PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Bloodaxe (ranked 1485 p4p, 208 weight class) and Mikhail Orlov (ranked 1035 p4p, 151 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bloodaxe
vs
Orlov

189 cm
27
220 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

196 cm
29
205 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Bloodaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodaxe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Orlov finds it's way through Bloodaxe's defenses.
We've been hearing reports that Bloodaxe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov defending well as Bloodaxe loads up on a big left hand.
Bloodaxe walks into a straight right hand from Orlov.
Orlov connects with a looping right hand.
Bloodaxe fails with a takedown attempt.
Bloodaxe fails with a takedown attempt.
Bloodaxe dives in for a single leg takedown but Orlov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Bloodaxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloodaxe just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodaxe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orlov tries to clinch up.
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bloodaxe needs to keep his hands up - Orlov had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodaxe throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov unleashes a big counter combination but Bloodaxe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe 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.

Orlov moves into range and clinches up with Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bloodaxe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Bloodaxe controls the action.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bloodaxe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov lands a right hand.
Orlov takes a shot to the head.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe blocks an uppercut.
Bloodaxe is trying to break free.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe wants to break free but Orlov has control.
Bloodaxe is trying to break the clinch but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov cracks Bloodaxe with a nice body shot.
Bloodaxe has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment.
Bloodaxe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orlov.
A right hand to the body from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands with a short shot to the head.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Bloodaxe tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Bloodaxe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Orlov lands a body punch.
Bloodaxe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Bloodaxe avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.

Bloodaxe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orlov lands with a hook. Bloodaxe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bloodaxe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bloodaxe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Orlov as Bloodaxe shoots in.
Orlov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Orlov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bloodaxe at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodaxe shoots for a takedown but Orlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Orlov - that will leave a mark!
A lazy left from Orlov finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bloodaxe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bloodaxe is breathing heavily.
Bloodaxe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bloodaxe is looking to advance position but Orlov won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bloodaxe is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
That's time! Bloodaxe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Orlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloodaxe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bloodaxe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bloodaxe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlov lands a nice shot that snaps Bloodaxe's head back.
Orlov tries to clinch but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Orlov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloodaxe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orlov scrambles back to his feet.
Orlov clobbers Bloodaxe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orlov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orlov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bloodaxe if he has to take too many more of those.
Bloodaxe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Orlov gets caught flat footed, as Bloodaxe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bloodaxe throwing strikes but missing.

Orlov pushes Bloodaxe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bloodaxe shoots for a double leg takedown but Orlov sprawls well. He's pushed Bloodaxe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orlov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Bloodaxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bloodaxe on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloodaxe circles away.
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bloodaxe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orlov circles away.
Bloodaxe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov jabs Bloodaxe right on the nose. Bloodaxe blinks but takes it well.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Bloodaxe's leg. Bloodaxe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Bloodaxe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bloodaxe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orlov pinned against the cage. Orlov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bloodaxe keeps the fight on the outside.
Orlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Orlov closes the distance and pushes Bloodaxe back into the cage.
Bloodaxe blocking some punches.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.

Bloodaxe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bloodaxe shoots in but Orlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orlov lands with a straight right. Bloodaxe didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bloodaxe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bloodaxe misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlov counters with a nice leg kick.
Bloodaxe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bloodaxe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Bloodaxe's head.
Bloodaxe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Bloodaxe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Orlov delivers a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orlov.
Bloodaxe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bloodaxe's hands.
Orlov misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
Orlov leaves Bloodaxe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov works Bloodaxe's body with a nice hook.
Bloodaxe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bloodaxe shoots in but Orlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orlov delivers a nice body kick.
Bloodaxe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bloodaxe's head backwards.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bloodaxe takes one to the side of the head.
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.
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. This is the final round!

Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bloodaxe on the side of the head.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Bloodaxe's leg. Bloodaxe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Bloodaxe's body.
A punch lands to the side of Bloodaxe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodaxe. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Orlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orlov scores with a spinning back kick!
A punch lands to the side of Bloodaxe 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Bloodaxe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orlov to the mat! Orlov manages to get full guard.
Orlov pulls Bloodaxe in close to his closed guard and prevents Bloodaxe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bloodaxe wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Orlov looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe looking to sit in guard and control but Orlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Orlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

Orlov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bloodaxe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bloodaxe can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Eric Bloodaxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bloodaxe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Orlov can turn it around.
Bloodaxe is trying to break the clinch but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodaxe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloodaxe.

Bloodaxe breaks from the clinch.

Orlov clinches up with Bloodaxe and pushes him back against the cage.
Bloodaxe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Bloodaxe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov misses with some punches.

Bloodaxe manages to break the clinch.
Orlov scores with a nice head shot.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!

Bloodaxe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orlov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bloodaxe is 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 Bloodaxe is one step ahead there.
Orlov being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlov, not yet.
Bloodaxe wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bloodaxe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bloodaxe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Bloodaxe's torso.
Orlov tries to clinch but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Orlov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bloodaxe under the eye.
Orlov lunges at Bloodaxe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bloodaxe's hand.
Bloodaxe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orlov throws a good cross that connects.
Bloodaxe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orlov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bloodaxe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orlov swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlov moves forwards but Bloodaxe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bloodaxe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orlov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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