PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yacob Nilsen (ranked 734 p4p, 372 weight class) and Mikhail Orlov (ranked 96 p4p, 53 weight class). Nilsen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lil Wayne - Right above it. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Nilsen
vs
Orlov

188 cm
32
207
20 - 12 - 0

196 cm
31
205
24 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic 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 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yacob Nilsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Orlov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nilsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nilsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlov, not yet.
Nilsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nilsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nilsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen cracks Orlov with a solid left hand.
Orlov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.
Nilsen distracts Orlov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov controls Nilsen momentarily but Nilsen frees himself.
Orlov pulls Nilsen in close to prevent any damage.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nilsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nilsen postures up in Orlov's guard and throws a big left but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Nilsen postures up in Orlov's guard and throws a big left but Orlov blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nilsen trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Orlov pulls Nilsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nilsen from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Orlov finds it's target.
Nilsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nilsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Orlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orlov digs a good hook to Nilsen's body.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orlov! But no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orlov misses with a left hand
and Nilsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orlov works Nilsen's body with a nice hook.
Nilsen avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Orlov lands a jab to Nilsen's midsection.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from Orlov lands.
Orlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut.
Nilsen misses with a series of wild punches.

Nilsen 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nilsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen preventing the sweep.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.
Nilsen preventing the sweep.
Nilsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nilsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Orlov pushes Nilsen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Nilsen moved away.
Orlov scores with a nice head shot.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nilsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Orlov, which made it look bad.
Nilsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yacob Nilsen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nilsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mikhail Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nilsen thuds his right hand into Orlov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Nilsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orlov sprawls and moves away.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Nilsen saw that one coming.
Nilsen takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Nilsen takes one on the button.
Nilsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilsen sizes up Orlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nilsen in his tracks.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlov.
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses

and Nilsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orlov won't be happy with that.

Orlov sneaks out the side door and pushes Nilsen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Nilsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.
Orlov with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Orlov cracks Nilsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orlov thumps Nilsen with a low kick.
Nilsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Nilsen. Nilsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Orlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nilsen misses with a right hand
and Orlov counters with an inside leg kick.
Orlov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
No luck for Nilsen with that takedown attempt.
Nilsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nilsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Orlov lands a jab.
Orlov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orlov with a nice cross.
Orlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Nilsen counters with a shoot takedown. Orlov fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Yacob Nilsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nilsen stands and throws Orlov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nilsen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Nilsen is looking for a kimura here.
Nilsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orlov is staying active underneath Nilsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nilsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orlov gets back to full guard.
Nilsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Orlov has wrist control.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Orlov wants to control but Nilsen passes easily into half guard.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Nilsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nilsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orlov defending well as Nilsen loads up on a big left hand.
Nilsen throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nilsen doesn't seem bothered though.

Orlov gets caught napping as Nilsen dives in and scores a takedown. Orlov manages to retain guard.
Nilsen lands a couple of digs.
Nilsen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nilsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsen looking to sit in guard and control but Orlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Nilsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen is looking to sweep but instead, Orlov has passed into half guard.
Nilsen is looking to control Orlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nilsen avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Orlov controlling the pace.
Nilsen trying to control here.
Nilsen tries to get to full guard but Orlov has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nilsen walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Nilsen moves out of range easily.
Nilsen darts in looking for a takedown but Orlov gets double underhooks and turns Nilsen into the cage.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Jab from Orlov.
Orlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nilsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov connects with a high kick.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orlov wants to clinch but Nilsen slips to the side
and Nilsen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen avoids a kick to the body.
Orlov misses with a hook. Nilsen ducked under it nicely.
Orlov digs a good body shot into Nilsen's ribs.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Nilsen avoids the body shot from Orlov.
A counter left hand to the body from Nilsen misses its target.
Orlov lands a slapping body shot.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Nilsen moved out of range.
Nilsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orlov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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