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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep L�hmus (ranked 79 p4p, 104 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 14 p4p, 19 weight class). L�hmus comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. MacArthur Jnr has chosen barbarian pipe band as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29 - 12 - 1 |
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36 - 17 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joosep L�hmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
L�hmus checks a low kick from MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
Joosep L�hmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
L�hmus lands a really nice looking cross but MacArthur Jnr seems unphased.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook. L�hmus ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from L�hmus is predictable there
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good low kick that L�hmus was not able to check.
MacArthur Jnr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on L�hmus. That did some damage!
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
L�hmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
L�hmus misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
L�hmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr connects with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by L�hmus there.
L�hmus tries to work over MacArthur Jnr's front leg with a kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
That kick from L�hmus tenderised MacArthur Jnr's leg. MacArthur Jnr is trying to keep his angry face on.
L�hmus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacArthur Jnr. That one must have hurt.
L�hmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr looks to throw the jab but L�hmus is out of range.
L�hmus defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
L�hmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
L�hmus moves away from the strike by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
L�hmus lands with a hook. MacArthur Jnr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
L�hmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a push kick.
MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
L�hmus misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacArthur Jnr! But no joy.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but L�hmus ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
L�hmus misses the jab.
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!
A jab from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Decent striking displayed by MacArthur Jnr there.
L�hmus checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Jnr.
A good leg kick by L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on L�hmus's shoulder, as L�hmus tries to avoid the shot.
L�hmus is looking to counter with a body kick.
L�hmus throws a sloppy body shot
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
L�hmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
L�hmus lands with a nice body punch.
L�hmus throws a leg kick
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
L�hmus throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Jnr jabs L�hmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from L�hmus.
L�hmus blocks a head kick by MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus is looking to counter with head kicks.
L�hmus lands a right hook to the body.
L�hmus takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
L�hmus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
L�hmus moves away from the strike by MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot lands for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
L�hmus connects with an inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
A slapping leg kick lands for L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
L�hmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
L�hmus throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a leg kick.
L�hmus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
MacArthur Jnr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and L�hmus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacArthur Jnr scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
L�hmus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacArthur Jnr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and L�hmus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from L�hmus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but L�hmus moves away.
L�hmus misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacArthur Jnr! But no joy.
L�hmus connects with a single shot there.
MacArthur Jnr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but L�hmus ducks down to avoid it.
L�hmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacArthur Jnr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as MacArthur Jnr lands an impressive looking overhand right. L�hmus doesn't seem phased though.
L�hmus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacArthur Jnr has time to react.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but L�hmus avoids it.
A good leg kick by MacArthur Jnr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook.
It looked like L�hmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacArthur Jnr thows a leg kick but L�hmus checks it
and L�hmus counters with a nice body kick.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. L�hmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
L�hmus throwing a counter right hand but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as L�hmus lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem phased though.
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a nice looking jab.
L�hmus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a leg kick but L�hmus moves out of range and MacArthur Jnr only half commits.
L�hmus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
L�hmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
It looks like L�hmus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr.
Jab from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
L�hmus throws a front kick aimed at MacArthur Jnr's knee but MacArthur Jnr avoids it well.
L�hmus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
L�hmus avoids a kick to the body.
L�hmus throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but L�hmus manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut. L�hmus saw that one coming.
L�hmus throws out a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range and L�hmus only half commits.
MacArthur Jnr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus staying out of range there.
L�hmus swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
L�hmus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Jnr can pounce on him.
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
L�hmus throws a push kick but MacArthur Jnr slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and MacArthur Jnr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
L�hmus misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Jnr!
L�hmus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
L�hmus avoids the body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
L�hmus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
L�hmus connects with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from L�hmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
L�hmus lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr walks into a straight right hand from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab.
L�hmus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
L�hmus works MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr's jab looks to have found its range, popping L�hmus under the eye.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a right hand. L�hmus shakes it off.
Joosep L�hmus is winning the standup battle so far.
MacArthur Jnr throws a push kick but L�hmus slaps the foot to one side.
L�hmus wants to slow MacArthur Jnr down by chopping away at his legs.
L�hmus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacArthur Jnr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
L�hmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacArthur Jnr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a head kick by L�hmus.
L�hmus lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body
and L�hmus counters with a nice uppercut.
L�hmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
L�hmus misses with a straight left.
L�hmus throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacArthur Jnr unleashes a big counter combination but L�hmus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
L�hmus misses with a hook.
L�hmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from L�hmus misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the head kick by L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on L�hmus's shoulder, as L�hmus tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr does it's job there.
L�hmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
That kick from MacArthur Jnr tenderised L�hmus's leg. L�hmus is trying to keep his angry face on.
L�hmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
L�hmus checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab.
L�hmus misses with a body shot.
L�hmus avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from L�hmus misses.
MacArthur Jnr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by L�hmus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacArthur Jnr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling L�hmus to score with a decent uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as L�hmus strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joosep L�hmus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
MacArthur Jnr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
L�hmus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr slips a straight right by L�hmus.
A clash of legs there as MacArthur Jnr blocks the low kick.
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
L�hmus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
L�hmus keeps the fight on the outside.
L�hmus throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of L�hmus's head.
L�hmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
L�hmus tries a low kick but MacArthur Jnr avoids it.
L�hmus loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Jnr slips the punch.
L�hmus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body
and L�hmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick.
L�hmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus throws a low kick, looking for MacArthur Jnr's leg but MacArthur Jnr calmly moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
L�hmus backing away here, and MacArthur Jnr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
L�hmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
L�hmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
L�hmus lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
L�hmus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
L�hmus is looking to slow MacArthur Jnr down with leg kicks.
L�hmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the body shot from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from L�hmus.
Nice body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
L�hmus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by L�hmus.
L�hmus half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab from L�hmus.
A slapping leg kick lands for L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a push kick but L�hmus slaps the foot to one side.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. L�hmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
L�hmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
L�hmus misses with a body shot.
L�hmus moves out of range of the body kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like L�hmus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
L�hmus lands with a shot to the body.
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.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr tries a quick counter leg kick but L�hmus is wise to it.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
L�hmus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
L�hmus works the jab nicely.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from L�hmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
L�hmus looks to land a body kick but MacArthur Jnr moved away.
L�hmus wants to land a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
Robert MacArthur Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
L�hmus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
L�hmus connects with an inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
L�hmus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to land body kicks.
L�hmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes one to the chin there.
MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but L�hmus slips the punch.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr lunges at L�hmus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by L�hmus's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr sizes up L�hmus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - MacArthur Jnr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
L�hmus ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
L�hmus works MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice hook.
MacArthur Jnr digs a good body shot into L�hmus's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
L�hmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by L�hmus.
L�hmus moves out of range of the strikes.
L�hmus punishes MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice straight punch.
L�hmus takes one on the button.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as L�hmus strikes.
It seemed like MacArthur Jnr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a sloppy body shot
and L�hmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a body shot that misses
letting L�hmus counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep L�hmus!
Joosep L�hmus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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