PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Orkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Abdulkerimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandor Orkas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ramazan Abdulkerimov's chin.

Orkas
vs
Abdulkerimov

190 cm
25
237 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
250 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandor Orkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramazan Abdulkerimov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Abdulkerimov clinches up against the cage.
Abdulkerimov wants to break free but Orkas has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Abdulkerimov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Abdulkerimov is trying to push Orkas away but Orkas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abdulkerimov can't break the clinch.
Orkas blocks an elbow strike from Abdulkerimov.

Orkas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Abdulkerimov regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Orkas content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sandor Orkas wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Abdulkerimov throws a nice looking combination but Orkas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov wants to clinch

and Orkas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Abdulkerimov's guard now.

Orkas stands up and waves to Abdulkerimov to follow him.
Abdulkerimov fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdulkerimov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdulkerimov is trying to control Orkas's posture but Orkas avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkas in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Sandor Orkas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Orkas 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.
Orkas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

We're going to have a standup here because Sandor Orkas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch up

and Orkas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Orkas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orkas controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sandor Orkas just wasn't active enough.
Abdulkerimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdulkerimov tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Orkas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Abdulkerimov's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Orkas gets to his feet. Abdulkerimov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Orkas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abdulkerimov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdulkerimov trying to control the position here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Abdulkerimov working a defensive guard but Orkas manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandor Orkas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Abdulkerimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Abdulkerimov closes the distance and clinches.
Abdulkerimov missing with knees to the body.

Abdulkerimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Abdulkerimov moves into the clinch.
Abdulkerimov missing with knees to the body.
Abdulkerimov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orkas has him pressed against the cage.

Orkas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Orkas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orkas manages to avoid it.
Ramazan Abdulkerimov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orkas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdulkerimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramazan Abdulkerimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Orkas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Abdulkerimov was covering up waiting for the punch and Orkas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sandor Orkas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abdulkerimov trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abdulkerimov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orkas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sandor Orkas.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A combination from Abdulkerimov does no damage.
Abdulkerimov cracks Orkas with a good jab.

It looks like Sandor Orkas has been cut.

Abdulkerimov instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Orkas breaks the clinch.
Abdulkerimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Orkas circles away.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch

and Orkas counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Orkas stands up and waves to Abdulkerimov to follow him.
Abdulkerimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Orkas circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov blocks a jab.
Orkas circles away from the clinch attempt

and Orkas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Abdulkerimov's guard now.
Orkas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sandor Orkas.
Abdulkerimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orkas blocks a jab.
Abdulkerimov misses with an uppercut. Orkas saw that one coming.
Abdulkerimov misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orkas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abdulkerimov misses with an uppercut.
Abdulkerimov loads up on a big right hand but Orkas slips the punch.
Abdulkerimov wants to clinch.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch up.
Abdulkerimov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orkas circles away quickly and effectively.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch but Orkas moves away

and Orkas counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Orkas decides to stand back up. Orkas steps back and let's Abdulkerimov get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Orkas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Orkas stands up and beckons Abdulkerimov to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandor Orkas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sandor Orkas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Abdulkerimov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abdulkerimov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orkas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Orkas dives in and scores a takedown into Abdulkerimov's guard.
Orkas wants to pass the guard but Abdulkerimov is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Orkas sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sandor Orkas just wasn't active enough.

Abdulkerimov gets caught flat footed, as Orkas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Orkas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sandor Orkas just wasn't active enough.
Abdulkerimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Orkas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orkas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Orkas staying calm.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abdulkerimov moves into range and clinches up with Orkas.
Orkas keeps control of Abdulkerimov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abdulkerimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orkas avoids it.
Abdulkerimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orkas is defending well for now.
Abdulkerimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orkas blocks it with crossed arms.
Abdulkerimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orkas has clasped his hands together around Abdulkerimov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Orkas remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Orkas is looking to take a break and control but Abdulkerimov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orkas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sandor Orkas.
Abdulkerimov is looking to clinch but Orkas is avoiding it.
Abdulkerimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Orkas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abdulkerimov misses with a straight right.
Ramazan Abdulkerimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good standup being displayed there by Abdulkerimov as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdulkerimov tries to clinch but Orkas moves away

and Orkas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abdulkerimov won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdulkerimov can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sandor Orkas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orkas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandor Orkas!