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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Camara (ranked 62 p4p, 10 weight class) and Joosep L�hmus (ranked 73 p4p, 13 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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19 - 9 - 0 |
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210 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ibrahim Camara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joosep L�hmus!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
L�hmus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
L�hmus staying out of range there.
L�hmus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camara is out of range.
Camara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Camara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship in the buildup to the fight.
Camara misses with a hook. L�hmus ducked under it nicely.
Camara moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Camara.
A short body shot lands from L�hmus as the two fighters clinch.
Camara digs a right hand into L�hmus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on L�hmus's gas tank.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
L�hmus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
L�hmus pushes Camara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara prevents a body shot from L�hmus.
Camara prevents a body shot from L�hmus.
Camara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camara lands a shoulder strike.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
L�hmus stalling the fight.
Camara blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Camara working aggressively here.
L�hmus swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara scores with a shot to the side of L�hmus's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
L�hmus tries to break free but Camara pushes him back against the cage.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by L�hmus.
L�hmus swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
L�hmus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Camara.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, L�hmus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite L�hmus's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as L�hmus controls his hands.
L�hmus working aggressively here.
L�hmus prevents a body shot from Camara.
L�hmus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
L�hmus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
L�hmus throws a big shot that misses.
Camara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from L�hmus.
Camara slips a straight right by L�hmus.
A left lands for L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camara lands a nice hook to L�hmus's body. L�hmus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camara misses with a looping right.
Camara wants to clinch but L�hmus slips to the side
and L�hmus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camara misses with an uppercut. L�hmus saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by L�hmus.
Camara takes one to the side of the head.
Camara lands with a straight right. L�hmus didn't see that one coming.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
L�hmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Camara blocks the low kick.
L�hmus looks for the body kick but Camara saw that one coming.
Camara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
L�hmus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camara tries to clinch up but L�hmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Camara scores with a shot to the body.
L�hmus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
L�hmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camara clobbers L�hmus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Camara wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from L�hmus! But no joy.
Camara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
L�hmus is looking to chop away at Camara's legs.
Camara is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from L�hmus.
Camara moves in looking to clinch but L�hmus pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Good exchange - L�hmus coming out on top.
Camara moves into the clinch successfully.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with L�hmus's elbow.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by L�hmus.
L�hmus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
L�hmus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara takes a shot to the head.
L�hmus is working Camara over against the cage.
L�hmus misses with a punch on the inside.
L�hmus tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
L�hmus breaks the clinch.
Camara throws out a loose jab but L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara has managed to clinch.
L�hmus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
L�hmus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
L�hmus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Camara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but L�hmus manages to circle out of the way.
Camara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but L�hmus slips the punch.
L�hmus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from L�hmus. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from L�hmus - that will leave a mark!
Camara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract L�hmus.
L�hmus keeps Camara at a distance using the push kick.
L�hmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camara checks a low kick from L�hmus.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but L�hmus manages to avoid it.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara has L�hmus up against the cage in a clinch.
Camara lands a shoulder strike.
L�hmus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
L�hmus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
L�hmus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
L�hmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. L�hmus moves away and avoids it.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by L�hmus. That's going to slow Camara down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus thumps Camara with a low kick.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara tries to clinch up.
A low kick from L�hmus is predictable there
and Camara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
L�hmus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
L�hmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara moves in looking to clinch but L�hmus pushes him off.
Camara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but L�hmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Camara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Camara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
L�hmus staying out of range there.
Camara throws a jab but it's blocked by L�hmus.
Camara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Camara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Joosep L�hmus has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
L�hmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from L�hmus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camara closes the distance and pushes L�hmus back into the cage.
Camara blocks a body shot from L�hmus.
L�hmus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from L�hmus.
L�hmus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
L�hmus stalling against the cage.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as L�hmus controls the action.
A short uppercut from Camara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
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 shot to the kidneys.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with L�hmus's elbow.
L�hmus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus slows down the pace here.
L�hmus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
L�hmus breaks the clinch.
