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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesper Martensson (ranked 269 p4p, 933 weight class) and Billy Loveless (ranked 30 p4p, 107 weight class). Martensson's entrance music is Lil' Wayne - Drop The World. A fine choice. Loveless has chosen Duran Duran - Invisible as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesper Martensson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Loveless!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martensson misses with a takedown attempt - Loveless sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Martensson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Martensson avoids the body shot from Loveless.
Martensson dives in and grabs Loveless's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loveless pushes down on Martensson's head and hops out.
Martensson moves out of range of the body kick.
Loveless throws out a loose jab but Martensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Loveless looks to move away, Martensson throws a big counter combo but Loveless just gets out of the way.
Martensson throws a series of punches but Loveless moves out of range.
Loveless throws out a loose jab but Martensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loveless misses with a straight left.
Martensson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martensson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Loveless goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveless looks to score with a jab to the body but Martensson is just out of range.
Loveless lands a really nice looking cross but Martensson seems unphased.
Martensson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Martensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martensson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Martensson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Loveless takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Loveless misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loveless.
Martensson slips under a jab from Loveless.
Loveless lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martensson will feel that in the morning.
Martensson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Martensson ducks under a wild hook from Loveless.
A jab from Loveless does it's job there.
Loveless is looking to land body kicks.
Loveless connects with the punch.
Martensson has a takedown stuffed.
Martensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loveless.
Martensson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Loveless scores with a nice strike.
Decent striking displayed by Loveless there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loveless lands a jab to Martensson's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveless lands a jab.
Loveless showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martensson.
Martensson throws a series of punches but Loveless avoids them all with ease.
Martensson swings for the body but Loveless moves out of range.
Loveless has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Martensson loads up on a big right hand but Loveless slips the punch.
Loveless staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Loveless, as that shot connected.
Loveless connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martensson. Martensson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Loveless throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Martensson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loveless throws a hook but Martensson blocks it.
It looked like Martensson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martensson blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Loveless throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loveless throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martensson on the side of the head.
Loveless scores with a body shot.
Martensson misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loveless. Martensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loveless throws a hook to the side of Martensson's head but Martensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Loveless. Beautiful body shot.
Martensson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Loveless.
Nice body punch from Loveless.
Billy Loveless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loveless throws a hook to the side of Martensson's head but Martensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loveless jabs Martensson right on the nose. Martensson blinks but takes it well.
Billy Loveless is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Loveless.
Loveless throws a push kick but Martensson slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martensson.
Loveless lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loveless.
It looked like Martensson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Loveless is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martensson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Loveless.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loveless is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martensson.
Martensson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loveless as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveless connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Loveless swings for the body but Martensson moves out of range.
Loveless lands a jab to the nose.
Martensson blocks a jab.
Martensson shoots in looking for a takedown. Loveless tries to sprawl out of it but Martensson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Loveless manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Loveless on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Loveless dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loveless misses with an uppercut. Martensson saw that one coming.
Loveless throws a body punch but Martensson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martensson misses with a body shot.
Loveless looks to land a body kick but Martensson moved away.
Martensson misses with a left hand
and Loveless cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martensson misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Loveless dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Martensson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loveless moves out of range as Martensson strikes.
Jesper Martensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loveless lands a jab.
Martensson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Loveless looks like he's trying to stand up.
Loveless pushes Martensson off and gets back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Loveless.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loveless connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martensson momentarily.
Martensson misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martensson or perhaps it was just good defense by Loveless, which made it look bad.
Martensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loveless.
Loveless listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveless lands with an uppercut that bounces Martensson off the cage and back into range.
Martensson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martensson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martensson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loveless misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Martensson does no damage.
Loveless tries to clinch up.
Loveless misses with a body kick.
Loveless throws a body punch but Martensson moves out of range.
Martensson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Loveless at a distance.
Martensson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Loveless pinned against the cage. Loveless gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A countering left hand to the body from Loveless misses.
Loveless tries to clinch up.
Loveless lands a lovely overhand right.
