Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFL 139 | Free Rolex
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Orlov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orlov scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut.
Orlov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Solis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Orlov misses with the combination.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heights throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Orlov.
Orlov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Heights changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orlov dips to his left and cracks Heights with an uppercut!
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heights has time to react.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Heights moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heights jumps guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heights blocks an uppercut.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heights moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target. #T1#
Orlov lands with a nice combination. Heights backs away looking to recover.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Heights.
Orlov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Heights takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Heights shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orlov as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Heights shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orlov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Orlov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heights checks a leg kick. #CL#
Orlov drives through and clinches with Heights against the cage.
Orlov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heights in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Orlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Heights releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orlov lands a head kick!
Heights shoots in for a takedown but Orlov shows good takedown defense.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seelow Heights.#T2#
Heights darts in looking for a takedown but Orlov gets double underhooks and turns Heights into the cage.
Orlov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heights at a distance.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heights.
Heights tries for a takedown but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Orlov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heights has time to react.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlov checks a leg kick nicely.
Heights shoots in but Orlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Heights showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orlov.
Heights is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orlov with a body shot.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away.
Orlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heights only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Orlov connects with a nice looking jab.
Heights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Heights steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Orlov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Heights counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Heights working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Orlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Orlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orlov is trying to stand up here but Heights is controlling him well.
Heights is keen to just control but Orlov is a slippery customer.
Orlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Orlov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Orlov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Heights escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Heights!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heights advances to full mount.
Heights can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orlov is looking to escape.
Orlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Heights has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heights wants to control the pace but Orlov is squirming around nicely.
Orlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Heights fails with a takedown attempt.
Heights fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heights has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orlov works the jab nicely.
Orlov slaps away a takedown attempt from Heights, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seelow Heights.
Orlov throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heights looks for a takedown but Orlov sprawls well.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily.
Orlov throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.
Heights checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Heights. Heights gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Heights.
Heights is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Heights throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orlov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Heights is in Orlov's guard.
Orlov wants to sweep here but Heights controlling him for the moment.
Seelow Heights has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Heights got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heights has managed to get both his arms back between Orlov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Orlov has his foot on Heights's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heights works his way back into a safe position though.
Orlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heights is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Orlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heights gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
Orlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heights gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Heights postures up in Orlov's guard and throws a big left but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov wants to stand and escape but Heights is having none of it.
Orlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heights is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Orlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SU2#
Orlov is working an open guard so Heights takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Heights moved out of range.
Orlov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orlov takes a swing at Heights's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Heights dives in and grabs Orlov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orlov pushes down on Heights's head and hops out.
Orlov lands with a cross.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily.
Heights fails to land the takedown.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Heights drives through with a takedown into Orlov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Orlov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heights passes into side control.
Heights works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Orlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Orlov is not content to let Heights control the position.#SUB#
Orlov actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Heights there.
Orlov is looking to improve his position.
Heights slows the pace down in half guard.
Orlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orlov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Heights with that takedown attempt.
Heights avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Heights darts in looking for a takedown but Orlov gets double underhooks and turns Heights into the cage.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Heights's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlov! #CL#
Orlov moves into the clinch.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heights tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orlov swivels and escapes.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seelow Heights.
Heights shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlov defends it nicely.
Heights takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heights's head.#T1#
Orlov throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range.
Orlov lands a really nice looking cross but Heights seems unphased.
Heights shoots in but Orlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Heights's body.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heights manages to avoid it.
Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Heights's shoulder, as Heights tries to avoid the shot.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heights.
Seelow Heights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Heights is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Orlov connects with a right hand. Heights shakes it off.
Heights throws the kick towards the body but Orlov avoids it.
It looked like Orlov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heights.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Heights has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heights shoots in looking for a takedown but Orlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heights's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orlov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orlov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heights tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heights on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Heights doesn't manage to clinch there - Orlov circles away.
Heights blocks a leg kick.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.#T3#
Heights closes the distance and clinches up with Orlov, looking for a takedown. Heights pushes Orlov against the cage but Orlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Heights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orlov as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Heights closes the distance and pushes Orlov back into the cage.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heights's elbow.
Heights is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Orlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heights backwards.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike.
Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heights tries to pull guard but Orlov won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Orlov.
Heights wants to take the fight to the mat but Orlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heights.
Heights blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Orlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heights in his tracks. #T4#
Heights ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heights.
Orlov throws a push kick but Heights slaps the foot to one side.
Heights doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov throws a head kick that half lands.
Heights has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
Orlov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heights on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Heights is rocked!
Orlov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heights is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heights.
Jab, jab by Orlov - just one landing.
Heights is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlov finish him?
Orlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heights in his tracks.
Orlov fakes the leg kick and cracks Heights in the body.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orlov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: SFL 133 | Kimbo vs Tower
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orlov slips under a jab from Jones.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Jaquon Jones has been cut.
A head kick misses from Orlov.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Orlov throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Orlov tries to clinch up.
Orlov lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orlov on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Jones slips under a jab.
No joy there for Orlov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orlov misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Orlov.
Orlov throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Orlov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orlov misses with a head kick.
Orlov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Solis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Orlov lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Orlov throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Orlov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov misses with the combination.
Jones throws a fast counter high kick but Orlov manages to duck under it in time.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Orlov lands a front kick.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.#T3#
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orlov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tests Orlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orlov misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Orlov tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlov throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Orlov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a big counter head kick but Orlov avoids it with no problem.
Orlov wants to clinch.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orlov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orlov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones.
Jones lands with a hook. Orlov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice straight punches there by Orlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlov.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orlov tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones blocks a head kick by Orlov.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orlov throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Orlov throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Jones counters with a crisp right hand that drops Orlov! Jones lets Orlov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Orlov is rocked!#T1#
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
Oh Orlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Orlov misses with a straight left.
Orlov seems to have got his legs back now.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jones might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Orlov has got the better of the exchanges.
Orlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones 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 a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Jones looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Jones backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Orlov's temple! It sends Orlov violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Jones celebrates and the doctors try to help Orlov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jaquon Jones!

Event: SFL 124 | Thailand vs Finland
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Kowalski blocks a jab.
Kowalski blocks a head kick by Orlov.
Orlov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Lenny Kowalski has been cut.
Orlov swinging wildly here.
Orlov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Orlov lands but Kowalski takes it in his stride.
Orlov misses with a double jab.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Kowalski slips a jab from Orlov.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kowalski throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kowalski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kowalski on the side of the head.
Orlov feints a jab promting Kowalski to slip. Orlov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kowalski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Orlov throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kowalski.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kowalski! #CUT#It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Orlov swinging wildly here. #T1#
Orlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalski avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Kowalski is looking to counter with head kicks.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalski moves out of range easily.
Kowalski slips under a jab from Orlov.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Kowalski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Orlov.
Orlov tries to bum rush Kowalski with a series of wild strikes but Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Kowalski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov tries to roll over but Kowalski keeps him under control.
Kowalski is trying to control. Orlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orlov tries to roll over but Kowalski keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Orlov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Orlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalski works his way into side control.
Kowalski scoring with punches and elbows.
Orlov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kowalski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kowalski prevents Orlov from getting the reversal.
Orlov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kowalski.
Kowalski landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Kowalski is working for a submission of some sort.
Kowalski wants to control but Orlov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kowalski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Orlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kowalski pulls his head out easily.
Orlov tries to kick Kowalski off but Kowalski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kowalski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov tries to roll over but Kowalski keeps him under control.
Kowalski moves into full mount! Orlov won't be happy about that! #T4#
Orlov working to try and regain half guard.
Kowalski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Orlov?
Orlov is working to get back to half guard.
Orlov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
What can Orlov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kowalski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Orlov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kowalski scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Orlov staying busy and making it hard for Kowalski to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lenny Kowalski will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Kowalski feints and as Orlov raises his hands in defense, Kowalski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orlov wants to stand up but Kowalski is controlling him.
Kowalski looking to pass the guard.
Orlov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kowalski looking to sit in guard and control but Orlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Kowalski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kowalski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orlov is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Kowalski wants to sweep here but Orlov controlling him for the moment.
Orlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kowalski trying to pass the guard but Orlov defending well.
Kowalski is keen to just control but Orlov is a slippery customer.
Kowalski trying to pass the guard but Orlov defending well.
Orlov tries to roll over but Kowalski keeps him under control.#T2#
Kowalski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orlov wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Orlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Orlov actively working from the bottom here.
Orlov is looking to improve his position.
Kowalski works his way into side control.
Orlov sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Kowalski wants to take a breather but Orlov is having none of it. #SUB#
Kowalski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orlov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kowalski.
Lenny Kowalski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kowalski throwing shots but Orlov is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Kowalski 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. Kowalski eventually gives up the hold.
Orlov is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orlov is not content to let Kowalski control the position.
Orlov wants to improve his position but Kowalski is controlling well.
Orlov is still trying to improve position.
Orlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Orlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kowalski is trying to control the position but Orlov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kowalski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kowalski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Kowalski dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.#R3#
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Kowalski connects with a leg kick.
Kowalski misses with a body kick.
Kowalski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orlov.
Orlov takes one to the chin there.
Kowalski throws a chopping leg kick but Orlov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Orlov takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kowalski scores with a head kick.
Kowalski digs a good hook to Orlov's body.
Orlov misses with a hook.
A big right from Orlov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##CL2#
Orlov darts in and clinches Kowalski up against the cage.
Orlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalskis head.
Kowalski lands a left hand.
Kowalski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kowalski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalski.
Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalski is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Orlov.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Kowalski wants a takedown.
Orlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalskis head.
Kowalski misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Kowalski misses with a body punch.
Orlov tries a knee to the head but Kowalski blocks it. #BC#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lenny Kowalski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kowalski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kowalski is looking to wear down Orlov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kowalski just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kowalski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kowalski's head backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kowalski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kowalski misses with the combination.
Orlov tries to bum rush Kowalski with a series of wild strikes but Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kowalski dodges the punch combination from Orlov.
Orlov throws a series of punches but Kowalski avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Kowalski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kowalski lands in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski stays in close to Orlov's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Orlov is looking for a triangle but Kowalski pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Orlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kowalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kowalski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowalski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Orlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kowalski controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kowalski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Orlov prevents Kowalski from improving position.
Orlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kowalski prevents Orlov from improving his position.
Orlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kowalski wants to pass the guard but Orlov is defending well.
Mikhail Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orlov moves into full guard.
Kowalski passes Orlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lenny Kowalski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kowalski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Kowalski!
An out of breath Lenny Kowalski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 119 | Womba vs Murhapuro
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Orlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Orlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orlov looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well. #CL#
Orlov forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson has Orlov pressed against the cage, preventing Orlov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov is trying to break free.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson .#BC#
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Orlov.
Jackson takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOrlov.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Orlov moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Jackson goes down! Can Orlov finish him!?#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Orlov finish him?
Orlov trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jackson keeping full guard, as Orlov tries to pass.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Orlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Orlov controlling the pace.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson .#SUB2#
Jackson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Orlov stacks Jackson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Orlov!
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Orlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orlov.#SUB#
Orlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Orlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Orlov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Orlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Orlov has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Orlov gets full guard.
Orlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Orlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlov, not yet.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Orlov working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily. #SUB#
Orlov has his feet on Jackson 's thighs here. He's pushed Jackson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jackson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikhail Orlov!

Event: SFL 113 | Free Australia
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orlov lands a jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Orlov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzsimmons.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orlov checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Orlov's body.
Fitzsimmons jabs at Orlov's body.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Fitzsimmons's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons tries to move into range but Orlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov clobbers Fitzsimmons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Orlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Orlov moves into range and clinches up with Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Orlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orlov rather than just go for the knockout.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Orlov was well out of range.
Orlov swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Orlov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlov finish him?
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orlov at a distance.
Fitzsimmons seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Orlov wants to clinch.#T2#
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it.
Fitzsimmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlov counters with a head kick. That will keep Fitzsimmons thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fitzsimmons 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 Orlov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orlov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orlov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Fitzsimmons finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Fitzsimmons walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.
Fitzsimmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3##KD#
Orlov lands a big shot that drops Fitzsimmons! Can he finish him?
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Orlov from controlling successfully.
Fitzsimmons has control of Orlov's left arm, preventing Orlov from doing any damage.
Fitzsimmons keeping full guard, as Orlov tries to pass.
Fitzsimmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orlov is one step ahead there.
Orlov wants to pass the guard but Fitzsimmons is keeping the position.#T4#
Orlov trying to move into half guard but instead Fitzsimmons has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Orlov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Orlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzsimmons defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Fitzsimmons from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Orlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzsimmons is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Orlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitzsimmons defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov is looking to counter punch.
Orlov lands with a hook. Fitzsimmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orlov swinging wildly here.
Orlov throws a good cross that connects.
Orlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orlov misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orlov's head.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Orlov swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Orlov's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov lands with a nice combination. Fitzsimmons backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Orlov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Orlov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Fitzsimmons circles away.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Orlov blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov takes one on the button.
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!
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Orlov.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Fitzsimmons circles away.
Orlov needs to keep his hands up - Fitzsimmons had a free shot at his head there.
Orlov slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Fitzsimmons looks to move away, Orlov throws a big counter combo but Fitzsimmons just gets out of the way.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orlov in his tracks.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov throws a quick counter head kick but Fitzsimmons was just out of range.
Orlov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Orlov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Orlov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Orlov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Orlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orlov connects with a right hand. Fitzsimmons shakes it off.
Orlov misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by Orlov.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target. #CL#
Fitzsimmons tries to keep at a distance but Orlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Fitzsimmons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orlov up against the cage.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orlov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position but instead, Orlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzsimmons into the cage.
Orlov is trying to break the clinch but Fitzsimmons is controlling him.
Fitzsimmons stalls.
Orlov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sol Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Orlov checks it.
Orlov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov tries to clinch up.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Orlov grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Fitzsimmons takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Orlov cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikhail Orlov!

Event: SFL 107 | KVDB vs Johnson
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taneyev in his tracks.
Orlov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Taneyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov throws an off balance right hand
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Taneyev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Orlov misses
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Orlov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTaneyev.#CL#
Orlov takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Taneyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Orlov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab by Orlov.
Orlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Jab by Orlov.#CL#
Taneyev gets tackled into the cage by Orlov. Orlov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taneyev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taneyev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Orlov gets a clinch. #T2#
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taneyev is trying to push Orlov away but Orlov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
Orlov tries to clinch
and Taneyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taneyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orlov tries to clinch up but Taneyev circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orlov jabs Taneyev right on the nose. Taneyev blinks but takes it well.
Taneyev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Taneyev's head.
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taneyev on the side of the head.
Orlov is looking to clinch but Taneyev is avoiding it.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orlov misses with a body punch
enabling Taneyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Orlov throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a nice right hand that sends Orlov toppling to the canvas! Orlov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taneyev finish him?!#ROC2#Orlov is rocked!#T3#
Orlov throws a one two combo.
Oh Orlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taneyev throws a hook but Orlov blocks it.#CL#
Orlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Orlov seems to have got his legs back now.
Taneyev tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Taneyev manages to break the clinch.
Taneyev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taneyev counters with a huge left! Orlov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Taneyev isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Orlov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Taneyev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 101 | Laine vs Barbarian
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennet.
Orlov tests Bennet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Orlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orlov thuds his right hand into Bennet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Bennet tries to clinch up.
Bennet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bennet misses the body punch
letting Orlov counter with a right hand.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBennet.
Orlov cracks Bennet with an open hand slap.
Bennet takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Orlov has Bennet up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Bennet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov throws a right and a left that Bennet avoids nicely.
Orlov throws a right and a left that Bennet avoids nicely.
Bennet scores with a head kick. Orlov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Bennet thuds his right hand into Orlov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orlov throws a nice looking combination but Bennet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Bennet pushes him off.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily.
It looked like Orlov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bennet.
A punch combination from Orlov misses.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Orlov backs off Bennet throws a huge counter combo but Orlov manages to avoid it all.
Orlov throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Nice shot by Orlov.
Bennet throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range. #CL#
Bennet gets tackled into the cage by Orlov. Orlov maintains the clinch.
Bennet is pushing Orlov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bennet blocking some punches. #T2#
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Orlov breaks the clinch.
Bennet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bennet misses with a head kick. #CL#
Orlov moves into the clinch successfully.
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!#BC#
Orlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Orlov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Orlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Bennet. #CL#
Bennet tries to keep at a distance but Orlov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Orlov moves into the clinch.
Bennet wants to get back to striking at distance but Orlov won't allow it. #T3##BC2#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Orlov works Bennet's body with a nice hook.
Bennet pushes Orlov away with a front kick.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses
and Orlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Orlov misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.#CUT#That has opened up Michael Bennet's cut even more.
Bennet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bennet's head.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Bennet. #T4#
Bennet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Orlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Orlov.
Orlov cracks a nice hook into Bennet's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orlov.#CUT#The cut above Michael Bennet's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice jab there from Orlov. #ROC#Bennet is rocked!
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Orlov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Bennet to the ground! Orlov dives into full mount looking to finish!
Bennet is still in real trouble! Can Orlov finish him?#SUB#
Orlov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bennet is surviving well by controlling Orlov's body position as best he can.
Orlov fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Orlov working for a guillotine from mount but Bennet is in no mood to give up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet tries to buck Orlov off but he can't manage it.
Bennet seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Orlov goes for an armbar but Bennet turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bennet. #SUB#
Orlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bennet defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Bennet misses
and Orlov counters with a nice body shot.
Orlov is looking to clinch but Bennet is avoiding it.
Orlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Orlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Orlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlov takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlov throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Orlov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bennet eats them both and turns towards Orlov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennet can do to turn this around?
Orlov walks into a stiff left hand from Bennet.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orlov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bennet circles away quickly and effectively.
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!#CL2#
Bennet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Orlov pushes Bennet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlov lands a head kick. Bennet smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Orlov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Orlov tests Bennet's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#Michael Bennet's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Orlov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mikhail Orlov!

