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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep L�hmus (ranked 7 p4p, 112 weight class) and Blake Phoenix (ranked 2 p4p, 22 weight class). L�hmus comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
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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 24 - 8 - 1, 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 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
L�hmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
L�hmus cracks Phoenix with a good jab.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - L�hmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but L�hmus moved out of range nicely.
L�hmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
L�hmus checks a leg kick.
L�hmus lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but L�hmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a double jab.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
L�hmus with a nice cross.
L�hmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phoenix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by L�hmus.
L�hmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
L�hmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix slips under a jab from L�hmus.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Phoenix cracks L�hmus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
L�hmus connects with a solid leg kick.
Phoenix slips a straight right by L�hmus.
A punch combination from Phoenix misses.
L�hmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
L�hmus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
L�hmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
L�hmus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
L�hmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
L�hmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from L�hmus.
A big right from L�hmus misses.
A big left from L�hmus misses.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Phoenix pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces L�hmus back to the cage. Phoenix follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by L�hmus.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by L�hmus.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
L�hmus lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from L�hmus misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from L�hmus. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
L�hmus moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
L�hmus throws a good cross that connects.
L�hmus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
L�hmus throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
L�hmus tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but L�hmus moved away.
Phoenix slips a straight right by L�hmus.
L�hmus wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but L�hmus is out of range.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and L�hmus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phoenix thinking.
Phoenix throws the left hand but L�hmus avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
L�hmus misses with a two punch combination.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
L�hmus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Phoenix takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for L�hmus. That snapped Phoenix's head back.
Joosep L�hmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
L�hmus thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and L�hmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. L�hmus saw that one coming.
L�hmus tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
Phoenix tries a low kick but L�hmus avoids it.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by L�hmus.
L�hmus loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
L�hmus lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
L�hmus looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
L�hmus misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from L�hmus misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
L�hmus looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
L�hmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but L�hmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
L�hmus cracks Phoenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
L�hmus tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
L�hmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix digs a good hook to L�hmus's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
L�hmus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps L�hmus's head backwards.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
L�hmus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
L�hmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joosep L�hmus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix checks it.
L�hmus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Phoenix backs away, L�hmus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joosep L�hmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix with a jab.
Phoenix slips under a jab from L�hmus.
Phoenix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from L�hmus with a body shot.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and L�hmus counters with a stiff right hand.
L�hmus throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
L�hmus misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Phoenix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
L�hmus throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
L�hmus throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
L�hmus moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Phoenix in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
L�hmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from L�hmus.
L�hmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix tests L�hmus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid body kick from L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
L�hmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
L�hmus misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Phoenix blocks a low kick nicely.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
L�hmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
L�hmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
L�hmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
L�hmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but L�hmus manages to avoid it.
Jab from Phoenix.
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!
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but L�hmus is just out of range.
L�hmus sizes up Phoenix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
L�hmus slips a straight right by Phoenix.
L�hmus lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
L�hmus misses with a wild body shot.
L�hmus misses with a looping right.
Phoenix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but L�hmus checks it well.
L�hmus throws a push kick but Phoenix slaps the foot to one side.
Phoenix misses with a hook. L�hmus ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix throws a hook but L�hmus blocks it.
L�hmus lands with an uppercut that bounces Phoenix off the cage and back into range.
Phoenix takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the body from L�hmus misses
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
L�hmus swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix moves out of range as L�hmus strikes.
Phoenix feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. L�hmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
L�hmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on L�hmus's shoulder, as L�hmus tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from L�hmus.
L�hmus cracks Phoenix with a good jab.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on L�hmus's shoulder, as L�hmus tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix throws a jab when L�hmus was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as L�hmus blocks the low kick.
Crunch! L�hmus slams his shin into Phoenix's torso.
L�hmus throws a leg kick which misses Phoenix's front leg but catches the back leg as Phoenix tries to avoid it.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for L�hmus.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
Phoenix slips a straight right by L�hmus.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but L�hmus manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
Phoenix wants to land a leg kick but L�hmus is out of range.
L�hmus throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and L�hmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. L�hmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. L�hmus doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by L�hmus. L�hmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
Phoenix throws a hook but L�hmus avoids it easily.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by L�hmus.
Phoenix checks a low kick from L�hmus.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
L�hmus tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
L�hmus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix.
A slapping leg kick lands for L�hmus.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
L�hmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
L�hmus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
L�hmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
L�hmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. L�hmus saw that one coming.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut.
L�hmus ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
L�hmus punishes Phoenix's body with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but L�hmus moved out of range nicely.
L�hmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
L�hmus throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Phoenix as he checks the leg kick.
Phoenix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phoenix cracks L�hmus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
L�hmus misses with a looping left.
L�hmus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phoenix will feel that in the morning.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
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 turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from L�hmus misses
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
L�hmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
L�hmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
L�hmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
L�hmus slips a jab from Phoenix.
The fighters circling - L�hmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
L�hmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from L�hmus.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
L�hmus misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix throws a jab when L�hmus was well out of range.
L�hmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
L�hmus scoring well with a low kick there.
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
L�hmus misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
L�hmus lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from L�hmus misses the target.
