PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Tolstoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Tolstoy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tolstoy
vs
Orlov

200 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
158 lbs
3 - 8 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leo Tolstoy !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolstoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orlov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tolstoy shoots in and drives through. Orlov sprawls well.
Tolstoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orlov counters with a two punch combo.
Tolstoy goes for a double leg but Orlov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orlov continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Tolstoy . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tolstoy closes the distance and clinches.
Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tolstoy avoids the damage to the body.
Tolstoy is trying to drag Orlov to the mat but Orlov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tolstoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orlov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Tolstoy 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tolstoy 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tolstoy has Orlov pressed against the cage.
Orlov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolstoy taking a breather.
Tolstoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orlov lands a good knee to the midsection. Tolstoy won't want to take too many of those.
Tolstoy being controlled against the cage.
Orlov has Tolstoy pushed against the cage.
Tolstoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orlov just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tolstoy avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Orlov.
Tolstoy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tolstoy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orlov after a bit of a struggle.
Tolstoy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tolstoy takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Leo Tolstoy has been cut.
Tolstoy tries to pull guard but Orlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tolstoy takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees to the body from Orlov.
Orlov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tolstoy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov keeps control of Tolstoy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orlov lands a knee to the head.
Tolstoy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orlov.
Orlov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tolstoy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Orlov can turn it around.
Orlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orlov lands a knee to the head.
Tolstoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.

Tolstoy pushes Orlov up against the cage in a clinch.

Tolstoy pulls Orlov into guard.
Orlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy wants to sweep but no luck.

Tolstoy is working an open guard so Orlov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Orlov forces Tolstoy back against the cage and clinches.
Tolstoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Orlov lands a good knee to the midsection. Tolstoy won't want to take too many of those.
Orlov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tolstoy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolstoy is working for takedown but Orlov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orlov obliges.
Tolstoy is trying to force a seperation but Orlov has the dominant position.
Orlov lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Tolstoy 's cut.
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.

Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
Tolstoy managing to block the knees to the body from Orlov.
Tolstoy 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. Tolstoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Tolstoy has Orlov up against the cage in a clinch.

Tolstoy gets control of Orlov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tolstoy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Orlov trying to control but Tolstoy is working from the bottom.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tolstoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlov trying to control but Tolstoy is working from the bottom.
Orlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tolstoy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolstoy trying to keep a closed guard but Orlov is proving a slippery customer.
Tolstoy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orlov won't allow Tolstoy to sweep him here.
Orlov postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orlov lands with a nice body kick.
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolstoy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orlov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tolstoy somewhat.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexei Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy tries to land a body kick
and Orlov counters with a body kick.
Tolstoy closes the distance and clinches up with Orlov, looking for a takedown. Tolstoy pushes Orlov against the cage but Orlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orlov throws a fast counter high kick but Tolstoy manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Tolstoy . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolstoy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tolstoy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Tolstoy .

Orlov clinches up against the cage.
Tolstoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.

Orlov rushes Tolstoy and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy is working for takedown but Orlov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Orlov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orlov works on Tolstoy 's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice elbow from Orlov.
Orlov is pressed up against the cage. Tolstoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orlov down to the mat. Orlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Tolstoy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orlov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Orlov is holding Tolstoy down, trying to stall.

Tolstoy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Orlov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tolstoy but great work by Orlov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tolstoy 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tolstoy is looking for a sweep.

Orlov decides to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tolstoy closes the distance and clinches.
Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Orlov is pressed up against the cage. Tolstoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orlov down to the mat. Orlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Orlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Orlov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orlov crunches a lovely knee into Tolstoy 's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Tolstoy 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Tolstoy moves into the clinch.
Tolstoy avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
Tolstoy 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. Tolstoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Orlov tries to clinch up.
Orlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolstoy circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tolstoy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orlov - the referee stops the clock and Tolstoy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orlov. Tolstoy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tolstoy fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tolstoy clinches up against the cage.
Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tolstoy avoids the damage to the body.
Tolstoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Orlov won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov stops a takedown attempt from Tolstoy .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Tolstoy . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolstoy misses with a punch on the inside.

Tolstoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolstoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Tolstoy misses with a takedown attempt - Orlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orlov connects with a high kick.
Orlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tolstoy .
Orlov throws a series of punches but Tolstoy avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Orlov rushes Tolstoy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tolstoy wants to take the fight to the mat but Orlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Orlov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Orlov crunches a lovely knee into Tolstoy 's ribcage.
Orlov lands a knee to the body.
Tolstoy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tolstoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tolstoy gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands a knee to the head.

Tolstoy decides to pull guard.

Orlov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A punch combination from Tolstoy misses.
Tolstoy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
Tolstoy fails to pull guard.
Orlov landing knees to the body.
Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolstoy is defending well for now.
Alexei Orlov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Orlov - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tolstoy lands a good knee to the midsection. Orlov won't want to take too many of those.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tolstoy avoids it.
Tolstoy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tolstoy jumps guard but Orlov stands there with Tolstoy around his waist. Tolstoy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Orlov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tolstoy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov lands a nice knee to the body.
Orlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Leo Tolstoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Orlov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tolstoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Orlov!