PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Orozco Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslak Lappalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orozco Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Aint No Sunshine. Aslak Lappalainen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Orozco Hernandez
vs
Lappalainen

178 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Salvador Orozco Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslak Lappalainen!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lappalainen. No joy for Orozco Hernandez on that attempt.
Lappalainen throws out a powerful jab.
Orozco Hernandez is looking to clinch.

Lappalainen has managed to clinch.
Orozco Hernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Lappalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lappalainen loads up on a big right hand but Orozco Hernandez slips the punch.
Orozco Hernandez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Orozco Hernandez clinches up against the cage.

Lappalainen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lappalainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orozco Hernandez's head.
Orozco Hernandez is controlling Lappalainen's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Lappalainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lappalainen is looking to take a break and control but Orozco Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orozco Hernandez is trying to stand back up but Lappalainen is controlling him
Lappalainen working over Orozco Hernandez with some ground and pound. Orozco Hernandez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Orozco Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Lappalainen slows the pace down in half guard.
Lappalainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orozco Hernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orozco Hernandez is trying to maintain the position but Lappalainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Orozco Hernandez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lappalainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lappalainen's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lappalainen trying to control but not successfully.
Lappalainen rolls, trying to escape but Orozco Hernandez keeps control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Even with his hooks in, Orozco Hernandez manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Orozco Hernandez somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Lappalainen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Orozco Hernandez's guard. Nice work there by Lappalainen.
Orozco Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lappalainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lappalainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Orozco Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Lappalainen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lappalainen looking to sit in guard and control but Orozco Hernandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Orozco Hernandezis looking to pass into half guard but Lappalainen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lappalainen is in guard.
Lappalainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lappalainen preventing the sweep.
Orozco Hernandez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Orozco Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lappalainen has hold of Orozco Hernandez's hands but Orozco Hernandez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lappalainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orozco Hernandez is working away from the top position though.
Orozco Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orozco Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orozco Hernandez thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lappalainen to regain full guard.
Orozco Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orozco Hernandez is breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Lappalainen has taken the fight to the clinch.

Lappalainen breaks from the clinch.
Orozco Hernandez with a poor takedown

and Lappalainen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Orozco Hernandez's guard now.
Lappalainen is pushing down on Orozco Hernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orozco Hernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Lappalainen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lappalainen moves into full mount! Orozco Hernandez won't be happy about that!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lappalainen wants to control the pace but Orozco Hernandez is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Lappalainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lappalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Orozco Hernandez misses.
Lappalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orozco Hernandez moves away.
Orozco Hernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lappalainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orozco Hernandez tries for a takedown but Lappalainen circles away easily

and Lappalainen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Orozco Hernandez!

Lappalainen looking to secure an arm triangle but Orozco Hernandez defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice elbow there by Lappalainen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lappalainen blocks Orozco Hernandez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lappalainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orozco Hernandez is looking to escape.
Lappalainen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lappalainen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orozco Hernandez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lappalainen wants to control the pace but Orozco Hernandez is squirming around nicely.

That's two 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.

Lappalainen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Orozco Hernandez wants to hold on but Lappalainen pushes him away.
Lappalainen working Orozco Hernandez over with strikes here.
Orozco Hernandez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lappalainen controlling from the full mount.
Orozco Hernandez tries to lock up and control but Lappalainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lappalainen working for a submission but Orozco Hernandez is keeping him at bay.
Orozco Hernandez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Orozco Hernandez tries to lock up and control but Lappalainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lappalainen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lappalainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orozco Hernandez is looking to escape.
Orozco Hernandez tries to reverse the position but Lappalainen maintains control.
Orozco Hernandez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Orozco Hernandez tries to reverse the position but Lappalainen maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lappalainen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orozco Hernandez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lappalainen prevents Orozco Hernandez from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lappalainen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Lappalainen wants to finish this one by submission but Orozco Hernandez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lappalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Lappalainen 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!

Lappalainen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lappalainen counters with a nice leg kick.
Lappalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orozco Hernandez.

Lappalainen gets a clinch.

Lappalainen jumps guard and drags Orozco Hernandez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Lappalainen looking for a guillotine here but Orozco Hernandez defends easily.
Orozco Hernandez is stalling in the full guard.
Orozco Hernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orozco Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orozco Hernandez thows a big elbow that misses.
Orozco Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Lappalainen is keeping the position.
Orozco Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lappalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orozco Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Orozco Hernandez clinches but Lappalainen breaks the clinch

and Lappalainen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orozco Hernandez won't be happy with that.
Orozco Hernandez throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Lappalainen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Lappalainen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orozco Hernandez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lappalainen working away.
Orozco Hernandez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lappalainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Orozco Hernandez is trying to improve his position.
Lappalainen trying to control the position but Orozco Hernandez is working away.
Orozco Hernandez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orozco Hernandez looks to land a combination but Lappalainen avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lappalainen has Orozco Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.

Orozco Hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Lappalainen clinches.
Orozco Hernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orozco Hernandez tries to break the clinch but Lappalainen is controlling the position.
Orozco Hernandez tries to break the clinch but Lappalainen is controlling the position.

Lappalainen lands a takedown into guard.
Orozco Hernandez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lappalainen has passed into side control.
Lappalainen working away.
Lappalainen works to advance to full mount. Orozco Hernandez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Orozco Hernandez wants to control but Lappalainen is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lappalainen working Orozco Hernandez over with strikes here.
Orozco Hernandez tries to hold on but Lappalainen postures up.
Orozco Hernandez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lappalainen. What's that going to do exactly?
Lappalainen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orozco Hernandez wants to control but Lappalainen is having none of it.
Salvador Orozco Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aslak Lappalainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orozco Hernandez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lappalainen. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslak Lappalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lappalainen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslak Lappalainen!