Joosep L�hmus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Camara wants to clinch but L�hmus slips to the side
and L�hmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
L�hmus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camara.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
L�hmus throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
L�hmus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camara throws a jab but it's blocked by L�hmus.
Camara moves into the clinch.
L�hmus breaks the clinch.
Camara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camara tries to clinch there but L�hmus circles away.
L�hmus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for L�hmus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara tries to clinch there but L�hmus circles away.
L�hmus circles away from the clinch attempt.
L�hmus flicks out a counter leg kick but Camara steps away.
Some wild striking there from Camara.
Camara wants to clinch up but L�hmus keeps it at a distance.
Camara wants to clinch.
Camara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from L�hmus finds it's way round the side to connect with Camara's head.
Camara tries to clinch but L�hmus moves out of range.
Camara misses with a body shot
and L�hmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Camara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camara.
Camara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camara takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
L�hmus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Camara blocks it well.
Camara misses with a wild combination.
And that�s 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.
The cut man is working on Joosep L�hmus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
L�hmus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camara takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
L�hmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Camara looks to land a left hand but L�hmus moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from L�hmus misses its intended target.
As L�hmus tries to get set, Camara tries to push him back and clinch up but L�hmus manages to avoid the attempt.
L�hmus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camara's sensitive parts.
L�hmus connects with a single shot there.
L�hmus misses with a looping right.
Camara is looking to counter the offense by L�hmus and move into the clinch.
L�hmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
L�hmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
L�hmus ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
L�hmus throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara throws a jab but it's blocked by L�hmus.
L�hmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but L�hmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
L�hmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camara checks a leg kick.
Camara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara has managed to clinch.
L�hmus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
L�hmus misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Camara.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
L�hmus manages to break the clinch.
L�hmus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Camara checks the leg kick.
Camara tries to clinch up but L�hmus circles away and keeps his distance.
L�hmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
L�hmus tests Camara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
L�hmus misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Camara wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Camara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
L�hmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Camara throws out a loose jab but L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for L�hmus.
Camara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Camara pushes L�hmus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Camara.
L�hmus misses with the head strike.
Camara gets through L�hmus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
L�hmus breaks the clinch.
Camara tries to clinch but L�hmus moves out of range.
L�hmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
L�hmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
L�hmus connects with a looping right hand.
Camara wants to clinch.
L�hmus lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camara misses with a looping right.
L�hmus throws a chopping leg kick but Camara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
L�hmus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Camara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from L�hmus tenderised Camara's leg. Camara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Camara.
L�hmus throws a low kick but Camara moves out of range easily.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
L�hmus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Camara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara.
L�hmus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A lazy left from Camara finds it's target.
L�hmus blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from L�hmus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
L�hmus scores with a leg kick.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by L�hmus.
Camara looks to throw the jab but L�hmus is out of range.
Camara tries to clinch there but L�hmus circles away.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from L�hmus.
L�hmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
A telegraphed right hand from Camara misses the target.
Camara is looking to clinch but L�hmus is avoiding it.
L�hmus ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Camara checks the leg kick.
Camara cracks L�hmus with a good jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from L�hmus, right into the meat.
Camara 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 throws a shot to the body.
Camara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. L�hmus doesn't seem bothered though.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but L�hmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
L�hmus lands a jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ibrahim Camara did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Joosep L�hmus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice jab there from Camara.
Joosep L�hmus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
L�hmus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
L�hmus throws a low kick but Camara avoids it.
A big right from Camara misses.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
L�hmus misses with a wild body shot.
Camara stuns L�hmus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
L�hmus slips under a jab.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. L�hmus moves away and avoids it.
L�hmus counters with a body kick.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara 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.
Camara rushes L�hmus and presses him up against the cage.
L�hmus throws a head punch that misses.
L�hmus tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
L�hmus has had enough of the clinch but Camara keeps him there for the moment.
Camara lands a left hand.
L�hmus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Camara misses.
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 Camara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Camara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Camara throws an off balance right hand
and L�hmus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Camara's knee momentarily.
Camara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before L�hmus can pounce on him.
Camara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
L�hmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Camara looks to land a left hand but L�hmus moved out of range nicely.
