PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Oleg Orlov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Orlov
vs
Nogueira

195 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 - 1 - 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orlov circles away.

Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orlov defending well though.

Nogueira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Orlov wants to improve his position but Nogueira is controlling well.

Nogueira gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Nogueira feints and as Orlov raises his hands in defense, Nogueira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nogueira wanted to stand there but Orlov had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nogueira is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nogueira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orlov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Orlov 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.
Orlov is looking to stand up but Nogueira isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nogueira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nogueira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Nogueira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Orlov looks to land a combination. Nogueira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab, jab by Orlov - just one landing.
Nogueira shoots in but no luck this time.
Nogueira looks gassed!
Nogueira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Orlov throws a right and a left that Nogueira avoids nicely.
Orlov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orlov throws a series of punches but Nogueira moves out of range.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira moves out of range easily.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
Oleg Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Nogueira.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Nogueira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira wants to stand up but Orlov is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orlov is just riding it out for now. Nogueira eventually gives up the hold.
Nogueira prevents Orlov from improving his position.
Orlov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nogueira.
Nogueira drops an elbow to the side of Orlov's head.
Orlov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.
Orlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nogueira blocks the strikes from Orlov.
Orlov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Nogueira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Nogueira decides to stand back up. Nogueira steps back and let's Orlov get back to his feet.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orlov as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orlov stuffs the takedown.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
Orlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Nogueira tries to sprawl out of it but Orlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nogueira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nogueira.
Nogueira lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Orlov down.
Nogueira working the head and body with strikes.

Nogueira stands up and beckons Orlov to his feet.
A combination from Orlov does no damage.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Orlov moves out of range.
A jab from Orlov finds it's way through Nogueira's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from Orlov as Nogueira shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.

Nogueira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nogueira scores with a couple of short elbows.

Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Nogueira decides to stand back up. Nogueira steps back and let's Orlov get back to his feet.
Nogueira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nogueira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orlov's calf.
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!
Nogueira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nogueira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orlov counters with a left to the body.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nogueira is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira shoots in but Orlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Orlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Nogueira kicks off Orlov and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Nogueira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nogueira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orlov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nogueira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Nogueira stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nogueira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice takedown defense from Orlov. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orlov connects with the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orlov.
Nice takedown defense from Orlov. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
Nogueira 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 Nogueira off to one side.
Oleg Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Nogueira.
Nogueira shoots in for a double leg but Orlov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good shot there by Orlov.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt - Orlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov checks a leg kick.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orlov as he avoids it easily.
Orlov with a jab.
Nogueira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nogueira ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oleg Orlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up with Orlov, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes Orlov against the cage but Orlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orlov counters with a two punch combo.
Nogueira looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.

Orlov scores a takedown into full mount!
Nogueira is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands a heavy elbow.
Nogueira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nogueira gets back to full guard.
Nogueira throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Orlov is working Nogueira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Nogueira pushes Orlov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Nogueira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nogueira lands in his opponent's guard.
Orlov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nogueira passes into half guard.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira blocks the strikes from Orlov.

Nogueira stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Orlov to get to his feet.
Nogueira looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.

Nogueira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Nogueira seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Orlov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diego Nogueira!