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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Bunoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 cm
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250 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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200 cm
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245 lbs
4 - 4 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bunoyan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Orlov! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Orlov tries for a takedown but Bunoyan circles away easily and Bunoyan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bunoyan. Bunoyan with a flurry of punches that miss. Orlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunoyan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Bunoyan stands up from guard. Let's bang! Bunoyan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bunoyan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Bunoyan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bunoyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Orlov has wrist control. Bunoyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Orlov wants to sweep here but Bunoyan controlling him for the moment. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Orlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bunoyan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Bunoyan stands up from Orlov's guard - Bunoyan perhaps looking for a knockout. The fight stays on the outside here - Orlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bunoyan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bunoyan lands in his opponent's guard. Bunoyan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Orlov looks gassed! Orlov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Orlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bunoyan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Bunoyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunoyan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Bunoyan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Bunoyan looking to pass the guard. Bunoyan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of George Bunoyan. Orlov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bunoyan. Bunoyan drives through and clinches with Orlov against the cage.
Bunoyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bunoyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Bunoyan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Orlov's guard now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bunoyan stands and steps away. Orlov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bunoyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Orlov circles away.
Bunoyan moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Bunoyan dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bunoyan gets a takedown into half guard. Orlov trying to control but Bunoyan postures up.
Bunoyan content to control rather than advance. Orlov is breathing heavily. Bunoyan passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Orlov tries to hold on but Bunoyan postures up. Bunoyan content just to control the position here. Bunoyan is standing up, even though he is in mount. Orlov gets caught napping as Bunoyan dives in and scores a takedown. Orlov manages to retain guard. Bunoyan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bunoyan works a leg free and moves into half guard. Bunoyan is looking for a kimura here.
Bunoyan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Orlov wants to improve his position but Bunoyan is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunoyan stalling. Bunoyan is trying to work for a kimura but Orlov is defending well.
Orlov wants to get back to full guard. Bunoyan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bunoyan decides to return to a standing position. Bunoyan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bunoyan showed some decent athleticism there. Bunoyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orlov can do to turn this around? The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Orlov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bunoyan jumps into side control! Orlov looking for a sweep but Bunoyan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Orlov wants to hold on but Bunoyan pushes him away. Bunoyan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Bunoyan dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bunoyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Orlov circles away.
Bunoyan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orlov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Bunoyan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orlov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Orlov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Orlov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bunoyan connects with a decent elbow. Orlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bunoyan stands up and beckons Orlov to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bunoyan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Orlov! Bunoyan unloading with bombs! Orlov tries to reverse the position but Bunoyan maintains control. Orlov wants to hold on but Bunoyan pushes him away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bunoyan content just to control the position here. Bunoyan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Orlov is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Bunoyan locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Orlov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Bunoyan!
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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
81% |
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