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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep L�hmus (ranked 16 p4p, 226 weight class) and Kollaa River (ranked 4 p4p, 35 weight class). L�hmus comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 53 - 19 - 2, 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 25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kollaa River!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
L�hmus lands a nice shot that snaps River's head back.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
L�hmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from L�hmus.
We've been informed that River 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
L�hmus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
L�hmus throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
L�hmus lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joosep L�hmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but L�hmus moves away.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
L�hmus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
L�hmus connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
L�hmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
L�hmus throws a poor cross that misses
letting River counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
L�hmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by L�hmus - just one landing.
L�hmus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
L�hmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River's hands are dropping dangerously low here and L�hmus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! River scrambles back to his feet.
River shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has L�hmus pinned against the cage. L�hmus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from River misses.
River throws a hook to the side of L�hmus's head but L�hmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from L�hmus misses.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from L�hmus.
L�hmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but L�hmus steps away.
Nice jab there from L�hmus.
L�hmus looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
L�hmus swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River misses with a body punch
and L�hmus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
L�hmus throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Joosep L�hmus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
L�hmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but L�hmus was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
L�hmus fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River throws a solid leg kick but L�hmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
River takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River works L�hmus's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
L�hmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
L�hmus loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River throws out a counter right but L�hmus avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from L�hmus.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from L�hmus.
L�hmus lands a jab to River's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. L�hmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from River misses.
L�hmus is looking to counter punch.
L�hmus scores with a jab. River acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but L�hmus is just out of range.
River misses the shot to the body.
L�hmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from L�hmus.
L�hmus misses the shot to the body.
L�hmus works River's body with a nice hook.
L�hmus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
L�hmus moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
A jab from L�hmus does it's job there.
River slips under a jab from L�hmus.
River throws out a leg kick but L�hmus moves out of range and River only half commits.
L�hmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
L�hmus tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
River tries a low kick but L�hmus avoids it.
It looked like L�hmus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
River misses with a straight left.
L�hmus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River goes for a double leg but L�hmus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as L�hmus continues to drive forward.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by L�hmus.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but L�hmus manages to avoid it.
L�hmus clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
L�hmus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from L�hmus lands.
River takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
L�hmus throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
L�hmus moves out of range of the strikes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from L�hmus enables River to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. L�hmus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
L�hmus trying to control the position here.
River is pushing down on L�hmus's leg trying to pass to half guard. L�hmus is fighting to maintain full guard but River has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River slips a nice elbow through L�hmus's hands, connecting with L�hmus's forehead.
L�hmus is trying to stand.
River is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
L�hmus is trying to control but can't.
L�hmus is trying to control but River manages to pass to mount!
River scoring with strikes but L�hmus is staying in there.
L�hmus is looking to get to half guard.
River lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
L�hmus reaches up and holds on to River to control the position.
L�hmus is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from River.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but L�hmus moves away.
River lands a jab to the head.
L�hmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River throws out a counter right but L�hmus avoids it with no problem.
L�hmus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joosep L�hmus is winning the standup battle so far.
River tries to land a leg kick but L�hmus saw it coming and moves away.
L�hmus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts L�hmus, as that shot connected.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from L�hmus.
A looping hook to the body misses from L�hmus. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
L�hmus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River scores with a jab to the head.
L�hmus loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
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 River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
L�hmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from L�hmus.
River is looking to slow L�hmus down with leg kicks.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from L�hmus.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
L�hmus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
L�hmus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
River walks into a stiff left hand from L�hmus.
L�hmus cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
L�hmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
L�hmus misses with a hook.
River ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
L�hmus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River moves away from the strike by L�hmus.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by L�hmus.
L�hmus scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River throws a hook but L�hmus blocks it.
L�hmus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
L�hmus moves out of range of the strikes.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from L�hmus.
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but L�hmus steps away.
L�hmus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River misses with a wild body shot.
L�hmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from L�hmus.
L�hmus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
L�hmus throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River lands a jab to the head.
A lazy left from L�hmus finds it's target.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws an overhand right that lands on L�hmus's shoulder, as L�hmus tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like L�hmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract L�hmus.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from L�hmus misses its intended target.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
River lands a jab to L�hmus's midsection.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
L�hmus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
L�hmus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
River clinches up with L�hmus and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from River.
A short right from River on the inside.
River has L�hmus pressed against the cage.
L�hmus has a couple of punches blocked by River.
L�hmus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with an uppercut. L�hmus saw that one coming.
L�hmus misses with a body punch
and River counters with a nice leg kick.
L�hmus tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - L�hmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River connects with a jab.
L�hmus lands with a good body shot.
River slips under a jab from L�hmus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
L�hmus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
L�hmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
L�hmus moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for River.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. L�hmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
L�hmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
L�hmus takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
L�hmus misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River 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.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
River misses with a hook.
River swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
River throws a jab but it's blocked by L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
L�hmus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
L�hmus is looking to chop away at River's legs.
L�hmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
L�hmus throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
L�hmus connects with a jab.
L�hmus takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
A jab from River misses.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
L�hmus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
L�hmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by L�hmus.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. L�hmus should have avoided that one.
River jabs L�hmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
L�hmus scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River takes one on the chin but seems OK.
River takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
L�hmus throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from River tenderised L�hmus's leg. L�hmus is trying to keep his angry face on.
L�hmus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
L�hmus takes one on the button.
