BYFC 2: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fringe Benefits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hudson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fringe Benefits has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Benefits
vs
Oliveira

192 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

181 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fringe Benefits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hudson Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira throws a head kick but Benefits moves out of range.
Benefits looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Benefits tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benefits scores with a one two! Oliveira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Benefits throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Benefits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oliveira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benefits.
Sloppy strikes from Oliveira. Those never looked like landing.

Oliveira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oliveira content to stall in guard here.
Benefits working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oliveira pushes down on Benefits's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira works his way into full mount!

Oliveira swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hudson Oliveira!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Ibraham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Jole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Ibraham
vs
Jole

186 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Nutrition Down Under

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Ibraham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Black Jole!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibraham.
Ibraham ducks under a wild hook from Jole.
Ibraham throws a leg kick but Jole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jole misses with the combination.
Ibraham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ibraham ducks under a wild hook from Jole.
Ibraham tried to counter with a leg kick but Jole avoided it.
Black Jole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ibraham has closed the distance and engaged Jole in a clinch.
Jole works on Ibraham's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jole can't break the clinch.
Ibraham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jole avoids it.
Jole pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ibraham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jole's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jole wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ibraham landing knees to the head.
Ibraham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Ibraham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jole throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibraham counters with a nice leg kick.
Ibraham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jole just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Ibraham was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ibraham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jole.

Ibraham lands a big uppercut and Jole crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jole looks OK. Ibraham waves Jole back to his feet!

Jole is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibraham.
Ibraham staying out of range there.
Jole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibraham.
Good leg kick by Ibraham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ibraham moves in looking to clinch but Jole pushes him off.
Jole checks a low kick from Ibraham.
It seemed like Jole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jole scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ibraham in his tracks.
No joy there for Jole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jole lands a nice hook to Ibraham's body. Ibraham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibraham ducks under a wild hook from Jole.
Ibraham fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jole just manages to avoid it.
Jole misses with a hook
and Ibraham counters with a low kick, right behind Jole 's knee.
Jole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibraham counters with a body kick.
Jole lands a nice shot that snaps Ibraham's head back.
Ibraham wants to clinch up but Jole keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Jole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibraham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibraham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jole lands the left hand.
Ibraham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ibraham throws a leg kick that misses.
Jole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Jole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibraham scores with a leg kick.
Ibraham misses with a head kick.
Ibraham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibraham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ibraham takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ibraham tries to clinch but Jole moves away
and Jole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Jole misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ibraham looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ibraham tries to clinch up.

Ibraham pushes Jole up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibraham prevents Jole from breaking the clinch.
Jole is looking to break free of the clinch but Ibraham has double underhooks.
Jole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ibraham or not.
Jole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jole taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jole tries to circle away but Ibraham has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ibraham throws an elbow but misses.
Ibraham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jole lands a body punch.
The referee calls for Jole to work.
Ibraham misses with a knee strike.
Ibraham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jole's elbow.

Ibraham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jole takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibraham tries a head kick but it misses.
Jole throws out a counter right but Ibraham avoids it with no problem.
Jole lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ibraham at a distance.
Ibraham wants to clinch.
Jole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Ibraham.
Black Jole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jole misses with a double jab.
Ibraham fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jole just manages to avoid it.
Ibraham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jole can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibraham.
Jole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jole throws a body punch but Ibraham moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibraham, right into the meat.
Ibraham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibraham takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ibraham slips a jab and a cross from Jole.
Ibraham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jole scores with a hook to the body. Ibraham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Jole.
Jole misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Ibraham counters with a nice right hand that sends Jole toppling to the canvas! Jole scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ibraham finish him?!
Jole is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibraham finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibraham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Ibraham throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Jole is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). George Ibraham!
George Ibraham made sure to mention his sponsor, Nutrition Down Under in his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lavrov comes to the cage accompanied by Лигалайз - Ни &. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lavrov
vs
Miller

