On September 21st in Vilnius, at the Twinsbet Arena, a fight will take place that no combat sports enthusiast will want to miss. Lithuanian MMA star Raimondas Krilavicius will step into the octagon to face the experienced Frenchman Cedric Severac in a bid for the interim Bushido champion title in the welterweight category. Many are calling this the biggest challenge of Krilavicius’s career.
Cedric Severac, with 32 professional fights and experience in BKFC and HEXAGONE MMA, expects to surprise the Lithuanian audience. During his preparation, Severac closely analyzed Krilavicius’s fights and stated that he was impressed by the Lithuanian’s fighting style, particularly after his recent victory over Rodrigo Mineiro.
Krilavicius downplays Severac’s greater experience, although he acknowledges that it gives his opponent an advantage. “My opponent’s experience is a big plus, but I’m no newcomer. I know how this game is played,” he said, clearly indicating that he is ready for the fight.
Although Severac is confident in his abilities and believes he has found a way to defeat Krilavicius, the latter has a clear fight plan. “I have a plan—I won’t let him move freely. I’ll be sharp and fast, and I won’t let him control the fight,” Krilavicius stated, emphasizing that he is prepared to neutralize Severac’s strengths.
The Frenchman asserts that his victory is guaranteed. “Watching Raimondas’s fights, I noticed that he struggles against larger opponents who maintain distance and strike directly. I’m confident I’ll win in the first round,” Severac boldly declared.
Krilavicius, assessing his upcoming opponent, admitted that a very tough fight awaits him. “Cedric Severac is a very dangerous opponent. He adapts well to different fighting styles, and his experience speaks for itself. This will be the biggest challenge of my career,” said the Lithuanian. Despite this, Krilavicius is optimistic about his chances and pleased with his preparation process. “So far, the preparation is going better than I expected. If it continues this way, I’ll exceed my expectations,” the fighter revealed.
Tickets for the MMA Bushido cage fight can be purchased at bilietai.lt.
