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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaid Abdul Karim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Zaid Abdul Karim has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Zaid Abdul Karim seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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25
215 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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186 cm
26
212 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zaid Abdul Karim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Lavronenko!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul Karim shoots for a double leg takedown but Lavronenko sprawls well. He's pushed Abdul Karim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abdul Karim with a poor takedown
so Lavronenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavronenko trying to control but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Abdul Karim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lavronenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavronenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul Karim is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lavronenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lavronenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abdul Karim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lavronenko wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Abdul Karim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lavronenko.
Lavronenko throws a lazy right hand but Abdul Karim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lavronenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abdul Karim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lavronenko.
Abdul Karim shoots and misses
and Lavronenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abdul Karim is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaid Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lavronenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdul Karim somewhat.
Abdul Karim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lavronenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim misses with a takedown attempt - Lavronenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lavronenko.
A combination from Lavronenko does no damage.
Abdul Karim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lavronenko sprawls well. Lavronenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abdul Karim gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdul Karim with a poor takedown
and Lavronenko counters with a three punch combo that has Abdul Karim backing up. Abdul Karim nods at Lavronenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Lavronenko throws a good cross that connects.
Abdul Karim gets the takedown into side control.
Lavronenko is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
Lavronenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abdul Karim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lavronenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abdul Karim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lavronenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lavronenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lavronenko throwing shots but Abdul Karim is blocking nicely.
Lavronenko throwing shots but Abdul Karim is blocking nicely.
Lavronenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdul Karim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lavronenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abdul Karim's head.
Lavronenko working over Abdul Karim with some ground and pound. Abdul Karim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lavronenko wants to take a breather but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
Lavronenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abdul Karim defending well though.
Lavronenko trying to control the action but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Lavronenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lavronenko thows a huge punch but Abdul Karim dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Lavronenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Abdul Karim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lavronenko as he avoids it easily.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown but Lavronenko circles away easily
and Lavronenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Lavronenko.
Lavronenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaid Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavronenko misses with a straight left.
Lavronenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown but Lavronenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lavronenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lavronenko throws an overhand right that lands on Abdul Karim's shoulder, as Abdul Karim tries to avoid the shot.
Abdul Karim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lavronenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Abdul Karim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lavronenko!
Abdul Karim unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko regains half guard.
Abdul Karim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ivan Lavronenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lavronenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim thows a huge punch but Lavronenko dodges it nicely.
Lavronenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lavronenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lavronenko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lavronenko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Abdul Karim is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Abdul Karim and Lavronenko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lavronenko working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Lavronenko.
Lavronenko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Abdul Karim is avoiding damage well.
Lavronenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Abdul Karim has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lavronenko but great work by Abdul Karim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavronenko struggling a bit here.
Lavronenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abdul Karim off and has taken his back!
Well, with Lavronenko on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Abdul Karim is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lavronenko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Abdul Karim defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lavronenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abdul Karim's head.
Lavronenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lavronenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lavronenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavronenko slips a nice elbow through Abdul Karim's hands, connecting with Abdul Karim's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim trying to control from the bottom.
Lavronenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lavronenko throws a strike but Abdul Karim avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lavronenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lavronenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdul Karim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lavronenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Lavronenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Abdul Karim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Abdul Karim misses with a takedown attempt - Lavronenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lavronenko thuds his right hand into Abdul Karim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lavronenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdul Karim takes one to the chin there.
Lavronenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Abdul Karim.
Lavronenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdul Karim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Lavronenko misses.
Abdul Karim scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lavronenko manages to get back to half guard.
Lavronenko keeping control of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdul Karim wants to free his trapped foot but Lavronenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavronenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul Karim wants to pass the guard but Lavronenko is keeping the position.
Abdul Karim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lavronenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lavronenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abdul Karim wants to pass the guard but Lavronenko is keeping the position.
Abdul Karim throws a big right hand that misses.
Lavronenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lavronenko tries to control but Abdul Karim wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko looking to finish Abdul Karim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Abdul Karim!
Lavronenko is working for a guillotine from mount but Abdul Karim frees his head quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavronenko punching from mount but Abdul Karim doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lavronenko is landing with some decent strikes but Abdul Karim is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Abdul Karim tries to lock up and control but Lavronenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lavronenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim is desperately trying to improve his position but Lavronenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Lavronenko raining down shots from the mount!
Abdul Karim is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lavronenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Abdul Karim is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lavronenko controlling the pace for now.
Lavronenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abdul Karim blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lavronenko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Abdul Karim seems to have got his legs back now.
Lavronenko punching from mount but Abdul Karim doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ivan Lavronenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko content just to control the position here.
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lavronenko content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdul Karim taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Lavronenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lavronenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Lavronenko!
Our winner, Ivan Lavronenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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