PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodor DaCrapulation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Lavronenko
vs
DaCrapulation

186 cm
23
212 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Lavronenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Theodor DaCrapulation!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavronenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lavronenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Lavronenko throws a right hand that DaCrapulation ducks under and follows up with a left that DaCrapulation also avoids with ease.
Lavronenko throws a solid leg kick but DaCrapulation takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lavronenko.
Lavronenko tries to land a leg kick but DaCrapulation saw it coming and moves away.
Lavronenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lavronenko misses with a low kick.
DaCrapulation tries to clinch
and Lavronenko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lavronenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DaCrapulation. That did some damage!
Lavronenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DaCrapulation shoots for a takedown but Lavronenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Lavronenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lavronenko lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavronenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
DaCrapulation is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavronenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaCrapulation wants to control but Lavronenko is keeping busy.
Lavronenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A slapping body kick lands there for DaCrapulation.
Lavronenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
DaCrapulation takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DaCrapulation shoots in for a takedown but Lavronenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lavronenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaCrapulation looks to throw a body kick
and Lavronenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lavronenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lavronenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lavronenko misses with a body kick.
Lavronenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lavronenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

DaCrapulation forces Lavronenko back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for DaCrapulation.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DaCrapulation looking to throw knees to the head but Lavronenko is blocking nicely.
Lavronenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lavronenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
DaCrapulation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaCrapulation keeps control of Lavronenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lavronenko can't break the clinch.

DaCrapulation breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DaCrapulation goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lavronenko throws a leg kick which misses DaCrapulation's front leg but catches the back leg as DaCrapulation tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from DaCrapulation.
DaCrapulation attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lavronenko fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Lavronenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DaCrapulation takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Lavronenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lavronenko throws a low kick but DaCrapulation avoids it.
Lavronenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DaCrapulation takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lavronenko throws a body punch but DaCrapulation moves out of range.
Lavronenko misses with a body kick.
Lavronenko lands a jab to DaCrapulation's midsection.
Lavronenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lavronenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
DaCrapulation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lavronenko's sensitive parts.
Lavronenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DaCrapulation fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DaCrapulation shoots in but no luck this time.
Lavronenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ivan Lavronenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavronenko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lavronenko, as that shot connected.
DaCrapulation shoots in for a takedown but Lavronenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivan Lavronenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodor DaCrapulation.
Lavronenko works over DaCrapulation's head and body with a nice combination.
DaCrapulation shoots and misses
and Lavronenko counters with a three punch combo that has DaCrapulation backing up. DaCrapulation nods at Lavronenko to acknowledge the strikes.
DaCrapulation is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lavronenko.
Lavronenko misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavronenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lavronenko duly obliges.
Lavronenko scores with a three punch combo!
Lavronenko scores with a hook.
Ivan Lavronenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lavronenko punishes DaCrapulation's body with a nice straight punch.
Lavronenko shoots for a takedown but DaCrapulation saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DaCrapulation shoots in and drives through. Lavronenko sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lavronenko.
DaCrapulation walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko looks to land a combination but DaCrapulation avoids it well.
Lavronenko throws a series of punches but DaCrapulation moves out of range.
DaCrapulation fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lavronenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lavronenko misses with a double jab.

DaCrapulation shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. DaCrapulation showed some decent athleticism there.
Lavronenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DaCrapulation.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lavronenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaCrapulation trying to move into half guard but instead Lavronenko has managed to sweep!
DaCrapulation working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavronenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DaCrapulation working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lavronenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Lavronenko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lavronenko throws a nice looking combination but DaCrapulation bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lavronenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left and a right from Lavronenko both land. Nice combination.
Ivan Lavronenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Lavronenko throws a head kick but DaCrapulation moves out of range.
DaCrapulation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lavronenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DaCrapulation counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lavronenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lavronenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Lavronenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DaCrapulation lands with a cross.
Lavronenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DaCrapulation lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lavronenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lavronenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DaCrapulation napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lavronenko is looking to take a break and control but DaCrapulation is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lavronenko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lavronenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lavronenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lavronenko duly obliges.
Lavronenko checks the leg kick.
Lavronenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DaCrapulation throws a hook to the side of Lavronenko's head but Lavronenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lavronenko swats away the attempt to clinch by DaCrapulation.
Lavronenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaCrapulation fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DaCrapulation shoots in for a takedown but Lavronenko shows good takedown defense.
Lavronenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lavronenko misses with a low kick.
Lavronenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lavronenko!
Lavronenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DaCrapulation shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lavronenko defends it nicely.
Ivan Lavronenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DaCrapulation takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaCrapulation tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Theodor DaCrapulation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lavronenko misses with a few strikes there.

Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavronenko stays in close to DaCrapulation's body and controls the position.
DaCrapulation is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lavronenko forces his way into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Lavronenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lavronenko, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Lavronenko!