PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akiyama Shinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alexander Orlov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Shinichi
vs
Orlov

155 cm
27
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akiyama Shinichi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov works the jab nicely.
Shinichi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orlov lands with a shot to the body.
Orlov is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Orlov throws a head kick but Shinichi moves out of range.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinichi.
Orlov throws a head kick that half lands.
Orlov throws a front kick that sends Shinichi stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinichi manages to avoid it.
Shinichi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shinichi there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov stuns Shinichi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Orlov lands but Shinichi takes it in his stride.
Orlov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Orlov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shinichi.
A good leg kick by Orlov.
Orlov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orlov connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Orlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlov.
Orlov throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinichi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shinichi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Orlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orlov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Orlov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orlov cracks Shinichi with an open hand slap.
Alexander Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinichi shoots for a takedown but Orlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shinichi misses with a takedown
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alexander Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
Shinichi 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.
Orlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shinichi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orlov connects with a body shot that sends Shinichi's belly button to the back.
Shinichi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orlov counters with a big head kick but Shinichi shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Orlov lands a big head kick that sends Shinichi tumbling to the mat! Orlov takes a step backwards and waves Shinichi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov jabs at Shinichi's body.
Orlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shinichi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orlov circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Shinichi drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Orlov follows Shinichi to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Orlov! Alexander Orlov retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Alexander Orlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.