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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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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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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