PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Subbotin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilya Orlov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Subbotin
vs
Orlov

195 cm
20
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
245 lbs
5 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Subbotin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Orlov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Orlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orlov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Subbotin's guard.
Subbotin wants to stand up but Orlov is controlling him.

Subbotin pushes Orlov off and gets back to his feet.

Subbotin gets tackled into the cage by Orlov. Orlov maintains the clinch.

Orlov jumps guard.
Subbotin passes Orlov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Orlov moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov working a defensive guard here.
Subbotin passes Orlov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Subbotin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Subbotin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Subbotin prevents Orlov from standing back up.

Orlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orlov looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Subbotin prevents Orlov from improving his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Subbotin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Orlov misses with a takedown attempt - Subbotin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Subbotin tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin fails to land the takedown.
Subbotin leaves Orlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Subbotin dives in and scores a takedown into Orlov's guard.
Subbotin thows a big elbow that misses.
Subbotin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orlov's guard.
Orlov wants to improve his position but Subbotin is controlling well.
Subbotin stops Orlov from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin winds up and cracks Orlov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Orlov has hold of Subbotin's hands but Subbotin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Subbotin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orlov defends it well.
Subbotin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Subbotin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orlov defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Subbotin controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Subbotin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Subbotin moves out of range easily.
Orlov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orlov tries to bum rush Subbotin with a series of wild strikes but Subbotin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orlov shoots in for a double leg but Subbotin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vladimir Subbotin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orlov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Subbotin swivels and escapes.
Orlov lands with a nice combination. Subbotin backs away looking to recover.

Subbotin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Subbotin stands up and beckons Orlov to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Subbotin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orlov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subbotin is pushing down on Orlov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orlov is fighting to maintain full guard but Subbotin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vladimir Subbotin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Subbotin trying to control the pace.
Orlov moves into full guard.
Orlov working a defensive guard here.
Subbotin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is looking to stand up but Subbotin isn't so interested in that idea.
Subbotin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vladimir Subbotin.
Subbotin tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Subbotin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Subbotin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Subbotin wants it to stay on the feet.
Vladimir Subbotin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Orlov.
Subbotin avoids the head kick by Orlov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov shoots and misses

and Subbotin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orlov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Subbotin is one step ahead there.
Subbotin postures up and lands a big shot to Orlov's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Subbotin wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Subbotin won't allow Orlov to get back to his feet.
Subbotin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Orlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Subbotin defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin preventing the sweep.
Subbotin lands a couple of elbows.
Subbotin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Subbotin stands up and waves to Orlov to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Subbotin dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Orlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orlov tries to clinch up but Subbotin circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orlov. That's going to slow Subbotin down.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Subbotin circles away.

Subbotin has Orlov up against the cage in a clinch.

Orlov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Subbotin scoring with some ground and pound.
Subbotin trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Orlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subbotin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Orlov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Orlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Subbotin is keeping the position for now.
Orlov won't allow Subbotin to sweep him here.
Orlov being controlled here momentarily.

Subbotin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subbotin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orlov wants to stand but Subbotin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Orlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Subbotin struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orlov stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Subbotin closes the distance and clinches.
Orlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Subbotin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Subbotin 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. Subbotin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Subbotin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Orlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Subbotin is one step ahead there.
Subbotin stays in close to Orlov's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov trying to keep a closed guard but Subbotin is proving a slippery customer.
Orlov wants to improve his position but instead Subbotin has moved into half guard.
Subbotin slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Subbotin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Subbotin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Subbotin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Subbotin!