PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miladin Kovacevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lavronenko comes to the cage accompanied by Ex-Sektor Gaza - 'Dopilsya'. Kovacevic has chosen Rocknrolla' as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lavronenko
vs
Kovacevic

186 cm
30
212 lbs
17 - 11 - 2

195 cm
29
223 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Lavronenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miladin Kovacevic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavronenko throws a shot to the body.
Kovacevic stuffs the takedown attempt from Lavronenko. Lavronenko gets slowly back to his feet.

Lavronenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kovacevic sprawls well initially but Lavronenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lavronenko winds up and cracks Kovacevic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lavronenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lavronenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavronenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lavronenko trying to pass the guard but Kovacevic defending well.
Lavronenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kovacevic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lavronenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kovacevic wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko looks to land a strike but Kovacevic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lavronenko pushing down on Kovacevic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavronenko wants to control but Kovacevic is keeping him busy.

Lavronenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kovacevic defends it well.
Kovacevic is staying active underneath Lavronenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavronenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lavronenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lavronenko content to control rather than advance.
Kovacevic pushes Lavronenko off looking to stand but Lavronenko dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic is concentrating on defense, preventing Lavronenko from advancing position.
Lavronenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lavronenko throwing shots but Kovacevic is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovacevic tries to get to full guard but Lavronenko has control of the leg.
Lavronenko trying to control the action but Kovacevic is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavronenko drops an elbow to the side of Kovacevic's head.
Lavronenko trying to control the action but Kovacevic is working from the bottom.
Kovacevic won't allow Lavronenko to pass to mount.
Lavronenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lavronenko prevents Kovacevic from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic is refusing to be controlled, as Lavronenko sits in half guard.
Lavronenko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kovacevic to regain full guard.
Kovacevic wants to stand but Lavronenko is controlling the position.
Lavronenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kovacevic is trying to keep Lavronenko in close.
Lavronenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko slips nicely into half guard.
Kovacevic wants to get back to his feet.
Lavronenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lavronenko looking to finish Kovacevic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kovacevic!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavronenko controlling his opponent.
Kovacevic takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Lavronenko's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Lavronenko!
Ivan Lavronenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.