182 cm
25
188 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxim Lavrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Miller!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Lavrov throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Lavrov ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Lavrov.
The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lavrov doesn't seem phased though.
Maxim Lavrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller dives in and grabs Lavrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lavrov pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Lavrov throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Lavrov misses.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lavrov misses with a jab to the body
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lavrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Lavrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maxim Lavrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Miller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maxim Lavrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller throws a body punch but Lavrov moves out of range.
Lavrov with a jab.
Lavrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Lavrov throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lavrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lavrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lavrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller scores with a jab. Lavrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lavrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Lavrov counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Lavrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lavrov throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lavrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Lavrov misses with a double jab.
Miller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Lavrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lavrov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miller throws a leg kick but Lavrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lavrov misses with a two punch combination.
Miller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Lavrov.
Miller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller digs a good hook to Lavrov's body.
No joy there for Lavrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Lavrov.
Lavrov throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller shoots in but Lavrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lavrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller looks to land a combination. Lavrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller looks for a takedown but Lavrov sprawls well.
Lavrov throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lavrov defends it well.
Lavrov misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lavrov defends it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lavrov!
Lavrov throws a series of strikes that have Miller backpedaling.
Lavrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Lavrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Lavrov misses the target.
Lavrov swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Lavrov throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lavrov misses with a wild combination.
Lavrov sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lavrov connects with a body shot.
Maxim Lavrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lavrov lands an overhand right.
Lavrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lavrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavrov works the jab nicely.
Miller scores with a body shot.
Lavrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lavrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Nice takedown defense from Lavrov. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Lavrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lavrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Lavrov lands a right hook to the body.
Lavrov moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lavrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lavrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller swings for the body but Lavrov moves out of range.
Miller slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov swinging wildly here.
Lavrov throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Miller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sloppy strikes from Lavrov. Those never looked like landing.
Lavrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miller eats them both and turns towards Lavrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Lavrov misses.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lavrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Lavrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lavrov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Miller might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lavrov has got the better of the exchanges.
Lavrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller throws a jab when Lavrov was well out of range.
Lavrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lavrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maxim Lavrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Miller.
Lavrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Miller.
Lavrov throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
A left lands for Miller.
Nice sprawl there from Lavrov as Miller shoots in.
Lavrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lavrov throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lavrov defends it well.
Lavrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lavrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lavrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Lavrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lavrov stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lavrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Lavrov.
Lavrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller with a jab.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavrov is just out of range.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Lavrov moves out of range easily.
Lavrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lavrov but Lavrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Lavrov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lavrov.
Lavrov misses with a double jab.
Lavrov just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Lavrov does no damage.
Lavrov lands a body shot.
Lavrov throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lavrov avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Lavrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lavrov lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Miller throws a series of punches but Lavrov avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Lavrov.
A shot to the body from Lavrov misses
and Miller counters with a left and a right that stings Lavrov.
Lavrov tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Miller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lavrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Lavrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller slips under a jab from Lavrov.
Miller throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Lavrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lavrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Lavrov swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lavrov.
Lavrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller tries for a takedown but Lavrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maxim Lavrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavrov misses with a jab to the body
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lavrov tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lavrov to the ground. Lavrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Lavrov misses its target.
Miller takes one on the button.
Miller tries to score with a low kick but Lavrov moves his leg out of the way.
Lavrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
No joy there for Lavrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lavrov lands the left hand.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lavrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lavrov checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lavrov. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lavrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miller backs up against the cage.
Lavrov throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lavrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Lavrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maxim Lavrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lavrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Lavrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Lavrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoids the body shot from Lavrov.
Lavrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lavrov defends it well.
Maxim Lavrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lavrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lavrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Lavrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Lavrov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavrov slips a jab from Miller.
It looked like Lavrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Miller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lavrov checks it well.
Lavrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miller eats them both and turns towards Lavrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lavrov walks into a jab.
Henry Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lavrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lavrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller digs a good body shot into Lavrov's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Lavrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lavrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Lavrov!
Maxim Lavrov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.