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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep L�hmus (ranked 10 p4p, 119 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 3 p4p, 16 weight class). L�hmus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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211
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 49 - 18 - 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 33 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupei throws a solid leg kick but L�hmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lupei.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by L�hmus.
L�hmus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
L�hmus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for L�hmus. That snapped Lupei's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from L�hmus misses the target.
Lupei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from L�hmus.
Lupei lands a jab to L�hmus's midsection.
L�hmus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
L�hmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Lupei throws a body kick that misses.
L�hmus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
L�hmus takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei tries to pull guard but L�hmus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with L�hmus's elbow.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
L�hmus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lupei lands a right hand.
L�hmus tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing L�hmus back against the cage.
L�hmus is trying to break the clinch but Lupei is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lupei has him pressed against the cage.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
L�hmus throws a head punch that misses.
L�hmus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
L�hmus lands a left hand.
L�hmus manages to break the clinch.
L�hmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lupei counters with an inside leg kick.
L�hmus throws a shot to the body.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by L�hmus.
Lupei lands with a cross.
L�hmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei wants to counter the offense by L�hmus and move into the clinch position.
A good leg kick by L�hmus.
L�hmus tries to work over Lupei's front leg with a kick but Lupei checks it.
L�hmus checks a low kick from Lupei.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
L�hmus throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus scores with a head kick. Lupei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lupei lands a body shot.
L�hmus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on L�hmus's shoulder, as L�hmus tries to avoid the shot.
L�hmus misses the jab.
Lupei throws a leg kick
and L�hmus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei scores with a shot to the body.
L�hmus is looking to chop away at Lupei's legs.
Nice body kick from Lupei.
L�hmus ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
It looks like L�hmus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lupei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
L�hmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from L�hmus finds it's way through Lupei's defenses.
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
Jab from L�hmus.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Lupei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei scores with a nice strike.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by L�hmus.
A little feinted left hand from L�hmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lupei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
L�hmus fakes the leg kick and cracks Lupei in the body.
Lupei feints and then cracks L�hmus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow L�hmus down.
L�hmus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch combination from Lupei misses.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
L�hmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lupei walks into a left hand.
L�hmus throws a wild body kick that Lupei sees coming a mile off.
L�hmus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
L�hmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lupei's sensitive parts.
L�hmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lupei connects with a crisp jab.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
L�hmus misses with a hook.
L�hmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lupei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lupei lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from L�hmus finds it's target.
L�hmus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Lupei.
Lupei throws a leg kick
and L�hmus counters with a nice uppercut.
L�hmus ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
L�hmus swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
L�hmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but L�hmus moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from L�hmus. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei misses the body punch
and L�hmus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Lupei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
L�hmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
L�hmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
L�hmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
L�hmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei is on the wrong end of a nice combination from L�hmus.
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 Lupei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lupei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Lupei 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 checks a leg kick nicely.
L�hmus connects with a body shot that sends Lupei's belly button to the back.
L�hmus tries to score with a low kick but Lupei moves his leg out of the way.
L�hmus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
L�hmus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
L�hmus is looking to score with low kicks.
Lupei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by L�hmus.
L�hmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lupei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lupei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lupei lands an overhand right.
L�hmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a body shot
enabling L�hmus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei needs to keep his hands up - L�hmus had a free shot at his head there.
Lupei looks to land a right hand but L�hmus moved out of range.
Lupei loads up on a big right hand but L�hmus slips the punch.
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei checks the leg kick.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
Lupei wants to slow L�hmus down by chopping away at his legs.
Lupei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from L�hmus.
Lupei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei misses with a wild combination.
L�hmus jabs Lupei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
Lupei misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - L�hmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei lunges at L�hmus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by L�hmus's hand.
A low kick lands for L�hmus.
L�hmus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
L�hmus checks the leg kick.
Lupei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
L�hmus throws an overhand right that lands on Lupei's shoulder, as Lupei tries to avoid the shot.
Lupei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and L�hmus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
L�hmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
L�hmus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lupei moves out of range as L�hmus strikes.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lupei misses with a hook.