Event: PFC 268 Blazkov vs Lach
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brent sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brent avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Orlov blocks a leg kick.
Orlov throws a wild body kick that Brent sees coming a mile off.
Orlov takes a swing at Brent's ribcage but misses.
Orlov moves out of range as Brent strikes.
Brent has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brent.
Orlov misses with a lunging right hand
and Brent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orlov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brent will feel that in the morning.
Brent wants to land a leg kick but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A left lands for Orlov.
Orlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brent displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brent.
Orlov lands with a hook. Brent tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Brent.
A little jabbing left from Brent on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brent throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Brent misses the jab.
Orlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brent throws a right hand that Orlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Orlov also avoids with ease.
Orlov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Orlov slips a jab from Brent.
Brent throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov takes a swing at Brent's ribcage but misses.
Brent tries a quick counter leg kick but Orlov is wise to it.
Brent throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov with a nice calf kick.
Orlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brent finds it's way round the side to connect with Orlov's head.
Orlov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brent misses with a hook
and Orlov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orlov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orlov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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 slips a jab from Brent.
Orlov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orlov dodges the punch combination from Brent. #T2#
Brent looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
Brent takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brent.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brent.
Brent lands with a right hand.
Brent walks into a left hand.
Brent scores with a hook.
Orlov misses with a looping right.
Orlov with a nice calf kick.
Orlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Orlov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brent takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orlov slips under a jab from Brent.
Orlov throws a body punch but Brent moves out of range.
Brent misses with a straight left.
Brent moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brent lands a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Orlov.
Orlov lands a jab.#T3#
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Brent ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Brent misses with a hook
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Brent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brent looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
Brent throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Brent misses with an uppercut
and Orlov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
No joy there for Brent, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brent.
Orlov tests Brent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlov swings for the body but Brent moves out of range.
Brent misses with a left hand
and Orlov counters with a left to the body.
Orlov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brent throws a leg kick
letting Orlov counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov throws a shot from downtown. Brent moves away and avoids it.
Brent takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a straight right. #T4#
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brent throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brent takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orlov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orlov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orlov connects with a right hand. Brent shakes it off.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Brent pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Brent misses.
Orlov moves forwards but Brent connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brent with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Orlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice jab there from Brent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brent doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Brent.
Brent fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
David Brent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brent throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that is 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!#R2#
A left lands for Orlov.
Brent moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Brent is looking to score with low kicks.
Brent lands a head shot.
Brent moves out of range of the body kick.
Brent throws a chopping leg kick but Orlov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brent swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Brent cracks Orlov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brent moves out of range as Orlov throws a body kick.
Brent feints a counter leg kick.
Brent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brent throws out a counter right but Orlov avoids it with no problem.
Orlov walks into a straight right hand from Brent.
Brent misses with a wild body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Brent might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Orlov has got the better of the exchanges.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brent manages to avoid it.
Orlov wants to clinch.
Orlov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Brent throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brent avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Brent swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orlov throws a good cross that connects.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Brent.
Orlov looks to throw the jab but Brent is out of range.
Brent on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brent thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov feints and then cracks Brent's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brent down.
Brent throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brent throws an overhand right that lands on Orlov's shoulder, as Orlov tries to avoid the shot.
Orlov throws a jab when Brent was well out of range.
Brent now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orlov takes a swing at Brent's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov moves out of range as Brent strikes.
Orlov checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov throws a low kick, looking for Brent's leg but Brent calmly moves out of range.
Orlov swings for the body but Brent moves out of range.
Brent swings widly with a right hand
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brent swings widly with a right hand
and Orlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brent blocks the body kick.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Brent.
Brent misses the jab.
Brent jabs Orlov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orlov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brent.
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.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brent in his tracks.
Brent slips under a jab from Orlov.
Brent throws out a counter right but Orlov avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Orlov finds it's way through Brent's defenses.
Brent tries to move into range but Orlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Nice cross by Orlov.
Orlov throws a front kick that sends Brent stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brent's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orlov scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Brent 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brent cracks Orlov with an open hand slap.
Brent misses with an uppercut
and Orlov counters with a body kick.
Brent lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Brent moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Brent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brent scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brent has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orlov.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brent.
Orlov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brent.
Orlov lands with a right hand.
Brent takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brent throws out the jab.
Orlov keeps Brent at a distance using the push kick.
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brent.
Brent sizes up Orlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brent takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Brent pushes him off.
Brent flicks out a counter leg kick but Orlov steps away.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Orlov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Brent steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brent only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brent takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brent on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brent has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orlov.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Brent moved out of range.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov jabs Brent to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Brent misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Orlov slips under a jab from Brent.
Brent tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlov.
Brent keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brent.
Brent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orlov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brent throws out the jab.
Brent gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Orlov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brent is trying to force a seperation but Orlov has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov misses with some punches. #BC2#
Brent breaks from the clinch.
Brent lands an overhand right.
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 throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov moves out of range as Brent strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlov! #T1#
Brent cracks Orlov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brent can do to turn this around?
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Brent's front leg but catches the back leg as Brent tries to avoid it.
Orlov throws a hook but Brent blocks it.
Brent throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brent throws a poor cross that misses
and Orlov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brent thinking.
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Brent's front leg but catches the back leg as Brent tries to avoid it.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Brent is just out of range.
Brent has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A bone on bone clash there as Orlov blocks the leg kick.
Orlov sizes up Brent with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brent looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orlov slips a jab from Brent.
Brent takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
David Brent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orlov throws a nice looking combination but Brent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brent misses with an uppercut.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brent's head.
Brent cracks Orlov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
A punch combination from Brent misses.
Orlov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Orlov.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
Brent catches Orlov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Orlov is rocked!
Orlov slips a jab from Brent.
Orlov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oh Orlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Brent is just out of range.
Orlov moves out of range as Brent strikes.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch lands to the side of Orlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brent blocks the body kick.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brent has time to react.
Brent ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Orlov out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Brent!
David Brent decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 261 Mfer vs Boretti
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Zaidi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaidi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Zaidi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orlov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orlov cracks Zaidi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaidi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Zaidi throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov misses with a looping right.
Zaidi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaidi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov cracks Zaidi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zaidi misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov throws a solid leg kick but Zaidi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orlov.
Zaidi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick lands for Zaidi.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Zaidi jabs at Orlov's body.
Zaidi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zaidi tried to score with a low kick but Orlov checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Zaidi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaidi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orlov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zaidi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orlov with a nice cross.
Orlov scores with a nice right hand.
Zaidi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Zaidi gets the takedown into side control.
Zaidi wants to control for a moment but Orlov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Orlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaidi. #T2##SUB2#
Zaidi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orlov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaidi.
Zaidi with the ground and pound but Orlov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Orlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlov, not yet.
Zaidi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Zaidi from controlling successfully.
Zaidi being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zaidi won't allow Orlov to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orlov with a nice calf kick.
Zaidi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orlov is able to avoid easily.#TD2#
Zaidi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Orlov sprawls well initially but Zaidi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zaidi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Zaidi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zaidi wants to control but Orlov is keeping him busy.
Orlov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaidi.
Zaidi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orlov keeping hold of Zaidi's head, controlling as best he can.
Orlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zaidi is working away from the top position though.
Orlov is refusing to be controlled, as Zaidi sits in half guard.
We've been informed that Zaidi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov is looking for a sweep. Zaidi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is 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.
That's time! Orlov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaidi tries to counter with a clinch but Orlov shakes him off and moves away.
Zaidi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orlov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaidi.
Zaidi throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov stuffs the takedown.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Zaidi pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Orlov.
Zaidi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaidi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orlov with a body shot.
Zaidi lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orlov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaidi was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orlov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Zaidi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orlov pinned against the cage. Orlov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Orlov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaidi lands with a shot to the body.
Zaidi misses with a hook.
A big left from Orlov misses.
Orlov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Zaidi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaidi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Zaidi's torso.
Zaidi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Zaidi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Orlov scores with a jab.
A big left from Zaidi misses.
Orlov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaidi can do to turn this around?
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaidi lands a slapping body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaidi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov thows a leg kick but Zaidi checks it #TD2#
and Zaidi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaidi is stalling in the full guard.
Zaidi trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Zaidi is in close to Orlov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Zaidi chips away with some ground and pound.
Orlov is trying to control the position but Zaidi postures up.
Zaidi wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Zaidi tries to free his leg and advance position but Orlov is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Zaidi.
Zaidi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zaidi shoots in but no luck this time.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohsin Zaidi.
Orlov pushes Zaidi away with a front kick.
Zaidi swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Zaidi throws a low kick, looking for Orlov's leg but Orlov calmly moves out of range.
Orlov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Orlov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaidi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orlov rather than just go for the knockout.
Zaidi misses with a straight right.
Orlov cracks Zaidi with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Orlov cracks Zaidi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov throws a jab when Zaidi was well out of range.
Zaidi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaidi moves away.
Orlov misses with a looping right.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zaidi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaidi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orlov throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Zaidi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orlov won't be happy with that.
Orlov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zaidi.
Zaidi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zaidi throwing strikes but Orlov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Zaidi is looking to regain half guard here but Orlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Orlov working away.
Zaidi sneaks back into half guard.
Zaidi trying to control but Orlov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlov wants to free his trapped foot but Zaidi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zaidi is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zaidi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Orlov is staying active.
Orlov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Orlov is taking a breather. Zaidi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mohsin Zaidi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaidi keeps working.
Zaidi wants to improve his position but Orlov is controlling well.
Orlov content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Orlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zaidi misses with a body shot.
Orlov is looking to counter punch.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Zaidi saw that one coming.
Zaidi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaidi.
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Orlov.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Orlov misses. #T4#
Zaidi dives in for a single leg takedown but Orlov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Orlov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaidi throws a sloppy body shot
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Orlov.
A left lands for Orlov.
Zaidi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook. Zaidi ducked under it nicely.
Orlov cracks Zaidi with a good jab.
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 delivers a nice body kick.
Zaidi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaidi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.#TD2#
Zaidi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zaidi fails to land a wild elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orlov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: PFC 246 Poli vs Graves
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Orlov misses.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kardashian tries to move into range but Orlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orlov misses with an uppercut.
Orlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kardashian looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Kardashian throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Kardashian.
Kardashian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
A jab lands there for Orlov.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kardashian throws out the jab.
Kardashian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kardashian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kardashian swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Orlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Orlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlov.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kardashian.
A counter left hand to the body from Kardashian misses its target.
Kardashian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Kardashian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kardashian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Orlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick from Orlov misses.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kardashian looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
Kardashian cracks Orlov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kardashian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kardashian had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kardashian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orlov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kardashian walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kardashian counters with a stiff right hand.
Orlov misses with a hook.
Kardashian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Kardashian moved out of range.#T2#
Kardashian punishes Orlov's body with a nice straight punch.
Orlov pushes Kardashian away with a front kick.
Kardashian lands with a straight right. Orlov didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Kardashian defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand.
Kardashian misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Orlov.
Orlov thumps Kardashian with a low kick.
Kardashian slips a jab from Orlov.
Orlov slips a straight right by Kardashian.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kardashian moves away.
Orlov throws a wild body kick that Kardashian sees coming a mile off.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kardashian misses its target.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Kardashian moved out of range nicely.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Kardashian counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov. #T3#
Orlov pushes Kardashian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Kardashian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kardashian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kardashian misses with an uppercut.
Kardashian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orlov. That one must have hurt.
Kardashian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orlov scores with a spinning back kick!
Orlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Kardashian's head.
Orlov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Orlov swings for the body but Kardashian moves out of range.
It looked like Kardashian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orlov.
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 Kardashian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kardashian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kardashian takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Orlov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kardashian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him.
Orlov throws a nice looking combination but Kardashian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Kardashian.
Orlov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
A shot to the body from Orlov misses
and Kardashian counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
Kardashian working hard to break the clinch.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov lands a right hand.
Kardashian working hard to break the clinch.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kardashian.
Orlov misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kardashian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
Orlov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kardashian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Kardashian misses.
Kardashian throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kardashian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian.
Orlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kardashian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kardashian throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Orlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kardashian slips under a jab from Orlov.
Kardashian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
An attempted straight right counter from Kardashian misses the target.
Orlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Kardashian takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Orlov feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kardashian is looking to counter punch.
Orlov cracks Kardashian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Kardashian connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Kardashian forces Orlov back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Orlov prevents a body shot from Kardashian.
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kardashian's elbow.
Kardashian has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Orlov.
Kardashian lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kardashian.#BC#
Kardashian breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Orlov.
Kardashian misses with a low kick.
Kardashian scores with the left hand. Orlov knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Kardashian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kardashian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kardashian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kardashian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
Orlov lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Orlov 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.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kardashian. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kardashian misses the jab.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Kardashian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kardashian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Kardashian throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Orlov clinches up with Kardashian and pushes him back against the cage.
Kardashian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Kardashian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.
Kardashian just misses with a punch to the body.
Kardashian misses with a hook
and Orlov counters with a low kick, right behind Kardashian 's knee.
Kardashian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov lands with a hook. Kardashian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kardashian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov. #T3#
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Orlov pushes Kardashian up against the cage in a clinch.
Kardashian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
Kardashian tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Kardashian wants to break free but Orlov has control.
Kardashian can't break the clinch.
Kardashian tries to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling the position.
Kardashian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kardashian lands a nice uppercut.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Kardashian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kardashian.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from Kardashian misses. #T4#
Orlov swings for the body but Kardashian moves out of range.
Kardashian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
Good leg kick by Kardashian.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kardashian throws a right hand that misses
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Kardashian misses.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Kardashian ducks down to avoid it.
Kardashian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kardashian misses with a lunging right hand
and Kardashian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kardashian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kardashian swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov.
Orlov keeps the fight on the outside.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Orlov delivers a nice body kick.
Orlov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Orlov does it's job there.
Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Kardashian's shoulder, as Kardashian tries to avoid the shot.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kardashian moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Kardashian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Kardashian misses its intended target.
Orlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kardashian scores with a hook to the body. Orlov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orlov catches Kardashian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice jab there from Kardashian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kardashian misses with a straight right.
Kardashian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kardashian.#T1#
A big left from Kardashian misses.
A big left from Kardashian misses.
The fighters circling - Kardashian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov with a hook.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kardashian moves away.
Orlov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kardashian scores with a body shot.
Orlov lands with a right hand.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kardashian avoids the body shot from Orlov.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kardashian will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kardashian throws a lazy right hand but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
A cross from Orlov lands.
Orlov tests Kardashian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rob Kardashian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kardashian misses with a body shot.
Kardashian throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kardashian is just out of range.
Kardashian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kardashian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kardashian moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov lands a really nice looking cross but Kardashian seems unphased.
Kardashian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kardashian.
Orlov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Orlov with a nice calf kick.
Orlov cracks Kardashian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orlov misses the jab.
Kardashian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov. #T3#
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kardashian's head backwards.
Kardashian takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
Orlov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kardashian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kardashian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kardashian throws a right and a left that Orlov avoids nicely.
Orlov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kardashian misses with a right hand
enabling Orlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kardashian missing with a left hand there. Orlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kardashian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kardashian swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kardashian.
Orlov delivers a nice body kick.
Kardashian lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Nice shot by Kardashian.
A slow jab from Kardashian misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Kardashian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kardashian.#ROC#Orlov is rocked!
Kardashian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kardashian finish him?
Kardashian lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Orlov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kardashian from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Orlov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Kardashian!
Rob Kardashian decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 239 Aiken vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Orlov works the jab nicely.
Orlov cracks Camara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Camara saw that one coming.
Camara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Orlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Orlov checks a leg kick.
Camara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Camara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orlov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Orlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Camara.
We've been informed that Camara has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Camara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Camara to work.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Camara blocking some punches.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Orlov has Camara pressed against the cage, preventing Camara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara is trying to maintain a safe position but Orlov gets an underhook and turns Camara into the cage.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Camara looking to slow down the pace here.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camara working aggressively here.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment.
Orlov misses with a body punch. #T3#
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Orlov cracks Camara with a nice body shot.
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
Camara lands a left hand. #BC2#
Camara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camara throws a chopping leg kick but Orlov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Camara misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Camara misses.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Camara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orlov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Camara.#CUT#It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Orlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Camara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Camara throws a lazy uppercut
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
Camara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orlov scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Camara misses.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Camara misses.
Orlov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orlov feints and then cracks Camara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camara down.
Orlov scores with a nice body kick.
Camara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orlov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Camara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orlov misses with a body punch
and Camara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov scores with a decent looking hook.
Camara misses with a body punch
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Orlov thumps Camara with a low kick.
Orlov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camara.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlov.
Orlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov with the inside leg kick.
Camara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov moves out of range as Camara throws a body kick.
Camara throws a hook but Orlov blocks it.
Camara thuds a left hand into Orlov's body.
A clash of legs there as Camara blocks the low kick.
Camara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orlov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Camara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orlov. That did some damage!
Orlov misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Orlov cracks a nice hook into Camara's ribs.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camara's sensitive parts.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara misses with a body kick.
Camara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him.
Camara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camara swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov.
Camara works the jab nicely.
Orlov moves forwards but Camara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orlov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Camara if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Orlov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov connects with a body shot.
Camara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Camara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orlov misses with a low kick.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Camara lands a head shot.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Camara misses with a low kick.
Camara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orlov looks to throw a body kick
and Camara counters with a solid body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camara.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camara throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
Camara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3##CL#
Orlov closes the distance and pushes Camara back into the cage.
Mikhail Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camara can do to turn this around?
Camara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camara digs a right hand into Orlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orlov's gas tank.
Camara digs a right hand into Orlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orlov's gas tank.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camaras head.
Orlov gets through Camara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Camara.
Camara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Camara blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Camara presses Orlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camara has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orlov.
Camara lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara lands with a right to the head.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Camara.
Orlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orlov lands an uppercut.
A short right from Orlov.
Camara working hard to break the clinch.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Camara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orlov misses with a right hand
and Camara counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Camara blocks the body kick.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Camara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Camara misses with an uppercut
and Orlov counters with a right hand to the body.
Orlov works Camara's body with a nice hook.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Orlov lands.
Orlov throws a shot to the body.
Orlov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Camara.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov blocks a leg kick.
Orlov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Camara checks it well.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Camara saw that one coming.
Orlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov throws a low kick, looking for Camara's leg but Camara calmly moves out of range.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
Orlov avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range. #T1#
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.
Camara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Camara.
Orlov misses with a two punch combination.
Camara connects with a leg kick.
Camara moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Orlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camara swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
Orlov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Camara.
Orlov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camara.
Camara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Camara thuds his right hand into Orlov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibrahim Camara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An inside leg kick from Orlov misses.
Camara takes one to the side of the head.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Camara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Camara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orlov with a body shot.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camara throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Orlov feints and then cracks Camara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camara down.
Camara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Camara moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Camara throws a push kick but Orlov slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orlov checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Camara.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara blocks the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Orlov scores with a jab. Camara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orlov checks a low kick from Camara.
Camara misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Camara misses.
Orlov connects with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlov!
Orlov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Camara tries a low kick but Orlov avoids it.
Orlov connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Camara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Orlov counters with a quick kick to the body but Camara blocks it.
A lazy body kick from Camara
and Orlov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Camara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orlov checks a low kick from Camara.#T4#
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara misses the jab.
Camara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Camara in his tracks.
Orlov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camara to score with a decent uppercut.
Camara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orlov blocks a low kick nicely.
Orlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Camara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orlov's head backwards.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Orlov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov lands with an overhand left.
Orlov tests Camara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: PFC 234 Golovkin vs Finn
Date: Dec 27, 2020

#R1#
Orlov misses with a body punch
and Lad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lad throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov tries to move into range but Lad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Lad takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Orlov keeps Lad at a distance using the push kick.
Orlov tests Lad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lad moves away from the strike by Orlov.
Lad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Lad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Orlov finds it's target.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Orlov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Orlov delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Lad moves into range and clinches up with Orlov.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Lad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.#T1#
Lad lands an elbow that stopped Orlov in his tracks for a moment.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Lad pushes off an throws an elbow but Orlov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lad digs a right hand underneath Orlov's ribcage. Orlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lad presses Orlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Lad.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lad backwards.
Lad prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Lad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Orlov.
Lad tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lad controls his hands.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov blocks the elbow strike.
Lad misses with an elbow over the top.
Orlov presses Lad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orlov's defenses.
Lad tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Lad back against the cage.
Lad blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Lad misses with a body punch.
Orlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lad.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Lad avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov blocks the elbow strike.
Orlov dodges an elbow strike from Lad.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lad throws an elbow but it misses.
Orlov misses with some punches. #T3#
Lad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Lad as the two fighters clinch.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lad backwards.
Lad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
A short left from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Lad lands a damaging elbow.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lad.
Lad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
Orlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orlov cracks Lad with a nice body shot.
Lad is breathing heavily.
Orlov pushes Lad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lad takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlov.
Lad misses with a body punch. #T4#
Lad misses with an elbow strike.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Orlov.
Lad scores with a shot to the side of Orlov's head.
Lad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lad.
Orlov blocks an elbow strike.
Lad lands an elbow just above Orlov 's eye.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lad misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Lad gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lad throws an elbow but it misses.
Lad pushes Orlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body.
Lad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lad misses with a left hand
and Orlov counters with a right hand to the body.
Orlov stuns Lad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lad looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Lad loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Lad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lad manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlov.
Lad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lad looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lad.
Orlov digs a good body shot into Lad's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Lad moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Orlov lands with an uppercut that bounces Lad off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Orlov moves into the clinch.
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
Lad struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Lad prevents a body shot from Orlov.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lad throws an elbow but it misses.
Lad lands a right hand.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Lad.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlov lands a nice uppercut.
Lad pushes off an throws an elbow but Orlov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov. #ROC2#Lad is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Lad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov. #T2#
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov gets through Lad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
Oh Lad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orlov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lad with a big uppercut! Lad tries to clinch up but Orlov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lad to the mat! Lad covers up and Orlov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikhail Orlov!

