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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Vega looks to land a body kick but Orlov moved away.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orlov darts in trying to clinch
and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Vega takes the fight into the clinch.
Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orlov's brow.
Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body.
Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
Vega lands an elbow inside that Orlov shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Alexei Orlov has been cut.#TD#
Vega works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1##SUB#
Vega postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orlov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vega, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orlov wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Vega has his feet on Orlov's thighs here. He's pushed Orlov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Orlov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Vega!
A relieved looking Steve Vega thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Pablos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov tries to get to full guard but Pablos has control of the leg.
Pablos prevents Orlov from standing back up.
#SUB#
Pablos wants to work for an arm triangle but Orlov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orlov wants to improve his position but Pablos is controlling well.
Pablos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pablos trying to advance position but Orlov counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pablos drops back looking for a leg! Orlov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orlov manages to kick Pablos off! Pablos jumps back into Orlov's guard.
Pablos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Pablos advances to half guard.
Orlov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pablos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pablos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pablos works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pablos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Pablos swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Pablos!
A relieved looking Pablo Pablos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Karate lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Karate.
Orlov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#KD2#
Karate lands a big head kick that sends Orlov tumbling to the mat! Karate takes a step backwards and waves Orlov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexei Orlov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karate misses with a head kick.
It looked like Orlov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karate!
Karate thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orlov if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Orlov gets tackled into the cage by Karate. Karate maintains the clinch.
Orlov misses with an elbow strike.
Karate avoids the elbow strike from Orlov, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Karate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orlov lands a knee to the body.
Karate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karate is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks.
I was talking to Orlov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karate is trying to break free.
Karate has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment.
Karate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Karate is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks.
Karate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
Orlov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orlov trying to land knees to the body.
Karate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karate wants to break free but Orlov has control.
Karate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karate tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage.
Karate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karate wants to break free but Orlov has control.
Karate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karate can't break the clinch.
Orlov has Karate pressed against the cage, preventing Karate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karate is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks.
Orlov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Orlov slowing the pace effectively.
Orlov has Karate pressed against the cage, preventing Karate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karate is defending well for now.
Karate can't break the clinch.
Karate has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment.
Karate is trying to break free.
Karate is trying to break free.
Orlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karate's efforts to push away.
Karate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Orlov.
Karate tries to break free but Orlov pushes him back against the cage.
Karate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karate is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him.
Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Karate tries to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling the position. #BC2#
Karate breaks from the clinch.
Karate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.#T3#
Karate throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick from Karate lands but Orlov takes it in his stride.
Karate throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Karate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov throws a right hand that Karate ducks under and follows up with a left that Karate also avoids with ease.
Karate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orlov as he jumps to the side.
Karate lands a nice looking kick to the body. Orlov takes a step back to recover.
Orlov lands with a slapping head kick.
Orlov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karate misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Karate blocks a low kick nicely.
Karate is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Karate misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karate throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily.
Karate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexei Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Karate checks it. #CL2#
Karate clinches up against the cage.
Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Karate avoids the damage to the body.
Karate is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks. #BC2#
Karate manages to break the clinch.
Karate throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Karate throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orlov counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Karate moves into the clinch.
Karate is trying to force a seperation but Orlov has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Karate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Orlov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Karate takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Karate throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Orlov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karate throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily.
Orlov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Karate swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov.
Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karate raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Karate throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
#CL#
Orlov pushes Karate up against the cage in a clinch.
Orlov trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov scores a nice knee to the body.
Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karate.
Orlov prevents Karate from breaking the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Orlov.
The referee is keeping an eye on Orlov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karate is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him.#T1#
Orlov digs a right hand into Karate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karate's gas tank.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Orlov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Orlov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karate has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Karate backwards.
Karate working hard to break the clinch.
Orlov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Orlov keeps control of Karate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karate wants to get back to striking at distance but Orlov won't allow it.
Karate tries to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling the position.
Orlov just leaning against Karate, taking a breather. #T2#
Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karate.
Karate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the head but Karate blocks with his arms.
Karate is trying to push Orlov away but Orlov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexei Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karate is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks.
Karate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Karate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karate is trying to push Orlov away but Orlov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
Orlov working Karate over with knees to the body.
Karate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karate wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Karate avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
Karate wants to break free but Orlov has control.
