PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Tolstoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolstoy has chosen Russian national anthem as his entrance music. Ivan Orlov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Orlov
vs
Tolstoy

195 cm
18
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Tolstoy!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolstoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orlov.
Orlov fails to land with a series of punches.
Tolstoy scores with a one two! Orlov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Orlov misses with a series of wild punches.
Tolstoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
A combination from Orlov does no damage.
Orlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Tolstoy moved out of range.
Tolstoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tolstoy!
Tolstoy dodges the punch combination from Orlov.
Orlov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tolstoy throws a nice looking combination but Orlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tolstoy dodges the punch combination from Orlov.
Orlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov misses with a few strikes there.
Tolstoy connects with a nice looking jab.
Orlov swinging wilding here.
Tolstoy ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.

Orlov feints and as Tolstoy raises his hands in defense, Orlov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orlov wants to control from the top but Tolstoy keeps moving.
Orlov is breathing heavily.
Orlov stands and throws Tolstoy's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolstoy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orlov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tolstoy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tolstoy.
Orlov won't allow Tolstoy to sweep him here.
Orlov passes Tolstoy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tolstoy is looking to improve his position.
Tolstoy manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Tolstoy, not yet.
Tolstoy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Orlov gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tolstoy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tolstoy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tolstoy 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.

Orlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolstoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlov stopping the sweep attempt from Tolstoy.
Tolstoy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tolstoy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Orlov!
Tolstoy with shots to the head and body - Orlov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tolstoy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Orlov is trying desperately to improve position.
Tolstoy unloading with bombs!
Orlov is looking to improve his position but Tolstoy isn't that keen on the idea.
Orlov tries to hold on but Tolstoy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orlov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
BOOM! Tolstoy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tolstoy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Orlov?
Tolstoy wants to take his opponent's back but Orlov doesn't allow it.
Orlov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tolstoy. What's that going to do exactly?
Tolstoy landing strikes from the mount.
Tolstoy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Orlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Orlov controls the position.

Tolstoy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Orlov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tolstoy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksander Tolstoy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A left and a right from Tolstoy both land. Nice combination.
Tolstoy lands an overhand right.
Orlov throws a nice looking combination but Tolstoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orlov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tolstoy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Orlov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tolstoy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tolstoy as he avoids it easily.
Tolstoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tolstoy lands a jab-cross combination.
Tolstoy fails to land with a series of punches.
Orlov shoots in but no luck this time.
Tolstoy throws a shot to the body.
Ivan Orlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tolstoy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Orlov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tolstoy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tolstoy wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.
Tolstoy is in close to Orlov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Orlov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov working a defensive guard here.
Orlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tolstoy trying to move into half guard but instead Orlov has managed to sweep!

Tolstoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orlov working some strikes from top position.
Tolstoy being controlled here, momentarily.
Orlov stands and throws Tolstoy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Orlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tolstoy keeps working.
Orlov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tolstoy tries to bench press Orlov off him but Orlov keeps the position.
Orlov trying to control the action but Tolstoy is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orlov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tolstoy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tolstoy is looking to regain half guard here but Orlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Orlov cracks Tolstoy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tolstoy tries to bench press Orlov off him but Orlov keeps the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Tolstoy throws a series of punches but Orlov avoids them all with ease.
Orlov connects with a single shot there.
Orlov walks into a jab.
Orlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Tolstoy should have avoided that one.
Tolstoy misses with a takedown attempt - Orlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tolstoy is breathing heavily.
Orlov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolstoy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tolstoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orlov misses with a series of wild punches.
Tolstoy misses with the combination.
Tolstoy throws a series of punches but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Orlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov swings for the body but Tolstoy moves out of range.
Tolstoy avoids a punch combination nicely.

Tolstoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Tolstoy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orlov keeping full guard, as Tolstoy tries to pass.
Tolstoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Orlov has his foot on Tolstoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolstoy works his way back into a safe position though.

Tolstoy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tolstoy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolstoy is one step ahead there.
Tolstoy wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.
Tolstoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orlov's head.
Orlov looking to control.
Orlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlov, not yet.
Aleksander Tolstoy has got the better of the ground game so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Orlov gets caught flat footed, as Tolstoy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tolstoy working some strikes from top position.

Tolstoy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Orlov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Orlov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Orlov!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolstoy is looking for a sweep.
Orlov cracks Tolstoy with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aleksander Tolstoy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Orlov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tolstoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tolstoy has a takedown stuffed.
Orlov misses with a double jab.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Tolstoy circles away.
Tolstoy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tolstoy misses with a double jab
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tolstoy throws a series of punches but Orlov avoids them all with ease.
Tolstoy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Tolstoy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tolstoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Orlov wants to get back to his feet.
Tolstoy looks to land a strike but Orlov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tolstoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 are breathing heavily.
Tolstoy strikes from the bottom but Orlov passes into mount!
Tolstoy tries to reverse the position but Orlov maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov working the ground and pound effectively.

Orlov has hold of Tolstoy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tolstoy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Orlov prevents Tolstoy from getting the reversal.
Tolstoy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tolstoy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Orlov. What's that going to do exactly?
Tolstoy is squirming around, avoiding Orlov's attempts to control the action.
Tolstoy is trying desperately to improve position.
Orlov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tolstoy is in real trouble.
Tolstoy turns into Orlov and is now in his guard.
Tolstoy cracks Orlov with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov keeping full guard, as Tolstoy tries to pass.

Tolstoy 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.
Tolstoy works over Orlov with some ground and pound from guard.
Tolstoy with a nice head shot there.
Tolstoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Orlov lands a couple of shots from the bottom.

Tolstoy 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 Tolstoy, into his guard.
Orlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolstoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tolstoy's head.
Tolstoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Tolstoy, not yet.
Orlov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tolstoy keeping moving, preventing Orlov from controlling successfully.
Orlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tolstoy is staying active underneath Orlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orlov working the head and body with strikes.
Orlov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Orlov controlling the action here.

Orlov 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! Tolstoy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Orlov!