Event: PFC 227 Gormsson vs Po
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Orlov scores with a nice strike.
Orlov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruzeiro pushes Orlov away with a front kick.
Orlov blocks the body kick.
Cruzeiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruzeiro.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruzeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orlov throws the left hand but Cruzeiro avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cruzeiro 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 Orlov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orlov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cruzeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
Cruzeiro misses the shot to the body.
Orlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orlov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cruzeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Orlov throws a big counter head kick but Cruzeiro avoids it with no problem.
Cruzeiro checks a leg kick nicely.
Cruzeiro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruzeiro scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
Cruzeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
Cruzeiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruzeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Orlov blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Orlov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cruzeiro ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruzeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruzeiro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Orlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruzeiro doesn't seem phased though.
Cruzeiro throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Orlov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orlov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruzeiro to score with a decent uppercut.
Cruzeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlov tries to land a body kick
and Cruzeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orlov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlov misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruzeiro.
Orlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orlov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cruzeiro is out of range.
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!
Cruzeiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orlov.
Orlov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Orlov tests Cruzeiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlov scores with a spinning back kick!
Orlov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov takes one to the chin there.
Cruzeiro looks for the body kick but Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cruzeiro blocks it well.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Cruzeiro checks it.
Cruzeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
A low kick lands for Orlov.
Orlov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruzeiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cruzeiro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orlov slips a jab from Cruzeiro.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruzeiro's sensitive parts.
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body.
Cruzeiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Orlov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orlov feints a counter leg kick.
Cruzeiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Cruzeiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruzeiro tries to avoid it.
Cruzeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruzeiro staying out of range there.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick
and Cruzeiro counters with an inside leg kick.
Cruzeiro defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Cruzeiro clinches up with Orlov and pushes him back against the cage.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruzeiro misses with a punch to the body.
Cruzeiro scores with a hook to the body.
Cruzeiro can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Cruzeiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruzeiro scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Cruzeiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruzeiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Cruzeiro scores with a spinning back kick!
Cruzeiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruzeiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orlov tries to land a leg kick but Cruzeiro saw it coming and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orlov. That's going to slow Cruzeiro down.
Cruzeiro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cruzeiro lands a jab to Orlov's midsection.
Cruzeiro 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.
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov cracks Cruzeiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cruzeiro counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Orlov.
Cruzeiro cracks a nice hook into Orlov's ribs.
Orlov throws a shot to the body.
Orlov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orlov throws a shot from downtown. Cruzeiro moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Julio Cruzeiro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Orlov tries to move into range but Cruzeiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mikhail Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Cruzeiro saw that one coming.
Jab by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro scores with a nice strike.
Orlov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cruzeiro misses with a few strikes there.
Julio Cruzeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Orlov.
A low kick from Cruzeiro is predictable there
and Orlov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cruzeiro moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruzeiro's head.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov slips a straight right by Cruzeiro.
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 misses with a looping right.
Cruzeiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Cruzeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Cruzeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Orlov throws the left hand but Cruzeiro avoids the punch easily.
Orlov misses the jab.
Cruzeiro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick, looking for Orlov's leg but Orlov calmly moves out of range.
Cruzeiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orlov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cruzeiro throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Cruzeiro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Cruzeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov cracks Cruzeiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruzeiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orlov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruzeiro is able to avoid easily.
Cruzeiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Orlov 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.
Cruzeiro swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruzeiro as he connects with a hook.
Cruzeiro slips under a jab from Orlov.
Cruzeiro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A good leg kick by Cruzeiro.
Orlov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Cruzeiro misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruzeiro scores with a leg kick.
Orlov throws a one two combo.
Cruzeiro moves out of range as Orlov throws a body kick.
It looked like Cruzeiro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orlov.
Cruzeiro digs a good body shot into Orlov's ribs.
Orlov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruzeiro.
Orlov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick but Orlov avoids it.
Cruzeiro punishes Orlov's body with a nice straight punch.
Cruzeiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov throws a leg kick
and Cruzeiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orlov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruzeiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Orlov throws a body punch but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Cruzeiro lands a head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Cruzeiro blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Orlov thows a body kick. Cruzeiro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cruzeiro misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Orlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick but Orlov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orlov connects with a single shot there.
Cruzeiro avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Orlov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruzeiro scores with a hook to the body. Orlov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orlov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruzeiro with a nice cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.#T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Cruzeiro.
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 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruzeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Orlov lands.#CUT2#It looks like Julio Cruzeiro has been cut.
Cruzeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruzeiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orlov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orlov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
Cruzeiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruzeiro in his tracks.
Cruzeiro blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Cruzeiro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Orlov just manages to avoid it.
Cruzeiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Julio Cruzeiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cruzeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Cruzeiro finds it's way through Orlov's defenses.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cruzeiro misses with a head kick.
Cruzeiro tried to score with a low kick but Orlov checks it.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov misses with an uppercut.
Cruzeiro lands with a nice body kick.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cruzeiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlov misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Orlov throws a leg kick that misses.
Orlov throws a hook but Cruzeiro blocks it.
Cruzeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruzeiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Cruzeiro off balance momentarily.#T1#
Cruzeiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orlov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, jab by Cruzeiro - just one landing.
Cruzeiro throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Orlov counters with a crisp one two that drops Cruzeiro! Orlov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cruzeiro to his feet! Cruzeiro is in big trouble!#ROC2#Cruzeiro is rocked!
Orlov throws a hook but Cruzeiro blocks it.
Oh Cruzeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruzeiro with the inside leg kick.
Orlov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cruzeiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruzeiro throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruzeiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cruzeiro checks a leg kick.
Orlov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruzeiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orlov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orlov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Cruzeiro gets tackled into the cage by Orlov. Orlov maintains the clinch.
Cruzeiro lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Cruzeiro controls the action.
Cruzeiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruzeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruzeiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Cruzeiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruzeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov lands a left hand.
Orlov takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Cruzeiro lands with a left to the head.
Orlov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruzeiro gets through Orlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Cruzeiro back against the cage.
Cruzeiro misses with the head strike.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruzeiro's elbow.
Cruzeiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruzeiro tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Cruzeiro lands an uppercut.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruzeiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cruzeiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Orlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruzeiro or not.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Cruzeiro.
Julio Cruzeiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruzeiro tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Cruzeiro back against the cage.
Cruzeiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Cruzeiro has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
A right hand to the body from Orlov.
Orlov lands an uppercut.
Cruzeiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Cruzeiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruzeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruzeiro lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Cruzeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruzeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruzeiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Orlov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro misses with some punches.
Orlov works on Cruzeiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Cruzeiro.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruzeiro blocks an uppercut.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Cruzeiro.
Nice body punch from Cruzeiro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov lands a left hand.
Julio Cruzeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orlov blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cruzeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cruzeiro 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cruzeiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Julio Cruzeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 221 Gormsson vs Bennett 2
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orlov throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Bangsit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bangsit.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bangsit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orlov is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been hearing reports that Bangsit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Orlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bangsit backwards.
Orlov gets through Bangsit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bangsit is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body.
Bangsit jumps guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Orlov lands a nice uppercut.
Bangsit wants a takedown but no success here.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Bangsit has hold of one of Orlov's legs. Orlov is fighting the takedown attempt but Bangsit gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Orlov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bangsit is defended easily by Orlov.#T1#
Bangsit slips a jab from Orlov.
Bangsit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bangsit slips under a jab from Orlov.
Bangsit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Orlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bangsit's hands.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Bangsit fails with the takedown.
Bangsit shoots in for a double leg but Orlov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bangsit's head.
Orlov blocks a jab.#CL2#
Orlov clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Bangsit successfully pulls guard.
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orlov controls the pace.#T2#
Orlov slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Bangsit.
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Orlov has control of the leg.
Orlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bangsit trying to hold on to Orlov's head to control him but Orlov postures up.
Orlov is pressing down on Bangsit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bangsit is holding on for now.
Bangsit punching from the bottom.
Bangsit tries to roll over but Orlov keeps him under control.
Bangsit is working hard here to advance position.
Bangsit trying to get back to full guard but Orlov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Orlov controlling from mount.
Bangsit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bangsit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Orlov wants to control the pace but Bangsit is squirming around nicely.
Bangsit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Orlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
Bangsit trying to get back to full guard but Orlov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
Bangsit is working to get back to half guard.
Orlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Bangsit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orlov controlling from the full mount.
Bangsit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Orlov scores with a nice strike.
Bangsit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bangsit ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Bangsit slips under a jab from Orlov.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but Orlov is quick to defend against it.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Orlov has Bangsit up against the cage in a clinch.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bangsit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orlov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bangsit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Orlov. #TD#
Bangsit turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bangsit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Orlov is looking to regain half guard here but Bangsit keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Bangsit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Orlov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bangsit's guard! Nice work there by Orlov!
Bangsit will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Orlov defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bangsit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orlov controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orlov defends well.#T2##SUB#
Bangsit looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orlov has picked Bangsit up and slammed him! Bangsit can't keep hold of the triangle and Orlov manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Orlov stands up and beckons Bangsit to his feet.
Bangsit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangsit checks a leg kick.
Bangsit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bangsit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bangsit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Orlov looks for the body kick but Bangsit saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bangsit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bangsit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but Orlov is quick to defend against it.
Orlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bangsit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Orlov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bangsit attempts a counter takedown but Orlov avoids it well and moves away.
A low kick lands for Orlov.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Bangsit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Orlov trying to hold on to Bangsit's head to control him but Bangsit postures up. #SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bangsit has gone for a leg lock! Orlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bangsit's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangsit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orlov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Orlov has Bangsit pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.#R3#
Bangsit moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
It appears Bangsit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Orlov cracks Bangsit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Orlov moves into range and clinches up with Bangsit.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bangsit.
Bangsit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Orlov jabs Bangsit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body.
Orlov throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Bangsit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Bangsit throws an elbow that misses. Orlov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bangsit's guard. Nice move by Orlov!#REVB##T1#
Orlov postures up. #SUB#
Bangsit looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orlov has picked Bangsit up and slammed him! Bangsit can't keep hold of the triangle and Orlov manages to pass to side control!
Bangsit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mikhail Orlov has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Bangsit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orlov controlling the position.
Bangsit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orlov is working Bangsit over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bangsit is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Bangsit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
Orlov stalling. #SUB#
Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orlov slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orlov pulls his head out easily.
Bangsit strikes from the bottom but Orlov passes into mount!
Orlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Bangsit is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Orlov controlling his opponent.
Orlov trying to control but Bangsit is having none of it.
Bangsit tries to hold on but Orlov pushes him away.
Andy Bangsit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bangsit gets back to half guard.
Orlov is taking a breather. Bangsit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: PFC 215.5 Arundel vs Wild
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Orlov.
Lee tries to break free but Orlov pushes him back against the cage.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee avoids the body shot from Orlov.
The crowd cheers as Orlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Lee avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Lee with the inside leg kick.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Orlov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Orlov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Orlov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boo Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee digs a good hook to Orlov's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orlov throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Orlov only half commits. #T2#
Orlov jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice cross by Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
It looks like Lee has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Orlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Orlov gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Orlov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Lee gets a clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Orlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a right and a left that Orlov avoids nicely.
Lee wants to clinch up but Orlov keeps it at a distance.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Orlov jabs at Lee's body.
Orlov misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses the jab.
Orlov thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orlov scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orlov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orlov connects with a single shot there.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Orlov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Orlov drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov tries a body shot but Lee blocks it. #BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Orlov connects with a jab.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Orlov cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Orlov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Orlov lands a jab-cross combination.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Lee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Orlov kicks Lee off and gets back to his feet.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orlov. Orlov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Lee.#T1#
Orlov moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
Some wild striking there from Orlov.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Orlov finds it's target.
Orlov misses the jab.
Orlov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orlov.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.#T2#
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Orlov off balance momentarily.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee slips under a jab from Orlov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Orlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Lee blocks a body shot from Orlov. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orlov counters with a body kick.
Orlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orlov lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Orlov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee checks the leg kick.#T3#
Orlov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
Lee avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Orlov's ribs.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Orlov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Orlov forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlov.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Lee. #T4##BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Lee defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Orlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Orlov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
Orlov misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orlov's knee momentarily.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Orlov.
Orlov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Orlov scores with a body shot.
Lee throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Orlov sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Orlov misses.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Lee digs a good hook to Orlov's body.
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Orlov slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Orlov scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Orlov. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Orlov's ribs.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Orlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orlov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orlov cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boo Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Orlov blocks the low kick.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Orlov.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
Orlov dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Lee.#T3#
Lee throws a wild body kick that Orlov sees coming a mile off.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Orlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlov.
Lee slips a jab from Orlov.
Lee digs a good body shot into Orlov's ribs.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Lee swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Orlov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee misses the jab.#T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Orlov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lee - the referee stops the clock and Orlov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lee. Orlov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Orlov scores with a hook.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Orlov - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee slips a straight right by Orlov.
Orlov moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Orlov cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good leg kick by Orlov.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee feints and then cracks Orlov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orlov down.
Orlov misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: ICS 56
Date: Sep 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov throws a right hand that misses
and Po counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Po misses with a left hand
and Orlov counters with a nice body shot.
Orlov takes one to the chin there.
Orlov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Po moved out of range nicely.
Po lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Po. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Orlov forces Po back against the cage and clinches.
Po blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Po or not. #BC#
Po pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Po.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Orlov scores with a nice head shot.
Po closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Po throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlov throws out a counter right but Po avoids it with no problem.
Orlov takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
Orlov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Po on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Po moved out of range.
Po thinks about countering with a head kick.
Po rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Po tries to move into range but Orlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orlov jabs Po right on the nose. Po blinks but takes it well.
Po takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orlov lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Po takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Po had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Orlov - that will leave a mark!
Po slips a jab and a cross from Orlov. #T2#
Po swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Po definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Po thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Po closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Po blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Po's front leg but catches the back leg as Po tries to avoid it.
Orlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Po displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
As Orlov looks to move away, Po throws a big counter combo but Orlov just gets out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov stuns Po with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
Po lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Po's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Po drops his hands momentarily and Orlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Po works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
Po takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orlov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Po circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov throws a shot to the body.
Orlov cracks Po with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Po's torso.
Orlov cracks Po with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Po misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Po 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 Orlov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orlov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orlov connects with a leg kick.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Po moved away.
Orlov lands with a nice body punch.
Po moves away from the strike by Orlov.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Po looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orlov wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
That's time! Po's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Po swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Po looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov connects with a body shot.
Orlov throws the left hand but Po avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Orlov.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Po is looking for a counter combo.
Po takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orlov misses with a body shot
and Po counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orlov thinking.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Po has time to react.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov throws a solid leg kick but Po takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orlov.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Po moved away.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Po sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov misses with a low kick as Po jumps back.
Po takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Orlov closes the distance but Po moves to the side #KD#
and Po counters with a crisp right hand that drops Orlov! Po lets Orlov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Orlov misses.
Orlov pushes Po away with a front kick.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Po moved away.
No joy there for Po, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Po avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Po was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Po.
Po tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orlov connects with a single shot there.
Orlov misses with a hook to the body
and Po counters with a leg kick.
Orlov misses with a body shot. #T2#
Po throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Po has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Po 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.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Po lands a jab to the head.
Orlov jabs Po to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Po is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Po avoids a kick to the body.
Orlov misses with a lunging right hand
and Po makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Orlov tests Po's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target. #T3#
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Po swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlov jabs Po to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Po.
Orlov catches Po with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Po moved out of range nicely.
Po misses with a few strikes there.
Orlov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orlov slips a jab and a cross from Po.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orlov. Po shrugs it off though. #T4#
Po walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Po is able to avoid easily.
Orlov lands the left hand.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Po in his tracks.
Po looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
Po has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Po.
Orlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Po's efforts to push away.
Po tries to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling the position. #BC#
Po breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Po's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orlov under the eye.
Po throws a lazy right hand but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov with a nice calf kick.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Po moved away.
Po is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Po lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orlov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Po if he has to take too many more of those.
Orlov throws a lazy body kick
and Po counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Orlov is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po throws a right hand that Orlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Orlov also avoids with ease.
Orlov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Po scores with a counter punch that sends Orlov to the canvas! Po smells blood - he's punishing Orlov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Orlov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tong Po!
Tong Po seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ICS 51
Date: Aug 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bapp.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bapp checks a leg kick.
Bapp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bapp moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bapp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orlovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bapp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Orlov darts in and clinches Bapp up against the cage.
Orlov prevents Bapp from breaking the clinch.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Bapp's head.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Bapp.
Bapp can't break the clinch.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bapp tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bapp will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bapp digs a good hook to Orlov's body.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bapp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##CL2#
Orlov moves into range and clinches up with Bapp.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov keeps control of Bapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Bapp's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bapp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Bapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bapp.
Orlov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bapp misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Bapp throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body.
A cross from Bapp lands.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
As Orlov backs away, Bapp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Orlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bapp controls his hands.
Orlov keeps control of Bapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bapp tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage.#T2##BC#
Bapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bapp slips under a jab.
Orlov throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bapp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Bapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bapp.
Orlov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Bapp slips the punch.
Nice shot by Bapp.
Bapp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bapp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bapp.
A quick step to the side and Bapp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
Orlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orlov throws the left hand but Bapp avoids the punch easily.
Bapp cracks a nice hook into Orlov's ribs.
Bapp attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Orlov.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bapp.
Bapp staying out of range there.#T3#
Orlov needs to keep his hands up - Bapp had a free shot at his head there.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Orlov throws the left hand but Bapp avoids the punch easily.
Orlov slips a jab from Bapp.
Bapp throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Bapp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orlov.
Orlov is looking to score with low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bapp - that will leave a mark!
Bapp ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Bapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bapp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlov scores with a punch to the head.
Orlov throws a jab when Bapp was well out of range.
Nice body kick from Orlov.
Bapp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Bapp slips a straight right by Orlov.
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Bapp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bapp's corner calls for a 1-2. Bapp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orlov misses with a hook. Bapp ducked under it nicely.
Bapp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bapp.
Orlov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Bapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bapp throws out a powerful jab.
Bapp is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov is looking to clinch.
Bapp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orlov blocks the body kick.
Orlov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bapp works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bapp is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bapp.
Orlov throws out a leg kick but Bapp moves out of range and Orlov only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bapp misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Bapp.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Orlov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bapp will feel that in the morning.
Orlov blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Bapp.
Orlov is looking to clinch.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bapp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bapp lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orlov's sensitive parts.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Bapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov throws a wild body kick that Bapp sees coming a mile off.
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Bapp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bapp misses with a hook.
Bapp slips under a jab.
Orlov misses with a body punch
and Bapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlov with a nice cross.
Bapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov thumps Bapp with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Bapp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orlov doesn't seem phased though.
Bapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov moves forwards but Bapp connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Bapp was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orlov.#T1#
Orlov looks to throw the jab but Bapp is out of range.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bapp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bapp misses with a straight left.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Bapp saw that one coming.
Orlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orlov throws a shot from downtown. Bapp moves away and avoids it.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bapp is just out of range.
Bapp throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
It looked like Bapp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bapp manages to avoid it.
Bapp throws a body kick that misses.
Orlov checks a leg kick.
Orlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bapp misses its target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orlov.
Bapp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.#T2#
Bapp misses with an uppercut.
Bapp connects with a crisp jab.
Orlov takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov motions for Bapp to come forward. Orlov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bapp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Orlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bapp.
Bapp ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov misses with a shot to the body
and Bapp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orlov slips under a jab from Bapp.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bapp slips under a jab from Orlov.
Orlov moves out of range of the body kick from Bapp.
Orlov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Orlov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bapp at a distance.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Bapp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bapp misses the jab.
Orlov throws the left hand but Bapp avoids the punch easily.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Orlov throws a hook but Bapp avoids it easily.#T3#
Bapp keeps Orlov at a distance using the push kick.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Bapp saw that one coming.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Bapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov throws a push kick but Bapp slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Bapp misses the target.
Orlov misses with a straight left.
Bapp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bapp cracks Orlov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bapp swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
A nice side step and Orlov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orlov takes one to the side of the head.
Orlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bapp.
Bapp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bapp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orlov at a distance.
Bapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Bapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bapp.
Nice body kick there by Orlov.
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!
Bapp cracks Orlov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Bapp connects with a leg kick.
Bapp sizes up Orlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bapp scores with a sloppy right hand. Orlov should have avoided that one.
Orlov scores with a decent looking hook.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bapp avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Bapp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bapp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bapp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov throws a leg kick that misses.
Bapp throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Bapp misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bapp lands a lovely overhand right.
Orlov swings for the body but Bapp moves out of range.
Bapp slips a straight right by Orlov.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Scotty Bapp will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Orlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Bapp moved out of range.
Orlov throws a body punch but Bapp moves out of range.
Bapp throws a low kick but Orlov avoids it.
Bapp's corner calls for a 1-2. Bapp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bapp misses with a body shot.
Bapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Orlov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bapp slips under a jab from Orlov.
Bapp thows a body kick. Orlov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bapp scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov swings for the body but Bapp moves out of range.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bapp.
Bapp throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bapp. That did some damage!
Scotty Bapp is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Orlov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bapp is out of range.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Bapp.
A slow jab from Bapp misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bapp.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bapp manages to avoid it.
Bapp was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Bapp saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Bapp.
Bapp looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov walks into a stiff left hand from Bapp.
Orlov misses with the combination.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bapp looks for the body kick but Orlov saw that one coming.
Bapp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bapp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bapp throws a push kick but Orlov slaps the foot to one side.
Orlov tries a quick counter leg kick but Bapp is wise to it.
Orlov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Orlov tries to clinch but Bapp moves out of range.
Bapp lands a nice hook to Orlov's body. Orlov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bapp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Bapp moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov slips a jab from Bapp.
Orlov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orlov tests Bapp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bapp will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Orlov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bapp moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bapp throws a lazy right hand but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orlov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Orlov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bapp connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orlov scrambles back to his feet.
Bapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov scores with a decent looking hook.
Bapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bapp.#T3#
Orlov lands with a right hand.
Bapp throws a low kick, looking for Orlov's leg but Orlov calmly moves out of range.
Bapp blocks the body kick.
Bapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Orlov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bapp - the referee stops the clock and Orlov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bapp. Orlov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Orlov slips a jab from Bapp.
Orlov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bapp is looking to counter punch.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Bapp throws an overhand right that lands on Orlov's shoulder, as Orlov tries to avoid the shot.
Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bapp misses with a looping right.
Bapp lands a lovely overhand right.
Bapp throws an overhand right that lands on Orlov's shoulder, as Orlov tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Orlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bapp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bapp half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Orlov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bapp throws out the jab.
Orlov swings for the body but Bapp moves out of range.
Bapp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bapp dodges the punch combination from Orlov.
Bapp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orlov throws a body punch but Bapp moves out of range.
Bapp looks to land a body kick but Orlov moved away.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Bapp is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bapp catches Orlov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bapp.
Orlov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bapp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Orlov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick from Bapp.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bapp has time to react.
Bapp dodges the punch combination from Orlov.
Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Bapp's shoulder, as Bapp tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikhail Orlov.
I think Orlov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty Bapp!
Our winner, Scotty Bapp, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ICS 48
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Orlov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Orlov gets a clinch. #BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orlov cracks Jones with a good jab.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Orlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
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 throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
Orlov lands the left hand.#T1#
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
Orlov throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Orlov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orlov lands the left hand.
Orlov moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Jones punishes Orlov's body with a nice straight punch.
Orlov tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones slips under a jab.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Orlov.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Orlov throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Orlov swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice shot by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orlov's head.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Orlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Orlov misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orlov thinking.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Orlov is looking to clinch.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov scores with a shot to the body.
Orlov misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Orlov scores with a nice right hand.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orlov.
Orlov slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Orlov feints a counter leg kick.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Seppes Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orlov works the jab nicely.#T4#
Orlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orlov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Orlov throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Orlov lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a low kick.
Orlov digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Orlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Jones.
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Orlov tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones misses with a hook
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orlov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Orlov's leg but Orlov calmly moves out of range.
Orlov stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Orlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orlov.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov connects with a nice looking jab.
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.
Jones throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov connects with a crisp jab.
Orlov cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orlov lands a jab to the nose.
Orlov misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Jones's body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Orlov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
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 fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones connects with a right hand. Orlov shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Orlov throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Orlov tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Orlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a quick counter head kick but Orlov was just out of range.
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body kick from Orlov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jones counters with a body kick that stops Orlov in his tracks momentarily.
Orlov scores with a nice body kick.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orlov.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orlov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orlov misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Orlov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Orlov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Orlov throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Orlov throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov scores with a spinning back kick!
Orlov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orlov throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Orlov lands with a nice body punch.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones misses with a hook
and Orlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Orlov swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Orlov throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones blocking some punches.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones blocking some punches. #BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Orlov swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orlov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jeremy Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Orlov. That snapped Jones's head back.
Orlov misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Orlov throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: ICS 42
Date: Jul 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kravac takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Kravac checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kravac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Kravac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kravac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orlov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kravac.
Orlov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kravac ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Kravac moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kravac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kravac. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kravac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Orlov scores with a push kick.#T1#
Kravac paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orlov slips a jab from Kravac.
Orlov with a nice calf kick.
Nice body kick from Orlov.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Orlov drives through and clinches with Kravac against the cage.
Kravac misses with the head strike.
Orlov blocking some punches.
Kravac fails to pull guard.
Kravac misses with a body punch.
Kravac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kravac misses with a body punch.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Kravac - that landed with a thud.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kravac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kravac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
Kravac scores with a body shot. #T2#
Orlov lands the left hand.
Orlov throws a hook but Kravac blocks it.
Orlov lands with a hook. Kravac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kravac checks the leg kick.
Kravac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Kravac.
Kravac throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Kravac uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Kravac. Beautiful body shot.
Kravac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orlov.#CL#
Orlov clinches up with Kravac and pushes him back against the cage.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kravac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kravac. #T3#
Kravac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.
Kravac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov tries a body shot but Kravac blocks it.
I was talking to Orlov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kravac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kravac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kravac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
Orlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kravac.
Orlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kravac.
Kravac takes a shot to the head.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
Kravac looks winded!
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov cracks Kravac with a nice body shot.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kravac lands a body punch.
Kravac misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
Kravac pushes Orlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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 lands with a left to the head.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Orlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Kravac's head.
Kravac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kravac pushes Orlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kravac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.
Kravac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kravac blocking some punches.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kravac lands a body punch.
Kravac throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kravac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Kravac lands with a right to the head.
Kravac lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Kravac has clasped his hands together around Orlov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orlov, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Orlov pushes Kravac away with a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Kravac.
Kravac scores with a body shot.
Kravac throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Orlov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kravac looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kravac was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Kravac tries to clinch up.
Kravac lands a glancing blow to the side of Orlov's head.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kravac can do to turn this around?
Kravac moves out of range as Orlov throws a body kick.
Orlov throws a series of punches but Kravac moves out of range.
Orlov cracks Kravac with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Kravac blocks the low kick.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Kravac misses.
Nice defenses there by Kravac.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kravac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Kravac. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kravac.#T1#
Kravac ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Orlov.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orlov as he avoids it easily.
Kravac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kravac moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Orlov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov drops his hands momentarily and Kravac takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Kravac.
As Kravac backs away, Orlov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kravac moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orlov rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Orlov throws a jab when Kravac was well out of range.
Kravac throws a sloppy body shot
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kravac looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kravac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Kravac.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Kravac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orlov under the eye.
Kravac misses the shot to the body.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Kravac has a takedown stuffed.
Orlov throws a low kick but Kravac moves out of range easily. #CL#
Orlov gets a clinch.
Kravac misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Orlov.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Orlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orlov presses Kravac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kravac.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Orlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kravac is breathing heavily.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Kravac.
Kravac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kravac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kravac's head.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kravac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Kravac off balance momentarily.
Orlov lands with a hook. Kravac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kravac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac avoids a kick to the body.
Orlov jabs Kravac to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Orlov walks into a stiff left hand from Kravac.
Orlov lands with a hook. Kravac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kravac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Kravac shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kravac wants to free his trapped foot but Orlov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Orlov has his hands clasped together around Kravac's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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! This is the final round!#R3#
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Orlov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a double jab.
Kravac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orlov.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravac.
Kravac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Orlov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kravac has Orlov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orlov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kravac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov tries a body shot but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac takes a shot to the head.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Orlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kravac prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov pushes Kravac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kravac tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it. #T1#
Orlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Kravac controls the action.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kravac's elbow.
Kravac lands a right hand.
Kravac blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kravac.
Orlov presses Kravac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kravac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Orlov.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Orlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Orlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kravac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orlov walks away with a smile on his face. Kravac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
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!#CL#
Orlov gets a clinch.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orlov.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orlov tries to work over Kravac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov gets through Kravac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Kravac is rocked!
Kravac blocking some punches.
Kravac is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlov finish him?
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Kravac.
Nice body punch from Orlov - that landed with a thud.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Orlov - that landed with a thud.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kravac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kravac.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Kravac blocks an uppercut.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Kravac blocks an uppercut.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kravac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kravac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kravac working aggressively here.
Kravac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kravac seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kravac goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orlov prevents it.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Orlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kravac or not.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kravac blocking some punches.
Kravac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kravac struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlov cracks Kravac with a nice body shot.
Orlov dips a shoulder and cracks Kravac with a mighty uppercut! Kravac falls back against the cage and Orlov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kravac is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Orlov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Orlov!

