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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Song Turillo (ranked 27 p4p, 120 weight class) and Joosep L�hmus (ranked 4 p4p, 25 weight class). L�hmus has chosen Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Song Turillo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joosep L�hmus!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
L�hmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but Turillo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
L�hmus looks to throw the jab but Turillo is out of range.
Turillo missing with a left hand there. L�hmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turillo takes one to the chin there.
Turillo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
L�hmus moves out of range of the strikes.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
L�hmus drops his hands momentarily and Turillo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turillo misses with a body kick.
L�hmus connects with a leg kick.
Turillo looks to land a right hand but L�hmus moved out of range.
L�hmus misses with the body kick
and Turillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
L�hmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turillo moves out of range of the strikes.
L�hmus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
L�hmus throws a body shot but no joy.
Turillo lands a right hook to the body.
Turillo works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from L�hmus misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Turillo blocks the leg kick.
A big right from L�hmus misses.
Turillo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
L�hmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turillo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turillo moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Turillo misses the target.
Turillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by L�hmus.
A combination from Turillo does no damage.
Turillo throws a low kick, looking for L�hmus's leg but L�hmus calmly moves out of range.
L�hmus throws a counter combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts L�hmus, as that shot connected.
Turillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as L�hmus throws out the jab.
Turillo throws a leg kick which misses L�hmus's front leg but catches the back leg as L�hmus tries to avoid it.
Turillo looks to land a left hand but L�hmus moved out of range nicely.
L�hmus tries a quick counter leg kick but Turillo is wise to it.
L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turillo.
Turillo throws a leg kick that is checked
and L�hmus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turillo thows a leg kick but L�hmus checks it
and L�hmus counters with a solid body kick.
Turillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Turillo.
L�hmus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turillo at a distance.
Turillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turillo throws a hook but L�hmus avoids it easily.
L�hmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
L�hmus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turillo lands a body shot.
Turillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo needs to keep his hands up - L�hmus had a free shot at his head there.
Turillo scores with a nice head shot.
L�hmus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turillo throws out a loose jab but L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
L�hmus connects with a solid leg kick.
L�hmus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo misses with a low kick.
L�hmus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from L�hmus - that will leave a mark!
L�hmus looks to land a left hand but Turillo moved out of range nicely.
Turillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turillo walks into a jab.
Turillo throws an overhand right that lands on L�hmus's shoulder, as L�hmus tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy body kick from Turillo
and L�hmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
L�hmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
L�hmus misses with a left hand
and Turillo counters with a right hand to the body.
L�hmus lands with a straight right. Turillo didn't see that one coming.
Turillo throws a poor cross that misses
and L�hmus counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Turillo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
L�hmus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turillo 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 bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turillo's head backwards.
Turillo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
Turillo blocks a jab.
A jab from Turillo misses.
A clash of legs there as Turillo blocks the low kick.
Turillo looks for the body kick but L�hmus saw that one coming.
L�hmus throws a low kick, looking for Turillo's leg but Turillo calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turillo.
Turillo throws a leg kick
and L�hmus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
L�hmus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
L�hmus feints a counter leg kick.
Turillo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Turillo throws out a powerful jab.
Crunch! L�hmus slams his shin into Turillo's torso.
L�hmus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turillo momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
L�hmus throws a head kick that misses
and Turillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turillo walks into a left hand.
L�hmus swings widly with a right hand
and Turillo counters with a low kick, right behind L�hmus 's knee.
Turillo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
L�hmus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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 Song Turillo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turillo blocks the body kick.
L�hmus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Turillo connects with a body shot that sends L�hmus's belly button to the back.
L�hmus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turillo.
L�hmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
L�hmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turillo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
L�hmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
L�hmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by L�hmus.
L�hmus is looking to score with low kicks.
Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but L�hmus moves away.
Joosep L�hmus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turillo throws a wild body kick that L�hmus sees coming a mile off.
Turillo avoids the body shot from L�hmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Turillo misses with a head kick.
Turillo takes one on the button.
L�hmus thuds his shin into the meat of Turillo's side.
Turillo lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo throws out a leg kick but L�hmus moves out of range and Turillo only half commits.
A head kick from Turillo lands but L�hmus takes it in his stride.
Turillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as L�hmus throws out the jab.
L�hmus loads up on a big right hand but Turillo slips the punch.
L�hmus connects with a body shot.
Turillo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by L�hmus. L�hmus obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for L�hmus.
Turillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
Turillo throws a body punch but L�hmus moves out of range.
Turillo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turillo takes one to the side of the head.
L�hmus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turillo thows a leg kick but L�hmus checks it
and L�hmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
L�hmus lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turillo throws a jab when L�hmus was well out of range.
Turillo checks a leg kick.
Turillo throws a jab when L�hmus was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
L�hmus slips a jab from Turillo.
L�hmus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
L�hmus checks the leg kick.
L�hmus walks into a straight right hand from Turillo.
L�hmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
L�hmus looks to land a left hand but Turillo moved out of range nicely.
