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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lavronenko's choice of entrance music: Ex-Sektor Gaza - 'Dopilsya'. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
36 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Lavronenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang throws a front kick that sends Lavronenko stumbling back into the cage.
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Bang misses.
Lavronenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Bang does no damage.
Bang misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Lavronenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lavronenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bang throws a leg kick which misses Lavronenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Lavronenko tries to avoid it.
Bang Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavronenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bang pinned against the cage. Bang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bang but Bang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavronenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bang.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lavronenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bang misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Bang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lavronenko doesn't seem phased though.
Lavronenko lands a nice shot that snaps Bang's head back.
Lavronenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bang in his tracks.
Lavronenko checks a low kick from Bang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lavronenko manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Bang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lavronenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Lavronenko throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Bang lands a really nice looking cross but Lavronenko seems unphased.
Bang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bang Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bang as he jumps to the side.
Bang Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Lavronenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang connects with a leg kick. Lavronenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lavronenko moves away from the strike by Bang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lavronenko.
Bang misses with a hook.
Lavronenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang counters with a left to the body.
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Lavronenko moves away and avoids it.
Bang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lavronenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bang throws a hook but Lavronenko avoids it easily.
Bang moves out of range of the strikes.
Bang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavronenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Bang has wrist control.
Lavronenko looking to sit in guard and control but Bang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bang won't allow Lavronenko to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bang Bang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bang lands a leg kick that knocks Lavronenko off balance momentarily.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lavronenko can do to turn this around?
A jab from Bang finds it's way through Lavronenko's defenses.
Lavronenko throws a big shot that misses.
Bang lands with a shot to the body.
Bang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lavronenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Bang misses with a hook to the body
and Lavronenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang cracks Lavronenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bang stuffs the takedown attempt from Lavronenko. Lavronenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Lavronenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang misses with an uppercut. Lavronenko saw that one coming.
A big left from Bang misses.
Bang misses with a hook. Lavronenko ducked under it nicely.
Bang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lavronenko's hands.
Bang connects with a jab.
Bang throws a looping overhand right but Lavronenko ducks down to avoid it.
Bang defending well as Lavronenko loads up on a big left hand.
Lavronenko misses with a left hand
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lavronenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang digs a good hook to Lavronenko's body.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lavronenko.
Bang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lavronenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lavronenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lavronenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bang lunges at Lavronenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lavronenko's hand.
Bang Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lavronenko lands a right hook to the body.
Lavronenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bang tries to avoid it but Lavronenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bang to the ground. Bang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Lavronenko slips the punch.
Lavronenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lavronenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lavronenko takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Lavronenko swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Lavronenko moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Bang throws a hook but Lavronenko avoids it easily.
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lavronenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is trying to control. Bang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavronenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bang's head.
Lavronenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bang Bang dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lavronenko throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang cracks a nice hook into Lavronenko's ribs.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavronenko is just out of range.
Lavronenko throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lavronenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bang.
We've been told by Bang's head coaches at Restricted area that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lavronenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lavronenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bang but Bang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavronenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bang tries to get to full guard but Lavronenko has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang is working hard here to advance position.
Lavronenko uses his free foot to push down on Bang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bang.
Bang is squirming around, avoiding Lavronenko's attempts to control the action.
Ivan Lavronenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bang is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lavronenko can't control as he wanted to and Bang manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lavronenko.
Lavronenko is pressing down on Bang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bang is holding on for now.
Bang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lavronenko.
Lavronenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A cross from Bang lands.
Lavronenko scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lavronenko.
Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lavronenko.
Bang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lavronenko.
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Lavronenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bang was covering up waiting for the punch and Lavronenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lavronenko wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Lavronenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bang Bang!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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