Karate managing to block the knees to the body from Orlov.
#BC2#
Karate breaks the clinch.
Orlov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orlov misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Karate's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Karate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Orlov rushes Karate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karate dodges an elbow strike from Orlov.
Karate working hard to break the clinch.
Karate tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage.
Karate tries to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling the position. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orlov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate.
Karate working hard to break the clinch.
Karate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Orlov cracks Karate with a nice body shot.
Orlov lands a knee to the body.
Karate can't break the clinch.
Karate wants to get back to striking at distance but Orlov won't allow it.
Karate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
Orlov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Karate managing to block the knees to the body from Orlov.
Orlov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karate is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orlov is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Orlov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Orlov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Orlov gets a clinch.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Karate controls his hands.
Karate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karate working hard to break the clinch.
Orlov taking a breather.
Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karate.
Karate is trying to force a seperation but Orlov has the dominant position.
Karate can't break the clinch.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karate is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate takes an elbow to the temple.
Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karate is defending well for now.
Karate can't break the clinch.
Karate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karate is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him.
Karate has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karate tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage.
Karate tries to break free but Orlov pushes him back against the cage.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karate's elbow.
Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Karate avoids the elbow strike from Orlov, against the cage.
Karate blocks an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Orlov.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karate has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment.
Karate is trying to break free.
Karate has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karate is trying to force a seperation but Orlov has the dominant position.
Orlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karate's efforts to push away.
Orlov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Karate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
Karate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karate.
Karate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orlov lands an elbow that stopped Karate in his tracks for a moment.
Karate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orlov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orlov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karate managing to block the knees to the body from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Karate is trying to break the clinch but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
Karate is trying to push Orlov away but Orlov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Karate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karate is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him.
Orlov lands a good knee to the midsection. Karate won't want to take too many of those.
Karate is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks.
Karate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karate is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Karate avoids the damage to the body.
Karate tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karate can do to turn this around?
Karate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karate working hard to break the clinch.
Karate prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Karate avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Karate blocks a body shot from Orlov. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov throws an elbow that misses.
Orlov prevents Karate from breaking the clinch.
Orlov has Karate pressed against the cage, preventing Karate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orlov.
Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Karate working hard to break the clinch.
Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karate.
Karate avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
Orlov looking to throw knees to the head but Karate is blocking nicely.
Karate dodges an elbow strike from Orlov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Orlov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Orlov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orlov 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Orlov!
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexei Orlov and Rob Mills. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alexei Orlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rob Mills!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Orlov gets caught napping as Mills dives in and scores a takedown. Orlov manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orlov (0) vs (2) Mills
Mills passes into half guard.
Orlov trying to control from the bottom.
Orlov wants to improve his position but Mills is controlling well.
Orlov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mills on the ground.
Mills performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mills is working for a kimura but Orlov is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills seems to be looking for submissions.
Mills wants to pass to mount but Orlov is defending the position.
Mills prevents Orlov from improving his position.
Orlov won't allow Mills to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Mills has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mills is trying for a kimura here. Orlov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mills wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rob Mills! |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Esposito and Alexei Orlov. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Esposito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexei Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Esposito looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Orlov successfully pulls guard.
Orlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esposito tries to free his leg and advance position but Orlov is retaining full guard.
Orlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esposito is one step ahead there.
Orlov is trying to keep Esposito in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Orlov keeping full guard, as Esposito tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Orlov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Esposito has Orlov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esposito (0) vs (2) Orlov
Orlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Esposito manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esposito (2) vs (2) Orlov
Orlov working for a triangle but Esposito defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orlov 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.
Esposito drops back, looking for a kneebar! Orlov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Orlov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Orlov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Esposito (2) vs (6) Orlov
You can see the frustration on Esposito's face as Orlov controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orlov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Esposito is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Esposito is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Esposito, who protects the arm well.
Esposito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orlov wants to control but Esposito is keeping him busy.
Orlov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Esposito's legs.
You can see the frustration on Esposito's face as Orlov controls the position.
Esposito regains half guard there - taking advantage of Orlov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is looking to stall here but Esposito recovers full guard.
Esposito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Orlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orlov content to stall in guard here.
Orlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esposito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Orlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Esposito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orlov trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Orlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esposito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orlov controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Orlov trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Orlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Orlov wants to pass the guard but Esposito is keeping the position.