L�hmus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turillo tries to land a front kick but L�hmus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
L�hmus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Turillo throws out a leg kick but L�hmus moves out of range and Turillo only half commits.
Turillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turillo loads up on a big right hand but L�hmus slips the punch.
Turillo tries a low kick but L�hmus avoids it.
Turillo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
L�hmus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turillo. L�hmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
L�hmus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo connects with a good right hand that stumbles L�hmus. L�hmus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
L�hmus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
L�hmus misses with a low kick as Turillo jumps back.
It looked like Turillo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from L�hmus.
Turillo defending well as L�hmus loads up on a big left hand.
L�hmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
L�hmus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from L�hmus.
Turillo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
L�hmus thows a leg kick but Turillo checks it
and Turillo counters with an outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turillo.
L�hmus throws out a loose jab but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Turillo misses.
It seemed like L�hmus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turillo throwing a counter right hand but L�hmus manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Turillo misses its intended target.
Turillo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but L�hmus is out of range.
L�hmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turillo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turillo.
Turillo throws a hook but L�hmus avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turillo keeps L�hmus at a distance using the push kick.
Turillo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and L�hmus counters with a stiff right hand.
Turillo tries to land a front kick but L�hmus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turillo is looking to slow L�hmus down with leg kicks.
L�hmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
L�hmus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turillo's hands.
L�hmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from L�hmus.
Turillo misses with an uppercut. L�hmus saw that one coming.
L�hmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turillo missing with a left hand there. L�hmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
L�hmus scores with a punch to the head.
L�hmus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
L�hmus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turillo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joosep L�hmus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turillo swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with a right hand
and Turillo counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice shot lands for L�hmus.
Turillo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by L�hmus.
Turillo avoids a kick to the body.
L�hmus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
L�hmus walks into a left hand.
Turillo misses with a looping left.
L�hmus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turillo throws out the jab.
Turillo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from L�hmus! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo scores with a spinning back kick!
Turillo pushes L�hmus away with a front kick.
Turillo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turillo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
L�hmus connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turillo looks to land a right hand but L�hmus moved out of range.
L�hmus throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. L�hmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
L�hmus takes one on the button.
L�hmus is looking to slow Turillo down with leg kicks.
L�hmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Turillo blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from L�hmus.
Turillo lands with an uppercut that bounces L�hmus off the cage and back into range.
L�hmus throws the kick towards the body but Turillo avoids it.
Good leg kick by Turillo.
L�hmus throws a front kick that sends Turillo stumbling back into the cage.
Turillo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and L�hmus is able to avoid easily.
L�hmus blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
A jab from L�hmus misses.
L�hmus staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by L�hmus!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turillo is looking to slow L�hmus down with leg kicks.
A big right from L�hmus misses.
L�hmus throws a jab when Turillo was well out of range.
Turillo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as L�hmus throws out the jab.
Turillo moves out of range of the strikes.
L�hmus checks a leg kick.
L�hmus swings widly with a right hand
and Turillo counters with a nice low kick that buckles L�hmus's knee momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turillo. That's going to slow L�hmus down.
L�hmus throws a shot from downtown. Turillo moves away and avoids it.
L�hmus takes one to the chin there.
Turillo throws a jab when L�hmus was well out of range.
A low kick lands for L�hmus.
L�hmus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
L�hmus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo misses with a two punch combination.
L�hmus throws an overhand right that lands on Turillo's shoulder, as Turillo tries to avoid the shot.
Turillo is looking to land body kicks.
Turillo throws a body punch but L�hmus moves out of range.
Turillo throws a lazy body kick
and L�hmus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
L�hmus ducks under a wild hook from Turillo.
Turillo misses with a low kick.
Turillo takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
L�hmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turillo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of L�hmus's head.
Turillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by L�hmus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
Jab by L�hmus.
L�hmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from L�hmus.
Turillo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
L�hmus lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turillo throws the kick towards the body but L�hmus avoids it.
Turillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Turillo misses its target.
L�hmus scores with a nice strike.
L�hmus throws a jab when Turillo was well out of range.
Crunch! L�hmus slams his shin into Turillo's torso.
Turillo throws a body punch but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus connects with a body shot that sends Turillo's belly button to the back.
Turillo throws an overhand right that lands on L�hmus's shoulder, as L�hmus tries to avoid the shot.
L�hmus staying out of range there.
Turillo misses with a wild body shot.
L�hmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turillo.
Turillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
L�hmus misses with a wild body shot.
Turillo fires out a quick counter leg kick but L�hmus just manages to avoid it.
Turillo throws a low kick but L�hmus moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Joosep L�hmus just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turillo throws out a loose jab but L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turillo misses with a wild body shot.
Turillo moves away from the strike by L�hmus.
Turillo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
L�hmus looks to land a right hand but Turillo moved out of range.
L�hmus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy body kick from Turillo
and L�hmus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from L�hmus misses.
Turillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turillo just misses with a punch to the body.
