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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep L�hmus (ranked 20 p4p, 6 weight class) and Thomas Bolleke (ranked 5 p4p, 2 weight class). L�hmus comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, 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 26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke cracks L�hmus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
L�hmus misses with a straight right.
L�hmus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
L�hmus scores with a hook to the body. Bolleke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but L�hmus moves away.
Bolleke walks into a stiff left hand from L�hmus.
Bolleke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from L�hmus misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolleke! But no joy.
Bolleke lands a jab to the head.
Bolleke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like L�hmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
L�hmus takes one to the chin there.
L�hmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but L�hmus ducks down to avoid it.
L�hmus misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
L�hmus is looking to counter punch.
L�hmus misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the head.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bolleke misses with a hook. L�hmus ducked under it nicely.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
L�hmus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range and L�hmus settles back down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bolleke has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
L�hmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches.
L�hmus breaks the clinch.
L�hmus tests Bolleke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
L�hmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolleke on the side of the head.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
L�hmus throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bolleke slips a jab from L�hmus.
L�hmus wants to land a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
L�hmus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick from L�hmus, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by L�hmus.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
L�hmus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bolleke manages to pass to mount!
L�hmus is trying desperately to improve position.
L�hmus has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bolleke's lack of action.
L�hmus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke prevents L�hmus from standing back up.
L�hmus kicks off Bolleke and gets to his feet.
L�hmus misses with a leg kick.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
L�hmus misses with a hook
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
L�hmus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but L�hmus is out of range.
Bolleke slips a straight right by L�hmus.
Bolleke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bolleke moves out of range of the leg kick from L�hmus.
L�hmus is looking to score with low kicks.
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract L�hmus.
Bolleke might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but L�hmus pushes him off.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by L�hmus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus misses with a wild body shot.
L�hmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from L�hmus.
L�hmus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
L�hmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
L�hmus connects with a jab.
L�hmus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
It looked like L�hmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke swings away with a body shot that misses
letting L�hmus counter with a right hand.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
L�hmus throws a leg kick which misses Bolleke's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolleke tries to avoid it.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but Bolleke moved away.
L�hmus misses with a hook.
Bolleke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from L�hmus misses its intended target.
Bolleke 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 throws a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
L�hmus connects with a crisp jab.
Bolleke moves into the clinch.
L�hmus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolleke closes the distance and pushes L�hmus back into the cage.
Bolleke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. L�hmus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
L�hmus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolleke wants the takedown. L�hmus is fighting it off but Bolleke persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in L�hmus's guard against the cage.
L�hmus is looking to stand back up but Bolleke counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by L�hmus.
L�hmus wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
L�hmus is looking for a sweep. Bolleke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolleke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolleke is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bolleke connects with a nice short shot to L�hmus's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke is trying to control the action in half guard but L�hmus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
L�hmus tries to kick Bolleke off in order to stand up. Bolleke Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
L�hmus bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
L�hmus misses the jab.
Bolleke closes the distance and pushes L�hmus back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from L�hmus.
Bolleke lands a right hand.
Bolleke has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed L�hmus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Joosep L�hmus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
L�hmus is trying to get back to his feet but Bolleke has full control of the position and if anything, L�hmus has just worked his way into a worse spot.
L�hmus just trying to survive but Bolleke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
L�hmus is trying to break free.
Bolleke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus just trying to survive but Bolleke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
L�hmus staying busy and making it hard for Bolleke to control.
L�hmus tries to roll but Bolleke sticks to his back.
Bolleke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bolleke lands with a hammerfist to the side of L�hmus's head.
Bolleke is punishing L�hmus with strikes - can he finish him?!
L�hmus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
L�hmus showing good submission defense here.
L�hmus wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Bolleke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy L�hmus right now.
L�hmus trying to get back to his feet but Bolleke is in full control for now.
I really don't envy L�hmus right now.
L�hmus trying to control the hands but Bolleke breaks the grip.
Bolleke has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for L�hmus.
L�hmus manages to escape to his feet.
L�hmus throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolleke with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke checks a low kick from L�hmus.
L�hmus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and L�hmus duly obliges.
L�hmus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Nice uppercut there from L�hmus.
L�hmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke throws a body punch but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus connects with a leg kick.
L�hmus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bolleke lands with a nice body punch.
Bolleke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
L�hmus misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
L�hmus ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
L�hmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
L�hmus wants to slow Bolleke down by chopping away at his legs.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but L�hmus avoids it with no problem.
L�hmus tries to score with a low kick but Bolleke moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. L�hmus saw that one coming.
Bolleke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolleke lands a jab to the nose.
L�hmus lands a jab.
Bolleke tries to clinch but L�hmus is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
A little feinted left hand from L�hmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joosep L�hmus is winning the standup battle so far.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
L�hmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke lands with a straight right. L�hmus didn't see that one coming.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by L�hmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
L�hmus misses with a left hand
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up but L�hmus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
L�hmus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke lands with a straight right. L�hmus didn't see that one coming.
L�hmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from L�hmus, right into the meat of the thigh.
L�hmus defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by L�hmus.
L�hmus tries a body shot but Bolleke blocks it.
L�hmus misses with a punch on the inside.
L�hmus breaks from the clinch.
