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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Orlov (ranked 2542 p4p, 339 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 2510 p4p, 337 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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209 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov pushes Tsuruta up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is trying to stall.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov cracks Tsuruta with a nice body shot.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov is leaning against Tsuruta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Orlov blocking some punches.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsuruta or not.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Orlov.
Tsuruta digs a right hand into Orlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orlov's gas tank.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
Tsuruta lands a nice uppercut.
Orlov gets through Tsuruta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orlov tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuruta is looking to control Orlov's arms but Orlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsuruta has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Orlov.
Orlov is working Tsuruta over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsurutas head.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Stalling in the clinch from Tsuruta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta gets through Orlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Orlov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tsuruta can turn it around.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orlovs head.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Orlov pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta lands a right hand.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orlov blocks a jab.
Orlov wants to land a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta cracks Orlov with an open hand slap.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Orlov throws a good cross that connects.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta lands with a hook. Orlov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tsuruta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab lands there for Orlov.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Orlov's shoulder, as Orlov tries to avoid the shot.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orlov throws a low kick, looking for Tsuruta's leg but Tsuruta calmly moves out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body. Tsuruta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Orlov is looking to wear down Tsuruta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Orlov looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Orlov.
A big left from Orlov misses.
Orlov moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
A solid body kick from Orlov.
Tsuruta gets a clinch.
Orlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Tsuruta's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tsuruta is breathing heavily.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Tsuruta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orlov.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsuruta's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands an uppercut.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta trying to stall but Orlov improves his position.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orlov as Tsuruta tries to tie him up.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Tsuruta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Orlov working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuruta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta is working Orlov over against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta stalling.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhail Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Orlov wants to land a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuruta can do to turn this around?
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tsuruta stuns Orlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Orlov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuruta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tsuruta connects with a nice looking jab.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Tsuruta avoids it.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Orlov drives through and clinches with Tsuruta against the cage.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta lands a hook that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov blocking some punches.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is working Orlov over against the cage.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Tsuruta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsuruta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta is trying to stall.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov is leaning against Tsuruta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Tsuruta is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta working aggressively here.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Tsuruta looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Orlov takes a shot to the head.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomomi Tsuruta.
Well Orlov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
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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
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