PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 16 p4p, 51 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 3 p4p, 9 weight class). Lõhmus's entrance music is Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. A fine choice. MacArthur Jnr has chosen barbarian pipe band as his entrance music. 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.

Lõhmus
vs
MacArthur Jnr

190 cm
30
205
20 - 7 - 0

199 cm
35
214
28 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lõhmus lands a nice shot to the body.
Lõhmus tries to land a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr saw it coming and moves away.
Lõhmus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick, looking for Lõhmus's leg but Lõhmus calmly moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
The fighters circling - MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Jnr jabs at Lõhmus's body.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lõhmus cracks a nice hook into MacArthur Jnr's ribs.
A big left from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus misses with a hook to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lõhmus's knee momentarily.
Lõhmus clobbers MacArthur Jnr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lõhmus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacArthur Jnr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus lands a jab to MacArthur Jnr's midsection.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lõhmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lõhmus thuds his right hand into MacArthur Jnr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lõhmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus fires out a quick counter leg kick but MacArthur Jnr just manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws an off balance right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a one-two to the body.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
Lõhmus tries to work over MacArthur Jnr's front leg with a kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
Lõhmus scores with a nice head shot.
MacArthur Jnr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lõhmus can pounce on him.
Lõhmus sizes up MacArthur Jnr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr fakes the leg kick and cracks Lõhmus in the body.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacArthur Jnr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lõhmus jabs at MacArthur Jnr's body.
MacArthur Jnr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus throws a chopping leg kick but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Lõhmus avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
A nice side step and MacArthur Jnr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lõhmus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lõhmus tries a head kick but it misses.
Lõhmus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacArthur Jnr missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

MacArthur Jnr moves into the clinch successfully.
MacArthur Jnr has a couple of punches blocked by Lõhmus.

Lõhmus breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a left hand
and Lõhmus counters with a low kick, right behind MacArthur Jnr 's knee.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lõhmus digs a good body shot into MacArthur Jnr's ribs.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lõhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
MacArthur Jnr scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Jnr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus scores with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lõhmus looks to throw a body kick
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lõhmus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacArthur Jnr is able to avoid easily.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Jnr's shoulder, as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Jnr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick as MacArthur Jnr jumps back.
A little jabbing left from MacArthur Jnr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lõhmus lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus dominated that round.
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.

Lõhmus throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacArthur Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but Lõhmus steps away.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
A jab lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lõhmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus checks the leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr works Lõhmus's body with a nice hook.
MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus misses with the body kick
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr drops his hands momentarily and Lõhmus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lõhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacArthur Jnr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacArthur Jnr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus slips under a jab from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus lands a nice hook to MacArthur Jnr's body. MacArthur Jnr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr tries a quick counter leg kick but Lõhmus is wise to it.
Lõhmus fails to land with a series of punches.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to counter with his kicks.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lõhmus checks a low kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice body shot.
Lõhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lõhmus tries to land a front kick but MacArthur Jnr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lõhmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
Lõhmus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lõhmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacArthur Jnr can do to turn this around?
Lõhmus slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a front kick aimed at Lõhmus's knee but Lõhmus avoids it well.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Jnr slips the punch.
MacArthur Jnr looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr moves forwards but Lõhmus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick nicely.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus lands a jab to MacArthur Jnr's midsection.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
It seemed like MacArthur Jnr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lõhmus connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacArthur Jnr. MacArthur Jnr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lõhmus connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lõhmus. Lõhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses the body punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a sloppy head kick and Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
Lõhmus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
MacArthur Jnr ducks right into an uppercut from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but Lõhmus steps away.
Lõhmus takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lõhmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacArthur Jnr's sensitive parts.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

MacArthur Jnr throws an off balance right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Jnr drops his hands momentarily and Lõhmus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lõhmus throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
MacArthur Jnr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Jnr's shoulder, as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Lõhmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lõhmus throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr feints a counter leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice looking combination but Lõhmus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lõhmus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacArthur Jnr on the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
Lõhmus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses MacArthur Jnr's front leg but catches the back leg as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Jnr thumps Lõhmus with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacArthur Jnr. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tries to work over MacArthur Jnr's front leg with a kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
Lõhmus misses with a kick to the body.
Lõhmus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus tries to land a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr saw it coming and moves away.
Lõhmus thumps MacArthur Jnr with a low kick.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lõhmus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr walks into a stiff left hand from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacArthur Jnr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus cracks MacArthur Jnr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily.
Lõhmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lõhmus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus is looking to land body kicks.
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.

MacArthur Jnr rushes Lõhmus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacArthur Jnr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lõhmus connects with a right hand. MacArthur Jnr shakes it off.
MacArthur Jnr tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab. Lõhmus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick as Lõhmus jumps back.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
MacArthur Jnr thinks about the counter body kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick which misses Lõhmus's front leg but catches the back leg as Lõhmus tries to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lõhmus digs a good hook to MacArthur Jnr's body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a body shot that sends Lõhmus's belly button to the back.
Lõhmus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
MacArthur Jnr counters with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacArthur Jnr counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Jnr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lõhmus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a counter right but Lõhmus avoids it with no problem.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lõhmus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lõhmus is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr thuds a left hand into Lõhmus's body.
Lõhmus tried to score with a low kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
Lõhmus punishes MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice straight punch.
Lõhmus scores with a hook to the body. MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Lõhmus, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
A countering left hand to the body from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses the body punch
and Lõhmus counters with a series of strikes. MacArthur Jnr will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lõhmus fires out a quick counter leg kick but MacArthur Jnr just manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr misses the jab.
Lõhmus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lõhmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacArthur Jnr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lõhmus's hands.
Lõhmus throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacArthur Jnr! But no joy.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a head kick by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Jnr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch lands to the side of MacArthur Jnr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick as Lõhmus jumps back.
MacArthur Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus had his way with Robert MacArthur Jnr in that round.
That's time! Lõhmus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus connects with a jab.
Lõhmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus scores with a kick to the midsection.
MacArthur Jnr motions for Lõhmus to come forward. MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Lõhmus was looking to counter with a kick there.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Lõhmus with a good jab.
A left lands for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a push kick but MacArthur Jnr slaps the foot to one side.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a head kick by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab when Lõhmus was well out of range.
A low kick from Lõhmus misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a low kick, right behind Lõhmus 's knee.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MacArthur Jnr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by MacArthur Jnr.
As MacArthur Jnr backs away, Lõhmus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lõhmus blocks a low kick nicely.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from MacArthur Jnr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand right.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot.
Lõhmus checks a low kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lõhmus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lõhmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lõhmus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lõhmus - that will leave a mark!
Lõhmus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus misses with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lõhmus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lõhmus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacArthur Jnr walks into a left hand.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus throws a head kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Lõhmus works MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice hook.
Lõhmus sizes up MacArthur Jnr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lõhmus throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
Lõhmus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Robert MacArthur Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacArthur Jnr clobbers Lõhmus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacArthur Jnr tries to clinch up.
Lõhmus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr lunges at Lõhmus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lõhmus's hand.
MacArthur Jnr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lõhmus to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr tries to work over Lõhmus's front leg with a kick but Lõhmus checks it.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lõhmus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lõhmus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacArthur Jnr's head backwards.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lõhmus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Jnr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lõhmus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Joosep Lõhmus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.