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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert McArthur Jnr (ranked 34 p4p, 46 weight class) and Joosep L�hmus (ranked 5 p4p, 8 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McArthur Jnr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to barbarian pipe band. L�hmus has chosen Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert McArthur Jnr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joosep L�hmus!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick.
L�hmus blocks a jab.
L�hmus slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from L�hmus.
L�hmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
L�hmus thuds a left hand into McArthur Jnr's body.
McArthur Jnr throws a lazy uppercut
and L�hmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
L�hmus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
L�hmus lands with a cross.
L�hmus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McArthur Jnr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! L�hmus scrambles back to his feet.
McArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on L�hmus's shoulder, as L�hmus tries to avoid the shot.
L�hmus misses with a wild body shot.
L�hmus checks a leg kick.
L�hmus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McArthur Jnr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McArthur Jnr moves out of range of the leg kick from L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and McArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
L�hmus connects with a leg kick.
L�hmus connects with a right hand. McArthur Jnr shakes it off.
McArthur Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McArthur Jnr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr defending well as L�hmus loads up on a big left hand.
L�hmus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McArthur Jnr wants to land a leg kick but L�hmus is out of range.
L�hmus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McArthur Jnr. That one must have hurt.
McArthur Jnr throws a body punch but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but McArthur Jnr moved away.
McArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
McArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but L�hmus moved out of range.
McArthur Jnr misses with an attempted mid kick.
L�hmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
L�hmus misses the jab.
McArthur Jnr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
L�hmus misses the shot to the body.
L�hmus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McArthur Jnr's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for McArthur Jnr.
L�hmus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McArthur Jnr checks a leg kick nicely.
McArthur Jnr throws a lazy right hand but L�hmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
McArthur Jnr misses with a hook. L�hmus ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like L�hmus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr connects with an inside leg kick.
L�hmus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McArthur Jnr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
L�hmus throws a leg kick that misses.
L�hmus jabs McArthur Jnr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur Jnr. L�hmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut.
McArthur Jnr misses with a looping right.
L�hmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and L�hmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McArthur Jnr scores with a jab. L�hmus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McArthur Jnr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick
and L�hmus counters with a slapping leg kick.
McArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
L�hmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur Jnr.
Joosep L�hmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
L�hmus throws a hook but McArthur Jnr blocks it.
McArthur Jnr lands a nice looking body kick.
McArthur Jnr thows a body kick. L�hmus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McArthur Jnr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr works L�hmus's body with a nice hook.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from McArthur Jnr is predictable there
and L�hmus counters with a body kick that stops McArthur Jnr in his tracks momentarily.
L�hmus tries to land a leg kick but McArthur Jnr saw it coming and moves away.
McArthur Jnr misses with a hook.
McArthur Jnr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab from McArthur Jnr.
McArthur Jnr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McArthur Jnr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A chopping leg kick lands by McArthur Jnr.
L�hmus lands a leg kick that knocks McArthur Jnr off balance momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
L�hmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
L�hmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but L�hmus ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur Jnr moves out of range of the leg kick from L�hmus.
L�hmus walks into a straight right hand from McArthur Jnr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but L�hmus was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur Jnr.
McArthur Jnr scores with a crisp jab that stopped L�hmus in his tracks.
L�hmus swings widly with a right hand
enabling McArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
McArthur Jnr checks the leg kick nicely there.
L�hmus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
L�hmus misses with a low kick as McArthur Jnr jumps back.
McArthur Jnr checks a low kick from L�hmus.
L�hmus tries to score with a low kick but McArthur Jnr moves his leg out of the way.
McArthur Jnr slips under a jab from L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr throwing a counter right hand but L�hmus manages to avoid it.
McArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur Jnr takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
L�hmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McArthur Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from L�hmus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but L�hmus manages to avoid it.
McArthur Jnr misses the jab.
L�hmus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick.
L�hmus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but 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 takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McArthur Jnr checks the leg kick.
McArthur Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but L�hmus was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur Jnr.
McArthur Jnr looks for the body kick but L�hmus saw that one coming.
McArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
L�hmus moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur Jnr.
L�hmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut.
