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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cris Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch comes into the arena with Get Knocked Out blaring out of the sound system. Hunter has chosen http://youtu.be/46tS09yBc9I as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Cris Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter shoots in and gets a takedown into Punch's guard.
Punch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Punch tries to get out of the position.
Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunter throws a strike but Punch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Punch controlling from the top position.
Punch stands and steps away. Hunter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hunter looking to score a takedown here. Punch is defending well but Hunter drives through and ends up in Punch's guard.
Hunter looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Punch controlling Hunter's posture.
Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Punch is pulling down on Hunter's head to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ray Punch just wasn't active enough.
Punch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Punch lands a leg kick that knocks Hunter off balance momentarily.
Punch lands with a good body shot.
Hunter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Punch lands a right hook to the body.
Punch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Punch lands a nice shot that snaps Hunter's head back.
Punch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Punch showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punch stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch drops an elbow to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Punch winds up and cracks Hunter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Punch is nestled in close to Hunter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Punch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Punch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Punch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Punch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Punch pulls his head out easily.
Punch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunter taking some punishment here, with Punch in his half guard.
Punch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Punch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Punch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Punch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hunter is rocked!
Punch working the head and body with strikes.
Hunter is still in real trouble! Can Punch finish him?
Punch winds up and cracks Hunter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Punch lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hunter quite badly. Hunter pulls Punch in close trying to recover. Punch postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hunter on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hunter doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Punch!
An out of breath Ray Punch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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200 lbs
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193 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, William Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson clinches with his opponent.
Eriksson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Eriksson is stalling in the full guard.
Dos Santos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Eriksson uses it to pass to side control.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Eriksson stalls from top position.
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Eriksson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dos Santos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Eriksson has passed into half guard!
Eriksson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Santos defending well though.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eriksson controlling the action here.
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dos Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Eriksson pushes his legs off easily.
Dos Santos has a closed guard, preventing Eriksson from standing up.
Eriksson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Eriksson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dos Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eriksson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eriksson's back!
Eriksson can't escape the position.
Dos Santos looking for the choke but no joy.
Eriksson is trying to defend against the choke here but Dos Santos has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Dos Santos Tightens the hold and Eriksson taps out furiously! Dos Santos displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Pearl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santino Carolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearl comes to the cage accompanied by yes. On his way into the cage it seems that Mr Pearl has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mr Pearl seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Pearl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santino Carolla!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carolla swinging wildly here.
Pearl pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carolla back to the cage. Pearl follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pearl drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pearl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pearl passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pearl has an Americana. Carolla didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Pearl is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Pearl hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mr Pearl!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Gaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Schilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Schilt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Gaven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Schilt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaven throws a series of punches but Schilt moves out of range.
Eddie Gaven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schilt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gaven.
Schilt moves away from the strike by Gaven.
Gaven connects with a looping right hand.
Gaven drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gaven postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schilt wants to sweep here but Gaven controlling him for the moment.
Schilt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gaven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gaven gets to his feet. Schilt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schilt throws a head kick that half lands.
Gaven misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schilt. That's going to slow Gaven down.
Gaven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schilt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaven tries to clinch up but Schilt circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schilt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schilt trying to stall but Gaven improves his position.
Schilt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gaven.
Schilt looks gassed!
Gaven digs a right hand underneath Schilt's ribcage. Schilt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gaven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaven gets through Schilt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schilt is rocked!
Schilt blocks the elbow strike.
Schilt is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaven finish him?
Schilt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gaven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaven throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schilt.
Schilt blocks an uppercut.
Schilt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schilt blocking some punches.
Gaven misses with some punches.
Gaven throws a punch but it's blocked by Schilt.
Gaven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaven throws a nice looking combination but Schilt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gaven jabs at Schilt's body.
Gaven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gaven throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Gaven, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gaven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schilt circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gaven throws a right hand that Schilt ducks under and follows up with a left that Schilt also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Gaven, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gaven looks to land a combination but Schilt avoids it well.
Schilt dodges the punch combination from Gaven.
Gaven tries to bum rush Schilt with a series of wild strikes but Schilt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schilt blocking some punches.
Gaven throws a punch but it's blocked by Schilt.
Schilt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schilt.
Gaven swings wildly with an uppercut but Schilt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schilt is trying to stall.
Schilt wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaven won't allow it.
Gaven working aggressively here.
Gaven swings wildly with an uppercut but Schilt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaven breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gaven.
Schilt walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Schilt limp body while Gaven jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Gaven!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Black Widow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archibald Tuttle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archibald Tuttle will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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158 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Widow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Archibald Tuttle!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuttle tries to close the distance and clinch but Widow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tuttle throws a head kick that misses.
Tuttle is looking to land body kicks.
Tuttle throws the kick towards the body but Widow avoids it.