Camara backing away here, and L�hmus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
L�hmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
L�hmus lands with an uppercut that bounces Camara off the cage and back into range.
L�hmus lands a nice hook to Camara's body. Camara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
L�hmus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but Camara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Camara works L�hmus's body with a nice hook.
L�hmus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
L�hmus swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus keeps the fight on the outside.
L�hmus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from L�hmus misses.
Camara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camara moves in looking to clinch but L�hmus pushes him off.
Camara tries to clinch there but L�hmus circles away.
L�hmus misses with a leg kick.
Camara checks a low kick from L�hmus.
L�hmus tests Camara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by L�hmus.
L�hmus throws a good cross that connects.
Camara looks to throw the jab but L�hmus is out of range.
L�hmus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
L�hmus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
L�hmus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camaras head.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by L�hmus.
L�hmus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camara checks a leg kick.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
Camara throws the left hand but L�hmus avoids the punch easily.
Camara wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for L�hmus.
Camara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
L�hmus ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from L�hmus.
L�hmus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Camara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and L�hmus counters with a leg kick.
L�hmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from L�hmus finds it's way through Camara's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus throws a leg kick but Camara moved away.
Camara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but L�hmus manages to circle out of the way.
L�hmus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
L�hmus avoids the body shot from Camara.
L�hmus feints a counter leg kick.
Camara throws a looping overhand right but L�hmus ducks down to avoid it.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
L�hmus lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara looks to throw the jab but L�hmus is out of range.
A jab from Camara misses.
A shot to the body from Camara misses
and L�hmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
L�hmus throws a sloppy head kick and Camara moves out of range easily.
L�hmus throws a series of punches but Camara avoids them all with ease.
L�hmus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camara at a distance.
Camara tries to clinch up but L�hmus circles away and keeps his distance.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
L�hmus misses the jab.
L�hmus wants to land a leg kick but Camara is out of range.
And that�s 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.
The cut man is working on Joosep L�hmus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Camara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
L�hmus misses with a punch to the body.
L�hmus misses with a hook to the ribs.
L�hmus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camaras head.
Ibrahim Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
L�hmus is trying to push Camara away but Camara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
L�hmus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camara has him pressed against the cage.
L�hmus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of L�hmus backwards.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
L�hmus tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara lands a body punch.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
L�hmus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus working hard to break the clinch.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
L�hmus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Camara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch but L�hmus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from L�hmus.
Camara is looking to counter the offense by L�hmus and move into the clinch.
Camara takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
L�hmus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camara slips a jab from L�hmus.
Camara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but L�hmus manages to circle out of the way.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
L�hmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
L�hmus lands with a cross.
L�hmus misses with a looping right.
Camara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
L�hmus misses with a low kick.
Camara throws the left hand but L�hmus avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara connects with a body shot.
L�hmus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
L�hmus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
L�hmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
Camara is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from L�hmus.
Camara walks into a straight right hand from L�hmus.
Camara 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.
Camara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
L�hmus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by L�hmus - just one landing.
Camara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
L�hmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Camara jabs L�hmus right on the nose. L�hmus blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Camara.
L�hmus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
L�hmus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Camara is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from L�hmus.
Camara connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
L�hmus blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from L�hmus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
L�hmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
L�hmus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Camara is looking to clinch but L�hmus is avoiding it.
A left lands for L�hmus.
Camara misses with a jab to the body
enabling L�hmus to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by L�hmus.
Camara throws out a loose jab but L�hmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Camara misses.
L�hmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
L�hmus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
L�hmus slips a jab from Camara.
L�hmus throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Camara lands a jab to L�hmus's midsection.
L�hmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from L�hmus.
Camara cracks L�hmus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
L�hmus lands with a hook. Camara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
L�hmus throws a fast counter high kick but Camara manages to duck under it in time.
A jab lands there for L�hmus.
L�hmus slips a straight right by Camara.
Camara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch lands to the side of L�hmus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Camara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
L�hmus connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for L�hmus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Camara walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to 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 Ibrahim Camara.
I think Camara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!
Ibrahim Camara is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ibrahim Camara was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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