McArthur Jnr throws a nice outside leg kick.
McArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but L�hmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
McArthur Jnr scores with a jab.
L�hmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McArthur Jnr. That did some damage!
McArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur Jnr misses with an attempted mid kick.
L�hmus connects with a solid leg kick.
L�hmus moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur Jnr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A clash of legs there as McArthur Jnr blocks the low kick.
L�hmus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
An inside leg kick from L�hmus misses.
L�hmus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
L�hmus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
L�hmus misses with a body punch
and L�hmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from McArthur Jnr.
McArthur Jnr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
L�hmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
L�hmus lands a nice shot that snaps McArthur Jnr's head back.
McArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick lands for L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr misses with a straight right.
McArthur Jnr avoids the body shot from L�hmus.
L�hmus pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur Jnr is out of range and L�hmus settles back down.
McArthur Jnr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McArthur Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but L�hmus is out of range.
McArthur Jnr misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but L�hmus avoids it.
L�hmus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur Jnr ducks right into an uppercut from L�hmus.
Nice shot lands for McArthur Jnr.
McArthur Jnr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
L�hmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur Jnr.
L�hmus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McArthur Jnr tries to land a front kick but L�hmus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
L�hmus thumps McArthur Jnr with a low kick.
L�hmus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
L�hmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McArthur Jnr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
L�hmus throws a counter combo.
L�hmus moves out of range as McArthur Jnr strikes.
McArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
L�hmus throws a front kick aimed at McArthur Jnr's knee but McArthur Jnr avoids it well.
McArthur Jnr throws the left hand but L�hmus avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like L�hmus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut
and McArthur Jnr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
L�hmus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as L�hmus throws out the jab.
McArthur Jnr misses with a jab, cross combination.
McArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and McArthur Jnr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - L�hmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
L�hmus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as L�hmus throws out the jab.
L�hmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur Jnr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur Jnr lands a nice looking body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from L�hmus in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McArthur Jnr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur Jnr throws a shot to the body.
A jab from McArthur Jnr does it's job there.
L�hmus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur Jnr.
McArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by L�hmus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
L�hmus blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr checks the leg kick nicely there.
McArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick
and L�hmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
L�hmus misses the jab.
McArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
L�hmus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McArthur Jnr finds it's way round the side to connect with L�hmus's head.
L�hmus avoids a kick to the body.
Robert McArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
L�hmus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McArthur Jnr tries to land a front kick but L�hmus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
L�hmus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McArthur Jnrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McArthur Jnr is looking to land body kicks.
McArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McArthur Jnr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McArthur Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McArthur Jnr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McArthur Jnr looks to land a body kick but L�hmus moved away.
McArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McArthur Jnr cracks L�hmus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert McArthur Jnr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from McArthur Jnr misses.
L�hmus moves out of range of the body kick.
L�hmus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
L�hmus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McArthur Jnr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
L�hmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
L�hmus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McArthur Jnr looks for the body kick but L�hmus saw that one coming.
McArthur Jnr pivots, looking for a leg kick but L�hmus is out of range and McArthur Jnr settles back down.
L�hmus scores with a crisp jab that stopped McArthur Jnr in his tracks.
McArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
L�hmus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
L�hmus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur Jnr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
L�hmus punishes McArthur Jnr's body with a nice straight punch.
L�hmus misses with a body shot
and McArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
L�hmus takes a swing at McArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
L�hmus ducks right into an uppercut from McArthur Jnr.
McArthur Jnr moves away from the strike by L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr thows a left - swing and a miss!
L�hmus slips a jab from McArthur Jnr.
A big right from L�hmus misses.
McArthur Jnr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
L�hmus tried to score with a low kick but McArthur Jnr checks it.
L�hmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur Jnr throws out the jab.
McArthur Jnr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
L�hmus slips under a jab from McArthur Jnr.
McArthur Jnr looks for the body kick but L�hmus saw that one coming.
L�hmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
McArthur Jnr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
L�hmus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur Jnr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick from L�hmus.
L�hmus avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like L�hmus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McArthur Jnr throws an off balance right hand
and L�hmus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr wants to land a leg kick but L�hmus is out of range.
