PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanoel Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lavronenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ex-Sektor Gaza - 'Dopilsya'. Ivan Lavronenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lavronenko
vs
Moreno

186 cm
32
212 lbs
25 - 12 - 2

185 cm
36
182 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Lavronenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emanoel Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavronenko closes the distance and clinches up with Moreno, looking for a takedown. Lavronenko pushes Moreno against the ropes but Moreno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moreno fails with the takedown

and Lavronenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moreno won't be happy with that.
Lavronenko tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lavronenko is working hard here to advance position.
Lavronenko working away.
Lavronenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.
Lavronenko working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Lavronenko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Moreno is not content to let Lavronenko control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko working away.
Lavronenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lavronenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moreno tries to avoid it but Lavronenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moreno to the ground. Moreno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lavronenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Moreno counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavronenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Moreno postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko wants to sweep here but Moreno controlling him for the moment.
Moreno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavronenko is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Moreno postures up.
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!
Lavronenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreno looking to pass the guard.

Moreno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lavronenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moreno has managed to get both his arms back between Lavronenko's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Moreno is looking to pass into half guard but Lavronenko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lavronenko is in guard.
Moreno is pulling down on Lavronenko's head to control his posture.
Lavronenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno wants to sweep but no luck.
Moreno is trying to control the position but Lavronenko postures up.
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.
Moreno keeping full guard, as Lavronenko tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko content to stall in guard here.
Moreno manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Moreno wants to control the action but instead Lavronenko gets a body lock and reverses into Moreno's guard! Nice work!
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Lavronenko from controlling successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno keeping full guard, as Lavronenko tries to pass.
Moreno pulls Lavronenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Lavronenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavronenko stays in close to Moreno's body and controls the position.

Ivan Lavronenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Lavronenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moreno's guard.
Moreno wants to sweep here but Lavronenko controlling him for the moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavronenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavronenko preventing the sweep.
Moreno wants to improve his position but instead Lavronenko has moved into half guard.
Moreno is not content to let Lavronenko control the position.
Moreno tries to get to full guard but Lavronenko has control of the leg.
Lavronenko trying to control the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lavronenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko wants to take a breather but Moreno is having none of it.
Lavronenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moreno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moreno is looking for a sweep. Lavronenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moreno is trying to maintain the position but Lavronenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Lavronenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ivan Lavronenko.
Moreno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lavronenko pinned against the ropes. Lavronenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Moreno as Lavronenko shoots in.
Lavronenko stuffs the takedown.
Moreno darts in looking for a takedown but Lavronenko gets double underhooks and turns Moreno into the ropes.

Moreno jumps guard.
Moreno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavronenko stays in close to Moreno's body and controls the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Lavronenko from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Ivan Lavronenko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lavronenko misses with a takedown attempt - Moreno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lavronenko shoots and misses

and Moreno counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lavronenko!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lavronenko is looking for a sweep.
Lavronenko is not content to let Moreno control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Lavronenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Moreno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lavronenko closes the distance and clinches up with Moreno, looking for a takedown. Lavronenko pushes Moreno against the ropes but Moreno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Moreno. No joy for Lavronenko on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lavronenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moreno's guard.
Moreno trying to control the position.
Moreno tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
Lavronenko looking to sit in guard and control but Moreno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lavronenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Lavronenko is keeping the position.
Lavronenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Lavronenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moreno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lavronenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moreno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Lavronenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavronenko, not yet.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Lavronenko is keeping the position.
Moreno keeps trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Moreno advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lavronenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moreno pushing down on Lavronenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Moreno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lavronenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moreno.

Moreno seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is trying to maintain the position but Moreno is very close to passing his half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moreno working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lavronenko is looking to improve his position.
Moreno tries to pass to full mount but Lavronenko defends it.
Moreno is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lavronenko!

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Moreno goes for an armbar but Lavronenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lavronenko.
Moreno is trying to keep Lavronenko in close.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Lavronenko from controlling successfully.
Moreno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moreno controlling the position.
Lavronenko postures up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Emanoel Moreno hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lavronenko doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Moreno counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Lavronenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moreno is aware though and is defending well.
Moreno is looking to advance position but Lavronenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno is working to get back to half guard.
Lavronenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moreno is looking to escape.
Lavronenko controlling from mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moreno is looking to escape.
Lavronenko is really struggling to control Moreno but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ivan Lavronenko just wasn't active enough.
Lavronenko with a lazy takedown attempt

and Moreno counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moreno works his way into full mount!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is looking to get to half guard.

Moreno is working for a guillotine from mount but Lavronenko frees his head quite easily.
Lavronenko regains half guard.
Moreno is trying to control. Lavronenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Moreno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lavronenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Lavronenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavronenko is pressing down on Moreno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Lavronenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavronenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moreno is pushing down on Lavronenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavronenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Moreno has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emanoel Moreno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Moreno gets a takedown into half guard.
Moreno wants to control but Lavronenko is keeping him busy.
Moreno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lavronenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Moreno looking to control but Lavronenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko is trying to escape the mount.
Lavronenko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Moreno wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavronenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreno is controlling Lavronenko's posture.
Emanoel Moreno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moreno looking to control but Lavronenko passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.
Lavronenko wants to free his trapped foot but Moreno is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lavronenko in particular looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moreno moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko looking to pass the guard.
Lavronenko trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ivan Lavronenko just wasn't active enough.
Lavronenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Moreno counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lavronenko keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass.
Moreno advances to half guard.
Moreno wants to control but Lavronenko is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Lavronenko is defending well.
Lavronenko wants to improve his position but Moreno is controlling well.
Moreno is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavronenko reverses the position - he's now on top in Moreno's guard.
Lavronenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno working a defensive guard here.
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!
Moreno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Lavronenko from controlling successfully.
Lavronenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Ivan Lavronenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lavronenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Moreno tries to sprawl out of it but Lavronenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Moreno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lavronenko fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lavronenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lavronenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moreno is trying to get back to full guard.
Moreno is staying active underneath Lavronenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moreno is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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!

