to clinch up
and Stevens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalishnikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Stevens misses its target.
Kalishnikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kalishnikov with a hook.
Stevens throws a hook but Kalishnikov blocks it.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Stevens misses its intended target.
Stevens throws a jab when Kalishnikov was well out of range.
Kalishnikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalishnikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left and a right from Kalishnikov both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a lazy right hand but Kalishnikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalishnikov moves away.
Stevens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalishnikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stevens scrambles back to his feet.
Kalishnikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 Stevens is rocked!
Kalishnikov scores with a hook.
Oh Stevens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalishnikov throws a monster overhand right that drops Stevens! Kalishnikov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kalishnikov!
Vladimir Kalishnikov is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vladimir Kalishnikov waved his t-shirt featuring Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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