PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 10 p4p, 75 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 2 p4p, 12 weight class). Lõhmus 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?

Lõhmus
vs
MacArthur Jnr

190 cm
35
205
33 - 13 - 1

199 cm
40
212
39 - 19 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

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 Lõhmus!
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 Lõhmus.
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.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lõhmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lõhmus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus misses with the body kick
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but Lõhmus steps away.
Lõhmus takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus as he connects with a hook.
Lõhmus cracks MacArthur Jnr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from MacArthur Jnr is predictable there
and Lõhmus counters with an outside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes one to the chin there.
Lõhmus misses the body punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a right hand.
Lõhmus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem bothered though.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from MacArthur Jnr misses
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick.
It looks like Lõhmus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Jnr can pounce on him.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Jnr slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scoring well with a low kick there.
Lõhmus lands a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr lands a slapping body shot.
MacArthur Jnr tried to score with a low kick but Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus throws a quick counter kick to the body but MacArthur Jnr avoids it.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus lands a really nice looking cross but MacArthur Jnr seems unphased.
Nice shot by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range and MacArthur Jnr settles back down.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick as Lõhmus jumps back.
A solid body kick from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with a low kick but Lõhmus moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lõhmus lands with an uppercut that bounces MacArthur Jnr off the cage and back into range.
Lõhmus tests MacArthur Jnr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacArthur Jnr.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands a really nice looking cross but MacArthur Jnr seems unphased.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Joosep Lõhmus has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Donk. Lõhmus catches MacArthur Jnr right on the button with a cross.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus'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.

Lõhmus misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
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 Lõhmus 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, Lõhmus has got the better of the exchanges.
MacArthur Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lõhmus lands with a right hand.
Lõhmus throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacArthur Jnr's head backwards.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Lõhmus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Lõhmus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it well.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Lõhmus slips under a jab from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick, looking for Lõhmus's leg but Lõhmus calmly moves out of range.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses MacArthur Jnr's front leg but catches the back leg as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid it.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus'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 Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus. That's going to slow MacArthur Jnr down.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus is able to avoid easily.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good shot there by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice shot that snaps Lõhmus's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of MacArthur Jnr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lõhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from MacArthur Jnr misses
and Lõhmus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lõhmus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus's knee but Lõhmus avoids it well.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a low kick, right behind Lõhmus 's knee.
MacArthur Jnr slips a jab from Lõhmus.
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. Lõhmus should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses MacArthur Jnr's front leg but catches the back leg as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid it.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus throws out a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range and Lõhmus only half commits.
Lõhmus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a shot from downtown. Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lõhmus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacArthur Jnr on the side of the head.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lõhmus clobbers MacArthur Jnr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scores with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Jnr!
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus misses.
MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacArthur Jnr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr slips a jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus thumps MacArthur Jnr with a low kick.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lõhmus cracks MacArthur Jnr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lõhmus lands with a good body shot.
Lõhmus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a right hand that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lõhmus with the inside leg kick.
Lõhmus 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!
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr looks to throw a body kick
and Lõhmus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking body shot.
MacArthur Jnr moves forwards but Lõhmus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lõhmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily.
Lõhmus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Lõhmus 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!
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus on the side of the head.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Lõhmus avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus misses with a right hand

and MacArthur Jnr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Lõhmus avoids it by throwing MacArthur Jnr back against the cage.
Lõhmus struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Jnr controls his hands.
MacArthur Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus'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 Lõhmus counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacArthur Jnr's knee momentarily.
Lõhmus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks MacArthur Jnr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacArthur Jnr down.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick.
Lõhmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr walks into a straight right hand from Lõhmus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr lands a head shot.
Lõhmus misses with a hook
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Lõhmus 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. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lõhmus. That's going to slow MacArthur Jnr down.
MacArthur Jnr lands with an uppercut that bounces Lõhmus off the cage and back into range.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy right hand. MacArthur Jnr should have avoided that one.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus 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!
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but Lõhmus steps away.
MacArthur Jnr lands a really nice looking cross but Lõhmus seems unphased.
A slow jab from Lõhmus misses its intended target.
MacArthur Jnr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacArthur Jnr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lõhmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lõhmus swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lõhmus's knee momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr defending well as Lõhmus loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from MacArthur Jnr misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lõhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
MacArthur Jnr wants to slow Lõhmus down by chopping away at his legs.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Jnr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lõhmus blocks it well.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
Lõhmus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lõhmus scores with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - MacArthur Jnr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus'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 Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus ducks right into an uppercut from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lõhmus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lõhmus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Lõhmus. Beautiful body shot.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lõhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lõhmus takes one to the chin there.
Lõhmus misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
And MacArthur Jnr responds with a good body kick, but Lõhmus manages to step out the way in time.
Lõhmus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lõhmus connects with a right hand. MacArthur Jnr shakes it off.
Lõhmus throws a solid leg kick but MacArthur Jnr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands with an uppercut that bounces MacArthur Jnr off the cage and back into range.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus keeps it at a distance.
Lõhmus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacArthur Jnr sizes up Lõhmus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus throws the kick towards the body but MacArthur Jnr avoids it.
Lõhmus throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr jabs at Lõhmus'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.
Lõhmus moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Lõhmus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping left.
Joosep Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus.
Robert MacArthur Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacArthur Jnr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lõhmus checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus jabs at MacArthur Jnr's body.
MacArthur Jnr tries to clinch there but Lõhmus circles away.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lõhmus's hands.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

MacArthur Jnr clinches up with Lõhmus and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lõhmus.
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.
Lõhmus lands an uppercut.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus tries to work over MacArthur Jnr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus 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 Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus retains his light heavyweight title!
Joosep Lõhmus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.