PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Kravac (ranked 1923 p4p, 239 weight class) and Dr A Hedgeh (ranked 1616 p4p, 207 weight class). Hedgeh has chosen Dr Who? as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kravac
vs
A Hedgeh

190 cm
29
206 lbs
20 - 18 - 0

195 cm
30
217 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr A Hedgeh!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedgeh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Hedgeh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kravac manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hedgeh is looking to work some ground and pound but Kravac has wrist control.
Kravac is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kravac is nestled in close to Hedgeh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hedgeh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.

Kravac is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kravac looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ground and pound from Kravac.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedgeh trying to control but Kravac postures up.
We've been hearing that Kravac has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hedgeh tries to roll over but Kravac keeps him under control.
Kravac prevents Hedgeh from standing back up.
Kravac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hedgeh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Kravac seems to be working for a kimura but Hedgeh defends the submission attempt.
Hedgeh trying to hold on to Kravac's head to control him but Kravac postures up.

Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac wants to free his trapped foot but Hedgeh is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hedgeh defending well though.
Hedgeh felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kravac has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
Hedgeh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hedgeh wants to get back to his feet but Kravac is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kravac drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hedgeh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kravac has Hedgeh in his guard.

Kravac looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravac, not yet.
Hedgeh is looking to work some ground and pound but Kravac has wrist control.
Kravac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hedgeh manages to get himself to full guard.

Kravac stands and throws Hedgeh's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Kravac tries for a kimura but Hedgeh is defending well.

Kravac goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hedgeh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kravac but great work by Hedgeh.
Kravac takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hedgeh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hedgeh tries for a kimura but Kravac is defending well.
Hedgeh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kravac some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravac is trying to control Hedgeh's posture but Hedgeh avoids it.
Hedgeh throwing strikes but Kravac manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Kravac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hedgeh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kravac lands some shots froms side control.
Hedgeh is looking to reverse the position.
Hedgeh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Kravac is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hedgeh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hedgeh.
Kravac is looking for a sweep.
Hedgeh in side control, throwing shots but Kravac defends.
Hedgeh cracks Kravac with a big right hand but Kravac just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kravac wants to control but Hedgeh postures up.
Kravac is looking to reverse the position.
Kravac on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kravac is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hedgeh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kravac has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hedgeh but great work by Kravac.

Kravac working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hedgeh is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kravac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hedgeh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hedgeh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

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!

Kravac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kravac sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hedgeh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hedgeh is looking for a sweep.
Hedgeh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh is trying to improve his position.
Hedgeh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kravac lands some shots froms side control.
Hedgeh taking a bit of punishment here - Kravac scoring with strikes.
Hedgeh tries to improve position but can't.

Kravac tries for a kimura but Hedgeh is defending well.

Kravac is trying to get an arm triangle but Hedgeh is defending well.
Kravac works to advance to full mount. Hedgeh defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hedgeh is in a horrible position here. Kravac smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kravac is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hedgeh has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hedgeh!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Kravac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hedgeh postures up in Kravac's guard and throws a big left but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kravac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hedgeh manages to get himself to full guard.

Kravac wants to pass the guard but Hedgeh is keeping the position.
Kravac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kravac passes Hedgeh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hedgeh is looking for a sweep. Kravac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravac stops Hedgeh from getting back to his feet.

Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Hedgeh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kravac is working for a kimura but Hedgeh is defending it quite comfortably.
Hedgeh is trying to get back to full guard.
Samuel Kravac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kravac lands with a punch from half guard.
Hedgeh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hedgeh is trying to control but can't.

Kravac is working for a kimura but Hedgeh is defending it quite comfortably.
Hedgeh looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kravac lunges at Hedgeh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hedgeh's hand.

Hedgeh instigates a clinch.
Kravac blocking some punches.
Kravac blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Hedgeh pulls guard effortlessly.
Kravac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hedgeh's head.
Kravac with a nice head shot there.
Kravac passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kravac is chipping away with strikes.
Hedgeh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kravac is looking for a kimura here.

Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hedgeh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac prevents Hedgeh from improving his position.
Hedgeh trying to control here.

Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hedgeh is trying to get back to full guard.

Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
Hedgeh wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kravac drops an elbow to the side of Hedgeh's head.
Kravac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Hedgeh is rocked!
Kravac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hedgeh can do to turn this around?

Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
Hedgeh is still in real trouble! Can Kravac finish him?

Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hedgeh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kravac takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hedgeh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
Hedgeh trying to hold on to Kravac's head to control him but Kravac postures up.
Ground and pound from Kravac.
Kravac is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Hedgeh is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kravac fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Hedgeh from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kravac! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Kravac!