PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Dryupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Orlov
vs
Dryupp

158 cm
20
139 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

170 cm
26
122 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Boomerang! Boomeroids! 157 Muscle PROOF

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Yuri Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Dryupp!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov takes a swing at Dryupp's ribcage but misses.
Dryupp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dryupp misses with a takedown attempt - Orlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Dryupp scores with a takedown into Orlov's guard.
Dryupp trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Dryupp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dryupp stopping the sweep attempt from Orlov.
Dryupp is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dryupp wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.

Dryupp got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dryupp has managed to get both his arms back between Orlov's legs - danger averted.

Orlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dryupp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orlov has his foot on Dryupp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dryupp works his way back into a safe position though.
Dryupp passes Orlov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dryupp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orlov defending well though.
Dryupp trying to control from half guard but Orlov is working away.

Orlov actively working from the bottom here.

Dryupp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orlov is just riding it out for now. Dryupp eventually gives up the hold.
Orlov tries to roll over but Dryupp keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dryupp is keen to just control but Orlov is a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Orlov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Orlov drops back looking for a leg! Dryupp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dryupp manages to kick Orlov off! Orlov jumps back into Dryupp's guard.
Dryupp looking to control.
Dryupp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov forces his way into half guard.

Dryupp has one foot on Orlov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dryupp fails with the takedown

and Orlov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dryupp's guard now.

Dryupp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orlov is aware though and is defending well.
Dryupp looks gassed!
Orlov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlov pushing down on Dryupp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Orlov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dryupp wants to control but Orlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orlov wants to pass to mount but Dryupp is defending the position.
Orlov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Orlov is looking for a kimura here.

Orlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dryupp sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dryupp is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Orlov lands a nice short elbow.

Orlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Dryupp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Orlov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Orlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dryupp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Orlov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dryupp defends it well.

Dryupp actively working from the bottom here.

Orlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Orlov dominated that 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.

Dryupp 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.
Dryupp passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Dryupp tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dryupp has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Orlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Dryupp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dryupp is breathing heavily.
Orlov tries to roll over but Dryupp keeps him under control.
Orlov manages to get to full guard.

Orlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dryupp wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orlov working for a triangle but Dryupp defends it easily.
Dryupp scoring with some ground and pound.
Dryupp passes into half guard.
Dryupp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Dryupp moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Orlov.
Orlov is looking to regain half guard here but Dryupp keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Orlov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dryupp defending well though.
Orlov is thwarting Dryupp's attempts to control the position.
Dryupp tries to roll over but Orlov keeps him under control.

Orlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Orlov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dryupp trying to control from the bottom.
Dryupp gets back to full guard.
Dryupp controlling Orlov's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Orlov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orlov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dryupp swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Dryupp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dryupp wants to sweep here but Orlov controlling him for the moment.
Orlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dryupp swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Orlov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Orlov wants to pass the guard but Dryupp is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Dryupp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Orlov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dryupp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dryupp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Orlov has his feet on Dryupp's thighs here. He's pushed Dryupp off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dryupp screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuri Orlov!