PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Bunoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilya Orlov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bunoyan
vs
Orlov

170 cm
24
250 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

200 cm
22
245 lbs
8 - 9 - 1

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bunoyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bunoyan enables Orlov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bunoyan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bunoyan pulls Orlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Orlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Orlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunoyan is keeping the position for now.
Orlov wants to control from the top but Bunoyan keeps moving.
Bunoyan is controlling Orlov's posture.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ilya Orlov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Bunoyan circles away.
Bunoyan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bunoyan wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Bunoyan circles away.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Bunoyan pushes him off.

Bunoyan feints and as Orlov raises his hands in defense, Bunoyan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bunoyan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orlov's guard.
Bunoyan is looking to advance position but Orlov won't allow it.
Orlov is looking to improve his position.
Bunoyan moves into full mount! Orlov won't be happy about that!
Orlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orlov is looking to improve his position but Bunoyan isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bunoyan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Bunoyan has a good base and remains in mount.
Orlov looks gassed!
Orlov is in a horrible position here. Bunoyan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bunoyan looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Orlov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bunoyan has control of Orlov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Orlov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bunoyan controlling the pace for now.
Orlov is trying to escape the mount.
Bunoyan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bunoyan controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bunoyan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Orlov is now in Bunoyan's guard. A big mistake from Bunoyan there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bunoyan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Bunoyan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Orlov has his takedown stuffed
and Bunoyan counters with a right hand to the body.
Orlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bunoyan's waist but Bunoyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orlov off to one side.
Orlov has his takedown stuffed
and Bunoyan counters with a series of strikes. Orlov will be more careful next time no doubt.
George Bunoyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Orlov.
Orlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunoyan is just out of range.

Bunoyan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov is looking for a sweep. Bunoyan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orlov is in trouble now - Bunoyan has advanced to mount!
Orlov is breathing heavily.

Bunoyan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov is bucking up trying to escape but Bunoyan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bunoyan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Bunoyan has control of Orlov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Orlov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bunoyan with the ground and pound from mount.
Bunoyan cracks Orlov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunoyan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bunoyan controlling the pace for now.

Bunoyan has isolated one of Orlov's arms. Orlov looking to fight him off but Bunoyan twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Bunoyan!