PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xxtreme MMA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrus Orlhovki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MMA kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Im Shipping Up To Boston. Orlhovki has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it black as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

MMA
vs
Orlhovki

200 cm
25
265 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

187 cm
21
248 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Australian Xtreme - NEW 159 Energy!

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xxtreme MMA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrus Orlhovki!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from MMA lands but Orlhovki takes it in his stride.
MMA takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlhovki throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - MMA throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlhovki misses the target.
MMA misses with the combination.
Orlhovki misses with a double jab
and MMA counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orlhovki thinking.
MMA thuds his right hand into Orlhovki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orlhovki misses with a head kick.
Donk. Orlhovki catches MMA right on the button with a cross.
MMA throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlhovki throws a big shot that misses.
MMA takes a swing at Orlhovki's ribcage but misses.
A jab from MMA finds it's way through Orlhovki's defenses.
MMA lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MMA throws the left hand but Orlhovki avoids the punch easily.
MMA blocks a jab.
Andrus Orlhovki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MMA misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - MMA scores with a four punch combination!
MMA throws a series of strikes that have Orlhovki backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MMA tries to keep at a distance but Orlhovki has taken the fight into the clinch.

Orlhovki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Orlhovki gets a clinch.
MMA misses with a punch to the body.

MMA escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orlhovki connects with a nice looking jab.
MMA ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Orlhovki misses.
MMA with a hook.
Orlhovki throws a body punch but MMA moves out of range.
MMA throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orlhovki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orlhovki closes the distance but MMA moves to the side
enabling MMA to counter with a crisp jab.
Orlhovki throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlhovki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by MMA.
Orlhovki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orlhovki throws a nice looking combination but MMA bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MMA throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orlhovki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlhovki throws a lazy head kick
and Orlhovki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to de liver by Orlhovki. Beautiful body shot.
MMA is breathing heavily.
Orlhovki thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Orlhovki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlhovki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlhovki connects with a looping right hand.
Orlhovki throws a hook to the side of MMA's head but MMA sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MMA closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some bone on bone action there as MMA checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MMA walks into a jab.
MMA tries to move into range but Orlhovki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MMA slips under a jab.
MMA circles away from the clinch attempt.

Orlhovki gets in close and instigates a clinch.

MMA manages to break the clinch.
MMA takes one to the side of the head.
Orlhovki tries to clinch but MMA moves away
and MMA counters with a nice body shot.
MMA is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orlhovki motions for MMA to come forward. Orlhovki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orlhovki has closed the distance and engaged MMA in a clinch.
MMA misses with a knee to the head.
Orlhovki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlhovki is looking to break free of the clinch but MMA has double underhooks.
Orlhovki avoids a wild elbow strike from MMA.
MMA tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlhovki avoids it.
MMA has Orlhovki pressed against the cage, preventing Orlhovki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MMA throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MMA is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orlhovki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlhovki wants to break free but MMA has control.

Orlhovki breaks from the clinch.
Orlhovki looks to land a right hand but MMA moved out of range.
Orlhovki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

MMA is rocked!
MMA switches off momentarily and Orlhovki cracks him with a monster right hand! MMA topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Orlhovki dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Orlhovki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrus Orlhovki!