Event: ICS 37
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Orlov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nilsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nilsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlov, not yet.
Nilsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nilsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nilsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen cracks Orlov with a solid left hand.
Orlov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.
Nilsen distracts Orlov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Orlov controls Nilsen momentarily but Nilsen frees himself.
Orlov pulls Nilsen in close to prevent any damage.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nilsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nilsen postures up in Orlov's guard and throws a big left but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Nilsen postures up in Orlov's guard and throws a big left but Orlov blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nilsen trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Orlov pulls Nilsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nilsen from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Orlov finds it's target.
Nilsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nilsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Orlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orlov digs a good hook to Nilsen's body.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orlov! But no joy.#T3#
Nilsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orlov misses with a left hand
and Nilsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orlov works Nilsen's body with a nice hook.
Nilsen avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Orlov lands a jab to Nilsen's midsection.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from Orlov lands.
Orlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut.
Nilsen misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Nilsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orlov's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nilsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Nilsen preventing the sweep.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.
Nilsen preventing the sweep.
Nilsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nilsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Orlov pushes Nilsen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Nilsen moved away.
Orlov scores with a nice head shot.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nilsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Orlov, which made it look bad.
Nilsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 Yacob Nilsen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nilsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mikhail Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nilsen thuds his right hand into Orlov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Nilsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orlov sprawls and moves away.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Nilsen saw that one coming.
Nilsen takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Nilsen takes one on the button.
Nilsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilsen sizes up Orlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nilsen in his tracks.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlov.
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Nilsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orlov won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Orlov sneaks out the side door and pushes Nilsen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Nilsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.
Orlov with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Orlov cracks Nilsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orlov thumps Nilsen with a low kick.
Nilsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Nilsen. Nilsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Orlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nilsen misses with a right hand
and Orlov counters with an inside leg kick.
Orlov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
No luck for Nilsen with that takedown attempt.
Nilsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nilsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Orlov lands a jab.
Orlov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orlov with a nice cross.
Orlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Nilsen counters with a shoot takedown. Orlov fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Yacob Nilsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nilsen stands and throws Orlov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nilsen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura here.
Nilsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Nilsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orlov is staying active underneath Nilsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nilsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orlov gets back to full guard.
Nilsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Orlov has wrist control.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Orlov wants to control but Nilsen passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov 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. 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.#R3#
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Nilsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nilsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orlov defending well as Nilsen loads up on a big left hand.
Nilsen throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nilsen doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Orlov gets caught napping as Nilsen dives in and scores a takedown. Orlov manages to retain guard.
Nilsen lands a couple of digs.
Nilsen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nilsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsen looking to sit in guard and control but Orlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nilsen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Nilsen is looking to sweep but instead, Orlov has passed into half guard.
Nilsen is looking to control Orlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nilsen avoid being mounted?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Orlov controlling the pace.
Nilsen trying to control here.
Nilsen tries to get to full guard but Orlov has control of the leg. #T3#
Orlov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nilsen walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Nilsen moves out of range easily.
Nilsen darts in looking for a takedown but Orlov gets double underhooks and turns Nilsen into the cage.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Jab from Orlov.
Orlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nilsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov connects with a high kick.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orlov wants to clinch but Nilsen slips to the side
and Nilsen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen avoids a kick to the body.
Orlov misses with a hook. Nilsen ducked under it nicely.
Orlov digs a good body shot into Nilsen's ribs.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Nilsen avoids the body shot from Orlov.
A counter left hand to the body from Nilsen misses its target.
Orlov lands a slapping body shot.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Nilsen moved out of range.
Nilsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orlov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: ICS 31
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
Orlov lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Orlov throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov lands with a cross.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Orlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Orlov moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands. #T1#
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones cracks Orlov with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Orlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones is working Orlov over against the cage.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Jones throws a low kick but Orlov moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Jones backing away here, and Orlov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlov.
A low kick from Orlov misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Orlov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Orlov misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orlov.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.#T3#
Orlov lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.#KD#
Jones cracks Orlov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Orlov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jones finish him?
Orlov lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Orlov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Orlov has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. #T4#
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Jones.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orlovs head.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Jones. #BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov throws an off balance right hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Orlov throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a quick counter head kick but Orlov was just out of range.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orlov throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 Jeremy Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikhail Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Orlov lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Orlov's head.
Orlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orlov misses with a hook.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stuns Orlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD#
Jones cracks Orlov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Orlov to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones slips a jab from Orlov.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A cross from Orlov lands.#T1#
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a big right hand! Oh Orlov is in trouble here! Jones follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Jones!
Jeremy Jones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: ICS 24
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
A low kick from Orlov misses
and Halo counters with a leg kick.
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
A counter left hand to the body from Halo misses its target.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halo throws out the jab.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Halo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Orlov throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
Halo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Halo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Orlov backs up against the cage.
Orlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Halo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halo wants to clinch.
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halo throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Orlov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orlov jabs Halo right on the nose. Halo blinks but takes it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halo, right into the meat.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Halo does no damage.
Halo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Halo moves out of range of the body kick.
Orlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Orlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halo, pushing him back against the cage.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halo tries a knee to the head but Orlov blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo blocking some punches.
Halo blocking some punches.
Orlov tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
Halo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Orlov. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
Halo tries a knee to the head but Orlov blocks it.
Halo tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Halo scores with a hook to the body.
Halo blocking some punches.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
Halo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Halo connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halo.
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Halo tries a knee to the head but Orlov blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov avoiding damage as Halo throws knees to the body.
Halo tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Halo.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Halo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Halo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Orlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halo lands with a short shot to the head.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Halo lands a good knee to the midsection. Orlov won't want to take too many of those.
Halo crunches a lovely knee into Orlov's ribcage.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Halo has Orlov pressed against the cage.
Halo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlov is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Halo to work.
Halo controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Orlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halo.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Halo's torso.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Halo as he connects with a hook.
Crown Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orlov lands a jab to the head.
A left lands for Orlov.
Halo walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo slips a straight right by Orlov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlov!
Orlov thumps Halo with a low kick.
Orlov scores with the left hand. Halo knows he should have avoided that one.
Orlov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Orlov coming out on top.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick
and Halo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Orlov really felt that one!
Orlov lands a head shot.
Halo cracks a nice hook into Orlov's ribs.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Halo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Orlov misses with a low kick.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Halo moved away.
Orlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Halo has managed to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Orlov 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.
Halo lands a body punch.
Halo missing with knees to the body.
Halo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlov avoids the damage to the body.
Halo tries a knee to the head but Orlov blocks it.
Halo blocks a body shot from Orlov. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Halo fails to land.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov pushes Halo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo tries a knee to the head but Orlov blocks it.
Halo is looking to control Orlov's arms but Orlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Halo has his back to the cage.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Halo.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Orlov. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
Halo tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Orlov.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Orlov lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
A short left from Orlov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Halo blocking some punches.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Orlov cracks the inside of Halo's front leg.
Orlov scores with a punch to the head.
Orlov fakes the leg kick and cracks Halo in the body.
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Halo punishes Orlov's body with a nice straight punch.
Halo moves away from the strike by Orlov.
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orlov cracks the inside of Halo's front leg.
Orlov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlov lands a front kick.
Orlov moves out of range of the leg kick from Halo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orlov.
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 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Halo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
A solid body kick from Orlov.
Orlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orlov.
Halo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Halo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Orlov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Halo defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand.
Halo throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Orlov - just one landing.
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Orlov lands a jab.
Halo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlov misses with a low kick.
Orlov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Halo throws a big counter combination but Orlov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halo tries to clinch but Orlov is having none of it.
Orlov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Halo blocks it well.
Halo walks into a straight right hand from Orlov.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Halo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Halo throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Halo off balance momentarily.
Orlov tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crown Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halo throws a leg kick which misses Orlov's front leg but catches the back leg as Orlov tries to avoid it.
Orlov connects with a body shot.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Halo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Halo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
A jab from Orlov finds it's way through Halo's defenses. #T3#
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Halo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orlov jabs Halo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orlov misses with a body shot
and Halo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Orlov pushes Halo away with a front kick.
Halo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Halo's head.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halo's head.
Halo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orlov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halo at a distance.
Halo avoids the body shot from Orlov.
As Orlov tries to get set, Halo tries to push him back and clinch up but Orlov manages to avoid the attempt.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Halo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Halo moves forwards but Orlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Orlov.
Halo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Halo walks into a straight right hand from Orlov.
Orlov scores with a spinning back kick!
Halo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orlov.
A good leg kick by Orlov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo throws a right and a left that Orlov avoids nicely.
Halo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Halo's calf.
Orlov lands a nice looking body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: ICS 20
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orlov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Arones misses the target.
Orlov moves out of range as Arones strikes.
Arones shoots for a double leg takedown but Orlov sprawls well. He's pushed Arones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arones takes a step back to recover.
Arones tries to move into range but Orlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a head kick.
Orlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arones manages to avoid it.#T1##TD#
Arones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orlov defending well though.
Arones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orlov is refusing to be controlled, as Arones sits in half guard.
Arones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Orlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Arones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Arones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Arones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Orlov is trying to stand up here but Arones is controlling him well.
We've been hearing that Arones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Arones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orlov's head.
Orlov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Orlov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arones.
Arones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Orlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##ES2#
Orlov kicks Arones off and gets back to his feet.
Arones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orlov fakes the leg kick and cracks Arones in the body.
Orlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Arones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Arones moved away.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Arones circles away.
Arones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orlov throws a front kick that sends Arones stumbling back into the cage.
Arones moves in looking to clinch but Orlov pushes him off.
Arones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Arones throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arones throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.#T4#
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov keeps Arones at a distance using the push kick.
Orlov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arones counters with a straight right hand.
Orlov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Arones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arones dives in for a single leg takedown but Orlov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orlov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Arones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Arones.
Orlov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arones if he has to take too many more of those.
Orlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Arones thuds his right hand into Orlov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
That's time! Arones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Arones keeps the fight on the outside.
Arones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.
Orlov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orlov. Arones shrugs it off though.
Arones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Orlov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Arones does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Arones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arones looks to land a combination but Orlov avoids it well.
Orlov cracks the inside of Arones's front leg.
Orlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arones. Arones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Arones avoids the body shot from Orlov. #T1#
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlov, right into the meat.
Arones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orlov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arones at a distance.
Orlov moves away from the strike by Arones.
Orlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arones shoots in looking for a takedown but Orlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Orlov does it's job there.
Orlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arones.
A big right from Orlov misses.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Arones sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Arones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orlov tries to clinch but Arones moves out of range.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Arones saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov throws a body punch but Arones moves out of range.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orlov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arones. That did some damage!
Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Arones's shoulder, as Arones tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arones misses with a body shot
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Orlov misses.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body. Arones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlov misses with a lunging right hand
and Arones counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Orlov throws a front kick that sends Arones stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arones.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlov wants to clinch up but Arones keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Arones misses the target.
Orlov connects with a body shot that sends Arones's belly button to the back.
Orlov slips a jab from Arones.
Arones ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Arones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Arones's front leg but catches the back leg as Arones tries to avoid it.
Orlov works the jab nicely.
Arones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orlov. That one must have hurt.
Arones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him. #T4#
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
Arones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov dips to his left and cracks Arones with an uppercut!
Orlov misses with a kick to the body
and Arones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov misses with a low kick as Arones jumps back.
Orlov misses with a body punch
and Arones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Arones saw that one coming.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arones lands a lovely overhand right.
Arones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orlov.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Orlov scores with the left hand. Arones knows he should have avoided that one.
Arones looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
Arones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orlov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arones counters with a one-two to the body.
Orlov connects with a nice looking jab.
Arones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body.
Arones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orlov lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov misses with a hook
and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Orlov rushes Arones and presses him up against the cage.
Arones blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Orlov working aggressively here.
Arones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aroness head.
Arones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arones tries to score a body lock takedown but Orlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arones scores with a hook to the body.
Arones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arones.
Arones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orlovs head.
Arones throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Arones.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Arones gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Orlov has one foot on Arones's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orlov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2##CL2#
Orlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arones, pushing him back against the cage.
Arones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Arones.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov prevents the takedown attempt.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Arones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aroness head.
Arones tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arones.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arones.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Arones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arones cracks Orlov with a nice body shot.
Orlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orlov as Arones tries to tie him up.
Orlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arones.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orlov tries to work over Arones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Arones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Orlov has one foot on Arones's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Arones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orlov circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orlov! But no joy.
Arones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Arones avoids it.
Arones misses with a body shot.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
Orlov swings for the body but Arones moves out of range.
Arones misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Arones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Orlov throws a hook but Arones blocks it.
Arones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arones counters with a nice uppercut.
Gabriel Arones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: TR13: BOAGRIUS VS. KEMP
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1#
Orlov with a jab.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
Orlov thuds his shin into the meat of Wright's side.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orlov.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Orlov with a hook.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wright slips under a jab from Orlov.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orlov takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Orlov.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Orlov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlov.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Orlov misses its target.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.#T1#
Wright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orlov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wright's head.
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orlov throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
Orlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wright's hands.
Orlov misses with a two punch combination.
Wright thinks about the counter body kick.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright checks a low kick from Orlov.
Wright let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wright takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Orlov backs off Wright throws a huge counter combo but Orlov manages to avoid it all.
Orlov lands a body shot. #T2#
Orlov lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Orlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wright finds it's way round the side to connect with Orlov's head.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orlov lands with a nice body kick.
Orlov cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wright 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 Orlov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orlov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wright is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Orlov.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Wright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.#CL#
Orlov rushes Wright and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orlov prevents the takedown attempt.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright is trying to force a seperation but Orlov has the dominant position.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright stalling in the clinch but Orlov improves position.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright 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.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Orlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov backing away here, and Wright unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Wright moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Nice body kick from Wright.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wright scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Orlov blocks a jab.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range. #CL#
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
Orlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.
Orlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Wright should have avoided that one.
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Wright avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Wright misses with a low kick as Orlov jumps back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wright.
Wright throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright cracks Orlov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orlov throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Wright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.
Wright misses the jab.
Wright cracks Orlov with a good jab.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Orlov throws out a powerful jab.
Wright misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Orlov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Orlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wright connects with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Wright.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Wright misses.
Wright dips to his left and cracks Orlov with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov checks a leg kick.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright. #T2#
Orlov defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Orlov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
Wright throws out a counter right but Orlov avoids it with no problem.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orlov.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov thuds his right hand into Wright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Wright misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Orlov misses the target.
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Orlov moves his leg out of the way.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
A left lands for Wright.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Wright throws out a powerful jab.
Orlov moves out of range as Wright strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orlov checks a leg kick.
Orlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
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.
Good work by Orlov as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Orlov clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orlov needs to keep his hands up - Wright had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright throws out a counter right but Orlov avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright throws a low kick, looking for Orlov's leg but Orlov calmly moves out of range.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Orlov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orlov scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
Wright's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wright duly obliges. #CL#
Orlov rushes Wright and presses him up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov. #BC2#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
Wright swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orlov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orlov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Orlov throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright throws out a counter right but Orlov avoids it with no problem.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright moves forwards but Orlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orlov.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Orlov off balance momentarily.
Wright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A big right from Wright misses.
Orlov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Wright slips a jab from Orlov.
Orlov lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
Wright misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Wright moves away from the strike by Orlov.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
Orlov misses with a low kick.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wright's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright lands a head shot.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Wright digs a good hook to Orlov's body.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orlov throws a shot to the body.
Wright staying out of range there.#CL#
Orlov gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orlov's hands.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright's head.
Wright lands a really nice looking cross but Orlov seems unphased.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him.
Orlov tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wright counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orlov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
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.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov checks a leg kick nicely.
Wright throws a leg kick which misses Orlov's front leg but catches the back leg as Orlov tries to avoid it.
Orlov swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Wright lands.
Orlov tries to move into range but Wright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orlov wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Jab from Orlov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov cracks Wright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikhail Orlov.
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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: TR9: BUNYASARN VS. MENEZES
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Sullivan V throws a head kick that misses
and Orlov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sullivan V thinking.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan V displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Sullivan V seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sullivan V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov delivers a nice body kick.
Sullivan V needs to keep his hands up - Orlov had a free shot at his head there.
Sullivan V moves forwards but Orlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan V manages to avoid it.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses
and Sullivan V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sullivan V takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sullivan V throws a series of strikes that have Orlov backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov cracks Sullivan V with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Orlov connects with a high kick.
Orlov scores with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlov.#T1#
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Sullivan V avoids it.
Sullivan V takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Sullivan V's torso.
Sullivan V throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Orlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orlov defending well as Sullivan V loads up on a big left hand.
Orlov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sullivan V in his tracks.
Sullivan V takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Nice body kick there by Orlov.
Orlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sullivan Vs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
Sullivan V will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Sullivan V. #T2#
Orlov pushes Sullivan V away with a front kick.
Orlov scores with the left hand. Sullivan V knows he should have avoided that one.
Orlov connects with a body shot that sends Sullivan V's belly button to the back.
A big right from Orlov misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orlov.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Orlov 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.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Sullivan V slips the punch.
Sullivan V goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sullivan V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan V misses the target.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Orlov lands a jab to Sullivan V's midsection.
Sullivan V throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orlov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlov.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
Orlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sullivan V loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Sullivan V slips the punch.
Orlov lands with an overhand left.
Sullivan V misses with an uppercut
and Orlov counters with a straight right hand.
Sullivan V fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sullivan V.
Orlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orlov throws the left hand but Sullivan V avoids the punch easily.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Sullivan V saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Sullivan V misses the target.
Sullivan V misses with a straight right.
Orlov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sullivan V had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.
Sullivan V takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sullivan V throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Orlov misses.
Orlov connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Sullivan V tries to keep at a distance but Orlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan V prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Sullivan V tries to stall but Orlov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sullivan V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sullivan V misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Orlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Sullivan V's front leg but catches the back leg as Sullivan V tries to avoid it.
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan V blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sullivan V on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sullivan V on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orlov swings widly with a right hand
and Sullivan V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sullivan V doesn't seem bothered though.
Orlov checks a low kick from Sullivan V.
Orlov with a nice cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sullivan V crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orlov - the referee stops the clock and Sullivan V gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orlov. Sullivan V manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sullivan V is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Orlov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Sullivan V does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan V bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan V misses with a leg kick
and Orlov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sullivan V really felt that one!
Orlov scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan V.
Orlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orlov lands with a shot to the body.
Orlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sullivan V missing with a left hand there. Orlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sullivan V misses with a low kick as Orlov jumps back.
Orlov throws the left hand but Sullivan V avoids the punch easily.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. Sullivan V looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan V takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sullivan V tests Orlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sullivan V scores with a sloppy right hand. Orlov should have avoided that one. #T2#
Orlov staying out of range there.
Orlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Sullivan V keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Orlov lands the left hand.
Sullivan V scores with a hook to the body. Orlov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sullivan V takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orlov lands a head kick!
Orlov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sullivan V's calf.
Sullivan V is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
Sullivan V takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sullivan V misses with a hook.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Sullivan V's leg. Sullivan V is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan V moves away.#CL2#
Orlov pushes Sullivan V up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sullivan V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan V misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan V softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sullivan V trying to control the position but instead, Orlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan V into the ropes.
Sullivan V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov lands a nice uppercut.
Sullivan V looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orlov tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orlov.
Sullivan V misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov working aggressively here. #T4#
Sullivan V lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Sullivan V is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V slows down the pace here. #BC#
Sullivan V breaks from the clinch.
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 Sullivan V has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sullivan V and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan V is just out of range.
Sullivan V went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Orlov as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Sullivan V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan V was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Sullivan V on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Sullivan V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orlov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sullivan V takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. Sullivan V looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sullivan V on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Orlov cracks Sullivan V with an open hand slap.
Sullivan V throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orlov.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sullivan V looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sullivan V avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Sullivan V's leg. Sullivan V is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov misses with a left hand
and Sullivan V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and pushes Sullivan V back into the ropes.#T1#
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orlov or not.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan V controls his hands.
Sullivan V throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sullivan V looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sullivan V lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sullivan V working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
Sullivan V digs a right hand into Orlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orlov's gas tank.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sullivan V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sullivan V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan V lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Orlov blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Orlov blocking some punches.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Sullivan V blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V is looking to control Orlov's arms but Orlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sullivan V has his back to the ropes.
Sullivan V stalling in the clinch but Orlov improves position.
Sullivan V throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Sullivan V.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Sullivan V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sullivan V will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Orlov throws a wild body kick that Sullivan V sees coming a mile off.
Orlov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Orlov has closed the distance and engaged Sullivan V in a clinch.
Sullivan V misses with some punches.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sullivan V misses with the head strike.
Sullivan V lands a right hand.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sullivan V makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sullivan V working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan V controls his hands.
Sullivan V lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Sullivan V tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Orlov. #T4#
Sullivan V lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Sullivan V lands a nice uppercut.
Sullivan V looking to stall.
Sullivan V is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
John L Sullivan V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan V trying to control the position but instead, Orlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan V into the ropes.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan V lands a shoulder strike.
Sullivan V tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
A body shot lands from Orlov.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikhail Orlov.
I've got Orlov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: EMP Verygood vs Alcala
Date: Dec 29, 2019

