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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Orlov (ranked 654 p4p, 105 weight class) and Eliott Leighton (ranked 1672 p4p, 252 weight class). Leighton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. 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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov gets a clinch.
Leighton blocking some punches.
Leighton blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
Orlov is leaning against Leighton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Orlov - that landed with a thud.
Orlov lands a left hand.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Leighton blocking some punches.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Leighton is trying to maintain a safe position but Orlov gets an underhook and turns Leighton into the cage.
Leighton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Leighton's head.
Leighton's coach down at Xtreme Fighting Systems was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leighton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Orlov stops a takedown attempt from Leighton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leighton.
Leighton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leighton is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Orlov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leighton blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Leighton avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Leighton scores with a shot to the side of Orlov's head.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orlov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leighton.
Leighton throws an elbow but it misses.
Leighton blocks an uppercut.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Leighton's head.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leighton blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leighton's elbow.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Leighton has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Leighton stalling the fight.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Leighton controls his hands.
Leighton prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Leighton.
Leighton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Leighton's head.
Leighton lands a nice uppercut.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Leighton avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Leighton throws an elbow but it misses.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leighton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Leighton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leighton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Leighton controls his hands.
Orlov is pressed up against the cage. Leighton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orlov down to the mat. Orlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliott Leighton.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leighton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leighton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Leighton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leighton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leighton with the counter takedown but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Leighton tenderised Orlov's leg. Orlov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov throws a wild body kick that Leighton sees coming a mile off.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leighton.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leighton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Jab by Orlov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leighton wants to clinch up but Orlov keeps it at a distance.
Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Leighton.
Orlov lands with a nice body punch.
Orlov is looking to wear down Leighton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Leighton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orlov misses with the body kick
and Leighton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leighton wants to clinch.
Leighton moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov letting Leighton take a breather here.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leighton's elbow.
Leighton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orlov pulls his leg out and moves away.
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!
Leighton lands an overhand right.
Orlov lands a jab to the head.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Leighton wants to clinch up but Orlov keeps it at a distance.
Orlov misses with a hook. Leighton ducked under it nicely.
Leighton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leighton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leighton tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov misses the jab.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leighton.
Leighton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Orlov slips under a jab from Leighton.
Leighton misses the jab.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leighton's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov misses with a hook. Leighton ducked under it nicely.
Leighton tries to bum rush Orlov with a series of wild strikes but Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leighton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Leighton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orlov.
Orlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton moves out of range of the body kick.
Leighton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leighton takes a shot to the head.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leighton.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Leighton controls his hands.
Leighton has Orlov pushed against the cage.
Leighton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Orlov is keeping busy.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Leighton working aggressively here.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leighton tries to stall but Orlov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Orlov.
Leighton lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Leighton.
Leighton misses with the head strike.
Leighton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Leighton.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leighton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orlov prevents it.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhail Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike.
Leighton misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Leighton avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Leighton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Leighton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Orlov to the mat. Orlov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Orlov has his feet on Leighton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Orlov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leighton lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick from Orlov misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leighton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orlov - the referee stops the clock and Leighton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orlov. Leighton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Leighton finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Leighton.
Leighton darts in and clinches Orlov up against the cage.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leighton throws a head punch that misses.
Leighton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leighton leaning against his opponent.
Leighton tries for a takedown but Orlov manages to get underhooks.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliott Leighton.
Leighton has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
Leighton stalling.
Leighton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Leighton on the inside.
Leighton is working for takedown but Orlov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leighton blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Leighton.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov stops a takedown attempt from Leighton.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighton blocks an uppercut.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Leighton.
Orlov cracks Leighton with a nice body shot.
Leighton blocking some punches.
Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leighton is breathing heavily.
Leighton tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leighton 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orlov 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 Leighton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leighton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Leighton throws out a counter right but Orlov avoids it with no problem.
Leighton misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orlov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Leighton takes a step back to recover.
Leighton misses with a leg kick.
Orlov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leighton can do to turn this around?
Leighton throws a leg kick but Orlov checks it.
Orlov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leighton under the eye.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Orlov misses with a head kick.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leighton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leighton in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Orlov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leighton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orlov's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov is controlling Leighton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton working the head and body with strikes.
Leighton prevents Orlov from improving his position.
Leighton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orlov is looking to improve his position.
Leighton is pressing down on Orlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orlov is holding on for now.
