PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dmity Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lavrov
vs
Guzman

168 cm
19
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmity Lavrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaime Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavrov is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Guzman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lavrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guzman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guzman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lavrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Guzman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Lavrov has Guzman up against the cage in a clinch.
Lavrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guzman.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lavrov throws an elbow but misses.

Lavrov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lavrov cracks Guzman with a solid left hand.
Lavrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lavrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lavrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guzman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov stays in close to Guzman's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lavrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lavrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guzman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lavrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guzman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lavrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lavrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guzman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lavrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lavrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Lavrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lavrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lavrov misses with a straight left.

Lavrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guzman, pushing him back against the cage.
Guzman takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lavrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guzman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guzman avoids a wild elbow strike from Lavrov.
Lavrov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Guzman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guzman avoiding damage as Lavrov throws knees to the body.
Lavrov pushes off an throws an elbow but Guzman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lavrov keeps control of Guzman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Lavrov has hold of one of Guzman's legs. Guzman is fighting the takedown attempt but Lavrov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lavrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavrov throwing strikes from guard but Guzman blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov passes into half guard.
Lavrov is nestled in close to Guzman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lavrov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guzman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lavrov passes to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lavrov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmity Lavrov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lavrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guzman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lavrov crunches a lovely knee into Guzman's ribcage.
Lavrov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guzman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Guzman avoids the elbow strike from Lavrov, against the cage.
Lavrov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lavrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guzman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lavrov throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavrov misses with a knee strike.
Lavrov scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jaime Guzman has been cut.
Lavrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guzman is defending well for now.
Guzman blocks an elbow strike from Lavrov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guzman after a bit of a struggle.
Lavrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guzman's efforts to push away.

Lavrov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Guzman regains guard.
Lavrov throwing strikes but missing.
Lavrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Guzman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lavrov.
Guzman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lavrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov throwing strikes from guard but Guzman blocks nicely.
Lavrov wants to pass the guard but Guzman is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Guzman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lavrov eats them both and turns towards Guzman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lavrov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guzman fails to land with a series of punches.
Guzman leaves Lavrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guzman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmity Lavrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lavrov has Guzman up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov missing with knees to the body.
Lavrov lands a good knee to the midsection. Guzman won't want to take too many of those.

Lavrov has clasped his hands together around Guzman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Guzman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lavrov.
Guzman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Guzman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lavrov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lavrov cracks Guzman with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov throws an elbow but Guzman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dmity Lavrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lavrov advances nicely into full mount.
Guzman is breathing heavily.
Lavrov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lavrov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Guzman?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavrov lands a heavy elbow.
Lavrov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lavrov dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmity Lavrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaime Guzman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lavrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guzman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavrov somewhat.
Guzman throws a one two combo.
Lavrov throws a leg kick
and Guzman counters with a series of strikes. Lavrov will be more careful next time no doubt.

Lavrov clinches with his opponent.
Guzman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lavrov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lavrov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guzman's defenses.
Lavrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lavrov with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guzman blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov tries to land a knee to the head but Guzman blocks with his arms.
Lavrov lands an elbow inside that Guzman shrugs off.
Lavrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guzman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guzman blocks an elbow strike.
Lavrov trying to land knees to the body.
Lavrov missing with knees to the body.
Guzman has had enough of the clinch but Lavrov keeps him there for the moment.
Guzman takes an elbow to the temple.
Guzman managing to block the knees to the body from Lavrov.
Guzman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guzman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman working hard to break the clinch.
Lavrov throws an elbow that misses.
Lavrov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guzman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lavrov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lavrov crunches a lovely knee into Guzman's ribcage.
Guzman is trying to break the clinch but Lavrov has him pressed against the cage.
Lavrov misses with a knee to the head.
Lavrov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Guzman wants to get back to striking at distance but Lavrov won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov missing with knees to the body.
Lavrov misses with an elbow strike.
Guzman avoids the elbow strike from Lavrov, against the cage.
Lavrov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lavrov misses with a knee to the head.
Dmity Lavrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guzman is pressed up against the cage. Lavrov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guzman down to the mat. Guzman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guzman swinging wildly here.
Lavrov closes the distance and clinches up with Guzman, looking for a takedown. Lavrov pushes Guzman against the cage but Guzman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmity Lavrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guzman looks to land a combination. Lavrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lavrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Guzman works over Lavrov's head and body with a nice combination.
Lavrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guzman lands with a two punch combination before moving 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!
Guzman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lavrov back to the cage. Guzman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Lavrov clinches.
Lavrov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lavrov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guzman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lavrov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Guzman gets underhooks to prevent Lavrov's takedown attempt.
Lavrov can't get the takedown.
Guzman tries to circle away but Lavrov has him pinned against the cage.
Lavrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guzman avoids it.
Jaime Guzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmity Lavrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lavrov prevents a body shot from Guzman.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dmity Lavrov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lavrov, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Dmity Lavrov!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Dmity Lavrov!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Dmity Lavrov!

Dmity Lavrov wins by unanimous decision!