PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timur Orlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoodie Ratty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Orlan
vs
Ratty

177 cm
35
164 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

160 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Orlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hoodie Ratty!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ratty drives through with a takedown into Orlan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ratty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orlan is keeping the position for now.
Ratty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orlan keeping moving, preventing Ratty from controlling successfully.
Ratty is looking to work some ground and pound but Orlan has wrist control.
Orlan keeping full guard, as Ratty tries to pass.
Ratty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ratty won't allow Orlan to get back to his feet.
Ratty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlan is trying to control the position but Ratty postures up.
Ratty postures up in Orlan's guard and throws a big left but Orlan blocks it.
Ratty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ratty trying to control but Orlan is working from the bottom.
Ratty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ratty throwing strikes but missing.
Ratty postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Orlan wriggles free and stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ratty is defended easily by Orlan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ratty takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Orlan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ratty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orlan counters with a low kick, right behind Ratty 's knee.
Hoodie Ratty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orlan.
Ratty has a takedown stuffed.
Orlan throws a leg kick but Ratty moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlan throws a leg kick but Ratty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ratty fails with the takedown.
Timur Orlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoodie Ratty.
Ratty with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orlan counters with a solid body kick.
Orlan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ratty fails with the takedown
and Orlan counters with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Orlan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ratty checks a leg kick.
Orlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Ratty, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Ratty dives in and scores a takedown into Orlan's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlan keeping full guard, as Ratty tries to pass.
Orlan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ratty throwing strikes but missing.
Orlan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ratty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ratty landing some decent shots from guard.
Ratty with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hoodie Ratty will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Orlan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orlan lands a leg kick that knocks Ratty off balance momentarily.
Orlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Ratty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orlan thows a body kick. Ratty tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ratty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ratty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orlan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ratty's knee momentarily.
Hoodie Ratty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orlan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlan.
Ratty has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orlan.
Ratty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice takedown defense from Orlan. No joy for Ratty on that attempt.
Timur Orlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoodie Ratty.
Orlan lands a leg kick that knocks Ratty off balance momentarily.
Ratty checks a low kick from Orlan.
Orlan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ratty counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ratty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orlan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Timur Orlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Ratty.
Ratty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orlan counters with a good low kick that Ratty was not able to check.
Ratty has his takedown stuffed
and Orlan counters with a leg kick.
Ratty is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Hoodie Ratty has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlan scoring well with a low kick there.
Ratty looks to land a combination but Orlan avoids it well.
A solid body kick from Orlan.
Ratty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orlan.
Ratty checks a leg kick.
Orlan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ratty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orlan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ratty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orlan connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlan cracks the inside of Ratty's front leg.
Orlan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orlan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ratty takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orlan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orlan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ratty.
Ratty with a poor takedown
and Orlan counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlan lands a leg kick that knocks Ratty off balance momentarily.
Orlan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ratty takes a step back to recover.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Orlan - that will leave a mark!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratty on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ratty takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Orlan connects with an inside leg kick.
Orlan thows a body kick. Ratty tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orlan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orlan tried to score with a low kick but Ratty checks it.
Ratty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orlan counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Orlan. That's going to slow Ratty down.
Orlan keeps Ratty at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Orlan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hoodie Ratty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Orlan cracks the inside of Ratty's front leg.
Ratty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Ratty manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Orlan on his heels. He'll look to pass Orlan's guard now, I'm sure.
Orlan is looking to stand up but Ratty isn't so interested in that idea.

Orlan kicks Ratty off and gets to his feet.
Ratty throws a head kick but Orlan moves out of range.
Ratty moves out of range of the body kick.
Orlan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orlan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ratty.
Ratty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlan thows a body kick. Ratty tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ratty.
Ratty tries for a takedown but Orlan circles away easily
and Orlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Timur Orlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoodie Ratty.
Ratty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlan. Orlan obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlan.
Ratty blocks a low kick nicely.
Orlan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ratty.
Orlan scoring well with a low kick there.
Orlan scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratty throws a body punch but Orlan moves out of range.
Ratty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orlan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlan lands with a slapping head kick.
Ratty with a poor takedown
and Orlan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orlan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ratty checks it well.
Orlan tries a low kick but Ratty avoids it.
Orlan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ratty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orlan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orlan thows a body kick. Ratty tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Timur Orlan is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratty fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ratty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orlan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orlan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orlan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orlan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ratty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orlan counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Orlan scores with a hook to the body. Ratty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlan.
Orlan scores with a leg kick.
Orlan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orlan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlan connects with a solid leg kick.
Orlan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orlan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ratty.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Orlan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orlan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Orlan!
Timur Orlan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.