PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pratipar Rapcheep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Lavrov
vs
Rapcheep

182 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
27
180 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Lavrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pratipar Rapcheep!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rapcheep. That did some damage!
Lavrov throws out a powerful jab.
Lavrov lands with a straight right. Rapcheep didn't see that one coming.

Rapcheep closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lavrov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lavrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

It looks like Pratipar Rapcheep has been cut.
Lavrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lavrov.
Rapcheep has had enough of the clinch but Lavrov keeps him there for the moment.
Lavrov crunches a lovely knee into Rapcheep's ribcage.
Rapcheep looks gassed!
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!
Lavrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Lavrov.
Lavrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rapcheep.
Lavrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rapcheeps head.
Lavrov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rapcheep takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lavrov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Lavrov breaks from the clinch.
Lavrov cracks Rapcheep with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Rapcheep gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lavrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lavrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lavrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rapcheep's hands.
Lavrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lavrov throws a leg kick which misses Rapcheep's front leg but catches the back leg as Rapcheep tries to avoid it.
Rapcheep takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lavrov scores with a jab. Rapcheep acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vadim Lavrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapcheep chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lavrov can pounce on him.
Lavrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Lavrov closes the distance and pushes Rapcheep back into the ropes.
Lavrov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rapcheep's face.
Lavrov lands an elbow that stopped Rapcheep in his tracks for a moment.
Lavrov lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Pratipar Rapcheep's cut even more.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lavrov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lavrov obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavrov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rapcheep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Lavrov.
Rapcheep takes an elbow to the temple.
Lavrov lands a nice elbow.

The cut above Pratipar Rapcheep's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lavrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lavrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rapcheep backwards.
Lavrov crunches a lovely knee into Rapcheep's ribcage.
Lavrov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lavrov obliges.
Lavrov digs a right hand underneath Rapcheep's ribcage. Rapcheep let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Lavrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lavrov lands a shoulder strike.
Lavrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lavrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lavrov as the two fighters clinch.
Lavrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lavrov lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rapcheep in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lavrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lavrov.
Lavrov missing with knees to the body.
Lavrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rapcheep's efforts to push away.
Lavrov digs a right hand into Rapcheep's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rapcheep's gas tank.
Lavrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Rapcheep avoids the damage to the body.

Lavrov manages to break the clinch.
Lavrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rapcheep momentarily.
Lavrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Lavrov closes the distance and clinches.
Lavrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rapcheep backwards.
Lavrov lands a body shot.
Lavrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rapcheep or not.
Lavrov works on Rapcheep's body with a couple of short punches.
Lavrov lands a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lavrov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lavrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lavrov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Lavrov does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lavrov.
Rapcheep rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lavrov counter with a right hand.
Lavrov cracks Rapcheep with a good jab.
Lavrov slips under a jab from Rapcheep.
Lavrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rapcheep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lavrov.
Nice cross by Lavrov.
Rapcheep fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Lavrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pratipar Rapcheep's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lavrov throws a head kick that Rapcheep semi-blocks.
Lavrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rapcheep.
Rapcheep slips under a jab from Lavrov.
Rapcheep takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pratipar Rapcheep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rapcheep on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rapcheep swings for the body but Lavrov moves out of range.
Rapcheep scores with a nice head shot.
Lavrov lands a leg kick that knocks Rapcheep off balance momentarily.
Rapcheep misses with a two punch combination.
Lavrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lavrov throws a series of punches but Rapcheep avoids them all with ease.
Rapcheep wants to clinch up but Lavrov keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapcheep tries to clinch up but Lavrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Rapcheep checks a low kick from Lavrov.
Lavrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rapcheep can do to turn this around?
Rapcheep misses with a series of wild punches.
Lavrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Rapcheep circles away.
Lavrov catches Rapcheep with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rapcheep lands with a kick to the temple. Lavrov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rapcheep moves in looking to clinch but Lavrov pushes him off.
Lavrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lavrov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rapcheep's calf.
Rapcheep is breathing heavily.
Rapcheep keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rapcheep moves to clinch but Lavrov breaks away
and Lavrov counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lavrov throws a leg kick but Rapcheep checks it.
A big left from Rapcheep misses.
Lavrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rapcheep's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lavrov.
Lavrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rapcheep wants to clinch but Lavrov slips to the side
and Lavrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rapcheep walks into a jab.
Rapcheep has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lavrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lavrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rapcheep misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rapcheep takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rapcheep's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lavrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapcheep swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lavrov.
Rapcheep takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Rapcheep. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lavrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rapcheep takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lavrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Rapcheep, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lavrov tests Rapcheep's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lavrov connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lavrov lands with a shot to the body.
Rapcheep feints a jab promting Lavrov to slip. Rapcheep then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lavrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rapcheep checks a low kick from Lavrov.
Rapcheep walks into a left hand.
Rapcheep is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lavrov.
Rapcheep misses the body punch
and Lavrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rapcheep rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lavrov counters with a leg kick.
Rapcheep takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lavrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Lavrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rapcheep's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Lavrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pratipar Rapcheep's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lavrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rapcheep closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lavrov counters with a nice leg kick.
Lavrov throws a leg kick
and Rapcheep counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lavrov throws a leg kick which misses Rapcheep's front leg but catches the back leg as Rapcheep tries to avoid it.
Rapcheep chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lavrov can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Lavrov.
Rapcheep 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.
Lavrov misses with a body kick.
Rapcheep throws a right hand that misses
and Lavrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Lavrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rapcheep takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lavrov cracks Rapcheep with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapcheep has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lavrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Rapcheep's head.
Lavrov scores with the left hand. Rapcheep knows he should have avoided that one.
Lavrov looks to land a combination. Rapcheep sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lavrov moves out of range as Rapcheep throws a body kick.
Lavrov swings widly with a right hand
and Rapcheep counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lavrov.
Rapcheep closes the distance but Lavrov moves to the side

