PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 79 p4p, 104 weight class) and Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 14 p4p, 19 weight class). Lõhmus comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. MacArthur Jnr has chosen barbarian pipe band as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lõhmus
vs
MacArthur Jnr

190 cm
34
205
29 - 12 - 1

199 cm
39
206
36 - 17 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lõhmus checks a low kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus lands a really nice looking cross but MacArthur Jnr seems unphased.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Lõhmus is predictable there
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good low kick that Lõhmus was not able to check.
MacArthur Jnr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lõhmus. That did some damage!
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lõhmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lõhmus misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr connects with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Lõhmus there.
Lõhmus tries to work over MacArthur Jnr's front leg with a kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
That kick from Lõhmus tenderised MacArthur Jnr's leg. MacArthur Jnr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lõhmus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacArthur Jnr. That one must have hurt.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
Lõhmus defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lõhmus lands with a hook. MacArthur Jnr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a push kick.
MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacArthur Jnr! But no joy.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Decent striking displayed by MacArthur Jnr there.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Jnr.
A good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lõhmus throws a sloppy body shot
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lõhmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lõhmus lands with a nice body punch.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Jnr jabs Lõhmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus blocks a head kick by MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lõhmus lands a right hook to the body.
Lõhmus takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot lands for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a leg kick.
Lõhmus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
MacArthur Jnr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lõhmus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacArthur Jnr scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacArthur Jnr 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 Lõhmus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lõhmus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacArthur Jnr! But no joy.
Lõhmus connects with a single shot there.
MacArthur Jnr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacArthur Jnr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as MacArthur Jnr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lõhmus doesn't seem phased though.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacArthur Jnr has time to react.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Lõhmus avoids it.
A good leg kick by MacArthur Jnr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacArthur Jnr thows a leg kick but Lõhmus checks it
and Lõhmus counters with a nice body kick.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus throwing a counter right hand but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Lõhmus lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem phased though.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a nice looking jab.
Lõhmus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a leg kick but Lõhmus moves out of range and MacArthur Jnr only half commits.
Lõhmus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
It looks like Lõhmus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Jnr.
Jab from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lõhmus throws a front kick aimed at MacArthur Jnr's knee but MacArthur Jnr avoids it well.
Lõhmus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lõhmus avoids a kick to the body.
Lõhmus throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Lõhmus throws out a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range and Lõhmus only half commits.
MacArthur Jnr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus staying out of range there.
Lõhmus swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Lõhmus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Jnr can pounce on him.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus throws a push kick but MacArthur Jnr slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and MacArthur Jnr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Jnr!
Lõhmus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr walks into a straight right hand from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab.
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus works MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lõhmus under the eye.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a right hand. Lõhmus shakes it off.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
MacArthur Jnr throws a push kick but Lõhmus slaps the foot to one side.
Lõhmus wants to slow MacArthur Jnr down by chopping away at his legs.
Lõhmus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacArthur Jnr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lõhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacArthur Jnr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a head kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body
and Lõhmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacArthur Jnr unleashes a big counter combination but Lõhmus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the head kick by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr does it's job there.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
That kick from MacArthur Jnr tenderised Lõhmus's leg. Lõhmus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
MacArthur Jnr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lõhmus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacArthur Jnr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lõhmus to score with a decent uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

MacArthur Jnr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
A clash of legs there as MacArthur Jnr blocks the low kick.
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lõhmus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lõhmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lõhmus's head.
Lõhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lõhmus tries a low kick but MacArthur Jnr avoids it.
Lõhmus loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Jnr slips the punch.
Lõhmus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus throws a low kick, looking for MacArthur Jnr's leg but MacArthur Jnr calmly moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
Lõhmus backing away here, and MacArthur Jnr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lõhmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Jnr off balance momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
Lõhmus throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Lõhmus is looking to slow MacArthur Jnr down with leg kicks.
Lõhmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Nice body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr throws a push kick but Lõhmus slaps the foot to one side.
MacArthur Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Lõhmus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands with a shot to the body.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr tries a quick counter leg kick but Lõhmus is wise to it.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lõhmus works the jab nicely.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lõhmus looks to land a body kick but MacArthur Jnr moved away.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
Robert MacArthur Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lõhmus missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to land body kicks.
Lõhmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes one to the chin there.
MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Lõhmus slips the punch.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr lunges at Lõhmus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lõhmus's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr sizes up Lõhmus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - MacArthur Jnr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
Lõhmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lõhmus works MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice hook.
MacArthur Jnr digs a good body shot into Lõhmus's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus punishes MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice straight punch.
Lõhmus takes one on the button.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
It seemed like MacArthur Jnr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a sloppy body shot
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus thanked the fans post fight for their support.