PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krigor Orlov (ranked 1327 p4p, 1589 weight class) and Prokop Pustik (ranked 199 p4p, 237 weight class). Orlov comes to the cage accompanied by Мы Русские...С нами Бог. The key to victory for Krigor Orlov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Orlov
vs
Pustik

190 cm
22
245
6 - 2 - 0

186 cm
21
263
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Fast

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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krigor Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prokop Pustik!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pustik swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.

Orlov gets caught flat footed, as Pustik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Orlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pustik prevents Orlov from getting back to his feet.
Pustik looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pustik working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Orlov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orlov tries to get out of the position.
Pustik throws an elbow that misses. Orlov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pustik's guard. Nice move by Orlov!

Orlov postures up.
Pustik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pustik is working away from the top position though.
Orlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pustik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Orlov wants to improve his position but Pustik is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pustik is trying to control. Orlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pustik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pustik trying to control the action but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Pustik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orlov defending well though.
Pustik throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Orlov to regain full guard.
Pustik is looking to work some ground and pound but Orlov has wrist control.
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Pustik from controlling successfully.
Orlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pustik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pustik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pustik's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pustik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pustik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pustik trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pustik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pustik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pustik throwing strikes from guard but Orlov blocks nicely.
Pustik content to stall in guard here.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pustik advances to half guard.
Orlov is refusing to be controlled, as Pustik sits in half guard.
Pustik not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pustik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orlov wants to improve his position but Pustik is controlling well.
Pustik is keen to just control but Orlov is a slippery customer.
Orlov gets back to full guard.
Pustik passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Orlov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pustik.
Orlov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pustik.
The ground and pound from Pustik seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pustik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pustik in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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.
Orlov is not content to let Pustik control the position.
Orlov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Orlov tries to improve position but can't.
Pustik wants to control but Orlov is keeping him busy.
Orlov pushes Pustik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pustik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Orlov is letting Pustik control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pustik working away.
Pustik misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pustik working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prokop Pustik dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Pustik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Pustik closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orlov quickly recovers to half guard.
Pustik throwing shots but Orlov is blocking nicely.
Orlov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pustik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orlov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orlov is looking to escape.
Pustik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pustik tries to pass to full mount but Orlov defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pustik.
Pustik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pustik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pustik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orlov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pustik throwing shots but Orlov is blocking nicely.
Pustik lands with a punch from half guard.
Orlov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pustik.
Pustik trying to control from half guard but Orlov is working away.
Pustik is just content to waste time from the top position. Orlov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pustik stands up over Orlov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pustik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pustik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pustik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pustik's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pustik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pustik trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pustik throwing strikes but missing.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pustik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pustik stands and throws Orlov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Pustik stalls from top position.
Pustik is working Orlov over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pustik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pustik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orlov keeps working.
Pustik works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pustik creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pustik working the ground and pound but Orlov is defending the strikes.
Orlov parries the strikes from Pustik easily there. Pustik is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Orlov to escape.
Orlov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pustik.
Pustik in side control, throwing shots but Orlov defends.
Pustik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pustik is working Orlov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pustik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Prokop Pustik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pustik misses with the ground and pound.
Pustik lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pustik tries to score with some ground and pound. Orlov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pustik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Orlov's legs.
Pustik works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pustik cracks Orlov with a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pustik.
Pustik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pustik trying to control the action but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Pustik scoring with punches and elbows.
Pustik misses with the ground and pound.
Pustik throws a strike aimed at the side of Orlov's head but Orlov avoids it well.
Pustik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Orlov's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prokop Pustik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pustik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlov, pushing him back against the cage.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Pustik.
Pustik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pustik stalling in the clinch.
Pustik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pustik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pustik lands a nice uppercut.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Pustik pushes Orlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pustik lands a knee to the body.
Pustik scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov letting Pustik take a breather here.
Pustik lands an uppercut.
Pustik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Our sources have told us that Orlov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Pustik on the inside.
Pustik scores with a shoulder strike.
Pustik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pustik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pustik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orlov tries to break free but Pustik pushes him back against the cage.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Pustik works on Orlov's body with a couple of short punches.
Orlov blocking some punches.
Pustik tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Pustik back against the cage.
Pustik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pustik.
Orlov takes a shot to the head.
Pustik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Pustik.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pustik blocks an uppercut.
Pustik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pustik scores with a hook to the body.
Orlov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pustik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Pustik tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pustik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pustik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pustik gets underhooks to prevent Orlov's takedown attempt.
Pustik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Pustik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pustik just leaning against Orlov, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Orlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pustik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orlov's face.

It looks like Krigor Orlov has been cut.
Orlov stalling the fight.
Pustik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pustik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov is trying to drag Pustik to the mat but Pustik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krigor Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pustik misses with the head strike.
Pustik struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Pustik lands with a light punch inside.
Pustik throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pustik fails to land.
Orlov tries to stall but Pustik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pustik misses with some punches.
Pustik slowing the pace effectively.
Pustik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prokop Pustik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Pustik avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Pustik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pustik working aggressively here.
Orlov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pustik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Orlov walks into a stiff left hand from Pustik.
Krigor Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Orlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pustik is adopting a defensive guard.
Orlov throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prokop Pustik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pustik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Prokop Pustik!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Prokop Pustik!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Prokop Pustik!

Prokop Pustik wins by unanimous decision!