PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 7 p4p, 112 weight class) and Blake Phoenix (ranked 2 p4p, 22 weight class). Lõhmus comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Lõhmus
vs
Phoenix

190 cm
31
205
24 - 8 - 1

194 cm
31
205
31 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

HELLS BALLS RECOVERY
Core Combat

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 24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lõhmus cracks Phoenix with a good jab.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a double jab.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus with a nice cross.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phoenix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Phoenix cracks Lõhmus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lõhmus connects with a solid leg kick.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
A punch combination from Phoenix misses.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Lõhmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Phoenix pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lõhmus back to the cage. Phoenix follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Lõhmus throws a good cross that connects.
Lõhmus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Lõhmus tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Lõhmus moved away.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phoenix thinking.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lõhmus misses with a two punch combination.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Phoenix takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Lõhmus. That snapped Phoenix's head back.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lõhmus thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Lõhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Lõhmus tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
Phoenix tries a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Lõhmus misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lõhmus cracks Phoenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lõhmus tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Lõhmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix digs a good hook to Lõhmus's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lõhmus's head backwards.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Lõhmus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Phoenix avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix checks it.
Lõhmus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Phoenix backs away, Lõhmus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix with a jab.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Phoenix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lõhmus with a body shot.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
Phoenix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Phoenix 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.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix tests Lõhmus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid body kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Phoenix blocks a low kick nicely.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Jab from Phoenix.
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!
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Lõhmus sizes up Phoenix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Lõhmus lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus misses with a looping right.
Phoenix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lõhmus checks it well.
Lõhmus throws a push kick but Phoenix slaps the foot to one side.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.
Lõhmus lands with an uppercut that bounces Phoenix off the cage and back into range.
Phoenix takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the body from Lõhmus misses
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Phoenix feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus cracks Phoenix with a good jab.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix throws a jab when Lõhmus was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Lõhmus blocks the low kick.
Crunch! Lõhmus slams his shin into Phoenix's torso.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses Phoenix's front leg but catches the back leg as Phoenix tries to avoid it.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lõhmus.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Phoenix wants to land a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range.
Lõhmus throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lõhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lõhmus doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lõhmus. Lõhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Phoenix throws a hook but Lõhmus avoids it easily.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Phoenix checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
Lõhmus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lõhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Lõhmus punishes Phoenix's body with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
Lõhmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Phoenix as he checks the leg kick.
Phoenix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phoenix cracks Lõhmus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Lõhmus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phoenix will feel that in the morning.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
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 turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Lõhmus misses
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Phoenix.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix throws a jab when Lõhmus was well out of range.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lõhmus scoring well with a low kick there.
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lõhmus lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Phoenix lands a nice hook to Lõhmus's body. Lõhmus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix misses the jab.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lõhmus. Lõhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Phoenix.
Phoenix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheers as Lõhmus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phoenix doesn't seem phased though.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lõhmus throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix blocks a low kick nicely.
Phoenix swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus takes one to the chin there.
Some bone on bone action there as Phoenix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lõhmus throws a front kick that sends Phoenix stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Lõhmus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Phoenix feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Lõhmus's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus throws a front kick aimed at Phoenix's knee but Phoenix avoids it well.
Lõhmus blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a body shot.
Lõhmus tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Lõhmus shakes it off.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lõhmus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phoenix tries to work over Lõhmus's front leg with a kick but Lõhmus checks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Phoenix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lõhmus has got the better of the exchanges.
Phoenix slips a jab from Lõhmus.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phoenix on the side of the head.
Lõhmus delivers a nice body kick.
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix jabs at Lõhmus's body.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws a hook but Lõhmus avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix tries to work over Lõhmus's front leg with a kick but Lõhmus checks it.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands the left hand.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix jabs at Lõhmus's body.
Lõhmus tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Lõhmus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Lõhmus slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Lõhmus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that misses.
Phoenix misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Lõhmus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lõhmus scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
Phoenix moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Lõhmus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
Lõhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lõhmus drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Lõhmus avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lõhmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lõhmus finds it's way round the side to connect with Phoenix's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Lõhmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Lõhmus had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phoenix with a hook.
Lõhmus checks a low kick from Phoenix.
Lõhmus defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Lõhmus avoids it with no problem.
Lõhmus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix scores with a leg kick.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Lõhmus motions for Phoenix to come forward. Lõhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus slips a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lõhmus scores with a nice right hand.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus thows a leg kick but Phoenix checks it
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix lunges at Lõhmus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lõhmus's hand.
Phoenix jabs Lõhmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Jab by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lõhmus scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Lõhmus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lõhmus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range and Lõhmus settles back down.
Lõhmus throws out a leg kick but Phoenix moves out of range and Lõhmus only half commits.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix walks into a stiff left hand from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix walks into a left hand.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix checks the leg kick.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
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 throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks Phoenix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phoenix down.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
As Phoenix backs away, Lõhmus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lõhmus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lõhmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lõhmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phoenix slips a jab from Lõhmus.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Lõhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lõhmus staying out of range there.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lõhmus. Lõhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Lõhmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Lõhmus.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Phoenix appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lõhmus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lõhmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus dips to his left and cracks Phoenix with an uppercut!
Lõhmus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joosep Lõhmus.
Well Lõhmus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Joosep Lõhmus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.