Phoenix lands a nice hook to L�hmus's body. L�hmus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix moves out of range as L�hmus strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from L�hmus misses the target.
L�hmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix misses the jab.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by L�hmus. L�hmus obviously looking to wear him down.
L�hmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
L�hmus throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
L�hmus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Phoenix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheers as L�hmus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phoenix doesn't seem phased though.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
L�hmus throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix throws a body punch but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
L�hmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from L�hmus misses the target.
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
L�hmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by L�hmus.
L�hmus is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and L�hmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix blocks a low kick nicely.
Phoenix swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
L�hmus takes one to the chin there.
Some bone on bone action there as Phoenix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
L�hmus throws a front kick that sends Phoenix stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
L�hmus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
L�hmus misses the jab.
Phoenix feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through L�hmus's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
L�hmus throws a front kick aimed at Phoenix's knee but Phoenix avoids it well.
L�hmus blocks a leg kick.
A big left from L�hmus misses.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
L�hmus checks a leg kick.
L�hmus lands a body shot.
L�hmus tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. L�hmus shakes it off.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
L�hmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
L�hmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from L�hmus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Phoenix tries to work over L�hmus's front leg with a kick but L�hmus checks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Phoenix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, L�hmus has got the better of the exchanges.
Phoenix slips a jab from L�hmus.
A chopping leg kick lands by L�hmus.
An inside leg kick lands from L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phoenix on the side of the head.
L�hmus delivers a nice body kick.
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
L�hmus misses with a wild body shot.
L�hmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
L�hmus misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix jabs at L�hmus's body.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws a hook but L�hmus avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but L�hmus moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix tries to work over L�hmus's front leg with a kick but L�hmus checks it.
Phoenix throws the left hand but L�hmus avoids the punch easily.
L�hmus throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from L�hmus.
L�hmus lands the left hand.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix jabs at L�hmus's body.
L�hmus tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and moves out of range.
L�hmus misses with a straight right.
L�hmus misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
L�hmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but L�hmus moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix moves out of range as L�hmus strikes.
L�hmus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but L�hmus moves away.
L�hmus slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
L�hmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
L�hmus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
L�hmus throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from L�hmus.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. L�hmus saw that one coming.
L�hmus slips a straight right by Phoenix.
L�hmus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
L�hmus takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
L�hmus throws a leg kick that misses.
Phoenix misses with a wild combination.
It looked like L�hmus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
L�hmus scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
L�hmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
L�hmus misses with a straight left.
Phoenix moves out of range as L�hmus strikes.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but L�hmus is just out of range.
L�hmus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
L�hmus wants to land a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix misses with a hook. L�hmus ducked under it nicely.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - L�hmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
L�hmus looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
L�hmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
L�hmus throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
L�hmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
L�hmus drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from L�hmus misses.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but L�hmus avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. L�hmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
L�hmus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from L�hmus finds it's way round the side to connect with Phoenix's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix swings away with a leg kick that misses.
L�hmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
L�hmus swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
L�hmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - L�hmus had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phoenix throws the left hand but L�hmus avoids the punch easily.
L�hmus missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phoenix with a hook.
L�hmus checks a low kick from Phoenix.
L�hmus defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
L�hmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
L�hmus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but L�hmus avoids it with no problem.
L�hmus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
L�hmus throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix scores with a leg kick.
L�hmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
L�hmus motions for Phoenix to come forward. L�hmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from L�hmus.
L�hmus slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
L�hmus misses with a straight right.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
L�hmus scores with a nice right hand.
Phoenix throws the left hand but L�hmus avoids the punch easily.
L�hmus thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix lunges at L�hmus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by L�hmus's hand.
Phoenix jabs L�hmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
Jab by L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
L�hmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
L�hmus scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
L�hmus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
L�hmus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range and L�hmus settles back down.
L�hmus throws out a leg kick but Phoenix moves out of range and L�hmus only half commits.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
L�hmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
L�hmus tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix walks into a stiff left hand from L�hmus.
L�hmus moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
L�hmus misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. L�hmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
L�hmus throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
L�hmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix walks into a left hand.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix checks the leg kick.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but L�hmus is just out of range.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
L�hmus swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
L�hmus misses with a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix misses with a hook. L�hmus ducked under it nicely.
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 throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
L�hmus feints and then cracks Phoenix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phoenix down.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by L�hmus.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on L�hmus's shoulder, as L�hmus tries to avoid the shot.
As Phoenix backs away, L�hmus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. L�hmus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
L�hmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of L�hmus's head but L�hmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix slips a straight right by L�hmus.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. L�hmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phoenix slips a jab from L�hmus.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
L�hmus misses with a body shot.
L�hmus misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
L�hmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
L�hmus staying out of range there.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by L�hmus. L�hmus obviously looking to wear him down.
L�hmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
L�hmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from L�hmus.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
Phoenix appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
L�hmus's corner calls for a 1-2. L�hmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by L�hmus.
L�hmus dips to his left and cracks Phoenix with an uppercut!
L�hmus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phoenix throws a body punch but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joosep L�hmus.
Well L�hmus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep L�hmus!
Joosep L�hmus retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Joosep L�hmus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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