and Lavrov counters by clinching up.
Lavrov scores with a hook to the body.
Rapcheep wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lavrov scores a nice knee to the body.
Lavrov works on Rapcheep's body with a couple of short punches.
Lavrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Rapcheep's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rapcheep backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lavrov.
Lavrov pushes Rapcheep back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lavrov digs a right hand into Rapcheep's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rapcheep's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rapcheep backwards.
Nice body punch from Lavrov.
Lavrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Lavrov.
A hook to the body from Lavrov.
Lavrov lands a nice knee to the body.
Lavrov digs a right hand underneath Rapcheep's ribcage. Rapcheep let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Lavrov.
Lavrov scores with a hook to the body.
Lavrov lands an elbow inside.
Lavrov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Lavrov.
Lavrov working Rapcheep over with knees to the body.
Lavrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lavrov missing with knees to the body.
Lavrov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rapcheep lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov lands a shot to the body.
Lavrov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lavrov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Lavrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rapcheep falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lavrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lavrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rapcheep plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rapcheep lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lavrov connects with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lavrov, right into the meat.
Lavrov circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rapcheep drops his hands momentarily and Lavrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rapcheep tries to clinch but Lavrov is having none of it.
Rapcheep throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lavrov counter with a right hand.
Lavrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rapcheep tries to clinch but Lavrov moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lavrov. That's going to slow Rapcheep down.
Rapcheep takes one on the button.
Rapcheep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lavrov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rapcheep drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Rapcheep checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lavrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Lavrov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pratipar Rapcheep's cut.
That's time! Lavrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick and Lavrov moves out of range easily.
Rapcheep throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lavrov counters with a straight right hand.
Rapcheep works over Lavrov's head and body with a nice combination.
Lavrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lavrov.
Rapcheep tries to clinch up.
Rapcheep takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Lavrov.
Rapcheep tries to move into range but Lavrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lavrov scores with a nice right hand.
Rapcheep is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lavrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lavrov thumps Rapcheep with a low kick.
Vadim Lavrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lavrov lands a nice shot that snaps Rapcheep's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rapcheep. Rapcheep circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rapcheep loads up on a big right hand but Lavrov slips the punch.
Rapcheep misses with a double jab
and Lavrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lavrov is looking to clinch but Rapcheep is avoiding it.
Rapcheep lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rapcheep misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Lavrov as he connects with a hook.
Rapcheep avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rapcheep blocks a low kick nicely.
Lavrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lavrov throws a series of punches but Rapcheep moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lavrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rapcheep throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lavrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rapcheep chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lavrov can pounce on him.
Rapcheep wants to clinch up but Lavrov keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lavrov.
Nice straight punches there by Lavrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lavrov.
No joy there for Rapcheep, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Lavrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lavrov lands a body punch.
Lavrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lavrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rapcheep backwards.
Lavrov lands an elbow that stopped Rapcheep in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lavrov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lavrov works on Rapcheep's body with a couple of short punches.
Lavrov lands with a light punch inside.
Lavrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lavrov digs a right hand underneath Rapcheep's ribcage. Rapcheep let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lavrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rapcheeps head.
Lavrov lands a shot to the body.
Lavrov landing knees to the body.
Lavrov digs a right hand underneath Rapcheep's ribcage. Rapcheep let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lavrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lavrov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rapcheep lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavrov lands an uppercut.
Lavrov lands an elbow that stopped Rapcheep in his tracks for a moment.

