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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep L�hmus (ranked 10 p4p, 75 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 2 p4p, 12 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. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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199 cm
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212
39 - 19 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 33 - 13 - 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 39 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
We've been informed that MacArthur Jnr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
L�hmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
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.
Joosep L�hmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
L�hmus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
L�hmus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the side of L�hmus's head but L�hmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus misses with the body kick
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
L�hmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
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.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with a hook
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by L�hmus as he connects with a hook.
L�hmus cracks MacArthur Jnr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from MacArthur Jnr is predictable there
and L�hmus counters with an outside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes one to the chin there.
L�hmus misses the body punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a right hand.
L�hmus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem bothered though.
L�hmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from MacArthur Jnr misses
and L�hmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
L�hmus misses with a leg kick.
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 looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
L�hmus swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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 loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Jnr slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
L�hmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacArthur Jnr.
A big right from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the body shot from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from L�hmus.
L�hmus scoring well with a low kick there.
L�hmus lands a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr lands a slapping body shot.
MacArthur Jnr tried to score with a low kick but L�hmus checks it.
MacArthur Jnr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
L�hmus throws a quick counter kick to the body but MacArthur Jnr avoids it.
L�hmus throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Jnr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus lands a really nice looking cross but MacArthur Jnr seems unphased.
Nice shot by L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr pivots, looking for a leg kick but L�hmus is out of range and MacArthur Jnr settles back down.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick as L�hmus jumps back.
A solid body kick from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with a low kick but L�hmus moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like L�hmus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
L�hmus with a nice calf kick.
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
L�hmus lands with an uppercut that bounces MacArthur Jnr off the cage and back into range.
L�hmus tests MacArthur Jnr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
L�hmus with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacArthur Jnr.
A big right from L�hmus misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
L�hmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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.
L�hmus lands a really nice looking cross but MacArthur Jnr seems unphased.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Joosep L�hmus has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from L�hmus.
Donk. L�hmus catches MacArthur Jnr right on the button with a cross.
L�hmus throws a head kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joosep L�hmus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
L�hmus misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely.
Joosep L�hmus is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as L�hmus checks a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but MacArthur Jnr 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.
MacArthur Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
L�hmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
L�hmus lands with a right hand.
L�hmus throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
L�hmus cracks MacArthur Jnr with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacArthur Jnr's head backwards.
L�hmus misses with a straight right.
L�hmus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by L�hmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it well.
L�hmus avoids the body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
L�hmus slips under a jab from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick, looking for L�hmus's leg but L�hmus calmly moves out of range.
L�hmus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
L�hmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for L�hmus.
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.
L�hmus misses with a looping right.
L�hmus's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacArthur Jnr under the eye.
MacArthur Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
L�hmus throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArthur Jnr throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacArthur Jnr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice inside leg kick there by L�hmus. That's going to slow MacArthur Jnr down.
L�hmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacArthur Jnr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from L�hmus misses.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
L�hmus throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A good leg kick by L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and L�hmus is able to avoid easily.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good shot there by L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice shot that snaps L�hmus's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of MacArthur Jnr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
L�hmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. L�hmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from MacArthur Jnr misses
and L�hmus counters with a stiff right hand.
L�hmus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
L�hmus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
L�hmus lunges at MacArthur Jnr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacArthur Jnr's hand.
MacArthur Jnr throws a front kick aimed at L�hmus's knee but L�hmus avoids it well.
L�hmus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a low kick, right behind L�hmus 's knee.
MacArthur Jnr slips a jab from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr scores with a sloppy right hand. L�hmus should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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.
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
L�hmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacArthur Jnr can do to turn this around?
MacArthur Jnr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and L�hmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, jab by MacArthur Jnr - just one landing.
L�hmus throws out a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range and L�hmus only half commits.
L�hmus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
L�hmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacArthur Jnr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacArthur Jnr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
L�hmus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a shot from downtown. L�hmus moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as MacArthur Jnr blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joosep L�hmus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
L�hmus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacArthur Jnr on the side of the head.
L�hmus moves out of range of the strikes.
L�hmus throws a body shot but no joy.
L�hmus clobbers MacArthur Jnr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
L�hmus misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from L�hmus.
L�hmus scores with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Jnr!
L�hmus throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from L�hmus misses.
MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
L�hmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
L�hmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacArthur Jnr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
L�hmus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
L�hmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr slips a jab from L�hmus.
L�hmus thumps MacArthur Jnr with a low kick.
L�hmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
L�hmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
L�hmus cracks MacArthur Jnr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
L�hmus lands with a good body shot.
L�hmus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
L�hmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
L�hmus jabs MacArthur Jnr right on the nose. MacArthur Jnr blinks but takes it well.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a right hand that misses
and L�hmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
L�hmus with the inside leg kick.
L�hmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
L�hmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr looks to throw a body kick
and L�hmus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick lands for MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacArthur Jnr sizes up L�hmus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
L�hmus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
L�hmus lands a nice looking body shot.
MacArthur Jnr moves forwards but L�hmus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
L�hmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
L�hmus throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
L�hmus lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily.
L�hmus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
L�hmus jabs MacArthur Jnr right on the nose. MacArthur Jnr blinks but takes it well.
MacArthur Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as L�hmus throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
L�hmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Jnr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacArthur Jnr 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 misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but L�hmus avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy right hand but L�hmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
L�hmus misses with a right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacArthur Jnr has a couple of punches blocked by L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but L�hmus avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
L�hmus struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Jnr controls his hands.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but L�hmus avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joosep L�hmus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick that is checked
and L�hmus counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacArthur Jnr's knee momentarily.
L�hmus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
L�hmus throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
L�hmus feints and then cracks MacArthur Jnr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacArthur Jnr down.
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.
L�hmus moves out of range of the body kick.
L�hmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab.
L�hmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
L�hmus throws a big shot that misses.
L�hmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr walks into a straight right hand from L�hmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr lands a head shot.
L�hmus misses with a hook
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
L�hmus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from L�hmus is predictable there
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut. L�hmus saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by L�hmus. That's going to slow MacArthur Jnr down.
MacArthur Jnr lands with an uppercut that bounces L�hmus off the cage and back into range.
L�hmus scores with a sloppy right hand. MacArthur Jnr should have avoided that one.
L�hmus throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacArthur Jnr! But no joy.
L�hmus looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
L�hmus misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from L�hmus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus misses with a straight left.
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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but L�hmus steps away.
MacArthur Jnr lands a really nice looking cross but L�hmus seems unphased.
A slow jab from L�hmus misses its intended target.
MacArthur Jnr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but L�hmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacArthur Jnr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. L�hmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
L�hmus swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice low kick that buckles L�hmus's knee momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr defending well as L�hmus loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from MacArthur Jnr misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. L�hmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
MacArthur Jnr wants to slow L�hmus down by chopping away at his legs.
L�hmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
L�hmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
L�hmus misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but L�hmus slips the punch.
MacArthur Jnr swinging wildly here.
MacArthur Jnr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
L�hmus throwing a counter right hand but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
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.
L�hmus throws a sloppy head kick and MacArthur Jnr moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
L�hmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
L�hmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Jnr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but L�hmus blocks it well.
L�hmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
L�hmus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
L�hmus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
L�hmus scores with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - MacArthur Jnr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
L�hmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from L�hmus.
The fighters circling - L�hmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
L�hmus avoids the body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joosep L�hmus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joosep L�hmus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from L�hmus 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 MacArthur Jnr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacArthur Jnr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
L�hmus ducks right into an uppercut from MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
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.
A nice leg kick lands there from L�hmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and L�hmus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by L�hmus. Beautiful body shot.
L�hmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and L�hmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
L�hmus takes one to the chin there.
L�hmus misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
L�hmus throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
L�hmus throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
And MacArthur Jnr responds with a good body kick, but L�hmus manages to step out the way in time.
L�hmus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
L�hmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
L�hmus connects with a right hand. MacArthur Jnr shakes it off.
L�hmus throws a solid leg kick but MacArthur Jnr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at L�hmus.
L�hmus lands with an uppercut that bounces MacArthur Jnr off the cage and back into range.
L�hmus misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr wants to clinch up but L�hmus keeps it at a distance.
L�hmus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacArthur Jnr sizes up L�hmus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
L�hmus with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
L�hmus throws the kick towards the body but MacArthur Jnr avoids it.
L�hmus throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr jabs at L�hmus's body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
MacArthur Jnr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
L�hmus moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - L�hmus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
L�hmus moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping left.
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.
Jab from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr wants to clinch.
MacArthur Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from L�hmus.
Robert MacArthur Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacArthur Jnr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
L�hmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from L�hmus misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but L�hmus checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from L�hmus misses the target.
L�hmus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus jabs at MacArthur Jnr's body.
MacArthur Jnr tries to clinch there but L�hmus circles away.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between L�hmus's hands.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Jnr clinches up with L�hmus and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from L�hmus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacArthur Jnr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
L�hmus lands an uppercut.
L�hmus lands a body punch.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch on the inside.
L�hmus misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from MacArthur Jnr.
L�hmus tries to work over MacArthur Jnr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
L�hmus misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert MacArthur Jnr.
I think L�hmus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep L�hmus!
Joosep L�hmus retains his light heavyweight title!
Joosep L�hmus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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