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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Orr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cadet Russian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cadet Russian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Octavio Orr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cadet Russian!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russian drives through and clinches with Orr against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Russian as Orr tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orr.
Russian has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Orr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Russian is hanging on to Orr's back as he tries to escape.
Russian is riding his opponent, not letting Orr buck him off.
Orr just trying to survive but Russian is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russian working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Russian controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russian has the hooks in. Orr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Russian looking for the choke from the back.
Orr tries to roll but Russian sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orr wants to control his opponent's hands but Russian gets his hands free.
What can Orr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Orr trying to control the position but Russian manages to sink in the hooks.
Russian biding his time, looking for the opening.
Orr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Russian softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russian just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Orr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Russian looking for the RNC.
Russian gets his hands free as Orr looks to control.
I would not like to be Orr right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Orr can't escape the position.
Orr showing good submission defense here.
Russian goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Orr escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Russian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Russian.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orr preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cadet Russian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orr scores with a takedown into Russian's guard.
Orr wants to control from the top but Russian keeps moving.
Russian pulls Orr in close to his closed guard and prevents Orr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Russian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orr's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orr keeping full guard, as Russian tries to pass.
Russian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orr dives on top into guard.
Orr throwing strikes from guard but Russian blocks nicely.
Russian wants to sweep but no luck.
Russian keeping moving, preventing Orr from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Russian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orr is controlling him.
Orr trying to control but Russian is working from the bottom.
Orr content to stall in guard here.
Orr won't allow Russian to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Russian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cadet Russian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Russian drives through and clinches with Orr against the cage.
Russian has clasped his hands together around Orr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russian is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Orr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Russian looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Orr is avoiding damage well.
Russian creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Orr is trying to buck Russian off.
Orr can't do much from the bottom here.
Russian scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Orr to see if he's OK.
Orr wants to control but Russian postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orr is trying to get back to half guard.
Russian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Orr seems a little lost for a moment, as Russian dominates the positioning.
Orr prevents Russian from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russian lands a decent elbow from side control.
Orr trying to remain calm as Russian controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cadet Russian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Orr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Russian landing some decent shots from guard.
Orr wants to get back to his feet but Russian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Russian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orr keeping moving, preventing Russian from controlling successfully.
Russian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Russian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russian landing with the ground and pound.
Orr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Orr's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Russian feints and as Orr raises his hands in defense, Russian changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orr has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Russian has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russian has Orr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Russian pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Orr tumbling to the mat - Russian dives into Orr's guard.
Russian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orr being controlled here, momentarily.
Russian trying to control the position from guard on top but Orr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orr pulls Russian in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Russian distracts Orr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Russian stays in close to Orr's body and controls the position.
Russian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Orr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Russian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Orr moves in looking to clinch but Russian pushes him off.
Russian throws a head kick that Orr semi-blocks.
Orr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orr shoots in for a takedown but Russian shows good takedown defense.
Orr is looking to clinch.
Russian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Orr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russian rushes Orr and presses him up against the cage.
Orr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Russian has Orr pressed against the cage, preventing Orr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Russian jumps guard.
Russian will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orr content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orr is looking to work some ground and pound but Russian has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cadet Russian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Russian 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cadet Russian!
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