PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Lavonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitri Lavonia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lavonia
vs
Kuklinski

198 cm
20
282 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

191 cm
21
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dimitri Lavonia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuklinski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lavonia throws a nice looking combination but Kuklinski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Kuklinski looking to score a takedown here. Lavonia is defending well but Kuklinski drives through and ends up in Lavonia's guard.
Kuklinski advances to half guard.
Lavonia tries to kick Kuklinski off but Kuklinski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuklinski controlling the action here.
Lavonia pushes Kuklinski off looking to stand but Kuklinski dives back in and keeps control.
Lavonia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuklinski on the ground.

Kuklinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lavonia is just riding it out for now. Kuklinski eventually gives up the hold.
Kuklinski throwing shots but Lavonia is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but Lavonia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuklinski to get the leverage.
Kuklinski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuklinski wants to control but Lavonia is keeping him busy.
Kuklinski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kuklinski is looking to advance position but Lavonia won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavonia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuklinski.

Lavonia has one foot on Kuklinski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Lavonia misses.
Lavonia throws a hook but Kuklinski avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Lavonia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuklinski misses with a head kick.
Kuklinski swings for the body but Lavonia moves out of range.
Kuklinski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kuklinski dodges the punch combination from Lavonia.
Dimitri Lavonia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuklinski blocks a low kick nicely.
Kuklinski fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kuklinski drives through with a takedown into Lavonia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuklinski advances to half guard.
Lavonia is trying to stand back up but Kuklinski is controlling him
Kuklinski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lavonia has hold of Kuklinski's hands but Kuklinski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Kuklinski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lavonia is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Kuklinski!
A victorious Fedor Kuklinski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.