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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep L�hmus (ranked 130 p4p, 19 weight class) and Samuel Kravac (ranked 700 p4p, 112 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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206 lbs
23 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joosep L�hmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
L�hmus misses the jab.
We've been told by L�hmus's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
L�hmus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kravac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from L�hmus.
Jab from Kravac.
Kravac checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Kravac lands an impressive looking overhand right. L�hmus doesn't seem phased though.
Kravac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between L�hmus's hands.
L�hmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Kravac throws a body punch but L�hmus moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
L�hmus can't do much from the bottom here.
L�hmus is looking to regain half guard here but Kravac keeps moving and retains side control.
Kravac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. L�hmus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac is trying to get an arm triangle but L�hmus is defending well.
Kravac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kravac is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but L�hmus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
L�hmus dodges the ground and pound from Kravac.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on L�hmus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kravac throws a strike aimed at the side of L�hmus's head but L�hmus avoids it well.
L�hmus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kravac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. L�hmus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kravac is trying to get an arm triangle but L�hmus is defending well.
Kravac is trying to get an arm triangle but L�hmus is defending well.
Kravac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kravac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac landing strikes.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
L�hmus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kravac is putting a hurting on L�hmus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kravac wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by L�hmus, who protects the arm well.
Kravac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kravac tries to score with some ground and pound. L�hmus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kravac misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kravac throws an elbow but L�hmus slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on L�hmus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kravac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, L�hmus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kravac has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kravac looking to secure an arm triangle but L�hmus defends it well.
Kravac is going oldschool here, as he tries to force L�hmus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so L�hmus shrugs it off.
Kravac throws some wild stikes that L�hmus manages to avoid easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But L�hmus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from L�hmus!
L�hmus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Kravac dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
L�hmus missing with a left hand there. Kravac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joosep L�hmus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kravac takes a swing at L�hmus's ribcage but misses.
Kravac fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. L�hmus sprawls well initially but Kravac persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. L�hmus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
L�hmus wants to get back to full guard.
Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and L�hmus defends it well.
Kravac lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus keeping hold of Kravac's head, controlling as best he can.
Kravac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
L�hmus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kravac.
Kravac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, L�hmus has managed to free his arm - good work.
L�hmus keeping control of the position.
Kravac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, L�hmus has managed to free his arm - good work.
L�hmus wants to get back to full guard.
Kravac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kravac throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kravac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
L�hmus won't allow Kravac to pass to mount.
Kravac is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so L�hmus is just riding it out for now. Kravac eventually gives up the hold.
L�hmus is looking to improve his position.
Samuel Kravac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kravac is working for a kimura but L�hmus is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed L�hmus's head.
L�hmus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kravac.
L�hmus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kravac.
Kravac is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so L�hmus is just riding it out for now. Kravac eventually gives up the hold.
Kravac in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. L�hmus tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kravac!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Kravac!
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RATING
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