PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Turchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Turchin has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Orlov
vs
Turchin

200 cm
18
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Turchin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turchin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Turchin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Orlov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Orlov defending against the ground and pound.
Orlov is trying to improve his position.

Turchin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Turchin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turchin lands in his opponent's guard.
Turchin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turchin trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov is trying to control the position but Turchin postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turchin won't allow Orlov to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Turchin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Ilya Orlov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Orlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turchin.
Orlov misses with a takedown attempt

and Turchin counters with a takedown into side control.
Orlov is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Orlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orlov is being controlled here.
Orlov struggling a bit here.
Orlov is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turchin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turchin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Orlov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turchin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Turchin is trying to get back to full guard.
Orlov wants to take a breather but Turchin is having none of it.
Turchin is looking to improve his position.
Turchin misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Turchin trying to hold on to Orlov's head to control him but Orlov postures up.

Turchin pushes Orlov off and gets back to his feet.
Turchin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orlov tries for a takedown but Turchin circles away easily

and Turchin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Orlov!
Orlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov is working hard here to advance position.
Turchin lands a big shot there that rocks Orlov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Turchin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Turchin shoots in but no luck this time.
Orlov wants to clinch

and Turchin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turchin tries to pull guard but Orlov holds him up against the cage and eventually Turchin drops back down to his feet.
Orlov jumps guard but Turchin stands there with Orlov around his waist. Orlov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Orlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlov fails with the takedown
and Turchin counters with a three punch combo that has Orlov backing up. Orlov nods at Turchin to acknowledge the strikes.
Turchin doesn't manage to clinch there - Orlov circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlov throws a series of punches but Turchin moves out of range.
Turchin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turchin fails with the takedown.
Ilya Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Turchin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turchin tries for a takedown but Orlov circles away easily
and Orlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orlov dives in and grabs Turchin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turchin pushes down on Orlov's head and hops out.

Turchin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Turchin wants to free his trapped foot but Orlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orlov is staying active underneath Turchin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turchin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turchin controlling the action here.
Orlov is trying to maintain the position but Turchin is very close to passing his half guard.

Orlov is defending against the submission attempts here by Turchin.
Turchin prevents Orlov from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turchin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orlov is not content to let Turchin control the position.
Well, if Turchin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Orlov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turchin is controlling the pace.

Orlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turchin controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Turchin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Orlov misses with a takedown attempt

and Turchin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Orlov keeping full guard, as Turchin tries to pass.
Turchin trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.

Turchin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Orlov, up you get!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Orlov is defended easily by Turchin.
Turchin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Turchin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Turchin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turchin landing strikes from the mount.
Turchin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orlov tries to reverse the position but Turchin maintains control.

Orlov somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

Turchin clinches up with Orlov and pushes him back against the cage.
Turchin tries to pull guard but Orlov won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov looking to slow down the pace here.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Turchin.
Turchin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orlov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turchin fails to pull guard.
Ilya Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Turchin.

Orlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov with a poor takedown

and Turchin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turchin.
Turchin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
Turchin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Orlov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Turchin pulls guard successfully.
Orlov trying to control but Turchin is working from the bottom.
Orlov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turchin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Orlov is sitting in close to Turchin's body. Turchin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Orlov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Orlov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Turchin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Turchin!