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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Kahn (ranked 6 p4p, 23 weight class) and Joosep L�hmus (ranked 1 p4p, 6 weight class). Kahn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is كارتل مدان. L�hmus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joosep L�hmus!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
L�hmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before L�hmus has time to react.
L�hmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
L�hmus scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target.
A nice side step and L�hmus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of L�hmus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
L�hmus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
L�hmus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by L�hmus!
L�hmus lands a leg kick that knocks Kahn off balance momentarily.
Kahn scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Joosep L�hmus has been cut.
Kahn scores with a jab. L�hmus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn cracks L�hmus with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kahn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning L�hmus to stand back up!
L�hmus is rocked!
Kahn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kahn.
Kahn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn slips a straight right by L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from L�hmus.
L�hmus with a nice calf kick.
Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and L�hmus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kahn scores with a leg kick.
L�hmus feints and then cracks Kahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahn down.
Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
L�hmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
L�hmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
L�hmus lands a right hook to the body.
L�hmus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kahn under the eye.
The fighters circling - L�hmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
L�hmus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kahn's head.
L�hmus sizes up Kahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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 out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and L�hmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Kahn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus scores with the left hand. Kahn knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - L�hmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
L�hmus works the jab nicely.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
L�hmus takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
Kahn misses the jab.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but L�hmus is out of range.
Kahn checks a leg kick.
L�hmus digs a good hook to Kahn's body.
L�hmus scores with a hook.
Kahn throws a push kick but L�hmus slaps the foot to one side.
Kahn closes the distance and clinches.
L�hmus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kahn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with L�hmus's elbow.
Kahn lands an uppercut.
L�hmus misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
L�hmus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
L�hmus misses with a punch to the body.
L�hmus tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing L�hmus back against the cage.
L�hmus pushes Kahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Kahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
L�hmus misses with some punches.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of L�hmus backwards.
Kahn tries to work over L�hmus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from L�hmus fails to land.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
L�hmus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of L�hmus backwards.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from L�hmus.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
L�hmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up but L�hmus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kahn throws a big shot that misses.
L�hmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
Kahn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
L�hmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
L�hmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kahn wants to land a leg kick but L�hmus is out of range.
L�hmus jabs at Kahn's body.
Kahn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
L�hmus slips under a jab from Kahn.
A little jabbing left from L�hmus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
L�hmus circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn throws a leg kick which misses L�hmus's front leg but catches the back leg as L�hmus tries to avoid it.
L�hmus punishes Kahn's body with a nice straight punch.
Kahn thuds his shin into the meat of L�hmus's side.
Kahn slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joosep L�hmus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joosep L�hmus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
L�hmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn throws a leg kick but L�hmus checks it.
Kahn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and L�hmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Joosep L�hmus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from L�hmus. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kahn loads up on a big right hand but L�hmus slips the punch.
L�hmus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
L�hmus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
L�hmus throws a big shot that misses.
Kahn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kahn throws a leg kick that is checked
and L�hmus counters with a nice body kick.
Kahn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
L�hmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kahn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
L�hmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
L�hmus digs a good hook to Kahn's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
L�hmus jabs at Kahn's body.
Kahn moves out of range as L�hmus strikes.
L�hmus lands with a good body shot.
Kahn tries to land a leg kick but L�hmus saw it coming and moves away.
L�hmus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kahn misses with a jab to the body
and L�hmus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
L�hmus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
L�hmus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
L�hmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. L�hmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn staying out of range there.
Kahn throws a left and a right that both miss
letting L�hmus counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kahn.
A low kick from L�hmus is predictable there
and Kahn counters with a low kick, right behind L�hmus 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn pivots, looking for a leg kick but L�hmus is out of range and Kahn settles back down.
L�hmus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kahn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
L�hmus throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Kahn drops L�hmus with a beautiful combination! L�hmus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kahn is looking for the KO!
