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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Vasyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitaly Vasyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Lavronenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasyuk moves into the clinch.
Vasyuk tries a body shot but Lavronenko blocks it.
Lavronenko jumps guard but Vasyuk stands there with Lavronenko around his waist. Lavronenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vasyuk is pressed up against the cage. Lavronenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vasyuk down to the mat. Vasyuk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vasyuk misses with a hook. Lavronenko ducked under it nicely.
Vasyuk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lavronenko tries to avoid it but Vasyuk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lavronenko to the ground. Lavronenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lavronenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lavronenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasyuk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vasyuk looks to land a right hand but Lavronenko moved out of range.
Lavronenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasyuk swings for the body but Lavronenko moves out of range.
Lavronenko drives through with a takedown into Vasyuk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lavronenko looking to sit in guard and control but Vasyuk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lavronenko is trying to control the position but Vasyuk postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vasyuk defends it easily.
Lavronenko keeping moving, preventing Vasyuk from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasyuk won't allow Lavronenko to sweep him here.
Lavronenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vasyuk is aware though and is defending well.
Vasyuk works over Lavronenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Vasyuk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lavronenko actively working from the bottom here.
Vasyuk working Lavronenko over with strikes.
Lavronenko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vasyuk lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vasyuk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lavronenko is trying to control but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasyuk trying to advance position but Lavronenko counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasyuk distracts Lavronenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lavronenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vasyuk is aware though and is defending well.
Vasyuk trying to control but Lavronenko is working from the bottom.
Vasyuk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vasyuk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vasyuk lands a couple of digs.
Vasyuk advances to half guard.
Lavronenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lavronenko actively working from the bottom here.
Vasyuk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vasyuk is thwarting Lavronenko's attempts to control the position.
Lavronenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vasyuk connects with a nice short shot to Lavronenko's temple.
Lavronenko actively working from the bottom here.
Vasyuk tries to pass to full mount but Lavronenko defends it.
Vasyuk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lavronenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lavronenko has momentary wrist control but Vasyuk slips an elbow through the middle.
Vasyuk looking to pass the guard.
Lavronenko controls Vasyuk momentarily but Vasyuk frees himself.
Vasyuk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lavronenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vasyuk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasyuk throws a big right hand that misses.
Lavronenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vasyuk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vasyuk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lavronenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lavronenko is trying to control the position but Vasyuk postures up.
Vasyuk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lavronenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavronenko, not yet.
Lavronenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasyuk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasyuk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lavronenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lavronenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vasyuk defends it easily.
Lavronenko looks gassed!
Vasyuk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Vasyuk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vasyuk throws a head kick that half lands.
A punch combination from Lavronenko misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lavronenko. Those never looked like landing.
Vasyuk misses with a hook to the body
and Lavronenko counters with a series of strikes. Vasyuk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lavronenko stalks Vasyuk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vasyuk's face. Vasyuk staggers backwards, shaken.
Vasyuk fails to land the takedown.
Vasyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vasyuk scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lavronenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lavronenko checks a leg kick.
Vasyuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lavronenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lavronenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vasyuk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lavronenko's calf.
Vasyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasyuk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lavronenko's half guard.
Lavronenko is breathing heavily.
Lavronenko trying to control but Vasyuk postures up.
Vasyuk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vasyuk lands strikes from half guard.
Lavronenko wants to improve his position but Vasyuk is controlling well.
Lavronenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vasyuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavronenko is keeping the position for now.
Vitaly Vasyuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lavronenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vasyuk defends well.
Lavronenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vasyuk defends it easily.
Vasyuk throwing strikes from guard but Lavronenko blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasyuk passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasyuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lavronenko is just riding it out for now. Vasyuk eventually gives up the hold.
Lavronenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasyuk pulls his head out easily.
Lavronenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vasyuk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lavronenko actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vasyuk working the head and body with strikes.
Lavronenko trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vasyuk connects with a nice short shot to Lavronenko's temple.
Lavronenko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vasyuk is nestled in close to Lavronenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lavronenko trying to control here.
Vasyuk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lavronenko is refusing to be controlled, as Vasyuk sits in half guard.
Lavronenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lavronenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasyuk with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vasyuk defends it easily.
Lavronenko keeping full guard, as Vasyuk tries to pass.
Vasyuk wants to control from the top but Lavronenko keeps moving.
Vasyuk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lavronenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vasyuk has managed to get both his arms back between Lavronenko's legs - danger averted.
Lavronenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vasyuk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vasyuk forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasyuk working over Lavronenko with some ground and pound. Lavronenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vasyuk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vasyuk works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Vasyuk dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lavronenko has a takedown stuffed.
Vasyuk throws a front kick aimed at Lavronenko's knee but Lavronenko avoids it well.
Lavronenko misses with a body shot.
Lavronenko looks to land a combination but Vasyuk avoids it well.
Vasyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lavronenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasyuk.
Vasyuk fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Lavronenko. No joy for Vasyuk on that attempt.
Vasyuk misses with a wild combination.
Lavronenko staying out of range there.
Lavronenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vasyuk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasyuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Lavronenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasyuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vasyuk clinches with his opponent.
Vasyuk misses with an elbow strike.
Vasyuk tries to land knees in the clinch but Lavronenko avoids the damage to the body.
Vasyuk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lavronenko regains guard.
Vasyuk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lavronenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vasyuk defends it easily.
Lavronenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lavronenko is striking but Vasyuk is not phased and passes to half guard.
Lavronenko tries to get to full guard but Vasyuk has control of the leg.
Lavronenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vasyuk lands a nice short elbow.
Vasyuk drops an elbow to the side of Lavronenko's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Vasyuk there.
Vasyuk working over Lavronenko with some ground and pound. Lavronenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vasyuk trying to control the action but Lavronenko is working from the bottom.
Vasyuk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vasyuk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vasyuk trying to control from half guard but Lavronenko is working away.
Lavronenko is trying to control but can't.
Vasyuk is keen to just control but Lavronenko is a slippery customer.
Vasyuk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasyuk working over Lavronenko with some ground and pound. Lavronenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lavronenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Vasyuk there.
Lavronenko wants to control but Vasyuk is keeping busy.
Vasyuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vasyuk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lavronenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vasyuk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vasyuk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vasyuk working Lavronenko over with strikes.
Lavronenko tries to get to full guard but Vasyuk has control of the leg.
Lavronenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vasyuk is working away from the top position though.
Vitaly Vasyuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is looking for a sweep. Vasyuk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lavronenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lavronenko has momentary wrist control but Vasyuk slips an elbow through the middle.
Lavronenko wants to control the position but Vasyuk says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lavronenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vasyuk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lavronenko's head.
Lavronenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vasyuk defends it easily.
Ivan Lavronenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasyuk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasyuk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavronenko's guard.
Lavronenko flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vasyuk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lavronenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaly Vasyuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vasyuk 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaly Vasyuk!
A victorious Vitaly Vasyuk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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