Martensson throws a series of punches but Loveless avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveless scores with a hook.
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!
Loveless throws a body punch but Martensson moves out of range.
Martensson feinted with a counter takedown.
Loveless has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loveless throws a right hand that misses
and Martensson counters with a series of strikes. Loveless will be more careful next time no doubt.
Martensson is looking to wear down Loveless with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martensson misses with a wild combination.
Loveless lands with a good body shot.
Billy Loveless seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martensson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Loveless to the mat! Loveless manages to get full guard.
Martensson stops Loveless from standing up.
Martensson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Martensson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Loveless wants to stand up but Martensson is controlling him.
Martensson tries to free his leg and advance position but Loveless is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martensson stops Loveless from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martensson misses with a series of wild punches.
Martensson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Loveless throws out a loose jab but Martensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martensson lands with an overhand left.
Loveless slaps away a takedown attempt from Martensson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Martensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loveless looks to land a right hand but Martensson moved out of range.
Martensson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Loveless jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martensson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Loveless with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveless swings widly with a right hand
and Martensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martensson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loveless moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loveless throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Loveless bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martensson moves out of range as Loveless throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Loveless as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Loveless.
Loveless takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Martensson.
Martensson throws a nice looking combination but Loveless bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loveless ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Loveless has Martensson up against the cage in a clinch.
Martensson is trying to maintain a safe position but Loveless gets an underhook and turns Martensson into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Loveless showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Loveless misses with a body shot.
Loveless lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Loveless tests Martensson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Martensson finds it's target.
Loveless throws a body shot but no joy.
Martensson moves out of range as Loveless strikes.
Martensson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Loveless swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Martensson.
Loveless's corner calls for a 1-2. Loveless obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveless swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martensson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Loveless sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martensson somewhat.
Loveless thinks about the counter body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveless misses with a looping left.
Loveless connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martensson. Martensson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Loveless lands a slapping body shot.
Martensson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loveless scores with a spinning back kick!
Martensson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Martensson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Loveless defending well as Martensson loads up on a big left hand.
Loveless misses with a hook. Martensson ducked under it nicely.
Loveless misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Loveless. Beautiful body shot.
Loveless lands a glancing blow to the side of Martensson's head.
Martensson swinging wildly here.
Loveless lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loveless lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martensson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loveless throws a front kick that sends Martensson stumbling back into the cage.
Martensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loveless.
Martensson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martensson closes the distance and clinches up with Loveless, looking for a takedown. Martensson pushes Loveless against the cage but Loveless circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Loveless fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martensson manages to avoid it.
Martensson tries to bum rush Loveless with a series of wild strikes but Loveless uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loveless scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Martensson. Those never looked like landing.
Loveless looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martensson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loveless tries to avoid it but Martensson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loveless to the ground. Loveless escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Martensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loveless cracks Martensson with an open hand slap.
Loveless throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Martensson misses.
Loveless lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveless keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loveless.
Martensson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Loveless scores with a nice strike.
Loveless punishes Martensson's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Loveless darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Loveless as Martensson shoots in.
Martensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loveless.
A telegraphed right hand from Loveless misses the target.
Martensson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loveless.
Martensson goes for a double leg but Loveless avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Loveless continues to drive forward.
Loveless throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martenssons head.
Loveless misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Loveless fails to land.
Loveless throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martensson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Loveless regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loveless is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Loveless manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Loveless throws a head punch that misses.
Loveless lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Loveless.
Martensson tries for a takedown but Loveless manages to get underhooks.
Loveless lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martensson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martensson.
Loveless lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loveless cracks Martensson with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Loveless really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Loveless with a jab.
Martensson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Loveless.
Loveless pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martensson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martensson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Loveless.
A slow jab from Martensson misses its intended target.
Loveless throws a lazy uppercut
and Martensson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martensson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Loveless cracks Martensson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martensson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loveless moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martensson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Loveless throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loveless thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martensson connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martensson blocks a jab.
As Loveless looks to move away, Martensson throws a big counter combo but Loveless just gets out of the way.