Kahn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kahn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
L�hmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
L�hmus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kahn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kahn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
L�hmus ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
L�hmus moves out of range of the body kick from Kahn.
L�hmus tries a quick counter leg kick but Kahn is wise to it.
L�hmus just misses with a punch to the body.
L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kahn slips under a jab from L�hmus.
L�hmus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kahn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by L�hmus.
L�hmus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
L�hmus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
L�hmus lands with a shot to the body.
L�hmus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
L�hmus moves out of range of the body kick from Kahn.
L�hmus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
L�hmus throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
L�hmus misses with a body shot.
Kahn misses with a lunging right hand
enabling L�hmus to counter with a crisp jab.
L�hmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
L�hmus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
L�hmus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kahn with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
L�hmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn misses with a low kick.
L�hmus looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely.
L�hmus lands a head shot.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of L�hmus's head but L�hmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and L�hmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kahn throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like L�hmus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
L�hmus ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from L�hmus! But no joy.
Kahn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. L�hmus doesn't seem bothered though.
Kahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Kahn is predictable there
letting L�hmus counter with a right hand.
Kahn throws a low kick, looking for L�hmus's leg but L�hmus calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn avoids the body shot from L�hmus.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kahn walks into a stiff left hand from L�hmus.
Kahn misses with an uppercut
and L�hmus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kahn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joosep L�hmus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from L�hmus misses.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
L�hmus avoids a kick to the body.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
Kahn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
L�hmus with a jab.
Kahn misses with a hook. L�hmus ducked under it nicely.
Kahn misses with a hook. L�hmus ducked under it nicely.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
L�hmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but L�hmus is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus is looking to slow Kahn down with leg kicks.
Kahn takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
L�hmus tries to land a front kick but Kahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left lands for Kahn.
L�hmus throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by L�hmus.
Kahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kahn throws a low kick but L�hmus moves out of range easily.
Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but L�hmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn.
L�hmus moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
L�hmus misses with a body shot.
L�hmus connects with a solid leg kick.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
L�hmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
L�hmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
L�hmus avoids the body shot from Kahn.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Kahn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kahn slips under a jab from L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by L�hmus as he checks the leg kick.
L�hmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kahn throws a lazy body kick
and L�hmus counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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 throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
A left lands for L�hmus.
Some bone on bone action there as L�hmus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
L�hmus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
L�hmus with a nice calf kick.
Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. L�hmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kahn lands with a right hand.
Kahn misses the body punch
and L�hmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and L�hmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kahn throws a leg kick but L�hmus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from L�hmus.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - L�hmus coming out on top.
A low kick from Kahn misses
and L�hmus counters with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by L�hmus.
Kahn throws a solid leg kick but L�hmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kahn.
L�hmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
L�hmus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of L�hmus's head but L�hmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahn misses with a body kick.
Kahn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
L�hmus throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahn feints and then cracks L�hmus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow L�hmus down.
Kahn sizes up L�hmus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kahn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from L�hmus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kahn tries a low kick but L�hmus avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
L�hmus connects with a body shot.
L�hmus misses with a head kick.
Kahn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kahn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between L�hmus's hands.
L�hmus checks a leg kick.
Kahn throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kahn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kahn blocks a leg kick.
L�hmus scores with a hook to the body. Kahn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
L�hmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
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 cut man is working on Joosep L�hmus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kahn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by L�hmus. That's going to slow Kahn down.
Kahn misses with a body shot
and L�hmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with a hook
and Kahn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. L�hmus really felt that one!
A jab from Kahn misses.
Kahn takes a jab right on the kisser.
L�hmus lands a slapping body shot.
Kahn misses with a low kick as L�hmus jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn tries to move into range but L�hmus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kahn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by L�hmus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn lands a head shot.
L�hmus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as L�hmus checks a leg kick.
L�hmus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn misses with a leg kick.
L�hmus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
L�hmus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahn slips under a jab from L�hmus.
Kahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck L�hmus on the side of the head.
Kahn throws the left hand but L�hmus avoids the punch easily.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but L�hmus manages to avoid it.
Kahn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
L�hmus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kahn thows a leg kick but L�hmus checks it
and L�hmus counters with a straight right hand.
Kahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn tries to clinch there but L�hmus circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
L�hmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from L�hmus.
Kahn scores with a spinning back kick!
L�hmus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kahn throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. L�hmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
L�hmus lands a nice looking body shot.
Kahn checks a low kick from L�hmus.
A telegraphed right hand from L�hmus misses the target.
L�hmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahn tries a head kick but it misses.
L�hmus misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. L�hmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kahn misses with a looping right.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and moves out of range.
L�hmus throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily.
Kahn throws a hook but L�hmus avoids it easily.
L�hmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahn checks a leg kick.
L�hmus moves out of range of the leg kick from Kahn.
L�hmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
L�hmus moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn throws a solid leg kick but L�hmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kahn.
L�hmus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kahn takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from L�hmus! But no joy.
Kahn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kahn misses with the body kick
letting L�hmus counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. L�hmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
L�hmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
L�hmus misses the jab.
Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from L�hmus lands.
Kahn swings widly with a right hand
and L�hmus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
L�hmus misses with a straight left.
Kahn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
L�hmus moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Joosep L�hmus's cut.
That's time! Kahn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
L�hmus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kahn has time to react.
Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from L�hmus.
L�hmus lands a body shot.
Kahn cracks L�hmus with an open hand slap.
Kahn pivots, looking for a leg kick but L�hmus is out of range and Kahn settles back down.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as L�hmus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kahn doesn't seem phased though.
Kahn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and L�hmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahn blocks a jab.
L�hmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from L�hmus misses.
L�hmus throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.
A swing and a miss from L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus throws a leg kick which misses Kahn's front leg but catches the back leg as Kahn tries to avoid it.
L�hmus scores with the left hand. Kahn knows he should have avoided that one.
L�hmus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kahn throws a leg kick
and L�hmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
L�hmus lands a nice looking body shot.
L�hmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahn misses with a right hand
and L�hmus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kahn's knee momentarily.
L�hmus connects with a leg kick.
Kahn misses with a lunging right hand
and L�hmus counters with a thumping low kick.
L�hmus connects with an inside leg kick.
Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks L�hmus off balance momentarily.
L�hmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
L�hmus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mohammed Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Kahn does it's job there.
L�hmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the body from Kahn misses
letting L�hmus counter with a right hand.
Kahn motions for L�hmus to come forward. Kahn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from L�hmus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
L�hmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahn scores with a body shot.
L�hmus misses with an uppercut.
L�hmus moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
L�hmus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
L�hmus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
L�hmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
It seemed like L�hmus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
L�hmus checks the leg kick.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by L�hmus.
Kahn throws a leg kick but L�hmus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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.
Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahn lands a nice looking kick to the body. L�hmus takes a step back to recover.
Good exchange - L�hmus coming out on top.
Kahn wants to clinch.
L�hmus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kahn.
L�hmus lands with an uppercut that bounces Kahn off the cage and back into range.
Kahn throws a lazy body kick
and L�hmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
L�hmus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kahn looks for the body kick but L�hmus saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn looks for the body kick but L�hmus saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target.
Kahn throws out a leg kick but L�hmus moves out of range and Kahn only half commits.
L�hmus throws out a counter right but Kahn avoids it with no problem.
L�hmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
L�hmus throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but L�hmus is just out of range.
L�hmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kahn jabs L�hmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahn blocks a jab.
Kahn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from L�hmus misses the target.
L�hmus takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but L�hmus manages to avoid it.
L�hmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
L�hmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep L�hmus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got L�hmus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep L�hmus!
Joosep L�hmus is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Joosep L�hmus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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