#R1#
Bloodaxe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Orlov finds it's way through Bloodaxe's defenses.
We've been hearing reports that Bloodaxe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov defending well as Bloodaxe loads up on a big left hand.
Bloodaxe walks into a straight right hand from Orlov.
Orlov connects with a looping right hand.
Bloodaxe fails with a takedown attempt.
Bloodaxe fails with a takedown attempt.
Bloodaxe dives in for a single leg takedown but Orlov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Bloodaxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloodaxe just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodaxe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orlov tries to clinch up.
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bloodaxe needs to keep his hands up - Orlov had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodaxe throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov unleashes a big counter combination but Bloodaxe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Bloodaxe goes for a double leg but Orlov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orlov continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Orlov moves into range and clinches up with Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bloodaxe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Bloodaxe controls the action.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bloodaxe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov lands a right hand.
Orlov takes a shot to the head.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe blocks an uppercut.
Bloodaxe is trying to break free.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe wants to break free but Orlov has control.
Bloodaxe is trying to break the clinch but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov cracks Bloodaxe with a nice body shot.
Bloodaxe has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment.
Bloodaxe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orlov.
A right hand to the body from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands with a short shot to the head.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Bloodaxe tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Bloodaxe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Orlov lands a body punch.
Bloodaxe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Bloodaxe avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land. #BC#
Bloodaxe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orlov lands with a hook. Bloodaxe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bloodaxe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bloodaxe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Orlov as Bloodaxe shoots in.
Orlov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Orlov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bloodaxe at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodaxe shoots for a takedown but Orlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Orlov - that will leave a mark!
A lazy left from Orlov finds it's target.#T4##TD#
Bloodaxe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bloodaxe is breathing heavily.
Bloodaxe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bloodaxe is looking to advance position but Orlov won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bloodaxe is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
That's time! Bloodaxe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloodaxe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bloodaxe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bloodaxe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlov lands a nice shot that snaps Bloodaxe's head back.
Orlov tries to clinch but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Orlov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloodaxe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orlov scrambles back to his feet.
Orlov clobbers Bloodaxe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orlov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orlov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bloodaxe if he has to take too many more of those.
Bloodaxe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orlov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Orlov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Orlov gets caught flat footed, as Bloodaxe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bloodaxe throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Orlov pushes Bloodaxe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bloodaxe shoots for a double leg takedown but Orlov sprawls well. He's pushed Bloodaxe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orlov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Bloodaxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bloodaxe on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloodaxe circles away.
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bloodaxe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orlov circles away.
Bloodaxe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Orlov jabs Bloodaxe right on the nose. Bloodaxe blinks but takes it well.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Bloodaxe's leg. Bloodaxe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Bloodaxe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bloodaxe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orlov pinned against the cage. Orlov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bloodaxe keeps the fight on the outside.
Orlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and pushes Bloodaxe back into the cage.
Bloodaxe blocking some punches.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.#BC#
Bloodaxe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bloodaxe shoots in but Orlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orlov lands with a straight right. Bloodaxe didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Orlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bloodaxe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bloodaxe misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlov counters with a nice leg kick.
Bloodaxe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bloodaxe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Bloodaxe's head.
Bloodaxe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Bloodaxe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Orlov delivers a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orlov.
Bloodaxe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bloodaxe's hands.
Orlov misses with a head kick. #T4#
Bloodaxe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
Orlov leaves Bloodaxe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov works Bloodaxe's body with a nice hook.
Bloodaxe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bloodaxe shoots in but Orlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orlov delivers a nice body kick.
Bloodaxe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bloodaxe's head backwards.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bloodaxe takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bloodaxe on the side of the head.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Bloodaxe's leg. Bloodaxe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Bloodaxe's body.
A punch lands to the side of Bloodaxe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodaxe. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Orlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orlov scores with a spinning back kick!
A punch lands to the side of Bloodaxe 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Bloodaxe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orlov to the mat! Orlov manages to get full guard.
Orlov pulls Bloodaxe in close to his closed guard and prevents Bloodaxe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bloodaxe wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Orlov looking to control. #T1#
Bloodaxe looking to sit in guard and control but Orlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Orlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Bloodaxe is working an open guard so Orlov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Orlov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bloodaxe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bloodaxe can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Eric Bloodaxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bloodaxe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Orlov can turn it around.
Bloodaxe is trying to break the clinch but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodaxe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloodaxe. #BC#
Bloodaxe breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Orlov clinches up with Bloodaxe and pushes him back against the cage.
Bloodaxe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Bloodaxe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov misses with some punches. #BC#
Bloodaxe manages to break the clinch.
Orlov scores with a nice head shot.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!#TD#
Bloodaxe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orlov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bloodaxe is in Orlov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bloodaxe is one step ahead there.
Orlov being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Orlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlov, not yet.
Bloodaxe wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bloodaxe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bloodaxe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Bloodaxe's torso.
Orlov tries to clinch but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Orlov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bloodaxe under the eye.
Orlov lunges at Bloodaxe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bloodaxe's hand.
Bloodaxe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orlov throws a good cross that connects.
Bloodaxe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orlov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bloodaxe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orlov swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlov moves forwards but Bloodaxe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bloodaxe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orlov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: EMP Tower vs Piano
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Orlov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orlov throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Orlov avoids it.
Allen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Orlov scores with a head kick. Allen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Allen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Allen throws a counter high kick but Orlov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a combination #KD#
and Allen counters with a nice right hand that sends Orlov toppling to the canvas! Orlov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Allen finish him?!#ROC#
Orlov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov misses with an uppercut
and Allen rattles Orlov with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Orlov tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Allen dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Orlov stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). George Allen!
A very excited looking George Allen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EMP Piano vs Pearson
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Orlov looks to move away, Brent throws a big counter combo but Orlov just gets out of the way.
Orlov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orlov throws a right hand that misses
and Brent counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Orlov clinches up with Brent and pushes him back against the cage.
Brent stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brent working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Brent softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orlov lands a right hand.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Brent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Brent was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brent under the eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orlov. #T1#
Orlov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brent with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Brent misses the target.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brent will feel that in the morning.
Brent staying out of range there.
Orlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brent crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orlov - the referee stops the clock and Brent gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orlov. Brent manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Orlov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlov.
Brent takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brent moves away from the strike by Orlov.
A little feinted left hand from Brent on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Brent counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.#T2#
Orlov wants to clinch but Brent slips to the side
and Brent counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orlov's knee momentarily.
A shot to the body from Orlov misses
letting Brent counter with a right hand.
Brent throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brent. #CL2#
Orlov moves into the clinch.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Orlov tries to work over Brent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brent blocking some punches.
Brent lands a hook that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brent misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Brent breaks from the clinch.
Orlov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orlov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brent counters with a huge left! Orlov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Brent isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Orlov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Brent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Brent!
Post fight, David Brent stared into the camera and said 'Last fight with my manager, finished. '.

Event: EMP Tower vs Tuala
Date: Sep 20, 2019

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlov.
Bloodaxe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bloodaxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orlov cracks Bloodaxe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orlov lunges at Bloodaxe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bloodaxe's hand.
Nice body kick from Orlov.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodaxe was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Bloodaxe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Orlov darts in and clinches Bloodaxe up against the cage.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloodaxe.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Bloodaxe avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Still in the clinch, Orlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orlov tries to work over Bloodaxe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bloodaxe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Bloodaxe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body. Bloodaxe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bloodaxe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bloodaxe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Bloodaxe misses with a double jab.
Bloodaxe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orlov scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodaxe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been informed that Bloodaxe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bloodaxe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bloodaxe has time to react.
Bloodaxe misses with a wild body shot.
Bloodaxe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Orlov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orlov cracks a nice hook into Bloodaxe's ribs.
Bloodaxe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bloodaxe avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Orlov connects with a nice looking jab.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Bloodaxe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloodaxe misses with a series of wild punches.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook to the body
and Bloodaxe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bloodaxe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.
A big left from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bloodaxe misses with a series of wild punches.
Orlov with a jab.#T3#
Orlov lands a jab to the nose.
Bloodaxe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orlov rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice jab there from Orlov.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bloodaxe in his tracks.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bloodaxe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloodaxe throws a series of punches but Orlov avoids them all with ease.
Bloodaxe lands with a good body shot.
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eric Bloodaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Orlov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Bloodaxe off balance momentarily.
Orlov scores with the left hand. Bloodaxe knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bloodaxe's hands.
Bloodaxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Orlov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bloodaxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Orlov lands with a hook. Bloodaxe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bloodaxe walks into a left hand. #CL#
Orlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bloodaxe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Bloodaxe finds it's way through Orlov's defenses.
Orlov throws a front kick that sends Bloodaxe stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body. Bloodaxe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Bloodaxe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orlov connects with a crisp jab.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orlov scores with a hook.
Orlov throws a front kick that sends Bloodaxe stumbling back into the cage.
Bloodaxe defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Bloodaxe. Those never looked like landing.
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses the jab.
Bloodaxe just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Orlov misses its target.
Bloodaxe lands a nice looking body shot.
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe throws a right hand that Orlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Orlov also avoids with ease.
Orlov lands a jab-cross combination.
A big left from Bloodaxe misses.
Orlov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bloodaxe avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Orlov staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Bloodaxe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orlov doesn't seem phased though.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov connects with a body shot that sends Bloodaxe's belly button to the back.
Orlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bloodaxe should have avoided that one.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodaxe. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Bloodaxe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Orlov.#CL#
Orlov moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov tries a body shot but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov is leaning against Bloodaxe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Bloodaxe.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloodaxe controls his hands.
Bloodaxe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Bloodaxe is trying to force a seperation but Orlov has the dominant position.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him.#BC2#
Bloodaxe manages to break the clinch.
Bloodaxe avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Orlov tries to clinch but Bloodaxe is having none of it.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bloodaxe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Bloodaxe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodaxe looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Eric Bloodaxe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bloodaxe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight right.
Bloodaxe throws an off balance right hand
and Orlov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Orlov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orlov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bloodaxe off the cage and back into range.
Bloodaxe looks to land a combination but Orlov avoids it well.
A jab from Orlov finds it's way through Bloodaxe's defenses.
Bloodaxe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orlov.
Bloodaxe walks into a straight right hand from Orlov.#T3#
Bloodaxe ducks right into an uppercut from Orlov.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with a jab to the body
and Orlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bloodaxe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlov thows a body kick. Bloodaxe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bloodaxe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him.
Bloodaxe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bloodaxe throws a right hand that Orlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Orlov also avoids with ease.
Orlov scores with a spinning back kick!
Orlov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bloodaxe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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.
Bloodaxe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bloodaxe is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Orlov throws out a powerful jab.
Bloodaxe ducks right into an uppercut from Orlov.
Nice body kick there by Orlov.
Orlov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bloodaxe takes a step back to recover.
Orlov takes a swing at Bloodaxe's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Orlov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orlov tries to clinch but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Bloodaxe misses with a double jab.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bloodaxe clobbers Orlov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bloodaxe looks to land a combination but Orlov avoids it well.
Bloodaxe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orlov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bloodaxe off the cage and back into range.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bloodaxe.
Orlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Orlov clinches up against the cage.
Bloodaxe blocking some punches.
Bloodaxe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bloodaxe blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Bloodaxe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orlov working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bloodaxe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orlov. That's going to slow Bloodaxe down.
Bloodaxe misses with a combination
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bloodaxe has knocked Orlov down with a huge combo! Bloodaxe steps away and waves a wobbly Orlov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Orlov is rocked!
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!
Bloodaxe swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Oh Orlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bloodaxe swinging wildly here.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Bloodaxe pushes him off.
Bloodaxe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlov throws a wild body kick that Bloodaxe sees coming a mile off.
Orlov connects with the punch.
Orlov seems to have got his legs back now.
Orlov clobbers Bloodaxe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orlov lands with a nice body kick.
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Orlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloodaxe.
Orlov lands a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe wants to break free but Orlov has control. #T1#
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov tries to work over Bloodaxe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bloodaxe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bloodaxe tries to bum rush Orlov with a series of wild strikes but Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Orlov. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Bloodaxe.
Orlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bloodaxe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orlov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bloodaxe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Orlov misses the target.
Bloodaxe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orlov moves away from the strike by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe cracks a nice hook into Orlov's ribs.
Eric Bloodaxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bloodaxe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2##CL#
Orlov closes the distance and pushes Bloodaxe back into the cage.
Bloodaxe is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Orlov has Bloodaxe pressed against the cage, preventing Bloodaxe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bloodaxe working hard to break the clinch.
Bloodaxe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Bloodaxe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Mikhail Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Bloodaxe avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage. #T3#
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Orlov.
Bloodaxe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloodaxe prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov has Bloodaxe pressed against the cage, preventing Bloodaxe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bloodaxe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe blocking some punches.
Orlov keeps control of Bloodaxe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bloodaxe prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Bloodaxe controls the action.
Bloodaxe has had enough of the clinch but Orlov keeps him there for the moment.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloodaxe's elbow. #T4#
Bloodaxe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Bloodaxe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bloodaxe blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orlov keeps control of Bloodaxe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloodaxe controls his hands.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Bloodaxe controls the action.
Orlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bloodaxe.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: EMP Escobar vs Madog 5
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Orlov connects with a crisp jab.
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orlov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orlov thumps Allen with a low kick.
Allen avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Orlov throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orlov tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orlov.
Allen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Allen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Allen misses with a body kick.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Orlov's shoulder, as Orlov tries to avoid the shot.
Orlov closes the distance but Allen moves to the side
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Allen blocks a head kick by Orlov.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Allen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.
Orlov with a nice cross.
Allen moves out of range as Orlov throws a body kick.
Orlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Allen should have avoided that one.
Allen avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Allen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
Allen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orlov on the side of the head.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Allen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Orlov - that will leave a mark!
Orlov staying out of range there.
Allen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orlov lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen lands with a right hand.
Orlov 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.
Allen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Allen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlov throws a front kick that sends Allen stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov lands a lovely overhand right.
Allen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orlov.
A head kick misses from Orlov.
Allen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab lands there for Orlov.
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
Allen sends Orlov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Allen is motioning to the referee to let Orlov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Orlov scores with the left hand. Allen knows he should have avoided that one.
Allen avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Allen staying out of range there.
Allen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Orlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlov.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Orlov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Orlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Allen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orlov with a hook.
Allen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orlov tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Orlov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Orlov prevents a body shot from Allen.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen misses with a body punch.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Orlov tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Allen.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Allen.
Allen lands an uppercut.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen blocks a body shot from Orlov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Allen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Orlov throws a low kick, looking for Allen's leg but Allen calmly moves out of range.
Allen throws a counter high kick but Orlov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook.
Orlov avoids a kick to the body.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Allen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Allen's torso.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orlov throws a wild body kick that Allen sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Allen lands a big head kick that sends Orlov tumbling to the mat! Allen takes a step backwards and waves Orlov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Orlov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen scores with a push kick.
Orlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.#T1#
Orlov misses with a left hand
and Allen counters with a huge left! Orlov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Allen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Orlov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Allen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Allen!
George Allen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EMP Escobar Vs Grande
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1#
Orlov blocks a jab.
Orlov connects with a body shot.
Orlov is looking to clinch but Snus is avoiding it.
A big right from Snus misses.
Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orlov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Snus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snus missing with a left hand there. Orlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snus.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Snus is just out of range.
Snus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snus misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Orlov catches Snus right on the button with a cross.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected. #T1#
Snus misses with a straight right.
Snus looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
Orlov scores with a jab.
Snus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orlov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snus throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snus connects with a single shot there.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body. Snus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snus.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snus looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Snus moved away.
Orlov scores with a decent looking hook.
Snus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Snus throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov flicks out a counter leg kick but Snus steps away.#T2#
Orlov scores with a push kick.
Orlov keeps Snus at a distance using the push kick.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Snus's body.
Orlov lands with a nice body kick.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orlov duly obliges.
Snus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Orlov.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Orlov catches Snus right on the button with a cross.
Orlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Snus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orlov lands with a hook. Snus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlov.
Orlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Snus should have avoided that one.
Snus looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.#T3#
Orlov throws out a powerful jab.
Orlov works over Snus's head and body with a nice combination.
Jab from Orlov.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Snus's leg. Snus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snus's hands.
Donk. Orlov catches Snus right on the button with a cross.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orlov. Snus shrugs it off though.
Snus misses with a straight left.
Orlov takes a swing at Snus's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov thuds his shin into the meat of Snus's side.
Snus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orlov. Orlov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orlov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Snus looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
Snus misses with an uppercut.
Snus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orlov moves away from the strike by Snus.
Snus backing away here, and Orlov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Snus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Snus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orlov.
Orlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Snus misses the target.
Snus throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orlov.
Orlov thows a body kick. Snus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice uppercut lands for Orlov. That snapped Snus's head back.
Snus misses with an uppercut.
Snus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Orlov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snus at a distance.
Snus is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Orlov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Orlov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
That's time! Snus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Snus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Snus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snus.
The fighters circling - Snus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snus loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Snus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlov, right into the meat.
Snus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Snus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlov!
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Snus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov lands a front kick.
Orlov is looking to slow Snus down with leg kicks.
A jab from Snus misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!#BC#
Snus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Orlov scores with a jab.
Orlov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snus.
Orlov throws out a counter right but Snus avoids it with no problem.
Orlov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Snus takes a step back to recover.
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orlov tries to clinch but Snus is having none of it.
Snus throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snus's sensitive parts.
Orlov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Snus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
Orlov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Snus with a body shot.
A jab from Snus misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Orlov. That snapped Snus's head back.
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!
Snus looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Orlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snus's head backwards.
Snus misses with an uppercut.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Snus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
Orlov scores with a hook.
Snus lands a really nice looking cross but Orlov seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Snus.
Snus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orlov! But no joy.
Snus keeps the fight on the outside.
Snus throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Orlov pushes Snus up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Snus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Snus controls the action.
Orlov has Snus pressed against the cage, preventing Snus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Orlov pushes Snus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snus. #T3#
Snus is trying to push Orlov away but Orlov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snus's elbow.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Snus.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov. #BC#
Snus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snus loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Snus misses with an uppercut.
Orlov cracks a nice hook into Snus's ribs.
Snus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snus throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Orlov. That snapped Snus's head back.
Snus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Orlov scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Orlov has closed the distance and engaged Snus in a clinch.
Orlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Orlov.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
A hook to the body from Orlov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Snus misses with a straight right.
Snus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Snus misses with a hook.
Snus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Orlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snus throws out the jab.
Snus looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Orlov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Snus if he has to take too many more of those.
Snus misses with a hook.
Orlov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Snus with a body shot.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. Snus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov slips a straight right by Snus.
Snus throws a right hand that misses
and Orlov counters with a straight right hand.
Snus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Snus off balance momentarily.
Snus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Snus misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Snus.
Orlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orlov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orlov lands with an overhand left.
Orlov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Snus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Orlov counters with a body kick.
Snus takes one on the button.
Orlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orlov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Snus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Snus takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snus throws a big shot that misses.
Snus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Snus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Snus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orlov doesn't seem phased though.
General Snus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orlov digs a good hook to Snus's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Snus misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Orlov - just one landing.
Orlov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good exchange - Orlov coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Orlov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Snus if he has to take too many more of those.
Orlov tries to clinch but Snus moves out of range.
A jab from Snus misses.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. Snus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orlov connects with a looping right hand.
Snus needs to keep his hands up - Orlov had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Orlov moves into the clinch.
Snus is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him.
Snus is trying to break the clinch but Orlov has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Snus can't break the clinch.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlov tries to work over Snus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov pushes Snus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Snus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Snus prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Snus is trying to break the clinch but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Orlov.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snus blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Snus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snus throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Snus misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Orlov lands with a cross.
Orlov thumps Snus with a low kick.
Orlov lands with a straight right. Snus didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov jabs Snus right on the nose. Snus blinks but takes it well.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Orlov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Snus takes a step back to recover.
Snus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Snus drops his hands momentarily and Orlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snus misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snus misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orlov. Snus shrugs it off though.
Snus throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
General Snus was interviewed post fight and said ' kill or you will be killed...im dead lol'.

