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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timur Orlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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162 lbs
16 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Orlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Artem Graf!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Orlan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graf shoots in for a double leg but Orlan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orlan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Graf blocks the low kick.
Graf moves out of range of the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orlan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Graf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlan defends it nicely.
Graf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf moves out of range of the body kick from Orlan.
Orlan throws a head kick but Graf moves out of range.
A combination from Graf does no damage.
Graf blocks a low kick nicely.
Orlan scores with a kick to the body.
Orlan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Artem Graf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graf cracks Orlan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graf throws a nice looking combination but Orlan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graf shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Orlan eats them both and turns towards Graf to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlan throws a low kick but Graf moves out of range easily.
Orlan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Timur Orlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graf shoots in for a takedown but Orlan shows good takedown defense.
Timur Orlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Graf.
Graf scores with a takedown into Orlan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graf postures up.
Graf tries to free his leg and advance position but Orlan is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graf postures up and lands a big shot to Orlan's brow.
Graf throws a big right hand that misses.
Graf throws an elbow that misses. Orlan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Graf's guard. Nice move by Orlan!
Graf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graf 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.
Graf has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Orlan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Graf.
Graf is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlan working away.
Graf is looking for a sweep.
Orlan trying to control the action but Graf is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graf gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Graf dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Graf moves out of range of the leg kick from Orlan.
Orlan throws a low kick but Graf moves out of range easily.
Graf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orlan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graf.
Orlan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graf is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graf looks to land a combination but Orlan avoids it well.
Orlan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graf lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orlan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Orlan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graf.
Orlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Graf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Timur Orlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Graf.
Orlan misses with a body kick.
Orlan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graf checks it well.
Orlan throws a hook but Graf blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orlan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Graf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graf darts in and clinches Orlan up against the cage.
Graf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orlan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graf lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Orlan misses with a low kick.
Graf misses with a series of wild punches.
Graf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Artem Graf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Graf slips under a jab from Orlan.
Graf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orlan.
Graf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlan defends it nicely.
Graf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlan lands a high kick!
Graf fails with a takedown attempt.
Graf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orlan but Orlan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graf with a hook.
Graf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artem Graf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Graf gets the takedown into side control.
Orlan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Graf is controlling him well.
Orlan prevents Graf from improving position.
Orlan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Graf seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Graf landing strikes.
Orlan tries to buck Graf off but Graf is having none of it.
Orlan can't do much from the bottom here.
Graf swings around for an armbar but Orlan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Graf's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf is looking for a triangle but Orlan pushes his legs off easily.
Graf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orlan wants to stand but Graf has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Graf trying to keep a closed guard but Orlan is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Timur Orlan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graf working for submissions but it's allowed Orlan to get to half guard.
Orlan working the head and body with strikes.
Graf is looking for a sweep. Orlan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graf trying to control here.
Orlan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orlan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Graf.
Graf wants to get back to full guard but Orlan has mounted him!
Orlan tries to control but Graf wriggling away.
Graf tries to hold on but Orlan postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graf really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Graf is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlan punching from mount but Graf doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Graf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graf 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Graf!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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