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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janis Lusis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chruck Riddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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214 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Janis Lusis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chruck Riddel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lusis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riddel throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lusis.
Lusis drives through and clinches with Riddel against the cage.
Riddel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lusis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lusis.
Lusis slowing the pace effectively.
Lusis lands with a left to the head.
Lusis slowing the pace effectively.
Lusis lands a hook that snaps the head of Riddel backwards.
Lusis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riddel's defenses.
Lusis scores a nice knee to the body.
Lusis is stalling here.
Lusis scores with a knee to the head.
Lusis lands a knee to the body.
Riddel is trying to break the clinch but Lusis is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from Lusis.
Lusis gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lusis with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lusis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Janis Lusis.
Riddel wants to clinch
and Lusis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusis lands a head kick. Riddel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lusis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riddel, pushing him back against the cage.
Riddel is trying to break the clinch but Lusis is controlling him.
Riddel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lusis has him pressed against the cage.
Lusis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riddel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lusis with a knee to the head.
Lusis scores with a knee to the head.
Riddel looks gassed!
Riddel tries to break free but Lusis pushes him back against the cage.
Lusis landing knees to the head.
Lusis prevents Riddel from breaking the clinch.
Riddel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lusis working Riddel over with knees to the body.
Lusis blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Lusis.
Lusis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riddel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riddel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lusis has him pressed against the cage.
Riddel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riddel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lusis with a knee to the head.
Riddel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lusis connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Lusis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lusis taking a breather.
Lusis scores with a knee to the head.
Lusis avoiding damage.
Riddel has had enough of the clinch but Lusis keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lusis.
Lusis lands a knee to the head.
Lusis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lusis working Riddel over with knees to the body.
Lusis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lusis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lusis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lusis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Riddel wants to break free but Lusis has control.
Lusis connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Lusis.
Lusis landing knees to the head.
Lusis with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lusis connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lusis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lusis scores a nice knee to the body.
Lusis working Riddel over with knees to the body.
Lusis lands a good knee to the midsection. Riddel won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Lusis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lusis.
Lusis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lusis connects with a knee to the head.
Lusis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riddel.
Lusis lands a nice knee to the body.
Lusis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riddel's face.
Lusis with a knee to the head.
Lusis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Riddel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lusis is struggling to control the position.
Riddel is looking to break free of the clinch but Lusis has double underhooks.
Lusis blocking some punches.
Lusis landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Lusis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lusis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riddels head.
Lusis scores with a knee to the head.
Riddel being controlled against the cage.
Lusis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Riddel.
Riddel has Lusis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lusis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Janis Lusis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chruck Riddel.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lusis.
Riddel tries to stall but Lusis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Riddel is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Lusis has denied him.
Riddel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lusis has him pressed against the cage.
Lusis connects with a knee to the head.
Lusis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Riddel is looking to break free of the clinch but Lusis has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lusis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riddel's face.
Lusis is struggling to control the position.
Lusis tries a knee to the head but Riddel blocks it.
Riddel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janis Lusis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Riddel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riddel tries to clinch but Lusis moves away
and Lusis counters with a leg kick.
Lusis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lusis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riddel's calf.
Chruck Riddel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riddel throws a head kick but Lusis moves out of range.
Riddel misses with a combination
and Lusis counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lusis forces Riddel back against the cage and clinches.
Lusis scores with a knee to the head.
Lusis lands a nice knee to the body.
Lusis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lusis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lusis scores with a knee to the head.
Lusis lands a left hand.
Riddel wants to get back to striking at distance but Lusis won't allow it.
Lusis just leaning against Riddel, taking a breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lusis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lusis leaning against his opponent.
Lusis crunches a lovely knee into Riddel's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusis with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lusis.
Riddel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riddel working aggressively here.
Lusis lands a knee to the body.
Lusis works on Riddel's body with a couple of short punches.
Lusis prevents Riddel from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Riddel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Riddel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lusis lands a good knee to the midsection. Riddel won't want to take too many of those.
Riddel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lusis landing knees to the head.
Lusis gets through Riddel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lusis lands a knee to the head.
Lusis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riddel can do to turn this around?
Riddel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lusis.
Lusis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Riddel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lusis with a knee to the head.
Janis Lusis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riddel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lusis taking a breather.
Riddel is trying to force a seperation but Lusis has the dominant position.
Lusis scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusis taking a breather.
Riddel is trying to break free.
Lusis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lusis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lusis crunches a lovely knee into Riddel's ribcage.
Lusis lands a knee to the head.
Lusis has Riddel pressed against the cage, preventing Riddel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riddel is trying to break the clinch but Lusis has him pressed against the cage.
