PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Crushinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Laffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Crushinski
vs
Laffer

193 cm
21
286 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

195 cm
24
265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Crushinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larry Laffer!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laffer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crushinski is fending him off so far but Laffer persists. Nope, Crushinski circles away and we're back to standing.
Laffer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crushinski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laffer somewhat.
Laffer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Crushinski has Laffer up against the cage in a clinch.
Laffer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crushinski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivan Crushinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Laffer.
Crushinski digs a right hand into Laffer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laffer's gas tank.
Laffer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crushinski walks away with a smile on his face. Laffer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Laffer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Crushinski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Laffer looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laffer shoots in and drives through. Crushinski sprawls well.
Crushinski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crushinski tries to clinch up but Laffer circles away and keeps his distance.
Crushinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laffer.

Crushinski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laffer, pushing him back against the cage.
Laffer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laffer takes a shot to the head.
Laffer tries to pull guard but Crushinski holds him up against the cage and eventually Laffer drops back down to his feet.
Crushinski landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushinski is working Laffer over against the cage.
Crushinski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Crushinski.
Laffer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crushinski fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Crushinski closes the distance and pushes Laffer back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Crushinski.
Laffer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crushinski landing knees to the head.
Crushinski lands an elbow inside that Laffer shrugs off.

It looks like Larry Laffer has been cut.
Crushinski lands a knee to the body.
Crushinski stalls.
Laffer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crushinski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Laffer is working for takedown but Crushinski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crushinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Laffer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crushinski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crushinski looking to throw knees to the head but Laffer is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Crushinski.
Crushinski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laffer.
A right hook to the body lands for Crushinski.
Crushinski lands a damaging elbow.
Laffer tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crushinski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Laffer tries to pull guard but Crushinski won't allow it.
Crushinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Laffer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Laffer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crushinski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crushinski.
Crushinski lands a body punch.
Crushinski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laffer's face.
Crushinski stalling.
Laffer is trying to drag Crushinski to the mat but Crushinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crushinski stalls.
Laffer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crushinski pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushinski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Laffer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laffer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crushinski presses Laffer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crushinski effectively controlling the action here.
Laffer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crushinski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crushinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laffer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crushinski is fending him off so far but Laffer persists. Nope, Crushinski circles away and we're back to standing.

Crushinski has closed the distance and engaged Laffer in a clinch.
Crushinski scores with a shot to the side of Laffer's head.
Laffer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crushinski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Laffer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crushinski lands a knee to the head.
Laffer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crushinski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crushinski landing knees to the head.
Laffer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crushinski prevents it.
Laffer wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crushinski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Laffer fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Laffer is trying to trip Crushinski. He has hold of a leg but Crushinski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Laffer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Laffer wants to pass the guard but Crushinski is keeping the position.

Crushinski pushes Laffer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Laffer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crushinski to the mat! Crushinski manages to get full guard.

Laffer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crushinski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crushinski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crushinski!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crushinski wants to control but Laffer is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laffer struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Crushinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Laffer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Crushinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laffer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laffer looks for a takedown but Crushinski sprawls well.
Crushinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laffer closes the distance and clinches up with Crushinski, looking for a takedown. Laffer pushes Crushinski against the cage but Crushinski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivan Crushinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Laffer.
Laffer moves out of range of the strikes.
Crushinski wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crushinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laffer keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivan Crushinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laffer.

Crushinski moves into the clinch.
Laffer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laffer fails to pull guard.
Crushinski landing knees to the head.
Laffer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crushinski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crushinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Laffer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crushinski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Crushinski lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Crushinski to work.
Laffer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crushinski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crushinski stops a takedown attempt from Laffer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushinski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laffer's face.
Crushinski lands a nice uppercut.
Crushinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laffer backwards.
Crushinski working Laffer over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crushinski.
Crushinski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laffer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crushinski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Laffer up against the cage.
Crushinski lands an uppercut.
Laffer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laffer has Crushinski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crushinski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Crushinski.
Crushinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laffer can do to turn this around?
Laffer goes for a takedown attempt but Crushinski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laffer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crushinski pinned against the cage. Crushinski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivan Crushinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laffer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushinski tries to clinch but Laffer moves out of range.
Laffer looks for a takedown but Crushinski sprawls well.
Laffer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Laffer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crushinski can pounce on him.
Laffer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crushinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laffer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laffer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crushinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crushinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laffer fails with a takedown attempt.
Laffer keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laffer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laffer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crushinski tries to clinch up.

Crushinski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laffer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laffer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crushinski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crushinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Laffer backwards.
Crushinski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laffer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Laffer tries to score a body lock takedown but Crushinski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Crushinski.
Crushinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crushinski is leaning against Laffer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crushinski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crushinski leaning against his opponent.
Laffer can't get the takedown.
Crushinski scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crushinski obliges.
Crushinski lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Crushinski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Larry Laffer's cut.
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!

Laffer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crushinski tries to avoid it but Laffer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crushinski to the ground. Crushinski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Crushinski closes the distance and clinches.
Crushinski is pushing Laffer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crushinski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Laffer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crushinski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Laffer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ivan Crushinski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crushinski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Laffer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ivan Crushinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Laffer.
Crushinski lands an elbow that stopped Laffer in his tracks for a moment.
Crushinski lands with a left to the head.
Crushinski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crushinski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crushinski is looking to control Laffer's arms but Laffer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crushinski has his back to the cage.
Crushinski tries to land a knee to the head but Laffer blocks with his arms.
Laffer tries to pull guard but Crushinski won't allow it.
Crushinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laffer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crushinski prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushinski cracks Laffer with a nice body shot.
Laffer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crushinski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crushinski is looking to clinch.
Laffer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crushinski but Crushinski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laffer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Crushinski rushes Laffer and presses him up against the cage.
Laffer fails to pull guard.
Crushinski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crushinski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Laffer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crushinski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crushinski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from Crushinski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crushinski.
Laffer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Laffer is trying to drag Crushinski to the mat but Crushinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crushinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Laffer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crushinski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Crushinski lands a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Crushinski tries to stall but Laffer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Laffer blocks an elbow strike.
Laffer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crushinski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laffer looks for the body kick but Crushinski saw that one coming.
Crushinski throws a head kick that misses.

Laffer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laffer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crushinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Larry Laffer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Crushinski makes his way to full guard, as Laffer worked for a kimura.

Laffer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crushinski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crushinski has escaped and now he's on top!
Crushinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Laffer is retaining full guard.

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.
Crushinski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Laffer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crushinski is aware though and is defending well.
Laffer keeping moving, preventing Crushinski from controlling successfully.
Crushinski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Laffer's guard.
Laffer pulls Crushinski in close to his closed guard and prevents Crushinski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Laffer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ivan Crushinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laffer trying to strike off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Crushinski darts in and clinches Laffer up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Crushinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crushinski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Crushinski!