PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaid Abdul Karim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Abdul Karim
vs
Lavronenko

185 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

186 cm
24
212 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zaid Abdul Karim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Lavronenko!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavronenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abdul Karim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lavronenko throws a series of punches but Abdul Karim avoids them all with ease.
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abdul Karim as he avoids it easily.
Lavronenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdul Karim.
Lavronenko misses with a takedown attempt - Abdul Karim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Abdul Karim manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lavronenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Lavronenko's guard now, I'm sure.
Lavronenko looking to control.
Abdul Karim wants to pass the guard but Lavronenko is keeping the position.
Abdul Karim is working hard here to advance position.
Abdul Karim throwing strikes from guard but Lavronenko blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul Karim with a flurry of punches that miss.

Lavronenko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Lavronenko. Those never looked like landing.
Abdul Karim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lavronenko's waist but Lavronenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdul Karim off to one side.
Lavronenko throws a nice looking combination but Abdul Karim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lavronenko gets caught napping as Abdul Karim dives in and scores a takedown. Lavronenko manages to retain guard.
Abdul Karim won't allow Lavronenko to sweep him here.
Lavronenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Karim passes Lavronenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abdul Karim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim misses with a head shot. Lavronenko uses the momentum to regain guard.

Lavronenko kicks Abdul Karim off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdul Karim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lavronenko's waist but Lavronenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdul Karim off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaid Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abdul Karim as he avoids it easily.
Lavronenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Abdul Karim shoots in but Lavronenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lavronenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdul Karim.
Zaid Abdul Karim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavronenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdul Karim.
Lavronenko misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Abdul Karim with that takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim misses with a takedown attempt
and Lavronenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdul Karim looks for a takedown but Lavronenko sprawls well.

Lavronenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Abdul Karim's guard.

Lavronenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abdul Karim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abdul Karim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abdul Karim!
Abdul Karim with the ground and pound but Lavronenko regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Abdul Karim prevents Lavronenko from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but Lavronenko defending well.
Abdul Karim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abdul Karim not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abdul Karim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavronenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdul Karim throws a strike but Lavronenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lavronenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavronenko is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Lavronenko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Abdul Karim blocks a low kick nicely.
Abdul Karim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lavronenko circles away.

Lavronenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Abdul Karim quickly recovers to half guard.
Zaid Abdul Karim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abdul Karim is trying to stand up here but Lavronenko is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavronenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abdul Karim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavronenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Abdul Karim wants to improve his position but Lavronenko is controlling well.
Lavronenko is just content to waste time from the top position. Abdul Karim takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Lavronenko tries to pass.
Lavronenko postures up and lands a big shot to Abdul Karim's brow.
Lavronenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Lavronenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavronenko won't allow Abdul Karim to sweep him here.
Lavronenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lavronenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abdul Karim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abdul Karim keeping moving, preventing Lavronenko from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ivan Lavronenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lavronenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lavronenko throws a series of punches but Abdul Karim avoids them all with ease.
Abdul Karim slips a jab and a cross from Lavronenko.
Lavronenko throws a right and a left that Abdul Karim avoids nicely.
Lavronenko misses the shot to the body.
Lavronenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lavronenko throws a hook but Abdul Karim avoids it easily.
Lavronenko misses with a double jab

and Abdul Karim counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abdul Karim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abdul Karim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lavronenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abdul Karim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lavronenko trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
Abdul Karim connects with a couple of short punches.
Abdul Karim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abdul Karim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lavronenko's head.
Lavronenko is controlling Abdul Karim's posture.
Lavronenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavronenko, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lavronenko keeping full guard, as Abdul Karim tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lavronenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lavronenko is trying to control the position but Abdul Karim postures up.
Abdul Karim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdul Karim with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abdul Karim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abdul Karim postures up in Lavronenko's guard and throws a big left but Lavronenko blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Lavronenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Abdul Karim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Abdul Karim tries for a takedown but Lavronenko circles away easily
and Lavronenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Abdul Karim fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lavronenko to the ground. Abdul Karim is now in Lavronenko's guard.
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavronenko is retaining full guard.
Abdul Karim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lavronenko keeping full guard, as Abdul Karim tries to pass.

Lavronenko working for a triangle but Abdul Karim defends it easily.
Abdul Karim looking to pass the guard.
Abdul Karim postures up and lands a big shot to Lavronenko's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul Karim landing some decent shots from guard.
Abdul Karim throws a strike but Lavronenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lavronenko trying to control but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lavronenko won't allow Abdul Karim to sweep him here.
Lavronenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul Karim is retaining full guard.
Abdul Karim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavronenko trying to control but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Abdul Karim dives in and grabs Lavronenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lavronenko pushes down on Abdul Karim's head and hops out.
Lavronenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abdul Karim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lavronenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaid Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavronenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Lavronenko trying to control but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Lavronenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lavronenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul Karim is retaining full guard.
Ivan Lavronenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lavronenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ivan Lavronenko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lavronenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdul Karim.
Decent striking displayed by Lavronenko there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lavronenko is defended easily by Abdul Karim.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lavronenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Lavronenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lavronenko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!