Orlov is still trying to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Orlov from controlling successfully.
Esposito throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Orlov escapes and throws Esposito's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Esposito (2) vs (9) Orlov
Orlov is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esposito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orlov wants to control but Esposito is keeping him busy.
Esposito gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esposito (2) vs (11) Orlov
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Orlov controlling his opponent.
Orlov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Esposito manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Orlov controls the position.
Orlov trying to control the action but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito is trying to escape the position but Orlov is controlling the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Esposito being controlled for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Orlov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orlov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Esposito tries to buck Orlov off but Orlov is having none of it.
Orlov trying to control the action but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Orlov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is not content to let Orlov control the position.
Esposito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orlov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Esposito's legs.
Orlov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Orlov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Esposito is looking for a sweep.
Esposito struggling a bit here.
Orlov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Esposito (2) vs (13) Orlov
Esposito is squirming around, avoiding Orlov's attempts to control the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Orlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Esposito is in all sorts of trouble here.
Orlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Esposito is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Esposito can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlov wins on points by 13 to 2.
The defeated Pablo Esposito had this to say: 'I would like to thank Dr. Octagon and Max Octane for the chance to fight in their promotion and i will come back even stronger, i promise!'. |
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Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Sendo misses with a head kick.
Orlov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Orlov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Sendo gets a clinch.
Sendo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sendo avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
Sendo is trying to stall.
Sendo managing to block the knees to the body from Orlov.
Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Sendo avoids the damage to the body.
Sendo avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
Sendo tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlov avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sendo is trying to stall.
Orlov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sendo blocks it with crossed arms.
Sendo dodges an elbow strike from Orlov.
Sendo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orlov tries a body shot but Sendo blocks it.
#T1#
Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sendo is defending well for now.
Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sendo is defending well for now.
Sendo looking to stall.
Sendo can't break the clinch.
Sendo dodges an elbow strike from Orlov.
Sendo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Sendo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sendo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Orlov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Orlov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sendo connects with a decent elbow.
Sendo throws a strike aimed at the side of Orlov's head but Orlov avoids it well.#T2#
The ground and pound from Sendo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Sendo stands up and beckons Orlov to his feet.
Sendo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Sendo pushes Orlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Sendo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orlov managing to block the knees to the body from Sendo.
Sendo is looking for a takedown.
Alexei Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Sendo.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orlov tries a body shot but Sendo blocks it.
#T3#
Sendo is trying to pull guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orlov as Sendo tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Orlov.
Sendo is trying to pull guard but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sendo avoids it.
Sendo is looking to control Orlov's arms but Orlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sendo has his back to the cage.
Orlov prevents the takedown attempt.
Sendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sendo managing to block the knees to the body from Orlov.
#T4#
Orlov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Orlov trying to land knees to the body.
Sendo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orlov to keep the fight standing.
Sendo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlov tries to stall but Sendo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sendo wants a takedown.
Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sendo is looking for a takedown.
Sendo tries to pull guard but Orlov won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sendo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sendo has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment.
Sendo avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Orlov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sendo fails with the takedown.
Orlov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sendo shoots in looking for a takedown. Orlov tries to sprawl out of it but Sendo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orlov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orlov tried to score with a low kick but Sendo checks it.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sendo can do to turn this around?
Orlov tries to clinch up.
Sendo feints a counter leg kick.
Sendo misses with a takedown attempt
and Orlov counters with a series of strikes. Sendo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alexei Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Sendo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Sendo jumps into guard, dragging Orlov to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orlov wants to get up but he can't break Sendo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Orlov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sendo, up you get! #CL2#
Sendo moves into range and clinches up with Orlov.
Sendo trying to control the position but instead, Orlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sendo into the cage.
Sendo jumps guard but Orlov stands there with Sendo around his waist. Sendo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sendo tries to pull guard but Orlov holds him up against the cage and eventually Sendo drops back down to his feet.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sendo's elbow.
Sendo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
Orlov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sendo. #T2##CL2#
Sendo gets a clinch.
Sendo jumps guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sendo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Orlov.
Orlov is leaning against Sendo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
I was talking to Orlov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Sendo avoids the damage to the body.
Sendo trying to stall but Orlov improves his position.
Sendo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sendo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orlov to keep the fight standing.
Orlov trying to land knees to the body.