L�hmus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lupei back to the cage. L�hmus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab, jab by Lupei - just one landing.
No joy there for Lupei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lupei misses with a hook. L�hmus ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. L�hmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
L�hmus thows a leg kick but Lupei checks it
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
L�hmus scores with a nice head shot.
Lupei with a jab.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
L�hmus scores with a sloppy right hand. Lupei should have avoided that one.
L�hmus looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
L�hmus moves out of range of the strikes.
L�hmus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lupei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and L�hmus counters with an inside leg kick.
L�hmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
L�hmus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lupei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
L�hmus is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by L�hmus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of L�hmus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
L�hmus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
L�hmus walks into a jab.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw.
L�hmus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
L�hmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lupei lands a nice looking body kick.
L�hmus lands with an overhand left.
L�hmus looks to land a left hand but Lupei moved out of range nicely.
L�hmus tries a low kick but Lupei avoids it.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
L�hmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
L�hmus scores with a hook to the body. Lupei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lupei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
L�hmus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lupei is out of range and L�hmus settles back down.
Lupei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Lupei blocks the leg kick.
Joosep L�hmus is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
L�hmus is looking to counter punch.
Lupei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by L�hmus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joosep L�hmus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
L�hmus throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Lupei misses.
Lupei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
L�hmus connects with a single shot there.
L�hmus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lupei.
Jab by L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a low kick but Lupei avoids it.
Lupei swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Lupei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
L�hmus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
L�hmus lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei tries a body shot but L�hmus blocks it.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei tries a body shot but L�hmus blocks it.
L�hmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by L�hmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between L�hmus's hands.
L�hmus lands with a nice body punch.
L�hmus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
L�hmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but L�hmus moves away.
L�hmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from L�hmus.
A bone on bone clash there as L�hmus blocks the leg kick.
Lupei tries to land a front kick but L�hmus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
L�hmus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
L�hmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
The fighters circling - L�hmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but L�hmus moves away.
Donk. L�hmus catches Lupei right on the button with a cross.
Lupei clinches up with L�hmus and pushes him back against the cage.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with L�hmus's elbow.
L�hmus tries to circle away but Lupei has him pinned against the cage.
L�hmus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
L�hmus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
L�hmus scores with a nice body kick.
L�hmus loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
Lupei connects with a jab.
Lupei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lupei.
A shot to the liver by Lupei. Beautiful body shot.
Lupei throws a leg kick but L�hmus checks it.
L�hmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Lupei lands a jab to the nose.
L�hmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
L�hmus tries to work over Lupei's front leg with a kick but Lupei checks it.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei throws a leg kick that misses.
L�hmus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by L�hmus.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
L�hmus lands a jab to the head.
L�hmus slips under a jab.
L�hmus misses the shot to the body.
L�hmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei tries to bum rush L�hmus with a series of wild strikes but L�hmus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
L�hmus scores with a decent looking hook.
Lupei catches L�hmus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
L�hmus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lupei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lupei throws a nice inside leg kick.
L�hmus connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus lands with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from L�hmus, right into the meat of the thigh.
L�hmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lupei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Lupei misses.
Lupei misses with a hook. L�hmus ducked under it nicely.
L�hmus misses the shot to the body.
Lupei throws a hook but L�hmus avoids it easily.
L�hmus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
L�hmus takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei connects with a body shot that sends L�hmus's belly button to the back.
L�hmus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lupei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by L�hmus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
L�hmus looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but L�hmus moved out of range nicely.
L�hmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lupei cracks a nice hook into L�hmus's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joosep L�hmus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
L�hmus throws a lazy body kick
and Lupei counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab by L�hmus.
Lupei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lupei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed L�hmus momentarily.
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
L�hmus misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Lupei.
L�hmus misses with a leg kick.
L�hmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from L�hmus.
L�hmus defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Lupei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei lands a nice looking body shot.
L�hmus thows a leg kick but Lupei checks it
and Lupei counters with a nice uppercut.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lupei blocks the body kick.
