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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep L�hmus (ranked 16 p4p, 51 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 3 p4p, 9 weight class). L�hmus's entrance music is Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. A fine choice. MacArthur Jnr has chosen barbarian pipe band as his entrance music. 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 New York, Joosep L�hmus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
L�hmus lands a nice shot to the body.
L�hmus tries to land a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr saw it coming and moves away.
L�hmus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
L�hmus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick, looking for L�hmus's leg but L�hmus calmly moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
L�hmus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
The fighters circling - MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Jnr jabs at L�hmus's body.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
L�hmus cracks a nice hook into MacArthur Jnr's ribs.
A big left from MacArthur Jnr misses.
L�hmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
L�hmus misses with a hook to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice low kick that buckles L�hmus's knee momentarily.
L�hmus clobbers MacArthur Jnr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
L�hmus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacArthur Jnr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and L�hmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus lands a jab to MacArthur Jnr's midsection.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
L�hmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
L�hmus thuds his right hand into MacArthur Jnr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
L�hmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
L�hmus fires out a quick counter leg kick but MacArthur Jnr just manages to avoid it.
L�hmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws an off balance right hand
and L�hmus counters with a one-two to the body.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
L�hmus tries to work over MacArthur Jnr's front leg with a kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
L�hmus scores with a nice head shot.
MacArthur Jnr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before L�hmus can pounce on him.
L�hmus sizes up MacArthur Jnr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr fakes the leg kick and cracks L�hmus in the body.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joosep L�hmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacArthur Jnr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
L�hmus jabs at MacArthur Jnr's body.
MacArthur Jnr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
L�hmus throws a chopping leg kick but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but L�hmus avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
A nice side step and MacArthur Jnr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
L�hmus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
L�hmus tries a head kick but it misses.
L�hmus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacArthur Jnr missing with a left hand there. L�hmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Jnr moves into the clinch successfully.
MacArthur Jnr has a couple of punches blocked by L�hmus.
L�hmus breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from L�hmus.
L�hmus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
L�hmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a left hand
and L�hmus counters with a low kick, right behind MacArthur Jnr 's knee.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
L�hmus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
L�hmus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
L�hmus digs a good body shot into MacArthur Jnr's ribs.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
L�hmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. L�hmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
MacArthur Jnr scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
L�hmus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but L�hmus moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Jnr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely.
L�hmus scores with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
L�hmus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
L�hmus looks to throw a body kick
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
L�hmus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacArthur Jnr is able to avoid easily.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
L�hmus throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Jnr's shoulder, as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Jnr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
L�hmus misses with a low kick as MacArthur Jnr jumps back.
A little jabbing left from MacArthur Jnr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
L�hmus lands with an overhand left.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus 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.
L�hmus throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacArthur Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but L�hmus steps away.
L�hmus looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
A jab lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but L�hmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
L�hmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus checks the leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr works L�hmus's body with a nice hook.
MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. L�hmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus misses with the body kick
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr drops his hands momentarily and L�hmus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
L�hmus throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
L�hmus throws a predictable looking body shot
and L�hmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacArthur Jnr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacArthur Jnr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from L�hmus misses.
L�hmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
L�hmus slips under a jab from MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus lands a nice hook to MacArthur Jnr's body. MacArthur Jnr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
L�hmus throws a leg kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr tries a quick counter leg kick but L�hmus is wise to it.
L�hmus fails to land with a series of punches.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to counter with his kicks.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab to the body.
L�hmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
L�hmus checks a low kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice body shot.
L�hmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
L�hmus tries to land a front kick but MacArthur Jnr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
L�hmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
L�hmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
L�hmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
L�hmus throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
L�hmus with a nice calf kick.
L�hmus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
L�hmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacArthur Jnr can do to turn this around?
L�hmus slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus misses with a leg kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a front kick aimed at L�hmus's knee but L�hmus avoids it well.
L�hmus loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Jnr slips the punch.
MacArthur Jnr looks to throw the jab but L�hmus is out of range.
L�hmus throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
L�hmus lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr moves forwards but L�hmus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
L�hmus checks a leg kick nicely.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
L�hmus lands a jab to MacArthur Jnr's midsection.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the body shot from L�hmus.
It seemed like MacArthur Jnr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
L�hmus connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacArthur Jnr. MacArthur Jnr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
L�hmus connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by L�hmus. L�hmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
L�hmus misses the body punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joosep L�hmus is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a sloppy head kick and L�hmus moves out of range easily.
L�hmus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
MacArthur Jnr ducks right into an uppercut from L�hmus.
L�hmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
L�hmus throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but L�hmus steps away.
L�hmus takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
L�hmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacArthur Jnr's sensitive parts.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacArthur Jnr throws an off balance right hand
and L�hmus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
L�hmus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Jnr drops his hands momentarily and L�hmus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
L�hmus throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
MacArthur Jnr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by L�hmus.
L�hmus throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Jnr's shoulder, as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid the shot.
L�hmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
L�hmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by L�hmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
L�hmus throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
L�hmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick.
L�hmus misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr feints a counter leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr tries to clinch but L�hmus moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice looking combination but L�hmus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
L�hmus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacArthur Jnr on the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but L�hmus was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as L�hmus throws out the jab.
L�hmus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
L�hmus throws a leg kick which misses MacArthur Jnr's front leg but catches the back leg as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
L�hmus throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Jnr thumps L�hmus with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
L�hmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
L�hmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacArthur Jnr. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from L�hmus.
L�hmus tries to work over MacArthur Jnr's front leg with a kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
L�hmus misses with a kick to the body.
L�hmus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
L�hmus tries to land a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr saw it coming and moves away.
L�hmus thumps MacArthur Jnr with a low kick.
L�hmus throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
L�hmus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but L�hmus is just out of range.
L�hmus slips a straight right by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
L�hmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but L�hmus manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr walks into a stiff left hand from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacArthur Jnr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping right.
L�hmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but L�hmus moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but L�hmus manages to avoid it.
L�hmus cracks MacArthur Jnr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
L�hmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
L�hmus lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily.
L�hmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
L�hmus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
L�hmus is looking to land body kicks.
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by L�hmus.
L�hmus looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but L�hmus moved out of range.
MacArthur Jnr rushes L�hmus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacArthur Jnr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
L�hmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
L�hmus connects with a right hand. MacArthur Jnr shakes it off.
MacArthur Jnr tries to clinch but L�hmus moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab. L�hmus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
L�hmus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick as L�hmus jumps back.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
MacArthur Jnr thinks about the counter body kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an attempted mid kick.
L�hmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick which misses L�hmus's front leg but catches the back leg as L�hmus tries to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
L�hmus digs a good hook to MacArthur Jnr's body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but L�hmus ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a body shot that sends L�hmus's belly button to the back.
L�hmus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
MacArthur Jnr counters with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacArthur Jnr counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - L�hmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Jnr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
L�hmus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
L�hmus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a counter right but L�hmus avoids it with no problem.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
L�hmus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
L�hmus is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr thuds a left hand into L�hmus's body.
L�hmus tried to score with a low kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
L�hmus punishes MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice straight punch.
L�hmus scores with a hook to the body. MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from L�hmus, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from L�hmus.
A countering left hand to the body from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses the body punch
and L�hmus counters with a series of strikes. MacArthur Jnr will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but L�hmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
L�hmus fires out a quick counter leg kick but MacArthur Jnr just manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr misses the jab.
L�hmus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
L�hmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacArthur Jnr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
L�hmus misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between L�hmus's hands.
L�hmus throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
L�hmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
L�hmus misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacArthur Jnr! But no joy.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a head kick by L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Jnr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
L�hmus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
L�hmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch lands to the side of MacArthur Jnr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick as L�hmus jumps back.
MacArthur Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from L�hmus.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus had his way with Robert MacArthur Jnr in that round.
That's time! L�hmus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
L�hmus misses with an uppercut.
L�hmus connects with a jab.
L�hmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
L�hmus scores with a kick to the midsection.
MacArthur Jnr motions for L�hmus to come forward. MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It appears L�hmus was looking to counter with a kick there.
MacArthur Jnr cracks L�hmus with a good jab.
A left lands for L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a push kick but MacArthur Jnr slaps the foot to one side.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a head kick by L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus misses with a looping right.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab when L�hmus was well out of range.
A low kick from L�hmus misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a low kick, right behind L�hmus 's knee.
L�hmus with a nice calf kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but L�hmus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MacArthur Jnr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
L�hmus slips a straight right by MacArthur Jnr.
As MacArthur Jnr backs away, L�hmus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
L�hmus blocks a low kick nicely.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from MacArthur Jnr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand right.
L�hmus connects with a body shot.
L�hmus checks a low kick from MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
L�hmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
L�hmus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
L�hmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
L�hmus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from L�hmus - that will leave a mark!
L�hmus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
L�hmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus misses with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
L�hmus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
L�hmus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
L�hmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
L�hmus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacArthur Jnr walks into a left hand.
Joosep L�hmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus misses with a wild body shot.
L�hmus throws a head kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
L�hmus works MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice hook.
L�hmus sizes up MacArthur Jnr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
L�hmus throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
L�hmus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Robert MacArthur Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacArthur Jnr clobbers L�hmus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacArthur Jnr tries to clinch up.
L�hmus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr lunges at L�hmus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by L�hmus's hand.
MacArthur Jnr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling L�hmus to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr tries to work over L�hmus's front leg with a kick but L�hmus checks it.
L�hmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
L�hmus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
L�hmus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
L�hmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
L�hmus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacArthur Jnr's head backwards.
L�hmus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
L�hmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
L�hmus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Jnr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep L�hmus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for L�hmus, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep L�hmus!
Joosep L�hmus retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Joosep L�hmus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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