PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Lepdev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Laffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Laffer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lepdev
vs
Laffer

199 cm
20
273 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
28
265 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

NEMESIS CAGE CLOTHING

[GTi] Divine - Drugs (Q:158+ $100)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Lepdev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larry Laffer!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lepdev throws a series of strikes that have Laffer backpedaling.
Laffer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lepdev is fending him off so far but Laffer persists. Nope, Lepdev circles away and we're back to standing.
Laffer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laffer wants to slow Lepdev down by chopping away at his legs.
Laffer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Lepdev moves into the clinch successfully.
Laffer jumps guard but Lepdev stands there with Laffer around his waist. Laffer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laffer wants a takedown.
Vlad Lepdev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Laffer.
Laffer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lepdev smiles and moves away.
Laffer has his takedown stuffed
and Lepdev counters with a two punch combo.

Lepdev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laffer, pushing him back against the ropes.

Lepdev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laffer takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Lepdev finds it's way through Laffer's defenses.
Lepdev dips to his left and cracks Laffer with an uppercut!
Laffer with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lepdev moves into the clinch.
Laffer is working for takedown but Lepdev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laffer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lepdev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laffer has him pressed against the ropes.
Laffer tries to score a body lock takedown but Lepdev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lepdev is trying to stall.
Laffer is trying to drag Lepdev to the mat but Lepdev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Laffer looks gassed!

Lepdev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepdev cracks Laffer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lepdev cracks Laffer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laffer throws a sloppy head kick

and Lepdev counters by moving into the clinch.

Laffer jumps guard.
Lepdev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lepdev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Lepdev gets to his feet. Laffer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Laffer throws a leg kick but Lepdev moved away.
Jab from Lepdev.
Lepdev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lepdev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laffer shoots and misses
and Lepdev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!

Laffer feints and as Lepdev raises his hands in defense, Laffer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lepdev trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lepdev wants to stand up but Laffer is controlling him.
Laffer trying to control but Lepdev is working from the bottom.

Laffer drops back looking for a leg! Lepdev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lepdev manages to kick Laffer off! Laffer jumps back into Lepdev's guard.

Laffer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Laffer being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laffer trying to control but Lepdev is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lepdev is on top in guard.
Lepdev looking to pass the guard.
Laffer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laffer looking for a sweep. Not yet Laffer, not yet.
Laffer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lepdev manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lepdev seems keen to control Laffer's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lepdev keeping full guard, as Laffer tries to pass.
Laffer trying to control but Lepdev is working from the bottom.
Lepdev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lepdev tries to get out of the position.
Laffer tries to free his leg and advance position but Lepdev is retaining full guard.
Laffer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Laffer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lepdev keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Laffer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Lepdev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The fighters circle momentarily. Lepdev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laffer shoots and misses
and Lepdev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laffer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lepdev scores with a jab to the body.
Lepdev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice jab there from Lepdev.
Lepdev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Laffer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lepdev connects with a body shot.
Lepdev wants to clinch up but Laffer keeps it at a distance.
Lepdev tries to close the distance and clinch but Laffer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Lepdev. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lepdev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Laffer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lepdev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laffer scrambles back to his feet.
Laffer fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepdev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laffer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vlad Lepdev is winning the standup battle so far.
Laffer is breathing heavily.
Lepdev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lepdev wants to clinch.
Laffer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laffer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laffer darts in trying to clinch
and Lepdev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lepdev scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laffer tries for a takedown but Lepdev circles away easily
and Laffer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lepdev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lepdev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laffer in his tracks.
Lepdev throws a good cross that connects.
Lepdev feints a jab promting Laffer to slip. Lepdev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Laffer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Laffer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lepdev's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lepdev duly obliges.
Lepdev scores with a body shot.
Lepdev throws a one two combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Lepdev scores with a four punch combination!
Lepdev cracks Laffer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lepdev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laffer can do to turn this around?
Laffer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laffer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laffer misses with a takedown
and Lepdev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vlad Lepdev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Laffer.
Lepdev catches Laffer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Lepdev pushes Laffer up against the ropes in a clinch.

Lepdev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lepdev lands a head shot.
Lepdev tries to clinch there but Laffer circles away.
Lepdev tries to clinch up but Laffer circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lepdev connects with a crisp jab.
Laffer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lepdev finds it's way round the side to connect with Laffer's head.
Lepdev connects with a looping right hand.
Lepdev lands a slapping body shot.
Lepdev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lepdev lands with a good body shot.
Lepdev scores with a one two! Laffer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Lepdev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lepdev throws out a powerful jab.
Laffer ducks right into an uppercut from Lepdev.
Lepdev tests Laffer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lepdev lands a jab-cross combination.
Lepdev scores with a leg kick.
Lepdev thuds his right hand into Laffer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lepdev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lepdev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lepdev drives through and clinches with Laffer against the ropes.

Lepdev manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Lepdev.
Lepdev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Lepdev.

Lepdev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Laffer's half guard.
Lepdev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laffer on the ground.
Laffer is trying to stand.
Lepdev trying to control from half guard but Laffer is working away.

Lepdev stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lepdev throws a one two combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laffer has his takedown stuffed
and Lepdev counters with a series of strikes. Laffer will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Lepdev dominated that second round.
That's time! Lepdev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lepdev closes the distance and pushes Laffer back into the ropes.
Laffer is working for takedown but Lepdev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laffer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lepdev is trying to break the clinch but Laffer has him pressed against the ropes.
Lepdev has had enough of the clinch but Laffer keeps him there for the moment.
Laffer fails to pull guard.
Vlad Lepdev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Laffer.

