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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Orlov (ranked 612 p4p, 91 weight class) and George Peterson (ranked 909 p4p, 125 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.
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World class 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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Peterson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Peterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orlov blocks a jab.
Peterson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlov, pushing him back against the cage.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Orlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Orlov as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Orlov - that landed with a thud.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Peterson.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson jumps guard but Orlov stands there with Peterson around his waist. Peterson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Peterson wants a takedown but no success here.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orlov up against the cage.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson gets through Orlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Orlov pushes Peterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Orlov.
Peterson lands an uppercut.
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Orlov does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson darts in and clinches Orlov up against the cage.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Peterson lands an elbow inside.
Good body shot from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Peterson tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Peterson clinches.
Peterson blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with an elbow strike.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Peterson lands an uppercut.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Peterson.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov drives through and clinches with Peterson against the cage.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson manages to break the clinch.
Orlov stuns Peterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orlov lands with a cross.
Nice cross by Orlov.
Peterson gets a clinch.
Mikhail Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Peterson.
A body shot lands from Peterson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Peterson tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson presses Orlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Orlov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson digs a right hand underneath Orlov's ribcage. Orlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peterson tries to pull guard but Orlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Peterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Peterson lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov cracks Peterson with a nice body shot.
Orlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov misses with some punches.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orlov avoiding damage as Peterson throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Orlov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Orlov - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlov.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body.
Orlov avoiding damage as Peterson throws knees to the body.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlov avoids it.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson misses with some punches.
Orlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orlov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peterson lands a body shot.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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. This is the final round!
Orlov cracks Peterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson throws a sloppy body shot
and Orlov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orlov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov moves into the clinch.
Orlov digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson tries a knee to the head but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov lands a right hand.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
Peterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Orlov.
Orlov lands a body punch.
Peterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Orlov.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body.
Orlov lands a body punch.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Peterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
George Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Orlov.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
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!
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlov.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Peterson.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orlov or not.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov cracks Peterson with a nice body shot.
Orlov tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov managing to block the knees to the body from Peterson.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Orlov dodges an elbow strike from Peterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson gets through Orlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orlov blocks an elbow strike.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Peterson blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
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