Event: EMP Gagnon Vs Toivonen
Date: Jun 21, 2019

#R1#
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.#CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Orlov does no damage. #T3#
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Peterson. #CL2#
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. #BC2#
Peterson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Peterson clinches.
Peterson blocking some punches. #T4#
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!
#R2#
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
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. #BC2#
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.#CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #CL#
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. #T1#
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!#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!

Event: EMP Papadopoulos vs Storm
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Marceau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
A jab from Marceau misses.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marceau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Marceau's head.
Orlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marceau's hands.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marceau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov misses with a hook.
It looked like Marceau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orlov.#CL#
Marceau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlov, pushing him back against the cage.
Marceau blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Marceau breaks the clinch.
Marceau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Orlov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Marceau pushes him off.
Orlov lands a nice hook to Marceau's body. Marceau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov lands a nice hook to Marceau's body. Marceau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marceau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orlov jabs at Marceau's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marceau. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Marceau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marceau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marceau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marceau misses with a hook
letting Orlov counter with a right hand.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Marceau's head but Marceau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov dips to his left and cracks Marceau with an uppercut!
Orlov throws a leg kick
and Marceau counters with a good low kick that Orlov was not able to check.
Marceau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orlov counters with a good low kick that Marceau was not able to check.
Marceau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Marceau throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Marceau lands a glancing blow to the side of Orlov's head.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marceau was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Marceau lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marceau throws a poor cross that misses
and Marceau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marceau misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Marceau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marceau swings widly with a right hand
and Orlov counters with a three punch combo that has Marceau backing up. Marceau nods at Orlov to acknowledge the strikes.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marceau moves out of range of the body kick.
Marceau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Orlov dips to his left and cracks Marceau with an uppercut!
Marceau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.
Orlov stuns Marceau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marceau throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Marceau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Marceau's front leg but catches the back leg as Marceau tries to avoid it.
Marceau slips a straight right by Orlov.
Marceau looks for the body kick but Orlov saw that one coming. #T3#
Marceau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orlov connects with a looping right hand.
Orlov digs a good body shot into Marceau's ribs.
Orlov misses with a jab to the body
and Marceau counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Marceau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marceau was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marceau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marceau. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marceau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Marceau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov swings for the body but Marceau moves out of range.
Marceau throws a poor cross that misses
and Orlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marceau misses with a body shot.
Orlov scores with a nice body kick.
Orlov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
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!
Marceau swings widly with a right hand
and Orlov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marceau thinking.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marceau. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov misses with an uppercut
and Marceau counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Orlov lands a jab.
Marceau connects with a right hand. Orlov shakes it off.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marceau. Marceau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Marceau.
Marceau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marceau appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Marceau is just out of range.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Marceau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marceau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marceau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orlov counters 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 cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Orlov looks for the body kick but Marceau saw that one coming.
Orlov moves forwards but Marceau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marceau's hands.
Marceau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marceau slips under a jab.
Orlov scores with a push kick.
Marceau's corner calls for a 1-2. Marceau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orlov defending well as Marceau loads up on a big left hand.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Marceau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Marceau circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau throws an overhand right that lands on Orlov's shoulder, as Orlov tries to avoid the shot.
Orlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marceau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marceau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Marceau.
Marceau misses with a hook to the body
and Orlov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marceau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Marceau avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage. #BC#
Marceau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marceau slips a straight right by Orlov.
Marceau appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marceaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marceau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marceau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.#CL2#
Orlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marceau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Orlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marceau is leaning against Orlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marceau works on Orlov's body with a couple of short punches.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marceau lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marceau.
Orlov tries to work over Marceau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov lands an uppercut.
Marceau cracks Orlov with a nice body shot.
Orlov is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marceau.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Marceau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marceau misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Marceau scores with a hook to the body. Orlov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marceau, as that shot connected.
Marceau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Marceau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marceau misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
A big right from Orlov misses.
Marceau looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
Marceau looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Marceau throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Orlov looks to throw the jab but Marceau is out of range.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marceau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marceau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orlov ducks right into an uppercut from Marceau.
Marceau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marceau misses with a body kick.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Orlov does it's job there.
Orlov moves out of range of the body kick.
Marceau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orlov moves out of range of the body kick from Marceau.
Marceau throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marceau throws a body kick that misses.
Marceau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Orlov counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlov.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orlov.
Orlov scores with a spinning back kick!
Orlov blocks the body kick.
Orlov checks a leg kick.
Marceau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Marceau misses.
Marceau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orlov swings widly with a right hand
and Marceau counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Marceau.
Orlov tests Marceau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Orlov lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marceau throws a right hand that Orlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Orlov also avoids with ease.
Marceau swings widly with a right hand
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orlov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marceau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
That's time! Marceau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marceau on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Marceau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marceau misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Orlov. Beautiful body shot.
Marceau takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marceau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Marceau.
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
A hook to the body from Orlov.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Marceau.
Marceau tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marceau.
Marceau prevents a body shot from Orlov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marceau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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.
Good body shot from Marceau.
Marceau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Marceau can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Marceau holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marceau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orlov letting Marceau take a breather here.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marceau prevents a body shot from Orlov. #BC#
Marceau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marceau throws a hook but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov misses with an uppercut.
Marceau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Marceau counter with a right hand.
Orlov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Marceau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Marceau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Marceau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marceau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Marceau's front leg but catches the back leg as Marceau tries to avoid it.
Orlov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov swings widly with a right hand
and Marceau counters with a right hand to the body.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov tries to clinch up but Marceau circles away and keeps his distance.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Orlov throws a leg kick that misses.
Marceau quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Marceau misses with a looping right.
Marceau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orlov is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Orlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orlov scores with a spinning back kick!
Marceau misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Marceau just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marceau is able to avoid easily.
Marceau circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Marceau counter with a right hand.
Orlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
A big left from Marceau misses.
Marceau moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Orlov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marceau if he has to take too many more of those.
Marceau looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Orlov lands the left hand.
Jean-Claude Marceau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Orlov misses with an uppercut
and Marceau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marceau lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov scores with a hook.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Marceau off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Marceau. Beautiful body shot.
Marceau cracks Orlov with a good jab.#ROC#
Orlov is rocked!
Marceau lands a jab to Orlov's midsection.
Orlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Marceau finish him?
A big right from Marceau misses.
Marceau stuns Orlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orlov seems to have recovered his senses.
Marceau lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Orlov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Marceau dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean-Claude Marceau!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean-Claude Marceau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EMP Allen vs Orlov
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen misses with a hook.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Allen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
Orlov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Allen ducks right into an uppercut from Orlov.
Orlov tries to score with a low kick but Allen moves his leg out of the way.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orlov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allen checks it well.
A head kick misses from Orlov.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlov. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlov.
Orlov throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Orlov wants to clinch.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Allen throws a push kick but Orlov slaps the foot to one side.
Orlov tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Orlov slips a straight right by Allen.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Orlov misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlov tries to score with a low kick but Allen moves his leg out of the way.
Orlov slips a jab and a cross from Allen.
Orlov throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
A jab from Allen misses. #T2#
A big right from Allen misses.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Allen slips a jab from Orlov.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orlov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen throws a hook but Orlov blocks it.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Orlov tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov slips under a jab from Allen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Orlov tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
Allen throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orlov! But no joy.
Allen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good exchange - Orlov coming out on top.
Orlov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Allen avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Orlov scores with a head kick.
Orlov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Allen moves into the clinch.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Allen.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Allen.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen pushes Orlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Allen blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Allen.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Orlov takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Allen.
Orlov looks winded!
Orlov misses with some punches.
Allen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Orlov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Allen lands a body shot.
Allen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 George Allen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Mikhail Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov misses with a combination
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Orlov throws a solid leg kick but Allen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orlov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Allen misses with a left hand
and Orlov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Orlov throws a leg kick
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Allen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Allen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen pushes Orlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Orlov is leaning against Allen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Allen lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Allen.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allen lands a body shot.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Orlov's head.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Allen.
Orlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orlov cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Allen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Orlov on the inside. #T3#
Allen misses with a body punch.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like George Allen has been cut.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Orlov tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Orlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Orlov. #T4#
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Allen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Allen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that George Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Allen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Allen counters with a quick kick to the body but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Orlov throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Orlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Allen misses.
Orlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allen slips a jab from Orlov.
Orlov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAllen.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Orlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orlov jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orlov connects with a body shot that sends Allen's belly button to the back.
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Allen misses with a body kick.
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Orlov lands a head shot.
Orlov defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Orlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Allen should have avoided that one.
Allen blocks the body kick.
Allen throws a counter high kick but Orlov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Allen slips under a jab from Orlov.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov connects with a looping right hand.
Allen works the jab nicely.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Allen.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov misses with a body shot. #T2#
Allen avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Allen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orlov under the eye.
Allen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orlov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Allen counters with a left to the body.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Allen lands a head shot.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Orlov walks into a straight right hand from Allen.
Allen cracks a nice hook into Orlov's ribs.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Allen saw that one coming.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Allen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Orlov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orlov takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Allen misses. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Allen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen scores with a body shot.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Allen throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov moves out of range as Allen strikes.
The crowd cheers as Orlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
Allen scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Orlov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Allen throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orlov walks into a straight right hand from Allen.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orlov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Allen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orlov tries to clinch but Allen moves away
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Allen saw that one coming.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to George Allen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Allen!
After the fight, George Allen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EMP Steve vs Gagnon
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Orlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warholm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orlov connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Warholm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warholm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Orlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Warholm tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Warholm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Warholm is trying to pull guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warholm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
Warholm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Warholm's head. #T1#
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warholm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warholm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Warholm walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warholm's sensitive parts.
Orlov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orlov connects with a nice looking jab.
Orlov swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Orlov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warholm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orlov lands a front kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm tries to move into range but Orlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Warholm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Orlov.
Warholm needs to keep his hands up - Orlov had a free shot at his head there.
Warholm drops his hands momentarily and Orlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Warholm had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warholm manages to avoid it.
Warholm tried to counter with a leg kick but Orlov avoided it.
Warholm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlov catches Warholm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Warholm's head.
Orlov clobbers Warholm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warholm was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Warholm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Orlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orlov throws a front kick that sends Warholm stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov wants to clinch up but Warholm keeps it at a distance.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Warholm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Warholm half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orlov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warholm.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlov!
Warholm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Warholm moves away from the strike by Orlov.
And Warholm counters with a quick kick to the body but Orlov blocks it.
A big right from Orlov misses.
Warholm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warholm thinks about countering with a body kick.
Warholm defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand.
Warholm half committed to a counter leg kick.
Warholm walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Orlov looks for the body kick but Warholm saw that one coming.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Warholm checks a low kick from Orlov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlov.
Orlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warholm doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warholm.
Warholm looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warholms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWarholm.
Orlov feints and then cracks Warholm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Warholm down.
A shot to the liver by Orlov. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that 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.
#R2#
Warholm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Warholm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Warholm moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Nice cross by Orlov.
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warholm's head backwards.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warholm doesn't seem bothered though.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Orlov thows a body kick. Warholm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Warholm's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Orlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Warholm's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Warholm scrambles back to his feet.
Orlov digs a good hook to Warholm's body.
Orlov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Orlov throws a lazy uppercut
and Warholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.#CL2#
Orlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warholm, pushing him back against the cage.
Warholm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orlov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov digs a right hand into Warholm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warholm's gas tank.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Warholm - that landed with a thud.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Warholm.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Warholm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warholm on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov misses with a series of wild punches.
Warholm was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orlov connects with the punch.
Warholm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warholm keeps the fight on the outside.
Warholm takes a kick to the side of the head.
Warholm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Warholm looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Warholm walks into a straight right hand from Orlov.
Warholm slips a jab from Orlov.
A lazy left from Orlov finds it's target.
Orlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warholms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Orlov thuds his shin into the meat of Warholm's side.
Orlov scores with a spinning back kick!
Orlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Warholm blocks a head kick by Orlov.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Warholm saw that one coming.
Orlov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warholm's sensitive parts.
Orlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Warholm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Orlov misses. #T4#
Orlov lands a jab to the head.
Warholm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orlov lands with a nice body kick.
Orlov wants to clinch but Warholm slips to the side
and Warholm counters with an outside leg kick.
Warholm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orlov stuns Warholm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orlov wants to clinch.
Good exchange - Orlov coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orlov connects with a body shot.
Orlov digs a good hook to Warholm's body.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Warholm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Warholm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
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 punishes Warholm's body with a nice straight punch.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warholm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov throws a lazy right hand but Warholm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlov looks to clinch
and Warholm counters with an inside leg kick.
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warholm will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warholm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warholm moves away.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Warholm's body.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
As Orlov backs away, Warholm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Orlov misses with a leg kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Warholm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Warholm's torso.
Orlov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Warholm to counter with a crisp jab.
Warholm moves forwards but Orlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Warholm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Warholm misses the target.#T2#
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Orlov lands with a straight right. Warholm didn't see that one coming.
Orlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Orlov.
Nice cross by Orlov.
Warholm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Orlov rushes Warholm and presses him up against the cage.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Warholm blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Warholm manages to break the clinch.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Warholm circles away.
Warholm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warholm moves out of range of the body kick.
Warholm is looking to counter with head kicks.
Orlov throws a lazy body kick
and Warholm counters with an outside leg kick.
Warholm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Orlov.
Orlov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Warholm throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice body kick there by Orlov.
Terje Warholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Warholm takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Warholm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Warholm is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Orlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlov.
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Warholm on the side of the head.
Warholm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orlov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Warholm is out of range and Orlov settles back down.
Warholm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: EMP Jodson vs Verygood
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wangler's head backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
A shot to the body from Wangler misses
enabling Orlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wangler throws a right and a left that Orlov avoids nicely.
Wangler is looking to clinch but Orlov is avoiding it.
Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler misses with a wild body shot.
Wangler throws a series of punches but Orlov avoids them all with ease.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Wangler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov swings widly with a right hand
and Wangler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Orlov moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wangler slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Wangler jumps guard and drags Orlov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Orlov postures up.
Orlov passes Wangler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wangler trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Orlov manages to pass to mount! #T1#
Wangler wants to hold on but Orlov pushes him away.
Orlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wangler tries to lock up and control but Orlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wangler is trying to escape the mount.
Wangler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wangler tries to get to full guard but Orlov has control of the leg.
Wangler is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Wangler is trying to control but can't.
Wangler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Orlov tries to clinch but Wangler is having none of it.
Wangler misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Orlov misses.
Wangler slips a straight right by Orlov.
Wangler lands a really nice looking cross but Orlov seems unphased. #CL2#
Wangler tries to keep at a distance but Orlov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Wangler lands with a light punch inside.
Wangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wangler backwards.
Wangler tries a knee to the head but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Wangler blocks an uppercut.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wangler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Orlov.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wangler blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wangler backwards.
Wangler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov tries to work over Wangler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wangler stalls.
Wangler can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that 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.
#R2#
Orlov lands a slapping body shot.
Orlov thuds his right hand into Wangler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wangler throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wangler checks it well.
Wangler throws a hook but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wangler drops his hands momentarily and Orlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlov, right into the meat.
Wangler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wangler fails with the takedown.
A clash of legs there as Wangler blocks the low kick.
Orlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Wangler misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlov thuds his shin into the meat of Wangler's side.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Wangler off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orlov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wangler on the side of the head.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wangler.
Wangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Wangler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
No luck for Wangler with that takedown attempt.
Orlov connects with a looping right hand.
Good exchange - Orlov coming out on top.
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
Wangler swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangler throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Wangler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Wangler ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orlov.
Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Wangler's shoulder, as Wangler tries to avoid the shot.
Wangler scores with the left hand. Orlov knows he should have avoided that one.
Orlov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 misses with a looping left.
Wangler is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlov connects with a right hand. Wangler shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Wangler misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov jabs at Wangler's body.
Wangler thuds a left hand into Orlov's body.#T3#
Wangler slips a jab and a cross from Orlov.
Orlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wangler throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Wangler's body.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wangler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
Orlov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wangler.
Wangler checks a low kick from Orlov.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wangler.
Wangler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wangler swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov tries to clinch but Wangler moves out of range.
Wangler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wangler scrambles back to his feet.
Wangler is looking to wear down Orlov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Wangler. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Orlov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wangler manages to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a lunging right hand
and Wangler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wangler staying out of range there.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Wangler darts in and clinches Orlov up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wangler scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wangler.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wangler trying to stall but Orlov improves his position.
Wangler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wangler struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wangler struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
#R3#
Orlov slips under a jab.
Wangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wangler.
Orlov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wangler scores with a jab to the body.
Wangler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circling - Wangler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov connects with a crisp jab.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wangler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orlov tries to clinch but Wangler is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wangler misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Wangler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Orlov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wangler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Wangler misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov scores with a punch to the head.
Wangler drops his hands momentarily and Orlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Wangler misses the target.
Orlov connects with a body shot that sends Wangler's belly button to the back.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Wangler.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Wangler ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body punch from Wangler.
Wangler lands a nice looking body shot.
Wangler darts in trying to clinch
and Orlov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wangler thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Orlov.
Wangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov flicks out a counter leg kick but Wangler steps away.
Bobby Wangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wangler takes one to the side of the head.
Wangler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orlov. That one must have hurt.
Nice defenses there by Wangler.
Jab from Orlov.
Orlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Wangler. Wangler gets slowly back to his feet.
Wangler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orlov tried to score with a low kick but Wangler checks it.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Wangler's torso.
Wangler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wangler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Wangler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orlov works the jab nicely.
Orlov tries to clinch but Wangler is having none of it. #CL#
Wangler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Wangler fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wangler has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
Orlov pushes Wangler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wangler prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov pushes Wangler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wangler misses with the head strike.
Wangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wangler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wangler trying to control the position but instead, Orlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wangler into the cage.
Good body shot from Orlov. #T4#
Wangler tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wangler throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Wangler tries a knee to the head but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Orlov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wangler lands with a light punch inside.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov lands an uppercut.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
Orlov lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Wangler is rocked!
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
Oh Wangler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orlov lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Orlov.
A shot in the inside from Orlov.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wangler backwards.
Wangler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wangler! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Orlov is unloading with more strikes now! Wangler drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Orlov!