L�hmus throws a shot from downtown. Turillo moves away and avoids it.
Turillo looks for the body kick but L�hmus saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus connects with a leg kick.
Turillo misses the shot to the body.
Turillo misses with an uppercut. L�hmus saw that one coming.
A jab from L�hmus finds it's way through Turillo's defenses.
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo's jab looks to have found its range, popping L�hmus under the eye.
L�hmus thumps Turillo with a low kick.
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
A big right from Turillo misses.
L�hmus wants to land a leg kick but Turillo is out of range.
L�hmus with a nice calf kick.
L�hmus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
L�hmus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turillo misses with a straight right.
Turillo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Turillo misses
letting L�hmus counter with a right hand.
L�hmus slips a straight right by Turillo.
Turillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but L�hmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Turillo.
L�hmus blocks a jab.
Turillo backing away here, and L�hmus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
L�hmus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
L�hmus misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo motions for L�hmus to come forward. Turillo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
L�hmus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turillo can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
L�hmus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some bone on bone action there as L�hmus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
L�hmus scores with a nice head shot.
Turillo moves out of range of the body kick.
L�hmus avoids the body shot from Turillo.
Turillo blocks a low kick nicely.
Crunch! Turillo slams his shin into L�hmus's torso.
Turillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from L�hmus.
A low kick from Turillo is predictable there
and L�hmus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
L�hmus throws a shot from downtown. Turillo moves away and avoids it.
L�hmus moves out of range as Turillo strikes.
Turillo misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo looks for the body kick but L�hmus saw that one coming.
L�hmus moves out of range of the leg kick from Turillo.
Turillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turillo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turillo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but L�hmus is out of range.
L�hmus misses with a lunging right hand
and Turillo counters with a right hand to the body.
Turillo misses with a left hand
and L�hmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
L�hmus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turillo walks into a left hand.
L�hmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
L�hmus connects with a leg kick.
L�hmus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turillo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed L�hmus momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by L�hmus as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Turillo misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
L�hmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turillo tried to score with a low kick but L�hmus checks it.
Turillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. L�hmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Turillo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between L�hmus's hands.
Turillo misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Turillo blocks the leg kick.
Turillo misses with a kick to the body.
Turillo throws a big shot that misses.
Turillo misses with a low kick.
L�hmus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
L�hmus throws the left hand but Turillo avoids the punch easily.
Turillo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turillo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches L�hmus on the side of the head.
Turillo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Joosep L�hmus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
L�hmus throws a right hand that Turillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Turillo also avoids with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from L�hmus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turillo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turillo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
L�hmus moves out of range of the strikes.
L�hmus moves out of range of the body kick from Turillo.
A head kick from Turillo lands but L�hmus takes it in his stride.
L�hmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
L�hmus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a front kick aimed at Turillo's knee but Turillo avoids it well.
Turillo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Turillo lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Turillo.
L�hmus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
Turillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turillo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before L�hmus has time to react.
Turillo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
L�hmus scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo misses with a body shot.
Turillo lands a jab to L�hmus's midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turillo.
L�hmus throws out a counter right but Turillo avoids it with no problem.
Turillo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turillo lands with a good body shot.
L�hmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
L�hmus throws a shot from downtown. Turillo moves away and avoids it.
Turillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
L�hmus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
L�hmus misses the shot to the body.
L�hmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Turillo is just out of range.
A slow jab from L�hmus misses its intended target.
L�hmus scores with a shot to the body.
Turillo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. L�hmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Song Turillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turillo misses with an uppercut. L�hmus saw that one coming.
L�hmus scores with a nice right hand.
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 bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turillo's head.
L�hmus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
L�hmus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turillo swings for the body but L�hmus moves out of range.
Turillo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turillo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but L�hmus is out of range.
Turillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Turillo misses its intended target.
L�hmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turillo thows a leg kick but L�hmus checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
L�hmus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for L�hmus.
Joosep L�hmus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Turillo catches L�hmus right on the button with a cross.
L�hmus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turillo throws a leg kick but L�hmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
L�hmus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turillo.
Turillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Turillo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and L�hmus counters with a left to the body.
L�hmus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turillo checks a low kick from L�hmus.
L�hmus is looking to score with low kicks.
L�hmus throws a solid leg kick but Turillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at L�hmus.
An inside leg kick from L�hmus misses.
Turillo throws a leg kick but L�hmus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Turillo.
Turillo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
L�hmus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circle momentarily. L�hmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turillo misses with an uppercut. L�hmus saw that one coming.
L�hmus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turillo throws a series of punches but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turillo's hands.
Turillo thumps L�hmus with a low kick.
Turillo throws a shot from downtown. L�hmus moves away and avoids it.
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.
Turillo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turillo 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 avoids the head kick by Turillo.
A cross from L�hmus lands.
Turillo tries to land a leg kick but L�hmus saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joosep L�hmus.
Well L�hmus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joosep L�hmus!
Joosep L�hmus is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Joosep L�hmus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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