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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep L�hmus (ranked 34 p4p, 65 weight class) and Hurricane Defoe (ranked 6 p4p, 13 weight class). L�hmus comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205
28 - 11 - 1 |
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190 cm
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214
12 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent 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 28 - 11 - 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 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Defoe misses.
L�hmus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Defoe.
Defoe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of L�hmus's head.
L�hmus cracks Defoe with a good jab.
L�hmus misses with a body kick.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
L�hmus motions for Defoe to come forward. L�hmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
L�hmus avoids a punch combination nicely.
L�hmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Defoe's sensitive parts.
L�hmus slips a jab from Defoe.
L�hmus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
L�hmus throwing a counter right hand but Defoe manages to avoid it.
L�hmus lands a front kick.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and L�hmus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Defoe thinking.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
L�hmus moves out of range of the strikes.
L�hmus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus scores with a leg kick.
L�hmus throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by L�hmus.
L�hmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
L�hmus lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Defoe is predictable there
and L�hmus counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe lands with a shot to the body.
L�hmus blocks a head kick by Defoe.
A counter left hand to the body from L�hmus misses its target.
L�hmus throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe shapes to counter with a head kick.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the head.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but L�hmus manages to avoid it.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and L�hmus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
L�hmus connects with a body shot.
L�hmus blocks a low kick nicely.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by L�hmus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
L�hmus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
L�hmus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and L�hmus moves out of range easily.
Defoe lands with a nice body kick.
L�hmus lands a jab.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Defoe misses the jab.
L�hmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Defoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Defoe throws a low kick but L�hmus moves out of range easily.
L�hmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for L�hmus's leg but L�hmus calmly moves out of range.
It looks like L�hmus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
L�hmus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe throws a hook but L�hmus blocks it.
Defoe checks a low kick from L�hmus.
A low kick from Defoe is predictable there
letting L�hmus counter with a right hand.
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - L�hmus coming out on top.
Joosep L�hmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
L�hmus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
L�hmus misses the shot to the body.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from L�hmus finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and L�hmus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Defoe thinking.
Defoe takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
Defoe throws the left hand but L�hmus avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by L�hmus there.
That's four 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!
Nice straight punches there by L�hmus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of L�hmus.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
L�hmus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Defoe walks into a left hand.
L�hmus misses the shot to the body.
L�hmus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Defoe misses with a few strikes there.
L�hmus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
L�hmus scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from L�hmus.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Defoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
L�hmus scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
L�hmus misses with the body kick
and Defoe counters with a nice leg kick.
L�hmus lands a leg kick that knocks Defoe off balance momentarily.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the body.
L�hmus scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
L�hmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from L�hmus.
A cross from L�hmus lands.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and L�hmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
L�hmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and L�hmus counters with a good, hard body kick but Defoe shrugs it off.
Defoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from L�hmus misses the target.
L�hmus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
L�hmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Defoe looks for the body kick but L�hmus saw that one coming.
Defoe avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus lands with a nice body kick.
Defoe takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
Joosep L�hmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
L�hmus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
L�hmus blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
L�hmus looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe ducks right into an uppercut from L�hmus.
Defoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
L�hmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
L�hmus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Defoe takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
L�hmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
L�hmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
L�hmus throws a front kick aimed at Defoe's knee but Defoe avoids it well.
L�hmus sizes up Defoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
L�hmus scores with a head kick.
Defoe jabs at L�hmus's body.
L�hmus lands with a right hand.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
L�hmus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus throws a solid leg kick but Defoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at L�hmus.
Defoe tries to work over L�hmus's front leg with a kick but L�hmus checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from L�hmus misses the target.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
L�hmus ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
L�hmus connects with an inside leg kick.
Defoe swings away with a body shot that misses
letting L�hmus counter with a right hand.
L�hmus wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by L�hmus.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
L�hmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Defoe can do to turn this around?
L�hmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from L�hmus.
Defoe swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
L�hmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from L�hmus finds it's way round the side to connect with Defoe's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
An inside leg kick lands from L�hmus.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but L�hmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but L�hmus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for L�hmus.
Good work by Defoe as he checks the leg kick.
Defoe throws the left hand but L�hmus avoids the punch easily.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe is looking to chop away at L�hmus's legs.
L�hmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that L�hmus sees coming a mile off.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
L�hmus lunges at Defoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Defoe's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from L�hmus finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
L�hmus takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
L�hmus tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
A little feinted left hand from L�hmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
L�hmus feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
Defoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits L�hmuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
L�hmus jabs Defoe right on the nose. Defoe blinks but takes it well.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
L�hmus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Defoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Defoe throws a low kick but L�hmus avoids it.
L�hmus throws a front kick aimed at Defoe's knee but Defoe avoids it well.
L�hmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Defoe. That did some damage!
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
L�hmus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but L�hmus is out of range and Defoe settles back down.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe lands a jab.
L�hmus works the jab nicely.
L�hmus lands with a good body shot.
Defoe lands with a slapping head kick.
L�hmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for L�hmus.
Defoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
L�hmus throws a series of punches but Defoe moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. L�hmus will feel that in the morning.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on L�hmus's shoulder, as L�hmus tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by L�hmus misses
and Defoe counters with a left to the body.
L�hmus swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe lands a nice looking body kick.
L�hmus checks a leg kick.
L�hmus scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
L�hmus blocks a jab.
L�hmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Defoe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by L�hmus.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. L�hmus saw that one coming.
Defoe scores with a head kick. L�hmus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
L�hmus misses with a leg kick.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
A combination from L�hmus does no damage.
Defoe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but L�hmus manages to avoid it.
Defoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling L�hmus to score with a decent uppercut.
L�hmus lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
Defoe looks to throw a body kick
and L�hmus counters with an outside leg kick.
Defoe swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
Defoe looks to land a right hand but L�hmus moved out of range.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses L�hmus's sensitive parts.
Defoe blocks a jab.
It seemed like Defoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
L�hmus checks a low kick from Defoe.
L�hmus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Defoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
L�hmus digs a good hook to Defoe's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
L�hmus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
L�hmus misses with a double jab.
Defoe needs to keep his hands up - L�hmus had a free shot at his head there.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses L�hmus's sensitive parts.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract L�hmus.
Defoe connects with a right hand. L�hmus shakes it off.
Defoe throws the left hand but L�hmus avoids the punch easily.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
L�hmus with a hook.
L�hmus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
L�hmus throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus blocks a jab.
Good exchange - L�hmus coming out on top.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but L�hmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
An attempted straight right counter from L�hmus misses the target.
Defoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from L�hmus finds it's way round the side to connect with Defoe's head.
L�hmus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
L�hmus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Defoe's head.
L�hmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Defoe moves away from the strike by L�hmus.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Defoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
L�hmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
L�hmus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
L�hmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
L�hmus scores with a nice strike.
L�hmus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is 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 checks a low kick from Defoe.
An inside leg kick lands from L�hmus.
L�hmus digs a good body shot into Defoe's ribs.
L�hmus lands with an overhand left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from L�hmus. Defoe shrugs it off though.
L�hmus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by L�hmus.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
L�hmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from L�hmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe tried to score with a low kick but L�hmus checks it.
Defoe moves forwards but L�hmus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Defoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck L�hmus on the side of the head.
L�hmus connects with a body shot that sends Defoe's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
L�hmus with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus with a nice cross.
L�hmus missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
L�hmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
L�hmus moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe avoids the head kick by L�hmus.
Defoe lands a right hook to the body.
L�hmus scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
L�hmus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!
Defoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by L�hmus.
L�hmus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
L�hmus works over Defoe's head and body with a nice combination.
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 scores with a body shot.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
L�hmus tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Nice jab there from L�hmus.
Defoe throws the left hand but L�hmus avoids the punch easily.
Defoe swinging wildly here.
L�hmus misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but L�hmus manages to avoid it.
Defoe throws a series of punches but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus is looking to counter punch.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
L�hmus throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
L�hmus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from L�hmus.
Defoe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
L�hmus scores with a leg kick.
L�hmus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
L�hmus misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Defoe! But no joy.
Defoe misses with a few strikes there.
L�hmus thumps Defoe with a low kick.
L�hmus misses with a looping right.
L�hmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Nice jab there from L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
L�hmus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
L�hmus throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
L�hmus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Defoe is able to avoid easily.
L�hmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe throws a push kick but L�hmus slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from L�hmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
L�hmus moves away from the strike by Defoe.
L�hmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe counters with a body kick.
A jab from L�hmus finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of L�hmus's head but L�hmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe misses with a leg kick
and L�hmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe slips a straight right by L�hmus.
L�hmus lands with a right hand.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
L�hmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus had his way with Hurricane Defoe in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
L�hmus scores with a push kick.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of L�hmus's side.
L�hmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
L�hmus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
L�hmus moves out of range as Defoe strikes.
Defoe throws a combination that misses
and L�hmus counters with a thumping low kick.
L�hmus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Defoe will feel that in the morning.
L�hmus thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
L�hmus misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
It seemed like Defoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by L�hmus.
L�hmus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Defoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
A nice side step and Defoe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but L�hmus moved out of range nicely.
L�hmus throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
L�hmus tried to score with a low kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
L�hmus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
L�hmus checks a leg kick.
L�hmus is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from L�hmus finds it's target.
L�hmus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Defoe has time to react.
Defoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
L�hmus throws a good cross that connects.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe scores with the left hand. L�hmus knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a front kick aimed at L�hmus's knee but L�hmus avoids it well.
L�hmus throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe clobbers L�hmus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
L�hmus throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from L�hmus lands.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like L�hmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
L�hmus scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice combination there by Defoe.
It looks like Joosep L�hmus has been cut.
L�hmus with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from L�hmus, right into the meat of the thigh.
L�hmus tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
L�hmus takes one on the button.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but L�hmus moved out of range 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.
Defoe throws a solid leg kick but L�hmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from L�hmus - that will leave a mark!
Defoe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
L�hmus misses with a kick to the body.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
L�hmus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Defoe's head.
L�hmus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and L�hmus moves out of range easily.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but L�hmus moved away.
L�hmus avoids the head kick by Defoe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus cracks Defoe with a good jab.
L�hmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Defoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
L�hmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
It looked like L�hmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
L�hmus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
L�hmus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and L�hmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
L�hmus connects with a body shot.
Defoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from L�hmus. That one must have hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as L�hmus blocks the leg kick.
L�hmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and L�hmus moves out of range easily.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. L�hmus moves away and avoids it.
L�hmus scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep L�hmus showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep L�hmus!
Joosep L�hmus retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Joosep L�hmus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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