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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russ Luv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russ Luv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Anderson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luv shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jason Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Luv counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Luv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Luv lands strikes from half guard.
Luv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luv is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Luv is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Anderson is looking to escape.
Luv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Luv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Luv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anderson trying to control here.
Luv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Luv.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Luv scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luv working Anderson over with strikes.
Luv working Anderson over with strikes.
Luv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luv seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Luv will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Luv.
Nice strikes from Luv there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Luv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Luv is working away from the top position though.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Luv scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Luv connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
Luv missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Luv.
Luv drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Luv slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Luv.
Luv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Luv is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Luv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anderson trying to control but Luv postures up.
Luv not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Luv missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Luv connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
Luv slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
Luv missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Luv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anderson missing with punches from the bottom.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Luv in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Luv in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luv 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.
Luv winds up and cracks Anderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Luv 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.
Luv lands with a punch from half guard.
Luv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Luv has control of the leg.
Luv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Luv slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Luv connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
Luv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Luv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Luv.
Luv working the head and body with strikes.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson has hold of Luv's hands but Luv slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Luv working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Luv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anderson trying to control but Luv postures up.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Luv connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
Luv really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Luv working Anderson over with strikes.
Luv is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Luv dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Luv misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Luv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Luv counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Luv working the head and body with strikes.
Luv avoids the strikes from the bottom by Anderson.
Luv scoring with punches from side control.
Anderson tries to bench press Luv off him but Luv keeps the position.
Luv scoring with punches from side control.
Anderson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luv scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Anderson to see if he's OK.
Anderson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luv working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luv creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Luv scores with a couple of short elbows.
Luv grinds an elbow into Anderson's temple.
Anderson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Luv landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Anderson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Luv working the body and head with strikes.
Luv avoids the strikes from the bottom by Anderson.
Luv scores with punches from side control.
Anderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Luv asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Russ Luv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luv scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Anderson to see if he's OK.
Anderson pushes Luv away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Luv gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Anderson taking a bit of punishment here - Luv scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luv working the ground and pound.
Luv is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Luv lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Luv's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Luv lands an elbow.
Anderson taking a bit of punishment here - Luv scoring with strikes.
Luv lands a nice forearm strike.
Luv scores with a couple of short elbows.
Luv landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Luv scores with punches from side control.
Anderson wants to control but Luv postures up.
Luv grinds an elbow into Anderson's temple.
Luv looks up at the clock and then as Anderson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Luv smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Anderson manages to get back to half guard.
Luv is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Luv winds up and cracks Anderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Luv is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson is looking to control Luv's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Luv prevents Anderson from standing back up.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Luv is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Luv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Luv working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Luv moves out of range easily.
Anderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Luv to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luv working some strikes from top position.
Luv stops Anderson from standing up.
Luv lands a couple of elbows.
Luv cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Luv postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow.
Luv chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luv postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow.
Luv cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Luv lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Luv dominated that second round.
That's time! Luv's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Luv takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luv.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Luv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luv swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Luv looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russ Luv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson jumps guard and drags Luv to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Luv isn't so interested in that idea.
Luv is working Anderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Luv cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Luv makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Luv cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Luv wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Luv lands a couple of elbows.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Luv slips an elbow through the middle.
Luv distracts Anderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Luv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Luv scoring with some ground and pound.
Luv landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luv cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luv working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Luv slips an elbow through the middle.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Luv is controlling him.
Luv stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Luv distracts Anderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Luv scoring with punches to the head and body.
Luv scoring with punches to the head and body.
Luv works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Luv connects with a couple of short punches.
Luv landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luv scoring with punches to the head and body.
Luv pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson tries to roll over but Luv keeps him under control.
Luv is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jason Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson trying to control but Luv postures up.
Luv 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.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Luv 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.
Luv working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Luv closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anderson did well to prevent Luv getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luv is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Luv lands with a punch from half guard.
Anderson has one foot on Luv's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Luv counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Luv landing punches.
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Luv dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luv scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anderson?
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russ Luv showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luv, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russ Luv!
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