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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep L�hmus (ranked 6306 p4p, 118 weight class) and Priit Salum�e (ranked 6300 p4p, 119 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Priit Salum�e!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salum�e dives in for a single leg takedown but L�hmus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salum�e is trying hard to land a takedown here. L�hmus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
L�hmus throws a chopping leg kick but Salum�e manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
L�hmus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
L�hmus drives through with a takedown into Salum�e's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salum�e has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but L�hmus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salum�e really doesn't want to stay on the ground with L�hmus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
L�hmus stays in close to Salum�e's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
L�hmus throwing strikes from guard but Salum�e blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
L�hmus postures up and lands a big shot to Salum�e's brow.
L�hmus wants to pass the guard but Salum�e is keeping the position.
L�hmus postures up in Salum�e's guard and throws a big left but Salum�e blocks it.
L�hmus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
L�hmus advances to half guard.
L�hmus trying to pass the guard but Salum�e defending well.
Salum�e is trying to get back to full guard.
Salum�e misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Salum�e tries to get to full guard but L�hmus has control of the leg.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
L�hmus feints and as Salum�e raises his hands in defense, L�hmus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
L�hmus connects with a couple of short punches.
L�hmus stands up and waves to Salum�e to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus throws a right and a left that both miss.
L�hmus is looking to clinch but Salum�e is avoiding it.
Salum�e clinches up against the cage.
L�hmus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Salum�e is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
L�hmus tries for a takedown but Salum�e manages to get underhooks.
L�hmus is trying to force a seperation but Salum�e has the dominant position.
Salum�e is trying to break the clinch but L�hmus is controlling him.
Salum�e is looking for a takedown.
Joosep L�hmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Priit Salum�e.
L�hmus tries to land knees in the clinch but Salum�e avoids the damage to the body.
Salum�e is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
L�hmus jumps into guard, dragging Salum�e to the mat.
L�hmus pulls Salum�e in close to his closed guard and prevents Salum�e from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salum�e stands and throws L�hmus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
L�hmus is looking for a sweep.
Salum�e trying to control the position but L�hmus is working away.
L�hmus struggling a bit here.
L�hmus 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salum�e prevents L�hmus from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Salum�e darts in and clinches L�hmus up against the cage.
Salum�e is looking for a takedown up against the cage. L�hmus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Salum�e dodges an elbow strike from L�hmus.
L�hmus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salum�e is defending well.
Salum�e's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salum�e swinging wildly here.
L�hmus goes for a double leg but Salum�e avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salum�e continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salum�e tries for a takedown but L�hmus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
L�hmus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salum�e.
Salum�e doesn't manage to clinch there - L�hmus circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from L�hmus. Salum�e does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from L�hmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L�hmus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salum�e moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
L�hmus gets tackled into the cage by Salum�e. Salum�e maintains the clinch.
L�hmus stalling the fight.
L�hmus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salum�e just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joosep L�hmus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
L�hmus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
L�hmus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salum�e tries to score a body lock takedown but L�hmus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
L�hmus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Salum�e is trying to keep an underhook but L�hmus manages to get the takedown into half guard.
L�hmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salum�e can do to turn this around?
Salum�e trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salum�e is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salum�e looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
L�hmus decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Joosep L�hmus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salum�e throws a head kick that misses
and L�hmus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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 seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from L�hmus there.
L�hmus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
L�hmus is keen to just control but Salum�e is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
L�hmus slows the pace down in half guard.
L�hmus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Salum�e!
L�hmus unloads with some shots from mount but Salum�e bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus landing strikes, looking to finish!
You get the feeling that Salum�e really doesn't like being in this position too much.
L�hmus controlling from mount.
L�hmus stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Salum�e shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with L�hmus but L�hmus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Salum�e looks to move away, L�hmus throws a big counter combo but Salum�e just gets out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
L�hmus goes for a double leg but Salum�e avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salum�e continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from L�hmus. No joy for Salum�e on that attempt.
L�hmus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep L�hmus dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.
Salum�e shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with L�hmus but L�hmus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Salum�e tries to get set, L�hmus tries to push him back and clinch up but Salum�e manages to avoid the attempt.
L�hmus shoots in looking for a takedown but Salum�e manages to keep the fight standing, pushing L�hmus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Salum�e. No joy for L�hmus on that attempt.
Salum�e is clearly trying to counter these attacks from L�hmus with a body shot.
L�hmus clinches.
L�hmus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. L�hmus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
L�hmus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salum�e tries to free his leg and advance position but L�hmus is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
L�hmus wants to sweep but no luck.
L�hmus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salum�e's guard.
L�hmus stands up from Salum�e's guard - L�hmus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Salum�e looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? L�hmus is fending him off so far but Salum�e persists. Nope, L�hmus circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salum�e gets caught flat footed, as L�hmus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
L�hmus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salum�e is keeping the position for now.
Salum�e working a defensive guard here.
L�hmus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Salum�e, up you get!
Salum�e shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as L�hmus sprawls well. L�hmus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salum�e gets slowly back to his feet.
Joosep L�hmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Priit Salum�e.
L�hmus moves into range and clinches up with Salum�e.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus tries to score a body lock takedown but Salum�e shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
L�hmus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Salum�e gets the underhooks and prevents it.
L�hmus is trying to pull guard but Salum�e turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
L�hmus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
L�hmus gets a double leg takedown into Salum�e's guard.
Salum�e is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
L�hmus stopping the sweep attempt from Salum�e.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L�hmus stops Salum�e from standing up.
Salum�e working a defensive guard here.
Salum�e wants to stand up but L�hmus is controlling him.
L�hmus throwing strikes but missing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
L�hmus throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salum�e shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has L�hmus pinned against the cage. L�hmus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
L�hmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salum�e moves into the clinch.
Salum�e pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
L�hmus shoots in and bounces Salum�e off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
L�hmus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
L�hmus is pushing down on Salum�e's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salum�e is fighting to maintain full guard but L�hmus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Salum�e scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but L�hmus manages to mount him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
L�hmus stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep L�hmus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for L�hmus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep L�hmus!
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energy
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RATING
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