Lusis scores with a shot to the side of Riddel's head.
Lusis scores a nice knee to the body.
Lusis has Riddel pressed against the cage, preventing Riddel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lusis scores with a knee to the head.
Lusis leaning against his opponent.
Lusis gets underhooks to prevent Riddel's takedown attempt.
Lusis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lusis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Riddel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Riddel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lusis scores with a knee to the head.
Lusis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddel lands with a short shot to the head.
Riddel takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Riddel.
Riddel tries to score a body lock takedown but Lusis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Riddel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lusis with a knee to the head.
Riddel has a couple of punches blocked by Lusis.
Lusis leaning against his opponent.
Lusis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Riddel wants to get back to striking at distance but Lusis won't allow it.
Lusis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Riddel's defenses.
Lusis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riddel's face.
Riddel swings wildly with an uppercut but Lusis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riddel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lusis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Janis Lusis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chruck Riddel.
Lusis blocks an uppercut.
Riddel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lusis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lusis scores with a knee to the head.
Riddel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riddel tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Lusis.
Riddel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lusis lands a good knee to the midsection. Riddel won't want to take too many of those.
Lusis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lusis is struggling to control the position.
Lusis lands an elbow that stopped Riddel in his tracks for a moment.
Lusis lands a knee to the body.
Lusis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lusis trying to stall but Riddel improves his position.
Lusis prevents the takedown attempt.
Riddel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lusis.
Riddel takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riddel.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lusis obliges.
Riddel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lusis.
Lusis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lusis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Riddel wants to break free but Lusis has control.
Lusis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lusis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riddel's efforts to push away.
Lusis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janis Lusis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lusis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riddel to score with a decent uppercut.
Riddel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lusis sprawls well. Lusis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riddel gets slowly back to his feet.
Lusis drops his hands momentarily and Riddel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lusis lands with a shot to the body.
Lusis lands a nice looking body shot.
Lusis blocks a low kick nicely.
Riddel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lusis was well out of range. Poor timing from Riddel.
Riddel looks to throw the jab but Lusis is out of range.
Riddel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lusis. Lusis obviously looking to wear him down.
Lusis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riddel, pushing him back against the cage.
Riddel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lusis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riddel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lusis lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lusis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riddel backwards.
Riddel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riddel misses with the head strike.
Lusis is stalling here.
Lusis connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Lusis.
Lusis with a knee to the head.
Riddel misses with some punches.
Riddel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lusis scores with a shot to the side of Riddel's head.
Lusis lands a nice uppercut.
Lusis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lusis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riddel's face.
Lusis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riddel's face.
Riddel misses with the head strike.
Lusis landing knees to the head.
Lusis connects with a knee to the head.
Riddel tries to circle away but Lusis has him pinned against the cage.
Lusis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lusis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Lusis.
Chruck Riddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddel is working for takedown but Lusis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lusis.
Lusis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Riddel up against the cage.
Riddel looking to slow down the pace here.
Lusis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lusis with a knee to the head.
Riddel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lusis stalling in the clinch but Riddel improves position.
Riddel working aggressively here.
Lusis misses with a knee strike.
Riddel can't break the clinch.
Riddel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riddel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riddel can't break the clinch.
Lusis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riddel misses with a punch on the inside.
Lusis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lusis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lusis leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lusis has him pressed against the cage.
Lusis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lusis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lusis lands a nice knee to the body.
Lusis with a knee to the head.
Riddel wants to get back to striking at distance but Lusis won't allow it.
Riddel wants to get back to striking at distance but Lusis won't allow it.
Riddel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riddel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lusis.
Lusis tries a knee to the head but Riddel blocks it.
Lusis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lusis connects with a knee to the head.
Riddel wants to break free but Lusis has control.
Riddel working hard to break the clinch.
Lusis stalling.
Riddel swings wildly with an uppercut but Lusis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lusis stops a takedown attempt from Riddel.
Janis Lusis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chruck Riddel.
Riddel stalling in the clinch but Lusis improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lusis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riddel's face.
A short left from Lusis.
Lusis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Riddel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lusis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Riddel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lusis with a knee to the head.
Lusis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riddel blocks it with crossed arms.
Riddel can't break the clinch.
Riddel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riddel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lusis.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lusis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lusis lands a nice elbow.
Lusis with a knee to the head.
Lusis blocks an uppercut.
Lusis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lusis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Riddel has a couple of punches blocked by Lusis.
Lusis looking to slow down the pace here.
Riddel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janis Lusis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lusis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janis Lusis!
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FIGHT
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