L�hmus throws a push kick but Bolleke slaps the foot to one side.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as L�hmus sprawls well. L�hmus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from L�hmus misses the target.
L�hmus tries to move into range but Bolleke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Bolleke finds it's way through L�hmus's defenses.
Bolleke misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
L�hmus drops his hands momentarily and Bolleke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bolleke 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.
Joosep L�hmus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
L�hmus lands a body shot.
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 moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
L�hmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but L�hmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Bolleke fails with an attempt to clinch.
L�hmus loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but L�hmus slips the punch.
L�hmus avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
It looked like L�hmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke slips a straight right by L�hmus.
L�hmus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
L�hmus misses with a low kick as Bolleke jumps back.
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
L�hmus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolleke is able to avoid easily.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but L�hmus avoids it with no problem.
L�hmus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
A left lands for Bolleke.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by L�hmus.
Bolleke works the jab nicely.
L�hmus motions for Bolleke to come forward. L�hmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolleke! But no joy.
Bolleke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bolleke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
L�hmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
L�hmus throws a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
L�hmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but L�hmus avoids it with no problem.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but Bolleke sees it coming and moves out of range.
L�hmus lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
L�hmus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
L�hmus scores with a leg kick.
Bolleke darts in looking for a takedown but L�hmus gets double underhooks and turns Bolleke into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a body punch but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
L�hmus misses with a leg kick
and L�hmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
Bolleke checks a low kick from L�hmus.
L�hmus looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
L�hmus moves out of range of the strikes.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the body.
L�hmus motions for Bolleke to come forward. L�hmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke's jab looks to have found its range, popping L�hmus under the eye.
L�hmus moves out of range as Bolleke strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
L�hmus moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but L�hmus is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by L�hmus.
Bolleke checks the leg kick.
L�hmus throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and L�hmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
L�hmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
L�hmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus slips a jab from Bolleke.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolleke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
L�hmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolleke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke lands a jab to L�hmus's midsection.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by L�hmus.
Bolleke throws a series of punches but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus scores with a punch to the head.
Bolleke 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 misses with a low kick.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick.
L�hmus moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. L�hmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
L�hmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. L�hmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bolleke tries to clinch but L�hmus moves out of range.
Bolleke scores with a sloppy right hand. L�hmus should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
L�hmus swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
L�hmus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
L�hmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by L�hmus.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. L�hmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
L�hmus loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Bolleke. Beautiful body shot.
Bolleke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolleke's corner calls for a 1-2. Bolleke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
L�hmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus throws a low kick but Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. L�hmus saw that one coming.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
L�hmus connects with a crisp jab.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by L�hmus.
Bolleke with a jab.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
L�hmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from L�hmus misses.
L�hmus tries to score with a low kick but Bolleke moves his leg out of the way.
L�hmus misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
L�hmus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
L�hmus scores with a nice strike.
L�hmus clobbers Bolleke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up but L�hmus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
A solid body kick from L�hmus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke checks a low kick from L�hmus.
L�hmus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke scores with a nice right hand.
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
L�hmus with the inside leg kick.
L�hmus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolleke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolleke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
L�hmus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
L�hmus throws a chopping leg kick but Bolleke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joosep L�hmus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
L�hmus misses with a looping right.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
enabling L�hmus to counter with a crisp jab.
L�hmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bolleke counters with a straight right hand.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but L�hmus pushes him off.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from L�hmus.
L�hmus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bolleke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? L�hmus is fending him off so far but Bolleke persists. Nope, L�hmus circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from L�hmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
L�hmus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bolleke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. L�hmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke shoots in and drives through. L�hmus sprawls well.
Bolleke tries to clinch up but L�hmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
L�hmus keeps the fight on the outside.
L�hmus wants to slow Bolleke down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but L�hmus ducks down to avoid it.
L�hmus missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. L�hmus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
L�hmus thows a leg kick but Bolleke checks it
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
L�hmus scores with a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bolleke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from L�hmus - the referee stops the clock and Bolleke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says L�hmus. Bolleke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but Bolleke moved away.
L�hmus lands a nice looking body shot.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts L�hmus as he jumps to the side.
Joosep L�hmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bolleke.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before L�hmus has time to react.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with L�hmus, pushing him back against the cage.
L�hmus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
L�hmus throws a body kick that misses.
L�hmus looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke throws a body punch but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from L�hmus there as he acknowledges the shot.
L�hmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
L�hmus walks into a straight right hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but L�hmus moved out of range.
L�hmus lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from L�hmus.
Bolleke is looking to clinch.
L�hmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
L�hmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of L�hmus's head but L�hmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
L�hmus moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but L�hmus moved out of range.
Bolleke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch but L�hmus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from L�hmus misses the target.
L�hmus's corner calls for a 1-2. L�hmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
L�hmus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
L�hmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Good work by Bolleke as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
L�hmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
L�hmus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with a hook
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
L�hmus looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
L�hmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but L�hmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Bolleke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but L�hmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
L�hmus gets tackled into the cage by Bolleke. Bolleke maintains the clinch.
L�hmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from L�hmus.
L�hmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
L�hmus throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep L�hmus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think L�hmus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Joosep L�hmus retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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