Pratipar Rapcheep's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lavrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lavrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rapcheep.
Lavrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lavrov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rapcheep lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Lavrov breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lavrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rapcheep walks into a jab.
Rapcheep misses with a shot to the body
and Lavrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lavrov connects with a leg kick. Rapcheep looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rapcheep wants to clinch
and Lavrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rapcheep 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.
Lavrov clobbers Rapcheep with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lavrov avoids the head kick by Rapcheep.
Rapcheep tries to clinch but Lavrov moves out of range.
Rapcheep drops his hands momentarily and Lavrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Lavrov had his way with Pratipar Rapcheep in that round.
The cut man is working on Pratipar Rapcheep's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lavrov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rapcheep misses with a hook.
Rapcheep tries to clinch

and Lavrov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lavrov landing knees to the body.

Lavrov breaks the clinch.
Lavrov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lavrov scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Rapcheep 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lavrov tests Rapcheep's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rapcheep on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lavrov. Lavrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Lavrov with a jab.
Rapcheep is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lavrov lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapcheep on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lavrov. Lavrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Rapcheep tries to move into range but Lavrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rapcheep throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lavrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lavrov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick by Rapcheep misses
and Lavrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Lavrov.
A slow jab from Rapcheep misses its intended target.
Lavrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rapcheep tries a head kick but it misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lavrov missing with knees to the body.
Pratipar Rapcheep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rapcheep in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rapcheep is trying to break the clinch but Lavrov has him pressed against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lavrov.
A right hand to the body from Lavrov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lavrov.
Lavrov lands a good knee to the midsection. Rapcheep won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavrov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lavrov lands a shoulder strike.

Lavrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lavrov cracks Rapcheep with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lavrov slips a jab and a cross from Rapcheep.

Lavrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lavrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rapcheep takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lavrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lavrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep misses with an uppercut. Lavrov saw that one coming.
Rapcheep throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lavrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Lavrov clinches up with Rapcheep and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lavrov pushes off an throws an elbow but Rapcheep leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

Lavrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lavrov throws a hook to the side of Rapcheep's head but Rapcheep sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rapcheep swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Lavrov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lavrov lands a high kick!
Lavrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lavrov throws a low kick but Rapcheep moves out of range easily.
Rapcheep takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lavrov throws the kick towards the body but Rapcheep avoids it.
Jab, jab by Lavrov - just one landing.
Lavrov misses with a hook.
Rapcheep throws an off balance right hand
and Lavrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lavrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lavrov, right into the meat.
Rapcheep throws a hook to the side of Lavrov's head but Lavrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rapcheep slips a jab from Lavrov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lavrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Rapcheep closes the distance and pushes Lavrov back into the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Lavrov.
Rapcheep is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Lavrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lavrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Vadim Lavrov!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Vadim Lavrov!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Vadim Lavrov!

Vadim Lavrov wins by unanimous decision!
Vadim Lavrov is the new welterweight champion!