Tuttle tries to clinch but Widow moves out of range.
Tuttle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tuttle slaps away a takedown attempt from Widow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Widow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tuttle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Widow avoids a kick to the body.
Widow avoids the head kick by Tuttle.
Widow shoots for a double leg takedown but Tuttle sprawls well. He's pushed Widow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Widow takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Archibald Tuttle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widow slips a jab from Tuttle.
Widow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Widow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Widow is breathing heavily.
Tuttle throws a jab when Widow was well out of range.
Tuttle lands a head kick!
Tuttle moves into the clinch.
Widow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuttle smiles and moves away.
Tuttle darts in and clinches Widow up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuttle lands a nice elbow.
Widow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tuttle connects with a knee to the head.
Tuttle misses with an elbow strike.
Tuttle effectively controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuttle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Widow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tuttle with a knee to the head.
Tuttle jumps into guard, dragging Widow to the mat.
Tuttle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Widow defends well.
Widow wants to control from the top but Tuttle keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tuttle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widow has managed to get both his arms back between Tuttle's legs - danger averted.
Widow wants to pass the guard but Tuttle is keeping the position.
Tuttle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tuttle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Widow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Widow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tuttle is looking for a triangle but Widow pushes his legs off easily.
Widow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tuttle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tuttle's guard.
Widow is looking to take a break and control but Tuttle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tuttle looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tuttle is staying active underneath Widow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Widow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Archibald Tuttle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tuttle.
Tuttle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Widow takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Tuttle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Widow.
Black Widow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuttle scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tuttle, right into the meat.
Widow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tuttle. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuttle scores with a spinning back kick!
Tuttle bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuttle drives through and clinches with Widow against the cage.
Widow takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tuttle lands a nice elbow.
Tuttle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Widow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tuttle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tuttle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tuttle with a knee to the head.
Tuttle with a knee to the head.
Tuttle jumps guard and drags Widow to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tuttle keeping moving, preventing Widow from controlling successfully.
Widow is posturing up here but Tuttle has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Widow tries to roll out but it's too tight and Widow has to tap! Slick submission there by Tuttle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Archibald Tuttle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estoban Valquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorgen Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonsson has chosen Good Old South as his entrance music. Estoban Valquez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Estoban Valquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorgen Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valquez ducks under a wild hook from Jonsson.
Jonsson clinches up against the cage.
Jonsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jonsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Valquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jonsson.
Valquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jonsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valquez's head.
Jonsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valquez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jonsson.
Jonsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jonsson is in close to Valquez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jonsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jonsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jonsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jonsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jonsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jonsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valquez is trying to keep Jonsson in close.
Jonsson postures up in Valquez's guard and throws a big left but Valquez blocks it.
Jonsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Valquez is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valquez keeping moving, preventing Jonsson from controlling successfully.
Jonsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jonsson throws and elbow that misses. Valquez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jonsson's guard. Nice move by Valquez!
Jonsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valquez is fighting to break Jonsson's control of his arms but Jonsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jonsson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jonsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jonsson is retaining full guard.
Jonsson 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.
Jonsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Valquez wants to control from the top but Jonsson keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Estoban Valquez.
Valquez walks into a left hand.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valquez sprawls well. Valquez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jonsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Valquez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jonsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jonsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jonsson is stalling in the full guard.
Jonsson passes Valquez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Jonsson there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorgen Jonsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Valquez closes the distance but Jonsson moves to the side
and Jonsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jonsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Valquez is just out of range.
Valquez misses with a few strikes there.
Valquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jonsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jonsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Valquez tries to sprawl out of it but Jonsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valquez instigates a clinch.
Valquez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jonsson is defending well for now.
Jonsson is working for takedown but Valquez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jonsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valquez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Estoban Valquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Jonsson.
Jonsson is trying to drag Valquez to the mat but Valquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jonsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Valquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valquez lands a nice elbow.
Valquez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jonsson's defenses.
It looks like Jorgen Jonsson has been cut.
Jonsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valquez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valquez scores with a knee to the head.
Valquez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jonsson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonsson goes for a takedown attempt but Valquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Valquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jonsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valquez throws a leg kick which misses Jonsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jonsson tries to avoid it.
Valquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valquez is looking to clinch but Jonsson is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jonsson with that takedown attempt.
Valquez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jonsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valquez thinking.
Valquez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jonsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valquez moves in looking to clinch but Jonsson pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Jonsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Estoban Valquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jonsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jonsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Valquez pulls Jonsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jonsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jonsson throws and elbow that misses. Valquez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jonsson's guard. Nice move by Valquez!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valquez won't allow Jonsson to sweep him here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Estoban Valquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Jonsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jonsson misses with a wild body shot.
Valquez throws a head kick but Jonsson moves out of range.
Valquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jonsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valquez rather than just go for the knockout.
Jonsson misses with a body shot.
Jonsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valquez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Valquez tries a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks it.
Valquez misses with an elbow over the top.
Jonsson tries for a takedown but Valquez manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jonsson as Valquez tries to tie him up.
Jonsson is working for takedown but Valquez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Valquez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Estoban Valquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Jonsson.
Valquez taking a breather.
Valquez lands a knee to the head.
Valquez stalling in the clinch but Jonsson improves position.
Jonsson is looking to control Valquez's arms but Valquez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jonsson has his back to the cage.
Jonsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jonsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valquez landing knees to the head.
Valquez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valquez.
Jonsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Valquez regains guard immediately.
Valquez has his feet on Jonsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valquez tries to clinch but Jonsson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valquez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jonsson will feel that in the morning.
Valquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valquez closes the distance and clinches.
Jonsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valquez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Valquez.
Nice elbow from Valquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valquez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Come on Jonsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valquez controlling the action here for a moment.
Jonsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Estoban Valquez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valquez connects with a knee to the head.
Jonsson is rocked!
Valquez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jonsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Valquez finish him?
Valquez working aggressively here.
Valquez lands an elbow inside that Jonsson shrugs off.
Valquez avoiding damage.
Jonsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Valquez regains guard immediately.
Valquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jonsson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jonsson is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valquez trying to control but Jonsson is working from the bottom.
Jonsson controlling Valquez's posture.
Valquez stopping the sweep attempt from Jonsson.
Jonsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Valquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valquez stays in close to Jonsson's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Estoban Valquez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Valquez tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valquez stuffs the takedown attempt from Jonsson. Jonsson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Estoban Valquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valquez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Estoban Valquez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Kimmel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think White might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to yes. Jimmy Kimmel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mr White's chin.
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152 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Kimmel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimmel moves out of range of the strikes.
White moves into range and clinches up with Kimmel.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
White lands an elbow inside.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Kimmel controls the action.
White gets through Kimmel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kimmel.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
White connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White catches Kimmel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good exchange - White coming out on top.
Kimmel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kimmel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kimmel gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
White lands a damaging elbow.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
White lands an elbow that stopped Kimmel in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White lands with a light punch inside.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kimmel's defenses.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimmel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
White lands a body shot.
Kimmel tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually Kimmel drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White cracks Kimmel with a nice body shot.
Kimmel looks gassed!
White jumps into guard, dragging Kimmel to the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
White is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
White moves nicely into side control.
Kimmel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White throws a strike aimed at the side of Kimmel's head but Kimmel avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kimmel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kimmel is not content to let White control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimmel is working to avoid the ground and pound but White connects with a decent elbow.
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimmel is defending well.
The strikes coming from White are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
White working the ground and pound from side control.
Kimmel parries the strikes from White easily there. White is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kimmel to escape.
White is looking to take a break and control but Kimmel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kimmel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
White in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kimmel looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! White turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr White!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janis Lusis (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Hammer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Janis Lusis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a head kick but Lusis moves out of range.
Hammer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lusis to score with a decent uppercut.
Hammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Lusis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lusis.
Hammer moves away from the strike by Lusis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lusis is defended easily by Hammer.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hammer.
Lusis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lusis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hammer.
Lusis looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lusis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Lusis moves out of range easily.
Hammer connects with an inside leg kick.
Lusis checks a low kick from Hammer.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lusis is able to avoid easily.
Hammer wants to land a leg kick but Lusis is out of range.
Hammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lusis.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lusis blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Some bone on bone action there as Lusis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hammer lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lusis misses with a straight left.
Hammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lusis throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer throws a chopping leg kick but Lusis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lusis moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer blocks a jab.
Lusis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lusis loads up on a big right hand but Hammer slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Hammer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusis moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
A low kick from Hammer is predictable there
and Lusis counters with a solid body kick.
Hammer throws a head kick but Lusis moves out of range.
Lusis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hammer misses with a low kick.
Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lusis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Lusis.
Hammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lusis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hammer thumps Lusis with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lusis just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lusis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hammer wants to sweep here but Lusis controlling him for the moment.
Lusis tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hammer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lusis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lusis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lusis blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Lusis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Hammer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hammer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lusis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Lusis tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Janis Lusis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lusis lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lusis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammer.
Lusis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lusis misses with a shot to the body
and Hammer counters with a low kick, right behind Lusis 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lusis misses with a hook
and Hammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lusis tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Lusis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hammer misses.
Hammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lusis tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Lusis blocks the low kick.
Lusis blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Lusis throws out a loose jab but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lusis.
Hammer throws out a leg kick but Lusis moves out of range and Hammer only half commits.
Anton Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Lusis tries to land a leg kick but Hammer saw it coming and moves away.
Lusis walks into a straight right hand from Hammer.
Hammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lusis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lusis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lusis is able to avoid easily.
