PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Orlov (ranked 319 p4p, 392 weight class) and Samuel Kravac (ranked 47 p4p, 59 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Orlov
vs
Kravac

196 cm
31
205
25 - 9 - 0

190 cm
34
206
28 - 25 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kravac takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Kravac checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kravac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Kravac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kravac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orlov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kravac.
Orlov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kravac ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Kravac moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kravac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kravac. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kravac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Orlov scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orlov slips a jab from Kravac.
Orlov with a nice calf kick.
Nice body kick from Orlov.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Orlov drives through and clinches with Kravac against the cage.
Kravac misses with the head strike.
Orlov blocking some punches.
Kravac fails to pull guard.
Kravac misses with a body punch.
Kravac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kravac misses with a body punch.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Kravac - that landed with a thud.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kravac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kravac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
Kravac scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands the left hand.
Orlov throws a hook but Kravac blocks it.
Orlov lands with a hook. Kravac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kravac checks the leg kick.
Kravac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Kravac.
Kravac throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Kravac uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Kravac. Beautiful body shot.
Kravac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orlov.

Orlov clinches up with Kravac and pushes him back against the cage.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kravac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kravac.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.
Kravac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov tries a body shot but Kravac blocks it.
I was talking to Orlov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kravac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kravac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kravac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
Orlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kravac.
Orlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kravac.
Kravac takes a shot to the head.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
Kravac looks winded!
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov cracks Kravac with a nice body shot.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kravac lands a body punch.
Kravac misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
Kravac pushes Orlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Orlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Kravac's head.
Kravac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kravac pushes Orlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kravac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.
Kravac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kravac blocking some punches.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kravac lands a body punch.
Kravac throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kravac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Kravac lands with a right to the head.
Kravac lands a nice uppercut.

Kravac has clasped his hands together around Orlov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Kravac wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orlov, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Orlov pushes Kravac away with a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Kravac.
Kravac scores with a body shot.
Kravac throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Orlov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kravac looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kravac was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Kravac tries to clinch up.
Kravac lands a glancing blow to the side of Orlov's head.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kravac can do to turn this around?
Kravac moves out of range as Orlov throws a body kick.
Orlov throws a series of punches but Kravac moves out of range.
Orlov cracks Kravac with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Kravac blocks the low kick.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Kravac misses.
Nice defenses there by Kravac.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kravac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Kravac. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kravac.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Orlov.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orlov as he avoids it easily.
Kravac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kravac moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Orlov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov drops his hands momentarily and Kravac takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Kravac.
As Kravac backs away, Orlov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kravac moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orlov rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throws a jab when Kravac was well out of range.
Kravac throws a sloppy body shot
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kravac looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kravac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Kravac.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Kravac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orlov under the eye.
Kravac misses the shot to the body.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Kravac has a takedown stuffed.
Orlov throws a low kick but Kravac moves out of range easily.

Orlov gets a clinch.
Kravac misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Orlov.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Orlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orlov presses Kravac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kravac.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Orlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kravac is breathing heavily.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Kravac.
Kravac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kravac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kravac's head.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kravac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Kravac off balance momentarily.
Orlov lands with a hook. Kravac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kravac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac avoids a kick to the body.
Orlov jabs Kravac to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov walks into a stiff left hand from Kravac.
Orlov lands with a hook. Kravac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kravac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Kravac shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kravac wants to free his trapped foot but Orlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Orlov has his hands clasped together around Kravac's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kravac misses with a body shot.
Orlov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a double jab.
Kravac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orlov.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravac.
Kravac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.

Orlov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kravac has Orlov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orlov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kravac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov tries a body shot but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac takes a shot to the head.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Orlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kravac prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov pushes Kravac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kravac tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Kravac controls the action.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kravac's elbow.
Kravac lands a right hand.
Kravac blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kravac.
Orlov presses Kravac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kravac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Orlov.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Orlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Orlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kravac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orlov walks away with a smile on his face. Kravac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Orlov gets a clinch.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orlov.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orlov tries to work over Kravac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov gets through Kravac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Kravac is rocked!
Kravac blocking some punches.
Kravac is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlov finish him?
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Kravac.
Nice body punch from Orlov - that landed with a thud.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Orlov - that landed with a thud.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kravac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kravac.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Kravac blocks an uppercut.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Kravac blocks an uppercut.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kravac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kravac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kravac working aggressively here.
Kravac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kravac seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orlov prevents it.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Orlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kravac or not.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kravac blocking some punches.
Kravac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kravac struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlov cracks Kravac with a nice body shot.
Orlov dips a shoulder and cracks Kravac with a mighty uppercut! Kravac falls back against the cage and Orlov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kravac is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Orlov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Orlov!