Loveless misses the shot to the body.
Loveless goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Loveless lands with a good body shot.
Martensson fails with a takedown attempt.
Loveless takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martensson walks into a left hand.
Martensson lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loveless.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loveless. Martensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loveless scores with a nice strike.
Loveless thuds his right hand into Martensson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martensson avoids the body shot from Loveless.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveless darts in and clinches Martensson up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Loveless fails to land.
Loveless lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martensson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loveless tries to throw a body punch but Martensson avoids it by throwing Loveless back against the cage.
Loveless misses with the head strike.
Martensson cracks Loveless with a nice body shot.
Martensson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martensson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Martensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loveless scores with a shot to the side of Martensson's head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Loveless can't find room to land a body shot as Martensson controls the action.
Loveless misses with the head strike.
Loveless lands with a left to the head.
Loveless lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martensson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveless lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Billy Loveless seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Loveless pushes Martensson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Loveless is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Loveless goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loveless misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martensson is trying to trip Loveless. He has hold of a leg but Loveless is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Martensson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Loveless manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Loveless lands a glancing blow to the side of Martensson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martensson takes a swing at Loveless's ribcage but misses.
Loveless scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martensson moves out of range as Loveless throws a body kick.
Loveless scores with a body shot.
Loveless misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martensson.
Loveless with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martensson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loveless defends well and Martensson ends up having to push Loveless into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martensson stalling against the cage.
Loveless is pressed up against the cage. Martensson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loveless down to the mat. Loveless avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Loveless throws an overhand right that lands on Martensson's shoulder, as Martensson tries to avoid the shot.
Loveless walks into a stiff left hand from Martensson.
Loveless misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martensson.
Loveless with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Loveless fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martensson on the side of the head.
Loveless looks for the body kick but Martensson saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Loveless dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Loveless throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Loveless tries to clinch
and Martensson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Loveless enables Martensson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Loveless manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Loveless is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martensson is controlling him.
Loveless manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Martensson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martensson ducks under a wild hook from Loveless.
Loveless throws a body shot but no joy.
Loveless throws a hook but Martensson avoids it easily.
Loveless scores with a hook to the body. Martensson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martensson throws a series of punches but Loveless moves out of range.
Martensson ducks under a wild hook from Loveless.
Loveless wants to clinch up but Martensson keeps it at a distance.
Martensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loveless.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martensson scores with a jab to the body.
Martensson misses with a body shot.
Martensson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loveless is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martensson.
Loveless ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martensson moves away.
Loveless uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martensson has time to react.
Martensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loveless.
Loveless throws a body punch but Martensson moves out of range.
Loveless swings for the body but Martensson moves out of range.
Loveless connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Loveless misses with an uppercut.
Loveless ducks under a wild hook from Martensson.
Loveless looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Loveless lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveless pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martensson misses with a body punch
and Loveless counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Loveless.
Martensson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loveless lands a glancing blow to the side of Martensson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martensson throws a nice looking combination but Loveless bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martensson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loveless looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loveless misses with a straight right.
Martensson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martensson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Loveless throws the left hand but Martensson avoids the punch easily.
Martensson blocks a jab.
Loveless is looking to clinch but Martensson is avoiding it.
Loveless looks to land a right hand but Martensson moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Martensson misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martensson fails to land the takedown.
Martensson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loveless moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martensson blocks the body kick.
Martensson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Loveless dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loveless uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martensson has time to react.
Martensson throws a combination. Loveless tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Loveless cracks Martensson with a good jab.
Loveless moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Martensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Martensson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Loveless ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martensson moves away.
Loveless misses with a body kick.
Martensson goes for a double leg but Loveless avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Loveless continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loveless lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martensson backwards.
Loveless misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loveless misses with a punch to the body.
Loveless tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loveless gets through Martensson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Loveless fails to land.
Martensson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Martensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loveless takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Loveless.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Loveless scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loveless stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jesper Martensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loveless makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Loveless comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loveless has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Loveless!
Billy Loveless is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Loveless thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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