L�hmus throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
L�hmus lands the left hand.
McArthur Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but L�hmus circles away quickly and effectively.
Some bone on bone action there as McArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McArthur Jnr looks to land a body kick but L�hmus moved away.
L�hmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by McArthur Jnr.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr throws a right and a left that L�hmus avoids nicely.
McArthur Jnr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
L�hmus tries a quick counter leg kick but McArthur Jnr is wise to it.
L�hmus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McArthur Jnr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McArthur Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but L�hmus was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur Jnr.
McArthur Jnr slips under a jab from L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and L�hmus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McArthur Jnr scrambles back to his feet.
L�hmus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McArthur Jnr has time to react.
McArthur Jnr checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
L�hmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by L�hmus!
L�hmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McArthur Jnr.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the body.
L�hmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur Jnr.
L�hmus throws a shot from downtown. McArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
L�hmus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur Jnr can pounce on him.
L�hmus connects with the punch.
McArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
L�hmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McArthur Jnr misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur Jnr. L�hmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur Jnr misses with a body shot.
L�hmus throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur Jnr moves out of range easily.
McArthur Jnr moves out of range of the leg kick from L�hmus.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McArthur Jnr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr avoids the body shot from L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body.
McArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
L�hmus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
L�hmus throws a low kick but McArthur Jnr avoids it.
McArthur Jnr punishes L�hmus's body with a nice straight punch.
L�hmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
L�hmus lands with a kick to the ribs.
McArthur Jnr moves out of range as L�hmus strikes.
McArthur Jnr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
L�hmus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McArthur Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
L�hmus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
L�hmus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
L�hmus throws a predictable looking body shot
and McArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
L�hmus tries to work over McArthur Jnr's front leg with a kick but McArthur Jnr checks it.
A little feinted left hand from McArthur Jnr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
L�hmus misses with a body shot.
A low kick from L�hmus is predictable there
and McArthur Jnr counters with a left and a right that stings L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
L�hmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and McArthur Jnr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur Jnr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. L�hmus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from L�hmus.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from L�hmus misses.
And McArthur Jnr counters with a quick kick to the body but L�hmus blocks it.
L�hmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McArthur Jnr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McArthur Jnr lands a slapping body shot.
McArthur Jnr tries to clinch there but L�hmus circles away.
L�hmus lands a nice looking body shot.
L�hmus lands with an uppercut that bounces McArthur Jnr off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
McArthur Jnr thumps L�hmus with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
L�hmus avoids a kick to the body.
L�hmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McArthur Jnr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
L�hmus jabs McArthur Jnr right on the nose. McArthur Jnr blinks but takes it well.
McArthur Jnr scores with a one two! L�hmus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
L�hmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
L�hmus moves out of range of the body kick.
McArthur Jnr slips a straight right by L�hmus.
A swing and a miss from L�hmus.
L�hmus 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.
McArthur Jnr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
L�hmus throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
L�hmus lands a jab.
McArthur Jnr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
L�hmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McArthur Jnr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McArthur Jnr misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McArthur Jnr thumps L�hmus with a low kick.
McArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
L�hmus scores with a jab. McArthur Jnr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
McArthur Jnr looks to throw the jab but L�hmus is out of range.
McArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body.
McArthur Jnr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McArthur Jnr cracks L�hmus with a right hand to the side of the head.
L�hmus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur Jnr can pounce on him.
L�hmus misses the shot to the body.
L�hmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur Jnr.
A counter left hand to the body from McArthur Jnr misses its target.
L�hmus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from L�hmus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr checks the leg kick.
McArthur Jnr throws the left hand but L�hmus avoids the punch easily.
McArthur Jnr looks for the body kick but L�hmus saw that one coming.
L�hmus scores with a leg kick.
L�hmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
L�hmus throws a push kick but McArthur Jnr slaps the foot to one side.
McArthur Jnr motions for L�hmus to come forward. McArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
L�hmus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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 McArthur Jnr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McArthur Jnr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
L�hmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from McArthur Jnr, right into the meat of the thigh.
L�hmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
L�hmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
L�hmus misses with a right hand
and McArthur Jnr counters with a nice body shot.
