PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terje Warholm (ranked 505 p4p, 75 weight class) and Mikhail Orlov (ranked 269 p4p, 30 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Warholm
vs
Orlov

180 cm
25
220 lbs
15 - 9 - 1

196 cm
26
205 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terje Warholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warholm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orlov connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Warholm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warholm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Orlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Warholm tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Warholm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Warholm is trying to pull guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warholm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
Warholm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Warholm's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warholm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warholm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Warholm walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warholm's sensitive parts.
Orlov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orlov connects with a nice looking jab.
Orlov swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Orlov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warholm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orlov lands a front kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm tries to move into range but Orlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Warholm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Orlov.
Warholm needs to keep his hands up - Orlov had a free shot at his head there.
Warholm drops his hands momentarily and Orlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Warholm had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warholm manages to avoid it.
Warholm tried to counter with a leg kick but Orlov avoided it.
Warholm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlov catches Warholm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Warholm's head.
Orlov clobbers Warholm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warholm was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Warholm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orlov throws a front kick that sends Warholm stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov wants to clinch up but Warholm keeps it at a distance.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Warholm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Warholm half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orlov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warholm.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlov!
Warholm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Warholm moves away from the strike by Orlov.
And Warholm counters with a quick kick to the body but Orlov blocks it.
A big right from Orlov misses.
Warholm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warholm thinks about countering with a body kick.
Warholm defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand.
Warholm half committed to a counter leg kick.
Warholm walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Warholm saw that one coming.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Warholm checks a low kick from Orlov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlov.
Orlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warholm doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warholm.
Warholm looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warholms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWarholm.
Orlov feints and then cracks Warholm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Warholm down.
A shot to the liver by Orlov. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Warholm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Warholm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Warholm moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Nice cross by Orlov.
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warholm's head backwards.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warholm doesn't seem bothered though.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Orlov thows a body kick. Warholm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Warholm's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Warholm's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Warholm scrambles back to his feet.
Orlov digs a good hook to Warholm's body.
Orlov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Orlov throws a lazy uppercut
and Warholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.

Orlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warholm, pushing him back against the cage.
Warholm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orlov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov digs a right hand into Warholm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warholm's gas tank.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Warholm - that landed with a thud.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Warholm.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm lands with a left to the head.

Warholm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warholm on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov misses with a series of wild punches.
Warholm was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orlov connects with the punch.
Warholm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warholm keeps the fight on the outside.
Warholm takes a kick to the side of the head.
Warholm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Warholm looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Warholm walks into a straight right hand from Orlov.
Warholm slips a jab from Orlov.
A lazy left from Orlov finds it's target.
Orlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warholms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov thuds his shin into the meat of Warholm's side.
Orlov scores with a spinning back kick!
Orlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Warholm blocks a head kick by Orlov.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Warholm saw that one coming.
Orlov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warholm's sensitive parts.
Orlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Warholm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Orlov misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands a jab to the head.
Warholm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orlov lands with a nice body kick.
Orlov wants to clinch but Warholm slips to the side
and Warholm counters with an outside leg kick.
Warholm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orlov stuns Warholm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orlov wants to clinch.
Good exchange - Orlov coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orlov connects with a body shot.
Orlov digs a good hook to Warholm's body.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Warholm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Warholm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Orlov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Orlov punishes Warholm's body with a nice straight punch.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warholm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov throws a lazy right hand but Warholm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlov looks to clinch
and Warholm counters with an inside leg kick.
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warholm will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warholm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warholm moves away.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Warholm's body.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
As Orlov backs away, Warholm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Orlov misses with a leg kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Warholm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Warholm's torso.
Orlov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Warholm to counter with a crisp jab.
Warholm moves forwards but Orlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Warholm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Warholm misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Orlov lands with a straight right. Warholm didn't see that one coming.
Orlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Orlov.
Nice cross by Orlov.
Warholm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov scores with a leg kick.

Orlov rushes Warholm and presses him up against the cage.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Warholm manages to break the clinch.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Warholm circles away.
Warholm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warholm moves out of range of the body kick.
Warholm is looking to counter with head kicks.
Orlov throws a lazy body kick
and Warholm counters with an outside leg kick.
Warholm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Orlov.
Orlov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Warholm throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice body kick there by Orlov.
Terje Warholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warholm takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Warholm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Warholm is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Orlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlov.
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Warholm on the side of the head.
Warholm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orlov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Warholm is out of range and Orlov settles back down.
Warholm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30

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