L�hmus throws a head kick but Lupei moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract L�hmus.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Lupei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good work by L�hmus as he checks the leg kick.
L�hmus connects with a body shot.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
L�hmus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
L�hmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
L�hmus is looking to counter punch.
L�hmus missing with a left hand there. Lupei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lupei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lupei thows a body kick. L�hmus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lupei throws a body punch but L�hmus moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from L�hmus misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei throws a hook but L�hmus avoids it easily.
Lupei throws a hook but L�hmus avoids it easily.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
A countering left hand to the body from Lupei misses.
Lupei scores with a body shot.
L�hmus lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
L�hmus ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei takes one on the button.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
L�hmus blocks a jab.
Lupei takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
L�hmus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lupei is looking to land body kicks.
L�hmus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
L�hmus moves out of range of the leg kick from Lupei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus moves away from the strike by Lupei.
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
L�hmus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
L�hmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
L�hmus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
L�hmus connects with an inside leg kick.
L�hmus looks to land a left hand but Lupei moved out of range nicely.
Lupei blocks a jab.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lupei connects with a crisp jab.
Lupei lands a really nice looking cross but L�hmus seems unphased.
L�hmus takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from L�hmus lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
L�hmus blocks a head kick by Lupei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
L�hmus looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
L�hmus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Lupei responds with a good body kick, but L�hmus manages to step out the way in time.
L�hmus thuds a left hand into Lupei's body.
Lupei moves away from the strike by L�hmus.
Lupei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
L�hmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from L�hmus.
L�hmus swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
L�hmus wants to land a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
L�hmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
L�hmus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
L�hmus misses with a hook.
Lupei thows a leg kick but L�hmus checks it
and L�hmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
L�hmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
A big right from Lupei misses.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
L�hmus throws an overhand right that lands on Lupei's shoulder, as Lupei tries to avoid the shot.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
L�hmus throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
L�hmus misses with a body shot.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
L�hmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
L�hmus throws a sloppy head kick and Lupei moves out of range easily.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. L�hmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
L�hmus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lupei does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
L�hmus scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lupei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut lands for L�hmus. That snapped Lupei's head back.
A low kick lands for L�hmus.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
L�hmus connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus cracks Lupei with a right hand to the side of the head.
L�hmus throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
Lupei swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus takes a jab right on the kisser.
L�hmus tries to score with a low kick but Lupei moves his leg out of the way.
L�hmus walks into a stiff left hand from Lupei.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
L�hmus walks into a left hand.
A big right from Lupei misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from L�hmus. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the head.
L�hmus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lupei is able to avoid easily.
As L�hmus backs off Lupei throws a huge counter combo but L�hmus manages to avoid it all.
Nice jab there from Lupei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
L�hmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lupei 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.
L�hmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a hook.
L�hmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lupei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
L�hmus connects with a body shot.
A low kick from L�hmus is predictable there
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
L�hmus is looking to counter punch.
Lupei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
Lupei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lupei misses with a looping right.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
L�hmus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
L�hmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
L�hmus lands a jab to Lupei's midsection.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. L�hmus catches Lupei right on the button with a cross.
L�hmus slips a jab from Lupei.
L�hmus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupei wants to counter with a clinch but L�hmus pushes him away.
L�hmus moves out of range of the strikes.
L�hmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from L�hmus.
Lupei swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
Lupei connects with a leg kick.
Lupei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but L�hmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Lupei throws a body kick that misses.
L�hmus moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Lupei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lupei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
L�hmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
and L�hmus counters with a good low kick that Lupei was not able to check.
The crowd cheers as L�hmus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lupei doesn't seem phased though.
L�hmus works Lupei's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as L�hmus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei jumps guard but L�hmus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
L�hmus can't break the clinch.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
A body shot lands from L�hmus.
Lupei is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
L�hmus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
L�hmus cracks Lupei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
L�hmus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lupei finds it's way round the side to connect with L�hmus's head.
L�hmus throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
L�hmus scores with a hook to the body. Lupei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lupei lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joosep L�hmus.
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 Ackerman scores the fight 48:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by majority 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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