Event: EMP Tower v Murha
Date: Feb 15, 2019

#R1#
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Orlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Orlov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferguson. That did some damage!
Orlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Orlov takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Orlov jabs Ferguson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferguson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferguson, right into the meat.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Orlov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ferguson! #CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlov. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orlov.
Ferguson tries to move into range but Orlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orlov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferguson. Ferguson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Orlov is looking to slow Ferguson down with leg kicks.
Orlov defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Orlov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Orlov lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Orlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orlov thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Orlov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Orlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orlov fakes the leg kick and cracks Ferguson in the body. #T2#
Ferguson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Ferguson's torso.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Orlov's shoulder, as Orlov tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferguson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Orlov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferguson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orlov cracks a nice hook into Ferguson's ribs.
Orlov throws a hook but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orlov throws a right hand that misses
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Ferguson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orlov.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson. #T3#
Orlov scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Ferguson takes one to the chin there.
Ferguson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ferguson lands with a right hand.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Orlov blocks the low kick.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Orlov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferguson walks into a straight right hand from Orlov.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Orlov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferguson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Ferguson throws a right hand that Orlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Orlov also avoids with ease.
Ferguson walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.#T4#
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orlov scores with a jab.
Ferguson misses with a low kick as Orlov jumps back.
Ferguson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Orlov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orlov is looking to slow Ferguson down with leg kicks.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov pushes Ferguson away with a front kick.
Orlov scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Ferguson misses.
Duncan Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orlov thumps Ferguson with a low kick.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov lands a jab to Ferguson's midsection.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.#CL#
Orlov has Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Ferguson misses with a body punch.
Ferguson working hard to break the clinch.
Orlov lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Ferguson.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferguson.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferguson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferguson.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike.
Ferguson presses Orlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orlov lands a left hand.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov lands a left hand.
Ferguson is working Orlov over against the cage.
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!
Orlov tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it. #T2#
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson is looking to control Orlov's arms but Orlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferguson has his back to the cage.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
A short body shot lands from Orlov as the two fighters clinch.
Ferguson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Ferguson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike.
Orlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Orlov cracks Ferguson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov thumps Ferguson with a low kick.
Ferguson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ferguson takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Ferguson. Those never looked like landing.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Orlov avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Orlov takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Orlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Ferguson tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orlov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Orlov prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.
Orlov lands an uppercut.
Ferguson taking a breather.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov lands a left hand.
Ferguson wants to break free but Orlov has control.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Ferguson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson lands with a right to the head.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson. #T4#
Orlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferguson.
Orlov blocking some punches.
Orlov lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
A body shot lands from Orlov.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Orlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mikhail Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
Orlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fergusons head.
Ferguson tries to stall but Orlov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Ferguson blocking some punches.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling the position.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Orlov fakes the leg kick and cracks Ferguson in the body.
Ferguson tries to move into range but Orlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferguson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Orlov throws a head kick that half lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Orlov lunges at Ferguson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferguson's hand.
Ferguson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Orlov misses its target.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Orlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orlov lands with a straight right. Ferguson didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov slips under a jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Orlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Orlov avoids nicely.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orlov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Orlov connects with a body shot that sends Ferguson's belly button to the back.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferguson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferguson's head.
Orlov clobbers Ferguson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orlov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferguson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orlov cracks Ferguson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Orlov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Orlov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orlov works on Ferguson's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson is looking to control Orlov's arms but Orlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferguson has his back to the cage.
Orlov tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fergusons head.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Orlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land. #T3#
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands a right hand.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson throws a right hand that Orlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Orlov also avoids with ease.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Orlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferguson takes one to the side of the head.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orlov cracks a nice hook into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Orlov lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Orlov has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferguson.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.
Orlov lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov pushes Ferguson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Orlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Ferguson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duncan Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: EMP Mma vs Divac
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Orlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toivonen.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toivonen tries to score with a low kick but Orlov moves his leg out of the way.
Toivonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Toivonen looks for the body kick but Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orlov. That's going to slow Toivonen down.
Orlov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Toivonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orlov lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toivonen. Toivonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Toivonen circles away.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen misses the jab.
Orlov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
Orlov slips under a jab from Toivonen.
Orlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orlov moves out of range of the body kick.
Toivonen scores with a kick to the body.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
A jab from Orlov finds it's way through Toivonen's defenses.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Orlov darts in and clinches Toivonen up against the cage.
Toivonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toivonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Toivonen lands a body shot.
Orlov lands a right hand.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with some punches.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Toivonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Toivonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Orlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Toivonen's head.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Toivonen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Orlov works Toivonen's body with a nice hook.
Orlov works Toivonen's body with a nice hook.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Toivonen has time to react.
Orlov wants to clinch.#T3#
Orlov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toivonen thows a leg kick but Orlov checks it
and Orlov counters with a leg kick.
Toivonen slips a jab from Orlov.#CL#
Toivonen drives through and clinches with Orlov against the cage.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toivonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.
Orlov lands a body punch.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toivonens head.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Toivonen scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Still in the clinch, Toivonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it. #BC#
Toivonen manages to break the clinch.
Toivonen throws out a powerful jab.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Toivonen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Orlov avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Orlov with a nice cross.
A cross from Orlov lands.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Toivonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orlov moves out of range of the body kick.
Orlov throws a shot to the body.
Orlov lands with a hook. Toivonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orlov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toivonen counters with a solid body kick.
Orlov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Orlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Toivonen's head.
Toivonen keeps Orlov at a distance using the push kick.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toivonen punishes Orlov's body with a nice straight punch.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Toivonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orlov swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a solid body kick.
Orlov is breathing heavily.
Toivonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Orlov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Toivonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses
and Orlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Orlov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orlov down.
Orlov throws a solid leg kick but Toivonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orlov.
It appears Toivonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Toivonen circles away.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov takes one to the side of the head.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Orlov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toivonen throws a push kick but Orlov slaps the foot to one side.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orlov is out of range. #T2#
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Toivonen to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orlov dips to his left and cracks Toivonen with an uppercut!
Orlov blocks the body kick.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toivonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
Toivonen needs to keep his hands up - Orlov had a free shot at his head there.
Orlov cracks Toivonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Toivonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Toivonen.
Orlov slips under a jab from Toivonen.
Orlov scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Orlov avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses.
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toivonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Orlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
A big right from Orlov misses.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlov throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a low kick, right behind Orlov 's knee.
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Toivonen thuds his right hand into Orlov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orlov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orlov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
Toivonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orlov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Orlov swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Orlov.
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 loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
Toivonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Orlov avoided it.
Orlov throws a right hand that misses
and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
Orlov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen motions for Orlov to come forward. Toivonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. Toivonen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orlov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pekka Toivonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Toivonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orlov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orlov throws a push kick but Toivonen slaps the foot to one side.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toivonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Toivonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Toivonen lands an overhand right.
Jab from Toivonen.#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Toivonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Toivonen lands a head shot.#ROC#
Orlov is rocked!
Orlov throws a lazy body kick
and Toivonen scores with a counter punch that sends Orlov to the canvas! Toivonen smells blood - he's punishing Orlov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Orlov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Pekka Toivonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IFC83: Thomas v Mumu
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
That kick from Warholm tenderised Orlov's leg. Orlov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Warholm misses with a kick to the body.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warholm.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Warholm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orlov momentarily.
Nice body kick from Orlov.
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Warholm takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orlov misses with a hook to the body
and Warholm counters with a good low kick that Orlov was not able to check.
Orlov lands a lovely overhand right.
Warholm blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Warholm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Warholm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warholm fails to pull guard.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with the head strike. #T1#
Orlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warholm cracks Orlov with a nice body shot.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov is working Warholm over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm lands a shot to the body.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Warholm breaks the clinch.
Warholm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov throws a jab when Warholm was well out of range.
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warholm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
Warholm seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orlov scores with a jab. Warholm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orlov delivers a nice body kick.
Orlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Warholm's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Warholm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Warholm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Warholm blocks the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Warholm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orlov motions for Warholm to come forward. Orlov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warholm throws a counter high kick but Orlov was just alert enough to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Orlov.
Orlov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orlov blocks a low kick nicely.
Warholm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Warholm has managed to clinch.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Warholm controls the action.
Warholm digs a right hand into Orlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orlov's gas tank.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Warholm is trying to pull guard but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Warholm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warholm throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Warholm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Orlov slips a straight right by Warholm.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body
and Warholm counters with a leg kick.
Orlov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orlov misses with a jab to the body
and Warholm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warholm misses with a straight left.
Warholm is looking to clinch.
Orlov throws out a counter right but Warholm avoids it with no problem.
Orlov misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Warholm counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Warholm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orlov misses with a leg kick.
Orlov jabs Warholm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orlov misses with a looping right.
Warholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Warholm tries to clinch up but Orlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Warholm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warholm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warholm fires out a quick counter leg kick but Orlov just manages to avoid it.#T4#
The fighters circling - Warholm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warholm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Orlov moves into range and clinches up with Warholm.
Warholm jumps guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terje Warholm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warholm is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orlov to keep the fight standing.
Warholm pushes Orlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Warholm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Warholm.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Warholm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Orlov pushes Warholm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Warholm tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Warholm fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that 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.
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlov.
Orlov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Warholm closes the distance and clinches.
Warholm scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Warholm jumps guard. #SUB#
Warholm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Warholm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orlov defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Warholm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orlov defends it easily.#SUB#
Warholm looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orlov passes into side control.
Warholm is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Orlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Warholm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Warholm gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Warholm working for submissions but it's allowed Orlov to get to half guard. #SUB#
Warholm actively working from the bottom here.
Orlov not doing much here.
Warholm is looking for a sweep. Orlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB#
Warholm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orlov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Warholm.
Warholm gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Warholm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Warholm looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Warholm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orlov pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Warholm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Warholm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Warholm wants to sweep but Orlov has passed to side control!
Orlov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warholm is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Orlov is looking to score with low kicks.
Warholm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Warholm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warholm misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warholm.
Orlov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warholm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Orlov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Warholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warholm avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Warholm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Warholm misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
Warholm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orlov's calf.#T1#
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Warholm is looking to counter the offense by Orlov and move into the clinch.
Warholm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orlov tries to clinch but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm is looking to counter the offense by Orlov and move into the clinch.
Warholm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Warholm connects with a solid leg kick.
Warholm cracks the inside of Orlov's front leg.
Orlov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warholm.
Warholm moves away from the strike by Orlov. #CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Warholm misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Warholm tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov tries a body shot but Warholm blocks it.
Warholm blocks an uppercut.
Warholm is trying to pull guard but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Warholm.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
Warholm blocking some punches.
Orlov tries a body shot but Warholm blocks it.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Warholm avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Warholm will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov is leaning against Warholm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Warholm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Warholm lands a hook that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Orlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov pushes Warholm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Orlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Orlov is working Warholm over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike.
Orlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warholms head.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Warholm controls the action. #T4#
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Warholm breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Orlov.
A lazy left from Orlov finds it's target.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Warholm is just out of range.
Warholm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Terje Warholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warholm throws a leg kick but Orlov checks it.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Orlov.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warholm's head backwards.
Nice shot by Orlov.
Orlov checks a low kick from Warholm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: IFC MW47: Lemieux vs Impaler
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
Fischer cracks Orlov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orlov connects with a body shot that sends Fischer's belly button to the back.
Orlov scores with a nice head shot.
Fischer slips under a jab from Orlov.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fischer.
Orlov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fischer blocks it well.
Fischer lands a leg kick that knocks Orlov off balance momentarily.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fischer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fischer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fischer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him.
Orlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fischer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Fischer tenderised Orlov's leg. Orlov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov throws a wild body kick that Fischer sees coming a mile off.
Fischer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orlov checks the leg kick.
Fischer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Fischer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orlov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Orlov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fischer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good shot there by Fischer.
Fischer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orlov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orlov checks a low kick from Fischer.
Orlov staying out of range there.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Fischer off balance momentarily.#T1#
Fischer misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Orlov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orlov lands with a straight right. Fischer didn't see that one coming.
Orlov throws a low kick but Fischer moves out of range easily.
Fischer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orlov swings for the body but Fischer moves out of range.
Fischer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Fischer's head.
Orlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fischer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Orlov wants to clinch up but Fischer keeps it at a distance.
Orlov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Orlov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dennis Fischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Fischer misses the target.
Orlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fischer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.
Fischer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fischer throws a body kick that misses.
Fischer misses with a body punch
and Orlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fischer. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fischer cracks a nice hook into Orlov's ribs.
Orlov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fischer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
Fischer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Fischer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Orlov misses.
Fischer misses with a kick to the body
and Orlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fischer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fischer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Fischer does it's job there.
Orlov throws a hook but Fischer avoids it easily.
Fischer throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Fischer throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fischer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fischer's head.
Fischer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fischer misses with a kick to the body.
Orlov throws a push kick but Fischer slaps the foot to one side.
Orlov moves out of range of the body kick.
Orlov checks a leg kick.
Orlov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fischer is out of range.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fischer just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Fischer throws a leg kick
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fischer throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fischer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fischer checks a low kick from Orlov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlov, right into the meat.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fischer.
Fischer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Orlov lands a head kick. Fischer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Orlov checks a leg kick nicely.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fischer.
Fischer lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fischer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Fischer breaks from the clinch.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Fischer throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Fischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orlov! But no joy.#T4#
Fischer takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fischer.
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orlov tries to move into range but Fischer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov checks a leg kick.
Fischer looks for the body kick but Orlov saw that one coming.
Fischer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fischer throws a body kick that misses.
Fischer misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Fischer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fischer.
Orlov cracks the inside of Fischer's front leg.
Orlov wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
#R2#
Fischer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fischer throws a wild body kick that Orlov sees coming a mile off.
Orlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Fischer throws a leg kick
and Orlov counters with a good low kick that Fischer was not able to check.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Orlov 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 swing and a miss from Orlov.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Fischer moved away.
Orlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Fischer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Orlov misses. #CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and pushes Fischer back into the cage.
Fischer blocking some punches.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Fischer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Fischer blocks the low kick.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Fischer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fischer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fischer misses with a straight left. #T1#
Orlov avoids the body shot from Fischer.
Fischer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fischer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Fischer saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Fischer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fischer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fischer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orlov moves out of range of the body kick from Fischer.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Fischer.
Orlov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fischer tries to land a leg kick but Orlov saw it coming and moves away.
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Fischer.
Fischer throws a low kick but Orlov avoids it.
Orlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov tries to clinch up.
Orlov checks a low kick from Fischer.
Orlov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fischer.
Dennis Fischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fischer cracks the inside of Orlov's front leg.
Fischer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fischer lands a leg kick that knocks Orlov off balance momentarily.
Orlov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fischer to score with a decent uppercut.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Fischer moved away.
Orlov slips under a jab from Fischer.
Fischer scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov throws a wild body kick that Fischer sees coming a mile off.
Fischer lands with a shot to the body.
Fischer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Orlov connects with a body shot.
Orlov lands with an uppercut that bounces Fischer off the cage and back into range.
Fischer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fischer misses the shot to the body.
Fischer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fischer throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov moves out of range of the body kick from Fischer.
Fischer throws a lazy right hand but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fischer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fischer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Fischer lands with a hook. Orlov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fischer throws a leg kick
and Orlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fischer misses with a body shot.
Orlov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fischer lands with a good body shot.
Fischer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orlovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov misses with a lunging right hand
and Fischer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orlov throws a wild body kick that Fischer sees coming a mile off.
Fischer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orlov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fischer's head.
Orlov takes a swing at Fischer's ribcage but misses.
Orlov works Fischer's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Fischer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orlov doesn't seem phased though.
Fischer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Fischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Orlov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Fischer moved away.#T4#
Orlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orlov misses with a hook.
Fischer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orlov misses with a hook. Fischer ducked under it nicely.
Fischer thuds his right hand into Orlov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fischer throws a low kick but Orlov moves out of range easily.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Fischer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fischer throws a body kick that misses.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Fischer moved out of range nicely.
Fischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Fischer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fischer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fischer.
Fischer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orlov looks to throw the jab but Fischer is out of range.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fischer throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Fischer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Orlov misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Fischer misses its target.
Fischer wants to land a leg kick but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fischer. That did some damage!
Orlov slips a jab from Fischer.
Fischer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fischer tries to score with a low kick but Orlov moves his leg out of the way.
Orlov tries to clinch but Fischer is having none of it.
Fischer moves out of range of the strikes.
Fischer lands with a straight right. Orlov didn't see that one coming.
Fischer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orlov is out of range and Fischer settles back down.
Good exchange - Fischer coming out on top.#KD#
Fischer lands a big head kick that sends Orlov tumbling to the mat! Fischer takes a step backwards and waves Orlov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
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 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Orlov. Beautiful body shot.
Fischer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orlov.
Orlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orlov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fischer if he has to take too many more of those.
Fischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Fischer sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Orlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fischer tries a low kick but Orlov avoids it.
Orlov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fischer.
Fischer scores with a hook.
Fischer throws a solid leg kick but Orlov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fischer.
Fischer throws a push kick but Orlov slaps the foot to one side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fischer.
Orlov cracks Fischer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fischer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orlov lands with an uppercut that bounces Fischer off the cage and back into range.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Fischer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orlov.
Fischer misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov blocks a head kick by Fischer.
Fischer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Fischer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orlov throws out a counter right but Fischer avoids it with no problem.
Fischer throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily.
Fischer misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Fischer.
Fischer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Orlov digs a good body shot into Fischer's ribs.
Orlov feints and then cracks Fischer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fischer down.
Fischer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orlov has time to react.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orlov dips to his left and cracks Fischer with an uppercut!
Orlov lands a nice hook to Fischer's body. Fischer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A clash of legs there as Fischer blocks the low kick.
Fischer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Orlov throws a wild body kick that Fischer sees coming a mile off.
Fischer slips a jab from Orlov.
Fischer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Orlov.
Fischer misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fischer is just out of range.
Fischer throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fischer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Fischer throws a head kick that misses.
Fischer throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fischer looks to land a body kick but Orlov moved away.#CL2#
Orlov pushes Fischer up against the cage in a clinch.
Fischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Orlov.
Fischer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fischer tries to break free but Orlov pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Fischer.
Fischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Fischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands. #T4#
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Fischer.
A shot in the inside from Fischer.
Fischer working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Fischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fischer misses with the head strike.
Fischer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orlov blocking some punches. #BC#
Fischer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fischer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov checks a leg kick.
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fischer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fischer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fischer sizes up Orlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fischer swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov.
A little feinted left hand from Fischer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Fischer catches Orlov right on the button with a cross.
Orlov stuns Fischer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Fischer moved away.
Orlov thumps Fischer with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dennis Fischer.
Well Orlov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: GPG: 49
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Orlov is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Tsuruta wants to counter the offense by Orlov and move into the clinch position.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the nose.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Orlov is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Orlov has closed the distance and engaged Tsuruta in a clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Orlov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Orlov digs a right hand underneath Tsuruta's ribcage. Tsuruta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuruta.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Good body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the side of Orlov's head.
Orlov gets through Tsuruta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta stalling in the clinch but Orlov improves position.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Orlov being controlled against the cage.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov misses with some punches. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta stalling the fight.
Tsuruta lands a body punch in the clinch.
I was talking to Orlov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
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.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Tsuruta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlov.#T4#
Tsuruta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looking to slow down the pace here.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Tsuruta lands a right hand.
A short left from Orlov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Orlov.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orlov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Orlov tries a low kick but Tsuruta avoids it.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orlov misses with a looping right.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
A big right from Orlov misses. #T1#
A big left from Orlov misses.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid body kick from Orlov.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tsuruta is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Orlov lands a jab to Tsuruta's midsection.
Tsuruta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Orlov rushes Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta digs a right hand into Orlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orlov's gas tank.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhail Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Orlov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tsuruta digs a right hand underneath Orlov's ribcage. Orlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Tsuruta is working Orlov over against the cage.
Orlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta is looking to control Orlov's arms but Orlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsuruta has his back to the cage.
Tsuruta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orlov lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it. #T4#
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Tsuruta digs a right hand into Orlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orlov's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta taking a breather.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Orlov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Orlov throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
Orlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlov misses with a straight left.
Orlov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orlov slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orlov connects with a jab.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov staying out of range there.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orlov rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Orlov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Tsuruta should have avoided that one.
Tsuruta defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand.
Orlov with a nice cross.#T1#
Orlov throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Tsuruta takes one to the chin there.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Tsuruta's body.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
A quick step to the side and Orlov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Orlov throws a body kick.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov thows a leg kick but Tsuruta checks it
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a right hand
and Orlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orlov throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta stuns Orlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orlov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tsuruta will feel that in the morning.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. #T3#
Orlov misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.
Orlov throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
Orlov jabs at Tsuruta's body.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Orlov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsuruta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Orlov misses the target.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Orlov tries to score with a low kick but Tsuruta moves his leg out of the way.
Orlov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuruta 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 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. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.
Tsuruta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Orlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlov moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Orlov's body.
Tsuruta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orlov throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsuruta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that Orlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Orlov also avoids with ease.
Orlov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orlov throws a push kick but Tsuruta slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Orlov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from Orlov lands.
Orlov misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Tsuruta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Orlov's body.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta digs a good body shot into Orlov's ribs.
Orlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Orlov tries to work over Tsuruta's front leg with a kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsuruta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.#T1#
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlov, right into the meat.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Tsuruta misses with the combination.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Orlov walks into a stiff left hand from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlov lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
A shot to the body from Tsuruta misses
and Orlov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body.
Orlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Orlov gets a clinch.
Orlov gets through Tsuruta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but instead, Orlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tsuruta into the cage.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta digs a right hand into Orlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orlov's gas tank.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta. #T3#
Tsuruta pushes Orlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tsuruta looking to stall.
Orlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Orlov pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Orlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov works on Tsuruta's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Orlov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov had his way with Tomomi Tsuruta in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Orlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Orlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Orlov blocks a jab.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Tsuruta's torso.
A good leg kick by Orlov.
Orlov scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
A punch lands to the side of Orlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orlov scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orlov at a distance.
Orlov misses with a straight right. #T1#
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov slips a jab and a cross from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Orlov misses the target.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orlov at a distance.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orlov lands a jab to Tsuruta's midsection.
Orlov misses the jab.
Orlov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tsuruta lands a glancing blow to the side of Orlov's head.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Orlov 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.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.#T2#
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Orlov sets himself, and Tsuruta steps forward looking for the clinch! Orlov avoids it this time.
A right-left combo lands from Tsuruta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Orlov counter with a right hand.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head.
Orlov slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Orlov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Tsuruta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orlov blocks a jab.
Orlov moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
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 makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow. #T4#
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta leaning against his opponent.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Tsuruta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Tsuruta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikhail Orlov.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
Mikhail Orlov retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: GPG: 43
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1##CL#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.#CL2#
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!
#R2#
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. #T1#
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.#CL2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3##TD2#
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.#ES#
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. #CL2#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#TD2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R4#
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. #CL#
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
Leighton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Orlov trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Leighton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Orlov thumps Leighton with a low kick.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice shot by Orlov.#CL2#
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!
#R5#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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...'.