Sendo jumps guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Orlov lands a knee to the body.
Orlov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sendo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orlov working Sendo over with knees to the body.
Sendo is trying to pull guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orlov obliges.
Sendo tries to pull guard but Orlov won't allow it.
Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Orlov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alexei Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov misses with an elbow strike.
Orlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sendo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Sendo avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Sendo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlov is defending well for now.
Sendo wants to get back to striking at distance but Orlov won't allow it.
Orlov looking to throw knees to the head but Sendo is blocking nicely.
Sendo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orlov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sendo is trying to pull guard but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
Orlov tries a body shot but Sendo blocks it.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sendo avoids it.
Orlov tries a body shot but Sendo blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Orlov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Orlov tenderised Sendo's leg. Sendo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sendo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orlov as he avoids it easily.
Orlov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sendo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orlov appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Orlov tries to keep at a distance but Sendo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Sendo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sendo closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sendo is trying to break free.#T1#
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov managing to block the knees to the body from Sendo.
Sendo tries to pull guard but Orlov won't allow it.
Alexei Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Sendo.
Sendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sendo avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
Sendo tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlov avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orlov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sendo's brow.
Sendo tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlov avoids the damage to the body.
Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Orlov taking a breather.
Orlov tries to work over Sendo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sendo is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him.
Orlov misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sendo is defending well for now.
Orlov gets underhooks to prevent Sendo's takedown attempt.
Sendo avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
Sendo tries to score a body lock takedown but Orlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sendo wants to take the fight to the mat but Orlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Orlov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sendo is trying to stall.
Sendo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sendo.
Orlov missing with knees to the body.
Sendo fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Orlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sendo.
Sendo is trying to maintain a safe position but Orlov gets an underhook and turns Sendo into the cage.
Orlov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sendo avoids the elbow strike from Orlov, against the cage.
Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sendo is defending well for now.#TD2#
Sendo pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Orlov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sendo, up you get!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sendo.
Alexei Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Sendo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sendo fails to pull guard.
Orlov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sendo's face.
Orlov is pushing Sendo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Sendo avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sendo can't get the takedown.
Orlov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sendo has Orlov pressed against the cage.
Takeshi Sendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Orlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Orlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orlov, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Orlov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Tolstoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orlov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tolstoy shoots in and drives through. Orlov sprawls well.
Tolstoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orlov counters with a two punch combo.
Tolstoy goes for a double leg but Orlov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orlov continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Tolstoy . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Tolstoy closes the distance and clinches.
Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tolstoy avoids the damage to the body.
Tolstoy is trying to drag Orlov to the mat but Orlov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tolstoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orlov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Tolstoy 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tolstoy 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tolstoy has Orlov pressed against the cage.
Orlov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Tolstoy taking a breather.
Tolstoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orlov lands a good knee to the midsection. Tolstoy won't want to take too many of those.
Tolstoy being controlled against the cage.
Orlov has Tolstoy pushed against the cage.
Tolstoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orlov just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tolstoy avoids it.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Orlov.
Tolstoy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tolstoy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orlov after a bit of a struggle.
Tolstoy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tolstoy takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Leo Tolstoy has been cut.
Tolstoy tries to pull guard but Orlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tolstoy takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees to the body from Orlov.
Orlov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tolstoy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Orlov keeps control of Tolstoy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orlov lands a knee to the head.
Tolstoy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orlov.
Orlov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tolstoy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Orlov can turn it around.
Orlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orlov lands a knee to the head.
Tolstoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Tolstoy pushes Orlov up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Tolstoy pulls Orlov into guard.
Orlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Tolstoy wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Tolstoy is working an open guard so Orlov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Orlov forces Tolstoy back against the cage and clinches.
Tolstoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Orlov lands a good knee to the midsection. Tolstoy won't want to take too many of those.
Orlov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tolstoy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolstoy is working for takedown but Orlov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orlov obliges.
Tolstoy is trying to force a seperation but Orlov has the dominant position.
Orlov lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Tolstoy 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
Tolstoy managing to block the knees to the body from Orlov.
Tolstoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orlov walks away with a smile on his face. Tolstoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Tolstoy has Orlov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Tolstoy gets control of Orlov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tolstoy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Orlov trying to control but Tolstoy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tolstoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlov trying to control but Tolstoy is working from the bottom.
Orlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tolstoy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Tolstoy trying to keep a closed guard but Orlov is proving a slippery customer.
Tolstoy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orlov won't allow Tolstoy to sweep him here.
Orlov postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orlov lands with a nice body kick.
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolstoy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orlov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tolstoy somewhat.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexei Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Tolstoy tries to land a body kick
and Orlov counters with a body kick.
Tolstoy closes the distance and clinches up with Orlov, looking for a takedown. Tolstoy pushes Orlov against the cage but Orlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orlov throws a fast counter high kick but Tolstoy manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Tolstoy . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolstoy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tolstoy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Tolstoy .
#CL2#
Orlov clinches up against the cage.
Tolstoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Orlov rushes Tolstoy and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Tolstoy is working for takedown but Orlov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Orlov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orlov works on Tolstoy 's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice elbow from Orlov.
Orlov is pressed up against the cage. Tolstoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orlov down to the mat. Orlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Tolstoy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orlov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Orlov is holding Tolstoy down, trying to stall.#SUB#
Tolstoy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Orlov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tolstoy but great work by Orlov.#T4#
Orlov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tolstoy 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tolstoy is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Orlov decides to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Tolstoy closes the distance and clinches.
Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Orlov is pressed up against the cage. Tolstoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orlov down to the mat. Orlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Orlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Orlov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orlov crunches a lovely knee into Tolstoy 's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Tolstoy 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Tolstoy moves into the clinch.
Tolstoy avoiding damage as Orlov throws knees to the body.
Tolstoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orlov walks away with a smile on his face. Tolstoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Orlov tries to clinch up.
Orlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolstoy circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tolstoy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orlov - the referee stops the clock and Tolstoy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orlov. Tolstoy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tolstoy fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tolstoy clinches up against the cage.
Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tolstoy avoids the damage to the body.
Tolstoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Orlov won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Orlov stops a takedown attempt from Tolstoy .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Tolstoy . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolstoy misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Tolstoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolstoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Tolstoy misses with a takedown attempt - Orlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orlov connects with a high kick.
Orlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tolstoy .
Orlov throws a series of punches but Tolstoy avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Tolstoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Orlov rushes Tolstoy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tolstoy wants to take the fight to the mat but Orlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Orlov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Orlov crunches a lovely knee into Tolstoy 's ribcage.
Orlov lands a knee to the body.
Tolstoy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tolstoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Tolstoy gets a clinch. #T3#
Orlov lands a knee to the head.
#TD#
Tolstoy decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Orlov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A punch combination from Tolstoy misses.
Tolstoy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
Tolstoy fails to pull guard.
Orlov landing knees to the body.
Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolstoy is defending well for now.
Alexei Orlov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Nice body punch from Orlov - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tolstoy lands a good knee to the midsection. Orlov won't want to take too many of those.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tolstoy avoids it.
Tolstoy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tolstoy jumps guard but Orlov stands there with Tolstoy around his waist. Tolstoy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Orlov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tolstoy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov lands a nice knee to the body.
Orlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Leo Tolstoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Orlov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tolstoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Orlov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Zajcev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orlov.
Alexei Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zajcev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Zajcev circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Orlov as Zajcev shoots in.
Danga de danga de dang - Zajcev scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Alexei Orlov has been cut.
Zajcev shoots for a double leg takedown but Orlov sprawls well. He's pushed Zajcev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orlov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Zajcev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orlov leaves Zajcev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zajcev darts in and clinches Orlov up against the cage.
Zajcev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zajcev closes the distance and clinches up with Orlov, looking for a takedown. Zajcev pushes Orlov against the cage but Orlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Zajcev swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov.
Zajcev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orlov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zajcev somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Orlov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zajcev swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zajcev is defended easily by Orlov.#CL2#
Orlov has Zajcev up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Zajcev stalls.
Orlov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zajcev blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Zajcev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Zajcev closes the distance and pushes Orlov back into the cage.#BC#
Zajcev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zajcev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orlov tries to avoid it but Zajcev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orlov to the ground. Orlov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orlov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zajcev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zajcev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orlov fails with the takedown
and Zajcev counters with a series of strikes. Orlov will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Orlov gets tackled into the cage by Zajcev. Zajcev maintains the clinch. #T3#
Zajcev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Zajcev pulls guard.