Hammer throws a head kick but Lusis moves out of range.
Lusis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lusis moves away.
Hammer is looking to chop away at Lusis's legs.
Hammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hammer is looking to score with low kicks.
Lusis throws a nice looking combination but Hammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick from Lusis.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Hammer blocks a jab.
Hammer misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Hammer misses.
Lusis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lusis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hammer. Hammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Hammer throws a solid leg kick but Lusis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hammer.
Lusis moves out of range of the leg kick from Hammer.
Hammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lusis takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Hammer misses with a leg kick.
Hammer leaves Lusis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anton Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Lusis.
Hammer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hammer, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Hammer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lusis moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Hammer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Janis Lusis has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lusis.
Lusis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lusis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hammer throws a head kick but Lusis moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lusis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hammer really felt that one!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lusis checks a leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Hammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Janis Lusis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Lusis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lusis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer.
Lusis blocks a low kick nicely.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Lusis moves out of range easily.
Lusis looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely.
Hammer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lusis misses the jab.
Hammer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hammer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hammer throws a head kick but Lusis moves out of range.
Hammer misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusis throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Lusis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Lusis saw that one coming.
Lusis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hammer on the side of the head.
Lusis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hammer.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lusis.
Lusis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lusis.
Hammer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lusis throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Lusis throws a hook but Hammer blocks it.
Lusis scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lusis misses its intended target.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Hammer.
Lusis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lusis feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hammer.
Lusis throws an overhand right that lands on Hammer's shoulder, as Hammer tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Lusis misses.
Hammer misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Hammer misses
and Lusis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lusis throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusis misses with a body shot.
Lusis moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horrible takedown by Lusis or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Lusis lands with a shot to the body.
Lusis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lusis. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Hammer misses.
Lusis lands a leg kick that knocks Hammer off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lusis. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lusis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lusis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Lusis.
Lusis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lusis lands with a slapping head kick.
An inside leg kick from Hammer misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Hammer!
Hammer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lusis if he has to take too many more of those.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer is looking to slow Lusis down with leg kicks.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Anton Hammer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Janis Lusis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lusis throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammer.
Hammer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer throws a body kick the misses
and Lusis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lusis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lusis jabs Hammer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lusis throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Hammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anton Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lusis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hammer moves out of range as Lusis strikes.
Hammer throws a push kick but Lusis slaps the foot to one side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lusis. Hammer shrugs it off though.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lusis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer checks a low kick from Lusis.
Lusis misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hammer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammer can pounce on him.
Lusis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Lusis feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lusis moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lusis.
Nice straight punches there by Lusis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lusis.
Lusis misses with a wild body shot.
Lusis tries to score with a low kick but Hammer moves his leg out of the way.
Lusis throws a right hand that misses
and Hammer counters with a body kick.
Hammer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lusis's sensitive parts.
Lusis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer connects with a leg kick. Lusis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lusis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hammer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hammer lands a front kick.
Lusis moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Lusis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lusis blocks a low kick nicely.
Lusis blocks a leg kick.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lusis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lusis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammer is looking to chop away at Lusis's legs.
Lusis lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lusis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lusis blocks a leg kick.
Lusis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lusis is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lusis controlling the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Anton Hammer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Janis Lusis's cut.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hammer moves forwards but Lusis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lusis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Lusis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lusis checks a leg kick.
Lusis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hammer.
Lusis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lusis tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lusis clobbers Hammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hammer throws a low kick but Lusis avoids it.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lusis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lusis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lusis misses the shot to the body.
Hammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lusis.
Hammer misses with a leg kick
and Lusis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lusis tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Lusis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lusis finds it's way round the side to connect with Hammer's head.
Lusis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hammer thows a leg kick but Lusis checks it
enabling Lusis to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lusis checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusis misses with a looping left.
Lusis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lusis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hammer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lusis jabs Hammer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Lusis finds it's target.
That kick from Hammer tenderised Lusis's leg. Lusis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hammer cracks the inside of Lusis's front leg.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lusis.
Lusis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusis throws a shot to the body.
Lusis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Janis Lusis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lusis misses with a body shot.
Hammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lusis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hammer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lusis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lusis connects with an inside leg kick.
Lusis looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
Lusis keeps Hammer at a distance using the push kick.
Lusis lands with a nice combination. Hammer backs away looking to recover.
Hammer throws a leg kick but Lusis checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lusis blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hammer. That's going to slow Lusis down.
Hammer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lusis.
Hammer throws a head kick that Lusis semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick lands from Lusis.
Hammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Lusis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer cracks the inside of Lusis's front leg.
Lusis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hammer.
Hammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janis Lusis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Hammer!
Anton Hammer retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Anton Hammer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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