PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Larinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Math Lafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Igor Larinov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Larinov
vs
Lafer

178 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Larinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Math Lafer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larinov misses with a few strikes there.
Lafer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larinov.
Lafer swats away the attempt to clinch by Larinov.
No joy there for Larinov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lafer cracks a nice hook into Larinov's ribs.
Larinov throws a right hand that Lafer ducks under and follows up with a left that Lafer also avoids with ease.
Lafer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larinov.

Lafer gets a takedown into half guard.
Lafer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Larinov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lafer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lafer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lafer tries to pass to full mount but Larinov defends it.
Lafer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafer is pressing down on Larinov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Larinov is holding on for now.
Lafer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Larinov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lafer is looking to take a break and control but Larinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Larinov misses with the combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larinov.
A big right from Larinov misses.
Larinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lafer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larinov throws a lazy right hand but Lafer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lafer.
Lafer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larinov but Larinov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafer.
Larinov throws a wild body kick that Lafer sees coming a mile off.
Larinov throws a jab when Lafer was well out of range.
Lafer takes a swing at Larinov's ribcage but misses.
Lafer throws a body punch but Larinov moves out of range.
Igor Larinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larinov misses with a double jab.
Lafer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Lafer.
Lafer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Larinov.
Larinov throws a series of punches but Lafer moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larinov misses with a double jab.
Lafer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larinov checks it well.

Lafer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lafer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Larinov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Larinov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Larinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Larinov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lafer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lafer pushes down on Larinov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lafer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larinov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lafer.
Lafer is looking to take a break and control but Larinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Larinov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lafer.
Larinov is looking to improve his position.
Lafer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Larinov trying to control here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lafer throws a body punch but Larinov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Math Lafer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Larinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lafer.
Larinov tries to land a front kick but Lafer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Larinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Larinov.
Larinov throws a series of punches but Lafer moves out of range.
Lafer lands with a good body shot.
Lafer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lafer lands with a nice body punch.
Igor Larinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larinov fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafer throws out a loose jab but Larinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Igor Larinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larinov leaves Lafer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Larinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Lafer scores a takedown into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larinov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lafer with the ground and pound from mount.
Lafer with the ground and pound from mount.
Lafer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lafer landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafer scoring with strikes but Larinov is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Lafer.
Lafer misses with a head shot.
Lafer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Larinov's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Larinov's face.
Lafer trying to control but Larinov is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Lafer has a good base and remains in mount.
Lafer looking to control but Larinov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Larinov tries to hold on but Lafer pushes him away.
Larinov regains half guard.
Lafer winds up and cracks Larinov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lafer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lafer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Larinov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Math Lafer has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larinov is looking for a sweep. Lafer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lafer winds up and cracks Larinov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lafer tries to pass to full mount but Larinov defends it.
Larinov is refusing to be controlled, as Lafer sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafer trying to mount his opponent but Larinov defends it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larinov throws the kick towards the body but Lafer avoids it.

That's four 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.
Larinov throws a nice looking combination but Lafer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Larinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larinov misses the body punch
and Lafer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lafer.
Lafer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lafer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Larinov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An elbow from Lafer crashes against the mat.
Lafer wants to take a breather but Larinov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lafer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Math Lafer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Larinov avoids the body shot from Lafer.
Larinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lafer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Larinov rather than just go for the knockout.
Larinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Lafer fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lafer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafer avoids a kick to the body.
Lafer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Larinov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Math Lafer has been cut.
Larinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafer.
Lafer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larinov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larinov throws a combination that misses

and Lafer counters with a shoot takedown. Larinov fights it but they end up in guard.
Lafer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larinov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lafer!
Lafer wants to hold on but Larinov pushes him away.
Larinov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lafer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lafer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lafer tries to free his leg and advance position but Larinov is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lafer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lafer postures up in Larinov's guard and throws a big left but Larinov blocks it.
Lafer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larinov managing to control the position.
Lafer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larinov is keeping the position for now.
Lafer wants to control from the top but Larinov keeps moving.
Lafer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Larinov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larinov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lafer looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Larinov does no damage.
Larinov misses with a double jab
and Lafer counters with a nice body shot.
Larinov scoring well with a low kick there.
Lafer dodges the punch combination from Larinov.
Larinov wants to clinch but Lafer slips to the side
and Larinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Larinov does no damage.
Larinov wants to clinch but Lafer slips to the side

and Lafer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Larinov won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lafer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Larinov!
Lafer looking to finish Larinov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Larinov!
Larinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lafer with a couple of short strikes.
Lafer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Larinov is looking to get to half guard.
Igor Larinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Math Lafer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larinov is bucking up trying to escape but Lafer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Math Lafer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lafer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Math Lafer!