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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrus Orlhovki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Karalim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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248 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrus Orlhovki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Karalim!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlhovki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Orlhovki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Karalim avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Orlhovki.
Karalim wants to get back to his feet but Orlhovki drags him back down.
Orlhovki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karalim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Orlhovki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Karalim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orlhovki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalim is not content to let Orlhovki control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Karalim throws a right and a left that Orlhovki avoids nicely.
Orlhovki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karalim's guard.
Orlhovki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Karalim manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Orlhovki has Karalim in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlhovki will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Orlhovki working for a triangle but Karalim defends it easily.
Orlhovki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karalim won't allow Orlhovki to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalim wants to stand but Orlhovki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Orlhovki has an active guard here but Karalim has managed to pass into half guard.
Orlhovki is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Karalim jumps into side control!
Orlhovki is looking for a sweep.
Karalim trying to control the position but Orlhovki is working away.
Orlhovki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Orlhovki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Orlhovki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalim wanted to stand there but Orlhovki had control of the position.
Orlhovki trying to control the position.
Orlhovki has his foot on Karalim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karalim works his way back into a safe position though.
Karalim prevents Orlhovki from getting back to his feet.
Orlhovki has his foot on Karalim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karalim works his way back into a safe position though.
Orlhovki is breathing heavily.
Karalim wants to get up but he can't break Orlhovki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Orlhovki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karalim is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Karalim misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karalim throws a right hand that Orlhovki ducks under and follows up with a left that Orlhovki also avoids with ease.
Karalim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlhovki was well out of range. Poor timing from Karalim.
Karalim misses with a double jab.
Karalim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orlhovki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karalim.
Orlhovki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Orlhovki wants to control but Karalim is keeping him busy.
Karalim looks like he's trying to stand up.
Orlhovki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrus Orlhovki dominated that round.
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.
Orlhovki forces Karalim back against the cage and clinches.
Orlhovki stalls.
Karalim has Orlhovki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orlhovki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karalim wants to break free but Orlhovki has control.
Orlhovki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Orlhovki has picked Karalim up - he's going for a ride! Orlhovki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Karalim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orlhovki.
Orlhovki is trying to work for a kimura but Karalim is defending well.
Orlhovki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karalim keeps working.
Karalim wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlhovki thows a huge punch but Karalim dodges it nicely.
Karalim is trying to stand back up but Orlhovki is controlling him
Karalim is breathing heavily.
Orlhovki is keen to just control but Karalim is a slippery customer.
Orlhovki is stalling here. Karalim is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Orlhovki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Karalim has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Orlhovki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Karalim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orlhovki controls the pace.
Orlhovki drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Orlhovki as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Karalim screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Orlhovki! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Andrus Orlhovki!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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