PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ali Basra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Orlov's choice of entrance music: Daft Punk - "Get Lucky". Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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.

Basra
vs
Orlov

180 cm
22
168 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
155 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Basra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov misses the jab.
Basra throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Basra manages to avoid it.
Basra jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Basra.
Basra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basra.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Basra finds it's way round the side to connect with Orlov's head.
Basra avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Basra manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Basra's torso.
A swing and a miss from Basra.
Orlov delivers a nice body kick.
Basra tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Basra moves out of range easily.
Orlov blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov swings for the body but Basra moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Basra. That snapped Orlov's head back.
Basra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
Orlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orlov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orlov feints and then cracks Basra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Basra down.
Basra thows a body shot but no joy.

Basra has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
A hook to the body from Basra.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
Orlov letting Basra take a breather here.
Basra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Basra fails to land.
Basra pushes Orlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Basra.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orlov breaks from the clinch.
Orlov throws a head kick but Basra moves out of range.
Basra wants to clinch.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Basra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Basra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Basra misses with a looping left.
Orlov slips a jab from Basra.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Basra moves out of range easily.
Orlov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Basra rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
Basra wants to clinch.
Basra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Basra.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlov.
Good leg kick by Orlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ali Basra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basra lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Basra moves out of range as Orlov throws a body kick.
Basra throws a leg kick
and Orlov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Basra is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Basra is looking to slow Orlov down with leg kicks.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basra moves away.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Basra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orlov throws a head kick that Basra semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basra throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Basra saw that one coming.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Orlov tries to keep at a distance but Basra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Basra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Basra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Basra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Basra wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Basra can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Basra gets through Orlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlov pushes Basra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Basra blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Basra controls the action.
Basra struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Orlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Orlov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Basra fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Orlov misses.
Orlov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Basra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Basra scoring well with a low kick there.
Basra throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Basra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orlov scrambles back to his feet.
Basra throws a push kick but Orlov slaps the foot to one side.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Basra's head.
Basra throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov moves out of range as Basra strikes.
Basra scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orlov.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Basra keeps Orlov at a distance using the push kick.
Basra thows a body shot but no joy.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Basra slips under a jab.
Orlov blocks a leg kick.
Basra throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Basra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
A head kick misses from Orlov.
Basra thows a body shot but no joy.
Basra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Basra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Basra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov works Basra's body with a nice hook.
Basra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orlov counters with a good, hard body kick but Basra shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basra throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov keeps the fight on the outside.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Basra misses with a wild combination.
Basra misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Basra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Basra's leg. Basra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlov.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Basra tries to close the distance and clinch but Orlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Basra.
Basra is looking to clinch but Orlov is avoiding it.
Basra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Basra.
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Basra avoids it.
Basra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Basra thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Basra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Basra checks a leg kick.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Basra.
Orlov motions for Basra to come forward. Orlov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basra lands a body shot.
Orlov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Basra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Basra avoids it.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Basra digs a good hook to Orlov's body.
Orlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Basra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Basra takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orlov throws a head kick but Basra moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orlov throws a shot to the body.
Orlov throws a nice head kick!
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Basra moves out of range easily.
Basra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Basra throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Basra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlov scores with a decent looking hook.
Basra will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Basra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orlov.
Orlov scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Basra cracks the inside of Orlov's front leg.
Basra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Basra throws a push kick but Orlov slaps the foot to one side.
Orlov looks to throw the jab but Basra is out of range.
Basra throws a push kick but Orlov slaps the foot to one side.
Basra thuds a left hand into Orlov's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Basra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orlov connects with a crisp jab.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Basra.
Basra throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Basra checks the leg kick.
Basra wants to clinch up but Orlov keeps it at a distance.
Basra takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Basra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Basra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Basra misses the shot to the body.
Basra looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Basra misses with a low kick.
Basra moves in looking to clinch but Orlov pushes him off.
Ali Basra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orlov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Basra.
Basra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Basra moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Basra.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Basra controls his hands.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Orlov wants to break free but Basra has control.
Basra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Basra.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Basra wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Basra.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov tries a body shot but Basra blocks it.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Basra controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Basra.
Basra misses with some punches.
Orlov wants to stall.
Basra taking a breather.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov tries a body shot but Basra blocks it.
Orlov tries to work over Basra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Basra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basra can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Basra's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Basra is trying to stall.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Basra controls his hands.
Basra blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orlov tries to stall but Basra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Orlov finds it's way through Basra's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Basra throws a combination that misses
and Orlov counters with a nice body shot.
Orlov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alexander Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Basra checks a leg kick.
Basra misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Orlov.
I've got Orlov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Orlov!
A victorious Alexander Orlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.