PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afabious Coranth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Orlov
vs
Coranth

195 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Oleg Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Afabious Coranth!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coranth slips a straight right by Orlov.
Coranth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Coranth moves away from the strike by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a two punch combination.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov swinging wilding here.
Coranth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orlov slips a jab and a cross from Coranth.

Coranth clinches with his opponent.
Orlov has had enough of the clinch but Coranth keeps him there for the moment.

Coranth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orlov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orlov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coranth catches Orlov napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Orlov to the canvas!

Orlov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coranth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orlov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orlov tries to get out of the position.
Orlov wants to stand but Coranth is controlling the position.
Coranth landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coranth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coranth passes Orlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coranth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coranth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Orlov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coranth stops Orlov from getting back to his feet.
Orlov is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coranth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orlov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coranth passes the guard and advances to mount!
Coranth lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Coranth with shots to the head and body - Orlov looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coranth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Coranth looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coranth with a couple of short strikes.
Orlov wants to get back to his feet.
Coranth scoring with strikes but Orlov is staying in there.
Coranth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Coranth scoring with strikes but Orlov is staying in there.
Orlov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Orlov bucks up and throws Coranth to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Coranth lands a glancing blow to the side of Orlov's head.

Coranth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Orlov sprawls well initially but Coranth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coranth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orlov defending well though.
Orlov wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coranth is nestled in close to Orlov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coranth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like Coranth is going to stand back up.
Orlov pushes Coranth off looking to stand but Coranth dives back in and keeps control.
Coranth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Orlov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coranth on the ground.
Coranth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Orlov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orlov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Coranth fails with a takedown attempt.
Orlov throws a combination that misses
and Coranth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orlov thinking.
Orlov lands with a nice combination. Coranth backs away looking to recover.
Coranth throws a nice looking combination but Orlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coranth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Orlov throws a series of punches but Coranth moves out of range.

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.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coranth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coranth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orlov has time to react.
Orlov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Orlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coranth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orlov circles away quickly and effectively.
Orlov staying out of range there.
Orlov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Orlov.
Coranth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coranth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orlov misses with a series of wild punches.
Orlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Coranth moves into range and clinches up with Orlov.
Orlov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coranth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afabious Coranth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Coranth's corner calls for a 1-2. Coranth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coranth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Coranth.
Orlov lands a jab-cross combination.
Orlov misses with a few strikes there.
Coranth misses with a looping left.
Orlov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Coranth counter with a right hand.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coranth.
Afabious Coranth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coranth throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coranth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coranth avoids a punch combination nicely.

Coranth clinches up against the cage.

Coranth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coranth.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov connects with a crisp jab.
Orlov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orlov misses with a double jab

and Coranth counters by clinching up.

Orlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coranth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coranth sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Coranth rushes Orlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Coranth turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Coranth manages to end up in side control.
Coranth tries to score with some ground and pound. Orlov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Orlov is trying to get back to his feet.
Coranth in side control lands a decent elbow.
Coranth wants to control but Orlov is keeping him busy.

Coranth stands up.
Orlov avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coranth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Coranth.
Orlov lands a two punch combo.
Coranth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oleg Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlov moves out of range as Coranth strikes.
Orlov takes a swing at Coranth's ribcage but misses.

Coranth clinches up with Orlov and pushes him back against the cage.
Coranth is trying to break the clinch but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
Coranth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orlov.
Orlov is trying to drag Coranth to the mat but Coranth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Orlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coranth takes the fight into the clinch.
Coranth tries to stall but Orlov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Orlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Orlov finds it's target.
Orlov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Coranth moves into the clinch.
Coranth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Orlov manages to break the clinch.
Coranth moves away from the strike by Orlov.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Coranth is just out of range.
Coranth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orlov's head.
Coranth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orlov looks to land a combination. Coranth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Coranth is looking to clinch.
Coranth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coranth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov throws a combination that misses

and Coranth counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coranth is trying to break the clinch but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
Coranth stops a takedown attempt from Orlov.
Orlov can't break the clinch.
Orlov wants a takedown but no success here.

Coranth ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Coranth no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Coranth wants to sweep here but Orlov controlling him for the moment.
Orlov is looking to stand up but Coranth won't let him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Orlov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Coranth lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Orlov!
Orlov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Coranth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Coranth thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afabious Coranth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Coranth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Orlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oleg Orlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coranth tries to clinch up but Orlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coranth.
Coranth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orlov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Coranth scores with a one two! Orlov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Coranth tries to clinch up but Orlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Coranth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
Coranth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Orlov counter with a right hand.
Orlov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Orlov misses with a few strikes there.
Orlov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Orlov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coranth takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coranth tries to clinch there but Orlov circles away.

Coranth gets a clinch.
Orlov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Coranth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coranth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orlov.
Orlov is working for takedown but Coranth is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Coranth has Orlov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Coranth pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Orlov tumbling to the mat - Coranth dives into Orlov's guard.
Afabious Coranth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orlov wants to get back to his feet but Coranth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Coranth from controlling successfully.
Coranth is looking to work some ground and pound but Orlov has wrist control.
Coranth connects with a couple of short punches.
Orlov wants to get back to his feet but Coranth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coranth landing with the ground and pound.
Coranth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orlov's head.
Coranth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orlov is keeping the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orlov connects with a body shot.
Coranth throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coranth walks into a straight right hand from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coranth looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
Coranth closes the distance but Orlov moves to the side
and Orlov counters with a left and a right that stings Coranth.
Orlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coranth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Orlov counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov moves away from the strike by Coranth.
Orlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coranth throws a nice looking combination but Orlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coranth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orlov lands a two punch combo.
Coranth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orlov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coranth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coranth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coranth works over Orlov's head and body with a nice combination.
Orlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Coranth clinches.
Oleg Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coranth is trying to break the clinch but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
Coranth can't break the clinch.

Orlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coranth tests Orlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Coranth's shoulder, as Coranth tries to avoid the shot.
Orlov lands a nice hook to Coranth's body. Coranth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coranth throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Coranth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Afabious Coranth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coranth throws a combination that misses
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Coranth has Orlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Orlov looking for a takedown.

Coranth breaks the clinch.
Coranth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orlov.
Afabious Coranth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Orlov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Afabious Coranth.
Well Coranth 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afabious Coranth!