Lepdev breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Lepdev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lepdev.
Lepdev blocks a low kick nicely.
Lepdev throws a one two combo.
Lepdev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Laffer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laffer walks into a straight right hand from Lepdev.
Laffer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lepdev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lepdev scores with a jab. Laffer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lepdev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lepdev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vlad Lepdev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laffer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Lepdev digs a good body shot into Laffer's ribs.
Lepdev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepdev digs a good hook to Laffer's body.
Laffer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lepdev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Lepdev clinches up against the ropes.
Laffer has Lepdev pressed against the ropes, preventing Lepdev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laffer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lepdev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lepdev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Lepdev has managed to clinch.

Lepdev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laffer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lepdev.
Lepdev throws a series of strikes that have Laffer backpedaling.
Lepdev digs a good hook to Laffer's body.
Lepdev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laffer at a distance.
Lepdev throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lepdev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Lepdev.
Lepdev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lepdev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laffer on the side of the head.
Laffer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lepdev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laffer. Laffer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Lepdev finds it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Lepdev. That snapped Laffer's head back.
Laffer dodges the punch combination from Lepdev.
Lepdev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laffer under the eye.
Lepdev sizes up Laffer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lepdev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lepdev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left and a right from Lepdev both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lepdev lands a nice hook to Laffer's body. Laffer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lepdev scores with a nice right hand.
Lepdev scores with a three punch combo!

Lepdev forces Laffer back against the ropes and clinches.
Lepdev wants to break the clinch but can't.

Lepdev breaks the clinch.
Laffer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laffer dodges the punch combination from Lepdev.
Nice uppercut there from Lepdev.
Lepdev misses with a wild combination.
Laffer wants to slow Lepdev down by chopping away at his legs.
Lepdev throws a shot to the body.
Laffer misses the body punch
and Lepdev counters with a right hand to the body.

Lepdev gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laffer tries to pull guard but Lepdev won't allow it.
Lepdev tries to break free but Laffer pushes him back against the ropes.
Laffer tries to pull guard but Lepdev holds him up against the ropes and eventually Laffer drops back down to his feet.
Laffer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laffer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lepdev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Lepdev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lepdev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Lepdev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lepdev.
Lepdev lands a two punch combo.

Lepdev clinches up against the ropes.
Lepdev is pressed up against the ropes. Laffer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lepdev down to the mat. Lepdev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lepdev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lepdev scores with a jab to the body.
Lepdev's corner calls for a 1-2. Lepdev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lepdev tests Laffer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lepdev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Lepdev takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Lepdev clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lepdev looks to land a combination. Laffer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lepdev dodges the punch combination from Laffer.
Lepdev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laffer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lepdev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lepdev feints a jab promting Laffer to slip. Lepdev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Laffer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lepdev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Laffer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lepdev scores with a nice right hand.
Lepdev tests Laffer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lepdev throws a series of punches but Laffer moves out of range.
Laffer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Danga de danga de dang - Lepdev scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laffer walks into a straight right hand from Lepdev.
Laffer is looking to chop away at Lepdev's legs.
Lepdev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lepdev lands a really nice looking cross but Laffer seems unphased.
A nice combination there by Lepdev.
Lepdev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Laffer back to the ropes. Lepdev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lepdev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laffer has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Lepdev. That snapped Laffer's head back.
Lepdev is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lepdev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lepdev scores with a jab.
Lepdev looks to land a combination. Laffer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Laffer is predictable there
letting Lepdev counter with a right hand.
Lepdev lunges at Laffer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laffer's hand.
Lepdev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lepdev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laffer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lepdev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Laffer is looking to clinch.
Lepdev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lepdev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Laffer misses with a hook to the body
and Lepdev counters with a stiff right hand.
Laffer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lepdev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lepdev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lepdev punishes Laffer's body with a nice straight punch.
Lepdev lands a jab to the head.
Lepdev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laffer under the eye.
Laffer walks into a straight right hand from Lepdev.
Laffer misses with a body shot
and Lepdev counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Lepdev. That snapped Laffer's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Lepdev.
Laffer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lepdev lands a nice hook to Laffer's body. Laffer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lepdev lands a jab-cross combination.
Laffer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Lepdev does it's job there.
Lepdev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Laffer is rocked!

Laffer tries to keep at a distance but Lepdev has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lepdev breaks the clinch.

Lepdev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laffer's guard.
Lepdev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Laffer's guard.
Lepdev throwing strikes but missing.
Laffer looking for a sweep. Not yet Laffer, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laffer has a closed guard, preventing Lepdev from standing up.
Lepdev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laffer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laffer trying to keep a closed guard but Lepdev is proving a slippery customer.

Lepdev gets to his feet - Laffer follows without any prompting.

Laffer scores with a takedown into Lepdev's guard.
Laffer tries to free his leg and advance position but Lepdev is retaining full guard.

Laffer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laffer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lepdev keeping moving, preventing Laffer from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Lepdev had his way with Larry Laffer in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Laffer takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Laffer tries to sprawl but Lepdev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Laffer is trying is best to control the position here.

Laffer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lepdev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laffer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laffer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lepdev lands a jab.
Laffer throws a head kick that misses.
Laffer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Lepdev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Laffer did well to prevent Lepdev getting side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lepdev tries to stand and escape but Laffer actually recovers to full guard.

Lepdev stands and steps away. Laffer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laffer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Laffer looking to pass the guard.
Laffer passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Laffer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Larry Laffer has got the better of the ground game so far.

Laffer tries for a kimura but Lepdev is defending well.

Laffer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lepdev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laffer wants to control but Lepdev is keeping him busy.

Laffer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Laffer has hold of Lepdev's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lepdev seems comfortable defending it but Laffer has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lepdev is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lepdev is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Laffer couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Larry Laffer!
Larry Laffer is the new heavyweight champion!