Zajcev wants to sweep here but Orlov controlling him for the moment.
Orlov prevents Zajcev from getting back to his feet.
Zajcev looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zajcev holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zajcev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zajcev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orlov on the ground.#T4#
Zajcev has control of Orlov's left arm, preventing Orlov from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Orlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zajcev is defended easily by Orlov.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Zajcev pushes him off.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Zajcev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zajcev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Zajcev darts in and clinches Orlov up against the cage.
Zajcev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Zajcev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Orlov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zajcev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlov defends it nicely.
Zajcev fails to land with a series of punches.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Zajcev pushes him off.#CL2#
Orlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zajcev, pushing him back against the cage.
Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zajcev.
#BC#
Zajcev manages to break the clinch.
Zajcev lands a jab-cross combination.
Zajcev darts in looking for a takedown but Orlov gets double underhooks and turns Zajcev into the cage.
Orlov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zajcev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Zajcev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov tries to clinch up but Zajcev circles away and keeps his distance.
Zajcev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Zajcev misses with a takedown attempt - Orlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orlov is breathing heavily.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Zajcev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and pushes Zajcev back into the cage.
Zajcev prevents Orlov from breaking the clinch.
Orlov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zajcev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Orlov can turn it around.
Orlov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zajcev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zajcev lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zajcev tries to pull guard but Orlov holds him up against the cage and eventually Zajcev drops back down to his feet.
Orlov wants to get back to striking at distance but Zajcev won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Zajcev.
Zajcev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orlov walks away with a smile on his face. Zajcev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zajcev.
As Zajcev backs off Orlov throws a huge counter combo but Zajcev manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Zajcev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Zajcev breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zajcev is defended easily by Orlov.
Adam Zajcev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zajcev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
Orlov has had enough of the clinch but Zajcev keeps him there for the moment.
Orlov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3##BC#
Zajcev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Zajcev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zajcev tries to pull guard but Orlov won't allow it.
Zajcev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adam Zajcev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zajcev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Zajcev manages to break the clinch.
Zajcev shoots for a takedown but Orlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orlov wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Orlov as Zajcev shoots in.
Zajcev tries for a takedown but Orlov circles away easily
and Orlov counters with a head kick. That will keep Zajcev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T4##CL#
Zajcev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zajcev is defending well for now.
Zajcev avoiding damage.
Zajcev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Orlov tries a knee to the head but Zajcev blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Zajcev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zajcev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Zajcev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexei Orlov'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!
#R3#
Zajcev shoots in but no luck this time.
Zajcev tries a head kick but it misses.
Zajcev shoots for a takedown but Orlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Zajcev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orlov circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Zajcev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov closes the distance but Zajcev moves to the side
and Zajcev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Zajcev closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Zajcev jumps guard and drags Orlov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zajcev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zajcev tries to get out of the position.
Zajcev 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.
Zajcev looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zajcev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zajcev, not yet.
Zajcev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Orlov with a nice head shot there.
Zajcev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zajcev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zajcev shoots in but Orlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zajcev moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOrlov.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Zajcev.
Orlov tries to clinch up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Zajcev. Zajcev gets slowly back to his feet.
Zajcev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orlov's waist but Orlov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zajcev off to one side.
Zajcev keeps the fight on the outside.
Orlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zajcev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adam Zajcev is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Zajcev.
#CL#
Zajcev closes the distance and pushes Orlov back into the cage.
Orlov looking to throw knees to the head but Zajcev is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Zajcev breaks the clinch.
Zajcev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T3#
Zajcev dives in and grabs Orlov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orlov pushes down on Zajcev's head and hops out.
Orlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Orlov tries to clinch but Zajcev is having none of it.
Orlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Zajcev. Zajcev gets slowly back to his feet.
Zajcev has a takedown stuffed.
Orlov unleashes a big counter combination but Zajcev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zajcev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orlov tries to avoid it but Zajcev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orlov to the ground. Orlov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Zajcev. #CL#
Orlov tries to keep at a distance but Zajcev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orlov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4##BC#
Zajcev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Orlov as Zajcev shoots in.
Zajcev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlov defends it nicely.
Orlov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Orlov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zajcev!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zajcev shoots for a double leg takedown but Orlov sprawls well. He's pushed Zajcev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zajcev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlov defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Zajcev.
Well Zajcev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Zajcev!
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