McArthur Jnr throws a body punch but L�hmus moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr 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 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McArthur Jnr lands an overhand right.
L�hmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur Jnr throws a leg kick which misses L�hmus's front leg but catches the back leg as L�hmus tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
L�hmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
McArthur Jnr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
L�hmus moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur Jnr.
L�hmus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McArthur Jnr scores with a leg kick.
L�hmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McArthur Jnr.
L�hmus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
L�hmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
L�hmus loads up on a big right hand but McArthur Jnr slips the punch.
L�hmus looks to throw the jab but McArthur Jnr is out of range.
McArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by L�hmus.
L�hmus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Joosep L�hmus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
L�hmus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McArthur Jnr 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.
L�hmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur Jnr swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
McArthur Jnr backing away here, and L�hmus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
L�hmus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McArthur Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but L�hmus is out of range.
McArthur Jnr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
L�hmus throws a lazy right hand but McArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
L�hmus throws a shot from downtown. McArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
McArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
L�hmus with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus throws a jab when McArthur Jnr was well out of range.
McArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
L�hmus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McArthur Jnr to score with a decent uppercut.
McArthur Jnr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
L�hmus thuds his right hand into McArthur Jnr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
L�hmus throws a hook but McArthur Jnr blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr misses with a hook. L�hmus ducked under it nicely.
McArthur Jnr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
L�hmus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
L�hmus moves away from the strike by McArthur Jnr.
L�hmus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
L�hmus keeps McArthur Jnr at a distance using the push kick.
L�hmus scores with a decent looking hook.
L�hmus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McArthur Jnr lands a two punch combo.
McArthur Jnr wants to land a leg kick but L�hmus is out of range.
L�hmus throws out a loose jab but McArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by L�hmus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
McArthur Jnr clobbers L�hmus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
L�hmus misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus ducks under a wild hook from McArthur Jnr.
McArthur Jnr slips under a jab.
McArthur Jnr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
L�hmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McArthur Jnr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
L�hmus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
L�hmus connects with an inside leg kick.
L�hmus slips under a jab from McArthur Jnr.
McArthur Jnr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from McArthur Jnr finds it's way through L�hmus's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McArthur Jnr, as that shot connected.
L�hmus throws a low kick, looking for McArthur Jnr's leg but McArthur Jnr calmly moves out of range.
McArthur Jnr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McArthur Jnr lands a head shot.
McArthur Jnr throws a shot from downtown. L�hmus moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from L�hmus is predictable there
enabling McArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and L�hmus is able to avoid easily.
Joosep L�hmus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr misses with a body shot.
L�hmus throws out a counter right but McArthur Jnr avoids it with no problem.
McArthur Jnr slips under a jab from L�hmus.
L�hmus cracks McArthur Jnr with a good jab.
L�hmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
L�hmus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McArthur Jnr misses with a left hand
and L�hmus counters with a nice uppercut.
L�hmus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
L�hmus is looking to land body kicks.
Robert McArthur Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McArthur Jnr checks the leg kick.
McArthur Jnr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a looping overhand right but McArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut
and L�hmus counters with a nice kick to the body.
That kick from L�hmus tenderised McArthur Jnr's leg. McArthur Jnr is trying to keep his angry face on.
L�hmus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
L�hmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur Jnr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. L�hmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
L�hmus connects with a body shot.
McArthur Jnr thows a leg kick but L�hmus checks it
and L�hmus counters with an inside leg kick.
L�hmus misses with a body kick.
McArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
L�hmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McArthur Jnr thinks about countering with a body kick.
McArthur Jnr throws a leg kick which misses L�hmus's front leg but catches the back leg as L�hmus tries to avoid it.
McArthur Jnr avoids the body shot from L�hmus.
An inside leg kick lands from L�hmus.
McArthur Jnr wants to land a leg kick but L�hmus is out of range.
L�hmus keeps the fight on the outside.
L�hmus cracks McArthur Jnr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
L�hmus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur Jnr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McArthur Jnr connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joosep L�hmus.
Well L�hmus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep L�hmus!
Joosep L�hmus is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Joosep L�hmus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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