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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Zajcev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexei Orlov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adam Zajcev's chin.
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167 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Zajcev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Orlov has Zajcev up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zajcev stalls.
Orlov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zajcev blocks it with crossed arms.
Zajcev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov misses with a head kick.
Zajcev closes the distance and pushes Orlov back into the cage.
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.
Orlov gets tackled into the cage by Zajcev. Zajcev maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zajcev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Zajcev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlov, pushing him back against the cage.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zajcev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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.
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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
Zajcev closes the distance and clinches.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
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.
Zajcev closes the distance and pushes Orlov back into the cage.
Orlov looking to throw knees to the head but Zajcev is blocking nicely.
Zajcev breaks the clinch.
Zajcev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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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