Leighton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leighton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton throwing shots but Orlov is blocking nicely.
Leighton trying to pass the guard but Orlov defending well.
Orlov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leighton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orlov!
Leighton landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leighton thowing shots but they're missing.
Leighton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Leighton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Orlov is trying to escape the mount.
Leighton misses with some ground and pound and Orlov recovers position to half guard.
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.
Leighton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orlov wants to get back to full guard.
Leighton thows a huge punch but Orlov dodges it nicely.
Leighton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orlov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leighton.
Leighton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leighton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leighton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leighton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Orlov is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leighton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orlov defending well though.
Leighton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leighton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leighton throwing shots but Orlov is blocking nicely.
Leighton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orlov's head.
Leighton is trying to control the action in half guard but Orlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leighton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leighton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leighton wants to pass to mount but Orlov is defending the position.
Leighton slips a nice elbow through Orlov's hands, connecting with Orlov's forehead.
Leighton thows a huge punch but Orlov dodges it nicely.
Leighton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orlov trying to hold on to Leighton's head to control him but Leighton postures up.
Orlov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leighton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliott Leighton really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leighton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orlov. That did some damage!
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Leighton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Leighton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leighton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leighton finds it's way round the side to connect with Orlov's head.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orlov as he avoids it easily.
Orlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leighton moves out of range of the leg kick from Orlov.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leighton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Orlov throwing a counter right hand but Leighton manages to avoid it.
Leighton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Leighton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Leighton.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Orlov avoids a wild elbow strike from Leighton.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leighton blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Leighton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov works on Leighton's body with a couple of short punches.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Leighton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Leighton controls his hands.
Leighton lands with a left to the head.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leighton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leighton misses with the head strike.
Leighton lands with a light punch inside.
Leighton misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Leighton avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Leighton gets control of Orlov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leighton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Leighton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leighton controls Orlov momentarily but Orlov frees himself.
Leighton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Leighton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leighton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Orlov thumps Leighton with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice shot by Orlov.
Leighton rushes Orlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Leighton.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leighton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orlovs head.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leighton looking for a takedown.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Leighton blocks an uppercut.
Orlov is working Leighton over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov had his way with Eliott Leighton in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Leighton tries to score with a low kick but Orlov moves his leg out of the way.
Leighton is looking to clinch but Orlov is avoiding it.
Orlov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Leighton.
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.
Orlov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leighton. Leighton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leighton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orlov.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses
and Leighton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Leighton misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton connects with a looping right hand.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Leighton off balance momentarily.
Good exchange - Orlov coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov scores with the left hand. Leighton knows he should have avoided that one.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Leighton saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Leighton misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov motions for Leighton to come forward. Orlov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Leighton.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Leighton.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Leighton.
Leighton misses with a left hand
and Orlov counters with a left to the body.
Leighton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orlov connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Leighton.
Orlov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Leighton misses.
Orlov tries to clinch up but Leighton circles away and keeps his distance.
Leighton feints the counter takedown.
Leighton avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
And Leighton tries to counter it with a takedown but Orlov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov misses with a low kick.
And Leighton tries to counter it with a takedown but Orlov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leighton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leighton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Leighton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orlov swats away the attempt to clinch by Leighton.
Orlov is looking to score with low kicks.
Leighton keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Orlov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orlov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eliott Leighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Leighton there.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leighton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov stalks Leighton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leighton's face. Leighton staggers backwards, shaken.
Leighton is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton scores with a one two! Orlov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leighton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leighton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leighton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leighton takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Leighton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Leighton.
Orlov cracks Leighton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leighton throws a lazy head kick
and Orlov counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. Leighton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orlov connects with a single shot there.
Leighton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body.
Leighton with the counter takedown but Orlov avoids it easily.
Leighton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov keeps Leighton at a distance using the push kick.
Leighton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Leighton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orlov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leighton will feel that in the morning.
Orlov is looking to slow Leighton down with leg kicks.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Leighton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Orlov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leighton on the side of the head.
Leighton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orlov counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Orlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Leighton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov staying out of range there.
Orlov staying out of range there.
Leighton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leighton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orlov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
Mikhail Orlov retains his light heavyweight title!
In defeat, Eliott Leighton stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dis tool Hope, Wasted opportunity. Until we meet in the cage again, I am sure I will see this tool around and we will share some stories and. Wait! I am not done...'.
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