PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Ipkiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Ipkiss
vs
Orlov

190 cm
24
212 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

195 cm
23
210 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanley Ipkiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ipkiss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ipkiss sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Ipkiss scores with a takedown into Orlov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ipkiss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ipkiss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Orlov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ipkiss is controlling him.

Ipkiss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ipkiss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Orlov is looking for a triangle but Ipkiss pushes his legs off easily.

Ipkiss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ipkiss prevents Orlov from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Orlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Ipkiss sprawls well. He's pushed Orlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.

Orlov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ipkiss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ipkiss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orlov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orlov has escaped and now he's on top!
Ipkiss wants to sweep but no luck.
Ipkiss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Orlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Orlov trying to control from half guard but Ipkiss is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orlov looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ipkiss tries to roll over but Orlov keeps him under control.
Ipkiss wants to get back to his feet.

Orlov seems to be working for a kimura but Ipkiss defends the submission attempt.

Ipkiss is defending against the submission attempts here by Orlov.
Ipkiss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ipkiss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Ipkiss ducks down to avoid it.
Ipkiss misses with a series of wild punches.
Orlov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ipkiss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Ipkiss shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Ipkiss seems to be looking for submissions.

Ipkiss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss uses his free foot to push down on Orlov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orlov.
Orlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ipkiss has a good base and remains in mount.

Ipkiss is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Orlov is surviving well by controlling Ipkiss's body position as best he can.
Orlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Ipkiss has hold of Orlov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Orlov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Ipkiss is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Orlov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Ipkiss dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ipkiss dips to his left and cracks Orlov with an uppercut!
A combination from Ipkiss does no damage.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlov has his takedown stuffed

and Ipkiss counters with a single leg into guard. Orlov didn't expect that.
Ipkiss passes Orlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Ipkiss is looking for a kimura here.

Ipkiss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orlov tries to roll over but Ipkiss keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov is pressing down on Ipkiss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orlov is breathing heavily.

Ipkiss drops back looking for a leg! Orlov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orlov manages to kick Ipkiss off! Ipkiss jumps back into Orlov's guard.

Ipkiss postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orlov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ipkiss, into his guard.
Ipkiss looking for a sweep. Not yet Ipkiss, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ipkiss is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Ipkiss from controlling successfully.
Ipkiss stands and throws Orlov's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Ipkiss tries for a kimura but Orlov is defending well.

Ipkiss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orlov, who protects the arm well.
Orlov tries to improve position but can't.

Ipkiss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Orlov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ipkiss but great work by Orlov.
Ipkiss sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov wants to free his trapped foot but Ipkiss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orlov is looking to pass Ipkiss's guard but actually Ipkiss recovers to full guard.

Ipkiss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orlov stopping the sweep attempt from Ipkiss.
Stanley Ipkiss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Orlov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ipkiss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Ipkiss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orlov is aware though and is defending well.
Orlov wants to control from the top but Ipkiss keeps moving.
Ipkiss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orlov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ipkiss passes into half guard.
Orlov is trying to stand up here but Ipkiss is controlling him well.
Orlov wants to improve his position but Ipkiss is controlling well.

Ipkiss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Ipkiss dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ipkiss shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orlov's guard.

Ipkiss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ipkiss wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.

Orlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ipkiss won't allow Orlov to sweep him here.

Ipkiss has gone for a leg lock! Orlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ipkiss's guard.
Ipkiss looking for a sweep. Not yet Ipkiss, not yet.
Ipkiss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ipkiss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orlov is pressing down on Ipkiss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Ipkiss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ipkiss advances to half guard.

Ipkiss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Orlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ipkiss prevents Orlov from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ipkiss drops back looking for a leg! Orlov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orlov manages to kick Ipkiss off! Ipkiss jumps back into Orlov's guard.

Ipkiss drops back looking for a leg! Orlov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orlov manages to kick Ipkiss off! Ipkiss jumps back into Orlov's guard.
Orlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ipkiss's guard.
Ipkiss looking for a sweep. Not yet Ipkiss, not yet.
Ipkiss keeping moving, preventing Orlov from controlling successfully.
Ipkiss 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Orlov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Orlov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ipkiss dives on top into guard.
Ipkiss stands and throws Orlov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Orlov tries to buck Ipkiss off but Ipkiss is having none of it.

Ipkiss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Ipkiss has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Orlov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ipkiss yanks on the arm and Orlov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ipkiss.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stanley Ipkiss!