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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lavronenko comes to the ring accompanied by Ex-Sektor Gaza - 'Dopilsya'. Onizuka has chosen Nate Dogg - First We Pray as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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212 lbs
28 - 12 - 3 |
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185 cm
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185 lbs
18 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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
28 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Lavronenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shinichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Onizuka as he avoids it easily.
Onizuka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lavronenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavronenko stays in close to Onizuka's body and controls the position.
Onizuka looking for a sweep. Not yet Onizuka, not yet.
Onizuka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lavronenko defends it easily.
Onizuka is looking for a triangle here but Lavronenko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Onizuka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko trying to control the action but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Onizuka is being controlled here.
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.
Onizuka prevents Lavronenko from improving position.
Lavronenko wants to control but Onizuka is keeping him busy.
Onizuka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is not content to let Lavronenko control the position.
Lavronenko slows the pace down.
Onizuka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lavronenko wants to control but Onizuka is keeping him busy.
Ivan Lavronenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lavronenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Onizuka pinned against the ropes. Onizuka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown but Onizuka shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivan Lavronenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lavronenko is defended easily by Onizuka.
Onizuka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lavronenko sprawls well initially but Onizuka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is trying to control. Lavronenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavronenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Onizuka is trying to work for a kimura but Lavronenko is defending well.
Onizuka prevents Lavronenko from improving his position.
Onizuka is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavronenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka prevents Lavronenko from improving his position.
Lavronenko is working hard here to advance position.
Lavronenko is staying active underneath Onizuka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lavronenko trying to control from the bottom.
Onizuka wants to take a breather but Lavronenko is having none of it.
Onizuka 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. Onizuka eventually gives up the hold.
Onizuka trying to control the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Onizuka might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shinichi Onizuka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lavronenko has a takedown stuffed.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Onizuka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavronenko somewhat.
Lavronenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Onizuka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Onizuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavronenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onizuka wants to pass the guard but Lavronenko is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is trying to control the position but Onizuka postures up.
Lavronenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lavronenko wants to control the pace but Onizuka is squirming around nicely.
Onizuka tries to hold on but Lavronenko postures up.
Onizuka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavronenko wants to finish this one by submission but Onizuka is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lavronenko.
Onizuka tries to improve his position but instead Lavronenko has taken his back!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is persistently looking for the submission but Onizuka is defending it well.
Lavronenko is not going to allow Onizuka to sit and survive in this position.
Onizuka defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Onizuka is in bad spot here.
Onizuka staying busy and making it hard for Lavronenko to control.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Lavronenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Onizuka is fending him off so far but Lavronenko persists. Nope, Onizuka circles away and we're back to standing.
Lavronenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Onizuka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lavronenko!
Lavronenko is not content to let Onizuka control the position.
Shinichi Onizuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Onizuka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lavronenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lavronenko is not content to let Onizuka control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka is trying to get an arm triangle but Lavronenko is defending well.
Onizuka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Onizuka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lavronenko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Onizuka is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Onizuka seems keen to control Lavronenko's posture.
Onizuka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavronenko trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Onizuka trying to keep a closed guard but Lavronenko is proving a slippery customer.
Lavronenko stopping the sweep attempt from Onizuka.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Onizuka. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Onizuka has Lavronenko pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lavronenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Onizuka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onizuka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lavronenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lavronenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Onizuka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown by Onizuka or perhaps it was just good defense by Lavronenko which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka stuffs the takedown.
Lavronenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Onizuka is fending him off so far but Lavronenko persists. Nope, Onizuka circles away and we're back to standing.
Lavronenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Onizuka counters with a single leg into guard. Lavronenko didn't expect that.
Lavronenko keeping moving, preventing Onizuka from controlling successfully.
Onizuka is pushing down on Lavronenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavronenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Onizuka has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Onizuka wants to control from the top but Lavronenko keeps moving.
Onizuka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavronenko is trying to keep Onizuka in close.
Onizuka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is not content to let Onizuka control the position.
Onizuka tries to advance to mount but can't.
Onizuka is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lavronenko will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Onizuka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lavronenko is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lavronenko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Onizuka but great work by Lavronenko.
Onizuka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lavronenko's best efforts.
Onizuka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Onizuka is not content to let Lavronenko control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko trying to mount his opponent but Onizuka defends it.
Onizuka is trying to escape back to his feet but Lavronenko uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lavronenko working away.
Onizuka is looking for a sweep.
Lavronenko taking a breather here.
Lavronenko wants to control but Onizuka is keeping him busy.
Lavronenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Onizuka will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko trying to control the action but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Ivan Lavronenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lavronenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Onizuka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lavronenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichi Onizuka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lavronenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lavronenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Lavronenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavronenko forces his way into half guard.
Onizuka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka gets full guard.
Lavronenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavronenko trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Onizuka trying to keep a closed guard but Lavronenko is proving a slippery customer.
Lavronenko stopping the sweep attempt from Onizuka.
Onizuka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka looking to control.
Lavronenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Onizuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavronenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Onizuka is retaining full guard.
Lavronenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Ivan Lavronenko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lavronenko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka misses with a takedown attempt - Lavronenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Onizuka as he jumps to the side.
Lavronenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Onizuka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lavronenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Onizuka somewhat.
Lavronenko shoots for a takedown but Onizuka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lavronenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Onizuka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko looking for submissions off his back.
Onizuka wants to take a breather but Lavronenko is having none of it.
Onizuka controlling the pace.
Onizuka prevents Lavronenko from improving his position.
Onizuka is just content to waste time from the top position. Lavronenko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavronenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Onizuka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lavronenko is trying to keep Onizuka in close.
Onizuka wants to control from the top but Lavronenko keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shinichi Onizuka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Onizuka shoots and misses
and Lavronenko counters with a single leg into guard. Onizuka didn't expect that.
Lavronenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Onizuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onizuka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Onizuka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is controlling an arm, preventing Onizuka from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavronenko has given up his back here. Will Onizuka look for the submission or keep pounding away?
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 escape but Onizuka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Onizuka controls the action.
Lavronenko staying busy and making it hard for Onizuka to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is in bad spot here.
Lavronenko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Onizuka.
Lavronenko defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Onizuka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavronenko is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavronenko trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Shinichi Onizuka just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lavronenko fails with the takedown.
Lavronenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Onizuka sprawls well initially but Lavronenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lavronenko is looking to advance position but Onizuka won't allow it.
Onizuka trying to hold on to Lavronenko's head to control him but Lavronenko postures up.
Lavronenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Onizuka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Onizuka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavronenko trying to control from Onizuka's half guard. Onizuka has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lavronenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Onizuka working a defensive guard here.
Onizuka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lavronenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Onizuka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lavronenko tries for a takedown but Onizuka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Lavronenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Lavronenko with that takedown attempt.
Onizuka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavronenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko feints and as Onizuka raises his hands in defense, Lavronenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Onizuka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Onizuka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Onizuka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lavronenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Onizuka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Onizuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavronenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavronenko trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ivan Lavronenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Onizuka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavronenko.
Lavronenko dives in and grabs Onizuka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Onizuka pushes down on Lavronenko's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Onizuka as Lavronenko shoots in.
Lavronenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Onizuka swivels and escapes.
Onizuka fails with the takedown.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Onizuka's waist but Onizuka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lavronenko off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Onizuka.
Lavronenko has his takedown stuffed
and Onizuka counters with a takedown into side control.
Onizuka works to advance to full mount. Lavronenko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavronenko tries to hold on but Onizuka pushes him away.
Lavronenko 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.
Onizuka slows the pace down in half guard.
Onizuka is looking for a kimura here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lavronenko is trying to control the position but Onizuka postures up.
Lavronenko has Onizuka pulled in close to control his posture.
Lavronenko is looking for a triangle but Onizuka pushes his legs off easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavronenko's guard.
Onizuka seems to be looking for submissions.
Lavronenko tries to get to full guard but Onizuka has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Onizuka seems content to control.
Lavronenko actively working from the bottom here.
Onizuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavronenko keeps working.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lavronenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Onizuka is fending him off so far but Lavronenko persists. Nope, Onizuka circles away and we're back to standing.
Lavronenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Onizuka on his heels. He'll look to pass Onizuka's guard now, I'm sure.
Onizuka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lavronenko is looking to get to half guard.
Onizuka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka looking to secure an arm triangle but Lavronenko defends it well.
Onizuka wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Onizuka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavronenko is looking to escape.
Lavronenko tries to reverse the position but Onizuka maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka wants to control the pace but Lavronenko is squirming around nicely.
Lavronenko has given up his back. Will we see Onizuka going for some submissions?
Lavronenko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lavronenko moves into full guard.
Lavronenko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lavronenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka wants to control from the top but Lavronenko keeps moving.
Lavronenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Onizuka controls the pace.
Onizuka wants to control from the top but Lavronenko keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Onizuka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shinichi Onizuka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lavronenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lavronenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lavronenko looking to pass the guard.
Lavronenko pushing down on Onizuka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Onizuka!
Onizuka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavronenko takes Onizuka's back.
Lavronenko avoiding Onizuka 's attempts to control his hands.
Onizuka prevents Lavronenko from getting a body triangle.
Onizuka tries to escape the position.
Lavronenko biding his time, controlling Onizuka.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko has his arm under Onizuka's chin here. Game over son! Lavronenko squeezes tightly and Onizuka is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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.
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