Lavronenko seems to be working for a kimura but Moreno defends the submission attempt.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko trying to mount his opponent but Moreno defends it.
Moreno is holding on to half guard well.
Moreno is trying to maintain the position but Lavronenko is very close to passing his half guard.

Lavronenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Lavronenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to get back to full guard.
Lavronenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moreno holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Lavronenko is trying to work for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.
Moreno is not content to let Lavronenko control the position.
Lavronenko is thwarting Moreno's attempts to control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moreno trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lavronenko manages to pass to mount!
Lavronenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavronenko controlling his opponent.
Moreno tries to lock up and control but Lavronenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavronenko prevents Moreno from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ivan Lavronenko did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Lavronenko.
Lavronenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moreno's waist but Moreno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lavronenko off to one side.
Lavronenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Moreno counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lavronenko's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavronenko is keeping the position for now.
Lavronenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Moreno advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moreno is looking to stall here but Lavronenko recovers full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Lavronenko is keeping the position.
Lavronenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Lavronenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moreno is looking to advance position but Lavronenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lavronenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moreno is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moreno sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lavronenko is pressing down on Moreno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moreno is holding on for now.
Moreno wants to improve his position but Lavronenko is controlling well.
Lavronenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is keen to just control but Moreno is a slippery customer.
Lavronenko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moreno is controlling an arm, preventing Lavronenko from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Moreno is squirming around, avoiding Lavronenko's attempts to control the action.
Moreno tries to control the position but Lavronenko now has his back.
Lavronenko tries to keep control of the position but Moreno is staying busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is really stuck here.

Moreno is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lavronenko gets his way!
Moreno prevents Lavronenko from getting a body triangle.
Lavronenko has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Moreno's body.
Lavronenko is not going to allow Moreno to sit and survive in this position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to break free.
Lavronenko slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Will Lavronenko go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Moreno is in bad spot here.
Moreno is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Moreno right now.
Moreno is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lavronenko.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is not going to allow Moreno to sit and survive in this position.
Moreno is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lavronenko.
Lavronenko wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
Moreno is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Will Lavronenko go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Lavronenko is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moreno knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moreno for a finish.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Moreno right now.

Lavronenko looking for the choke but no joy.
Lavronenko is trying to control but Moreno is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Moreno tries to lock up and control but Lavronenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lavronenko wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moreno slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lavronenko is pressing down on Moreno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moreno is holding on for now.
Moreno trying to control here.
Moreno tries to get to full guard but Lavronenko has control of the leg.
Moreno is controlling Lavronenko's trapped leg to prevent Lavronenko from advancing to side control.
Moreno wants to control but Lavronenko passes into side.
Moreno can't do much from the bottom here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to bench press Lavronenko off him but Lavronenko keeps the position.
Lavronenko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Moreno tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavronenko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Moreno prevents Lavronenko from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ivan Lavronenko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Lavronenko.
Lavronenko shoots in and drives through. Moreno sprawls well.
Ivan Lavronenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Lavronenko. No joy for Moreno on that attempt.
Lavronenko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moreno sprawls well. Moreno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lavronenko gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lavronenko looking to pass the guard.
Moreno is pulling down on Lavronenko's head to control his posture.
Moreno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ivan Lavronenko.
Lavronenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moreno's waist but Moreno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lavronenko off to one side.
Lavronenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moreno is fending him off so far but Lavronenko persists. Nope, Moreno circles away and we're back to standing.
Moreno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lavronenko as he avoids it easily.
Lavronenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko misses with a takedown attempt

and Moreno counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lavronenko's guard now.
Lavronenko keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass.
Lavronenko keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavronenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno pushing down on Lavronenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moreno works his way into side control.

Moreno looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno has knee on belly momentarily but Lavronenko bucks him off and regains half guard.
Moreno is pressing down on Lavronenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavronenko is holding on for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavronenko wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.

Moreno is looking for a kimura but Lavronenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moreno to get the leverage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko tries to get to full guard but Moreno has control of the leg.
Lavronenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lavronenko.
Moreno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lavronenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moreno manages to get himself to full guard.
Lavronenko looking to pass the guard.
Lavronenko stays in close to Moreno's body and controls the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to control the position but Lavronenko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Moreno holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lavronenko is controlling the pace.
Moreno wants to control but Lavronenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moreno keeps control of the position for the meantime.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moreno slaps away a takedown attempt from Lavronenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lavronenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lavronenko fails to land the takedown.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Moreno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lavronenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Moreno working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lavronenko's thigh. Lavronenko counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lavronenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavronenko, not yet.
Lavronenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Lavronenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass.

Moreno lying in Lavronenko's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lavronenko decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Moreno taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Lavronenko!
Ivan Lavronenko retains his light heavyweight title!
Ivan Lavronenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Emanoel Moreno spoke after the fight, saying 'Kudo's to my opponent. He was the better man tonight.'.