A jab from L�hmus misses.
River thumps L�hmus with a low kick.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
L�hmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but L�hmus is just out of range.
River misses with a looping left.
River slips a jab from L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
L�hmus misses with a looping right.
L�hmus throws an off balance right hand
letting River counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River avoids the body shot from L�hmus.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by L�hmus.
River throws a lazy right hand but L�hmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
L�hmus lands a high kick!
L�hmus looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
L�hmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River sizes up L�hmus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
L�hmus lands a high kick!
L�hmus looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from L�hmus.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and L�hmus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before L�hmus can pounce on him.
River throws a lazy right hand but L�hmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River punishes L�hmus's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River takes one on the button.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
L�hmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
L�hmus throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River throws the left hand but L�hmus avoids the punch easily.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from L�hmus.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
L�hmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River dives in and grabs L�hmus's left leg, looking for a takedown. L�hmus pushes down on River's head and hops out.
River scores with a jab to the body.
River moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
L�hmus manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but L�hmus is just out of range.
L�hmus misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
L�hmus moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from L�hmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
L�hmus's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
River missing with a left hand there. L�hmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like L�hmus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before L�hmus can pounce on him.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and L�hmus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
L�hmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
L�hmus missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
L�hmus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River moves out of range as L�hmus strikes.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
L�hmus looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
L�hmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a lunging right hand
enabling L�hmus to counter with a crisp jab.
L�hmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kollaa River just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
River takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
River feints and as L�hmus raises his hands in defense, River changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
L�hmus keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
River's corner is telling him to maintain position.
River stops L�hmus from standing up.
L�hmus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. River is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
River has L�hmus pressed against the cage, preventing L�hmus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
River tries to work over L�hmus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
L�hmus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River pushes L�hmus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
L�hmus struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River has L�hmus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. L�hmus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
L�hmus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
L�hmus is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from L�hmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
River slips a jab from L�hmus.
River misses with a body shot.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts L�hmus, as that shot connected.
L�hmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from L�hmus.
A jab lands there for L�hmus.
River looks to land a right hand but L�hmus moved out of range.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
L�hmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! River crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from L�hmus - the referee stops the clock and River gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says L�hmus. River manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
L�hmus ducks under a wild hook from River.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent L�hmus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
L�hmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
L�hmus 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.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
L�hmus throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
Nice jab there from River.
River will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
River throws a hook but L�hmus blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from L�hmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River moves forwards but L�hmus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a good cross that connects.
L�hmus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
L�hmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
L�hmus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River jabs L�hmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice cross by L�hmus.
River walks into a stiff left hand from L�hmus.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Nice takedown defense from L�hmus. No joy for River on that attempt.
Joosep L�hmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollaa River.
The fighters circle momentarily. L�hmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
L�hmus sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River throws out a loose jab but L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from L�hmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
L�hmus misses with a lunging right hand
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from L�hmus. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
L�hmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from L�hmus misses its target.
River throws a jab when L�hmus was well out of range.
L�hmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
L�hmus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
L�hmus with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from L�hmus. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
L�hmus cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River defending well as L�hmus loads up on a big left hand.
L�hmus looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of L�hmus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
River slips a jab from L�hmus.
L�hmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
L�hmus throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
L�hmus scores with a nice right hand.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
L�hmus throws a good cross that connects.
L�hmus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
L�hmus misses the jab.
River missing with a left hand there. L�hmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River tries to land a leg kick but L�hmus saw it coming and moves away.
L�hmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from L�hmus.
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus had his way with Kollaa River in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
L�hmus checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
L�hmus misses with a body shot.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River throws a shot from downtown. L�hmus moves away and avoids it.
L�hmus connects with a solid leg kick.
L�hmus misses with a body shot.
River throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as River checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
L�hmus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by L�hmus.
L�hmus tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
L�hmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
L�hmus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
L�hmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
L�hmus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice jab there from L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River misses the shot to the body.
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 River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
L�hmus cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
L�hmus throws a big shot that misses.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from L�hmus does it's job there.
L�hmus misses with a straight left.
River misses with an uppercut
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from River misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
L�hmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
L�hmus connects with an inside leg kick.
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As River backs away, L�hmus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
L�hmus swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting River counter with a right hand.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
L�hmus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
River's hands are dropping dangerously low here and L�hmus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! River scrambles back to his feet.
L�hmus misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
L�hmus cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
L�hmus slips under a jab from River.
L�hmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
L�hmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a looping left.
L�hmus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
L�hmus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
L�hmus lands a nice looking body shot.
River avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River slips under a jab from L�hmus.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but L�hmus is just out of range.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River blocks a leg kick.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. L�hmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
L�hmus connects with a nice looking jab.
River shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in L�hmus's guard.
River showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
L�hmus pushes River off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
L�hmus misses with a straight left.
L�hmus misses with a jab to the body
letting River counter with a right hand.
River scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. L�hmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
L�hmus scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
L�hmus is looking to slow River down with leg kicks.
L�hmus slips a straight right by River.
It looked like L�hmus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
L�hmus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
L�hmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River blocks a leg kick.
L�hmus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
L�hmus wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
L�hmus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River lands a nice hook to L�hmus's body. L�hmus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River cracks L�hmus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep L�hmus showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep L�hmus!
Joosep L�hmus retains his light heavyweight title!
Joosep L�hmus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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