PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Escobar Orozco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin'. Vitali Popov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Popov
vs
Orozco

172 cm
25
152 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

180 cm
24
156 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitali Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Escobar Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orozco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popov.
Jab by Orozco.
Popov lands with an uppercut that bounces Orozco off the cage and back into range.
Popov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orozco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Popovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orozco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Orozco gets caught napping as Popov dives in and scores a takedown. Orozco manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Orozco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Popov.
Orozco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Popov!
Popov can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Popov tries to hold on but Orozco pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Popov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orozco is keen to just control but Popov is a slippery customer.
Orozco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orozco is trying to control. Popov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Popov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Orozco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Popov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Popov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orozco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orozco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Popov looking for a guillotine here but Orozco defends easily.
Orozco wants to pass the guard but Popov is keeping the position.
Popov trying to strike off his back.
Popov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orozco is one step ahead there.

Orozco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orozco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Popov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orozco manages to get himself to full guard.
Orozco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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!
Popov postures up.
Popov stands and throws Orozco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Orozco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Popov working the ground and pound.
Popov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Orozco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orozco struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

Popov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Orozco rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Popov's guard! Nice work there by Orozco!

Popov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Orozco throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Popov's body to avoid the submission. Popov has instead reached around Orozco's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Popov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vitali Popov!
Our winner, Vitali Popov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.