Event: GPG: 40
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Thunder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Thunder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Thunder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Thunder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Orlov misses the jab.
Thunder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
Thunder throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov pushes Thunder away with a front kick.
Orlov misses with a low kick as Thunder jumps back.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.#T1#
Thunder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thunder misses the jab.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Thunder.
Thunder slips a straight right by Orlov.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Thunder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thunder sizes up Orlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thunder misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Orlov cracks Thunder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlov thumps Thunder with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick
and Thunder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orlov thinking.
Thunder throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Thunder.
Thunder blocks a jab.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orlov throws a jab when Thunder was well out of range.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thunder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thunder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Thunder is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thunder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thunder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thunder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orlov is able to avoid easily.
Thunder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Orlov throws a head kick but Thunder moves out of range.
Orlov is looking to clinch but Thunder is avoiding it.
Thunder throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Thunder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orlov misses with a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunder looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Thunder moved away.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Thunder.
A lazy body kick from Orlov
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunder keeps the fight on the outside.
Orlov cracks the inside of Thunder's front leg.
Orlov stuns Thunder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thunder closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Thunder ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Orlov moved out of range nicely.
Orlov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thunder checks it well.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orlov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thunder moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Orlov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orlov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thunder is out of range.
Orlov misses with a lunging right hand
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orlov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thunder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov dodges the punch combination from Thunder.
A swing and a miss from Thunder.
Thunder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
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!
#R2#
Orlov cracks Thunder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Orlov misses.
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Orlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Orlov gets through Thunder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thunder pushes off an throws an elbow but Orlov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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.
Thunder is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunder or not.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder misses with the head strike.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Thunder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thunder.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Thunder moved away.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Thunder takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Thunder blocks the body kick.
Thunder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orlov slips a jab from Thunder.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Thunder slips under a jab from Orlov.#CL#
Orlov has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunder.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Thunder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mikhail Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Thunder lands with a left to the head.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Orlov. #BC2#
Thunder breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Thunder scores with a jab. Orlov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thunder throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Orlov throws a push kick but Thunder slaps the foot to one side.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Thunder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Thunder's leg. Thunder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Thunder misses with a looping left.
Thunder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Thunder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Thunder.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Orlov lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunder off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Orlov moves into range and clinches up with Thunder.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
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!
#R3#
Thunder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orlov.
Orlov connects with a high kick.
Orlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov lands a really nice looking cross but Thunder seems unphased.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thunder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orlov tries to clinch but Thunder moves out of range.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunder should have avoided that one.
Orlov is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Thunder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A big right from Thunder misses.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Thunder.
A punch lands to the side of Orlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov lands a head shot.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlov fakes the leg kick and cracks Thunder in the body.
Orlov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thunder misses with a head kick.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Orlov.
Orlov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thunder is able to avoid easily.
Thunder takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov throws a low kick, looking for Thunder's leg but Thunder calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Thunder takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Orlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thunder connects with a nice looking jab.
Thunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Orlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov throws a right hand that misses
and Thunder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Thunder moved away.
Thunder misses with a looping left.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Orlov throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range. #T3#
Orlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Orlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orlov scores with a jab.
Thunder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. Thunder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thunder thumps Orlov with a low kick.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Orlov clinches.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Orlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thunder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Good body shot from Orlov.
Thunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Orlov.
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 misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Orlov.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder is trying to maintain a safe position but Orlov gets an underhook and turns Thunder into the cage.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Orlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Orlov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thunder.
Decent striking displayed by Thunder there.
Donk. Orlov catches Thunder right on the button with a cross.
Thunder throws a jab when Orlov was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thunder.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thunder throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov misses with a looping right.
Thunder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Thunder misses.
Thunder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thunder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov scores with a push kick.
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thunder is out of range and Orlov settles back down.
Thunder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orlov.
Orlov slips under a jab from Thunder.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Orlov lands a jab to the nose.
Thunder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.
Orlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
Thunder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Thunder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
A big right from Thunder misses.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orlov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thunder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thunder thuds a left hand into Orlov's body.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Thunder missing with a left hand there. Orlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
Thunder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
It looked like Orlov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Jab, jab by Thunder - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Thunder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orlov doesn't seem phased though.
Thunder misses with a looping right.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thunder lands with a good body shot.
Orlov slips a jab and a cross from Thunder.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Thunder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Thunder finds it's target.
Thunder swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Thunder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thunder connects with a nice looking jab.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Orlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orlov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thunder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.#T4#
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thunder.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thunder moves away from the strike by Orlov.
Thunder staying out of range there.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thunder connects with a jab.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Thunder lands a body shot.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Orlov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth 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! This is the final round!
#R5#
Orlov throws a low kick but Thunder avoids it.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thunder connects with a nice looking jab.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Thunder.
Thunder cracks Orlov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Orlov.
Orlov slips under a jab.#CL#
Orlov pushes Thunder up against the cage in a clinch.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Orlov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thunder's efforts to push away.
Orlov working aggressively here. #BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Thunder tries to bum rush Orlov with a series of wild strikes but Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thunder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov throws a leg kick
and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thunder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Orlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thunder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thunder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunder off the cage and back into range.
Thunder misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov works Thunder's body with a nice hook.
Orlov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Orlov closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Thunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Thunder lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thunder.
Thunder is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thunder.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Thunder prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Orlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlov.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Orlov scores with a push kick.
Orlov jabs Thunder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
A jab from Orlov misses.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orlov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jushin Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thunder throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
Mikhail Orlov retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: GPG 35
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Giannis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orlov under the eye.
Orlov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Giannis on the side of the head.
Giannis fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Orlov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orlov cracks a nice hook into Giannis's ribs.
Giannis throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily.
Orlov looks to throw the jab but Giannis is out of range.
Orlov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Giannis throws a lazy right hand but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giannis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Giannis on the side of the head.
Giannis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orlov.
Orlov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giannis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Giannis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Giannis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Giannis misses with a hook.
Giannis throws a lazy right hand but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orlov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good exchange - Orlov coming out on top.#T1#
Giannis wants to land a leg kick but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Giannis.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Orlov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Giannis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Giannis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Orlov misses.
Orlov misses with a low kick.
Giannis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Giannis throws a wild body kick that Orlov sees coming a mile off.
Giannis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Giannis swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Giannis blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orlov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orlov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Giannis takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giannis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orlov throws a big counter head kick but Giannis avoids it with no problem.
Orlov tries to clinch but Giannis moves out of range.
Giannis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Giannis stuns Orlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Giannis lands with a hook. Orlov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Orlov instigates a clinch.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Giannis controls the action.
Orlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Giannis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Giannis.
Giannis prevents a body shot from Orlov. #T3#
Giannis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Giannis.
Orlov is leaning against Giannis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Giannis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land. #BC#
Giannis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giannis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Giannis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Giannis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick there by Orlov.
Giannis avoids the body shot from Orlov.
The fighters circling - Giannis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giannis misses with a leg kick.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Orlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orlov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Orlov. #T4#
Giannis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Giannis.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Giannis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 Giannis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Giannis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Giannis tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giannis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Orlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Giannis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Giannis throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Giannis misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giannis takes a shot to the head.
Giannis misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Giannis - that landed with a thud.
Giannis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Giannis does no damage.
Giannis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Giannis.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Giannis.
Giannis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Giannis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orlov misses with a hook.
A big left from Orlov misses.
Orlov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Giannis throws a right and a left that Orlov avoids nicely.
Giannis throws a head kick that Orlov semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov blocks the body kick.
Orlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Giannis misses with a body kick.
Orlov 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. #T1#
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orlov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Giannis. Giannis obviously looking to wear him down.
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Giannis.
Orlov misses with a two punch combination.
Orlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orlov slips a jab from Giannis.
Orlov connects with a nice looking jab.
Giannis avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orlov.
Giannis scores with a sloppy right hand. Orlov should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Giannis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Giannis misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Giannis connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giannis blocks the body kick.
Giannis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Giannis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Giannis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Giannis throws a right and a left that Orlov avoids nicely.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orlov. Giannis shrugs it off though.
Orlov lunges at Giannis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Giannis's hand.
Giannis throws out a leg kick but Orlov moves out of range and Giannis only half commits.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov digs a good body shot into Giannis's ribs.
Giannis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giannis.
Orlov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Giannis at a distance.
Giannis takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Orlov instigates a clinch.
Giannis blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov tries a body shot but Giannis blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Giannis misses with some punches.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Giannis controls the action.
Giannis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Giannis manages to break the clinch.
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orlov scores with a shot to the body.
Giannis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Giannis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giannis swinging wildly here. #T4#
Orlov throws a lazy uppercut
and Giannis counters with a thumping low kick.
Giannis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giannis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Giannis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Giannis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Giannis.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Giannis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Giannis does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Giannis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orlov wants to land a leg kick but Giannis is out of range.
Orlov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Giannis swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Giannis scoring well with a low kick there.
Giannis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
Giannis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Giannis ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Giannis.
Giannis misses with a low kick.
Giannis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Giannis.
Orlov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Giannis missing with a left hand there. Orlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Giannis throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Giannis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orlov is looking to clinch.
Orlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orlov swings for the body but Giannis moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Giannis is able to avoid easily.
Giannis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Giannis tests Orlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Orlov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Giannis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Giannis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Giannis blocks a jab.
Giannis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orlov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Giannis lands an overhand right.
Giannis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Giannis lands a head shot.
A jab lands there for Giannis.
Giannis looks to land a combination but Orlov avoids it well.
Giannis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Giannis throws a front kick that sends Orlov stumbling back into the cage.
Giannis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov misses with a left hand
and Giannis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Giannis misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Orlov.
Giannis takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Orlov scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Giannis, as that shot connected.
Giannis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Giannis blocks the body kick.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Giannis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Giannis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Giannis in his tracks.
Giannis blocks the body kick.
Orlov throws a head kick but Giannis moves out of range.
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Giannis on the side of the head.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giannis takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Giannis tries to move into range but Orlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Giannis's hands.
Giannis moves away from the strike by Orlov.
It looked like Giannis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giannis.
Giannis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Giannis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Orlov throws a body punch but Giannis moves out of range.
Orlov clobbers Giannis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Giannis throws a push kick but Orlov slaps the foot to one side.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Giannis swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov blocks the body kick.
Orlov misses with a hook. Giannis ducked under it nicely.
Giannis throws a body shot but no joy.
Giannis throws a series of punches but Orlov moves out of range.
Giannis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giannis was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov tries to clinch but Giannis moves out of range.
Giannis moves out of range of the body kick.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giannis catches Orlov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Giannis lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Orlov finds it's way through Giannis's defenses.
Giannis slips a straight right by Orlov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giannis misses with a two punch combination.
Orlov throws a lazy right hand but Giannis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears Giannis was looking to counter with a kick there.
Orlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Giannis.
Orlov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Giannis counters with an inside leg kick.
Giannis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orlov dodges the punch combination from Giannis.
Orlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Giannis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Giannis.
A swing and a miss from Giannis.
Giannis with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Giannis clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Good shot there by Giannis.
Giannis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Giannis's head.
Giannis throws a big shot that misses.
Giannis misses with a head kick.
Giannis throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Giannis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Giannis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Orlov connects with a body shot.
Giannis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Giannis.
Giannis misses with the combination.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giannis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Giannis saw that one coming.
Giannis throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov thinks about the counter body kick.
Giannis lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Orlov rushes Giannis and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Orlov tries a body shot but Giannis blocks it.
Giannis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Giannis has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Giannis prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Giannis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Giannis fails to land.
Orlov tries a body shot but Giannis blocks it.
A short left from Orlov.
Giannis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Giannis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Giannis.
Orlov blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Giannis controls his hands.
Giannis lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
Giannis scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Giannis throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Giannis can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Giannis.
Giannis throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Giannis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orlov is working Giannis over against the cage.
Giannis tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
A short uppercut from Giannis.
Giannis throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Orlov tries to work over Giannis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Giannis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giannis takes a shot to the head.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Giannis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giannis.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Giannis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Giannis.
Orlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Giannis avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giannis backwards.
Giannis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orlovs head.
Giannis blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Giannis blocks a body shot from Orlov. #T4#
Giannis trying to control the position but instead, Orlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Giannis into the cage.
A short uppercut from Giannis.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Giannis avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov tries to work over Giannis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Giannis fails to land.
Orlov tries to work over Giannis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Giannis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Orlov is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
That's time! Giannis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Giannis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giannis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Giannis avoids it.
Giannis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
Giannis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
Orlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlov blocks a jab.
Orlov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Giannis is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Giannis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Giannis throws a poor cross that misses
and Orlov counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Giannis moved away.
Both fighters circling a little - Orlov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
Giannis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orlov misses with a hook
and Giannis counters with a left and a right that stings Orlov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Good work by Giannis as he checks the leg kick.
Orlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov throws a hook but Giannis blocks it.
Orlov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Giannis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orlov if he has to take too many more of those.
Orlov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Giannis throws out the jab.
Giannis lands with a shot to the body.
Orlov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Giannis takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Orlov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov thuds his shin into the meat of Giannis's side.
Giannis scores with a head kick. Orlov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giannis.
Orlov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Giannis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Giannis throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov thinks about the counter body kick.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Giannis cracks the inside of Orlov's front leg.
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 tries to clinch but Giannis is having none of it.
Giannis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Giannis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orlov checks it well.
Giannis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Giannis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A cross from Giannis lands.
Orlov lunges at Giannis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Giannis's hand.
Giannis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Giannis circles away.
Orlov throws a low kick but Giannis avoids it.#T3#
Orlov is looking to chop away at Giannis's legs.
Orlov moves out of range as Giannis strikes.
Orlov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlov.
Orlov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Giannis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Giannis throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orlov tries to clinch up but Giannis circles away and keeps his distance.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov is looking to clinch but Giannis is avoiding it.
Orlov throws a sloppy body shot
and Giannis counters with a right hand to the body.
Giannis misses with a body kick.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giannis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giannis staying out of range there.#T4#
Nice body kick from Orlov.
Giannis connects with a body shot that sends Orlov's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giannis stuns Orlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Giannis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Giannis blocks the body kick.
Giannis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A big left from Giannis misses.
Giannis tries to land a leg kick but Orlov saw it coming and moves away.
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Giannis on the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Orlov.
DJ Giannis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giannis is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Orlov blocks the low kick.
Giannis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Giannis misses with a hook to the body
and Orlov counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikhail Orlov.
Well Orlov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 47:49
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
Mikhail Orlov is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: PFF 30 Pearson vs Jones
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Orlov lands with a nice combination. Thunder backs away looking to recover.
Thunder connects with the punch.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Orlov.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thunder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thunder punishes Orlov's body with a nice straight punch.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Thunder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Thunder swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Orlov moved away.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Thunder.
Thunder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Orlov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Thunder's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunder tries to avoid it.
A big right from Thunder misses. #T1#
Orlov lands a head shot.
Thunder throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Orlov as he connects with a hook.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov takes one to the chin there.
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Thunder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunder throws out the jab.
Orlov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Orlov takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thunder jabs at Orlov's body.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Thunder swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thunder.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Orlov scores with a jab.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Orlov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thunder checks it well.
Orlov slips a jab from Thunder.
Thunder takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Thunder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thunder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Orlov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thunder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Orlov scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Orlov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thunder has time to react.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunder throws out the jab.
Thunder loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Orlov throwing a counter right hand but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Thunder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orlov rather than just go for the knockout.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Thunder moves forwards but Orlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thunder swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Thunder. Those never looked like landing.
Orlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Thunder. #CL#
Thunder tries to keep at a distance but Orlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thunder is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Orlov tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov prevents Thunder from breaking the clinch.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orlov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
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!
#R2#
A big left from Thunder misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov throws a front kick that sends Thunder stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov tests Thunder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thunder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orlov throws out a leg kick but Thunder moves out of range and Orlov only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Thunder swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orlov lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thunder throws a jab when Orlov was well out of range.
Thunder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orlov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Thunder.
Thunder misses the jab.#T1#
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
That kick from Thunder tenderised Orlov's leg. Orlov is trying to keep his angry face on.
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.
Thunder scores with a punch to the head.
Orlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body. Thunder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orlov 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.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thunder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orlov lands a jab to Thunder's midsection.
Orlov punishes Thunder's body with a nice straight punch.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Orlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thunder throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Thunder checks it.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov. #T2#
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thunder.
Orlov misses the jab.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Orlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orlov slips a jab from Thunder.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder throws out a powerful jab.
Thunder throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Orlov feints and then cracks Thunder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thunder down.
Orlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Thunder's head.#T3#
Orlov lands a really nice looking cross but Thunder seems unphased.
Orlov defending well as Thunder loads up on a big left hand.
Thunder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thunder misses with a hook.
Orlov defending well as Thunder loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Orlov.
A big left from Thunder misses.
Orlov throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
Thunder misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
As Thunder looks to move away, Orlov throws a big counter combo but Thunder just gets out of the way.
Orlov with a hook.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Thunder.
Thunder is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
It looked like Orlov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thunder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orlov.
Thunder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov. #T4#
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a looping right.
Orlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlov, right into the meat.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Thunder saw that one coming.
Thunder throws a lazy right hand but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlov scores with a nice head shot.
Orlov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Orlov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thunder is out of range.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Thunder.
Orlov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Orlov throws a big counter combination but Thunder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Thunder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orlov stuns Thunder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thunder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orlov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Thunder.
And Orlov counters with a quick kick to the body but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder lands a leg kick that knocks Orlov off balance momentarily.
Thunder looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Thunder throws an overhand right that lands on Orlov's shoulder, as Orlov tries to avoid the shot.
Thunder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orlov is out of range and Thunder settles back down.
Thunder scores with a sloppy right hand. Orlov should have avoided that one. #CL#
Orlov has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thunder 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 Thunder can turn it around.
Orlov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orlov tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land. #T1#
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Thunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thunder takes one to the side of the head.
Orlov throws a low kick but Thunder moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Thunder.
Orlov slips a straight right by Thunder.
Thunder connects with a body shot that sends Orlov's belly button to the back.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orlov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thunder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Orlov connects with a single shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orlov.
A big left from Thunder misses.
It looked like Orlov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Orlov forces Thunder back against the cage and clinches.
Thunder throws an elbow that misses.
Thunder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A short right from Orlov.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Thunder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunder.
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Orlov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orlov throws a chopping leg kick but Thunder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orlov scores with a leg kick.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thunder.
Orlov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Orlov misses. #T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orlov. Thunder shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Orlov throws a good cross that connects.
Orlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Orlov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orlov scores with a hook.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Thunder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Orlov.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlov!
Orlov throws a shot from downtown. Thunder moves away and avoids it.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunder should have avoided that one.
Orlov lands a really nice looking cross but Thunder seems unphased.
Jushin Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Thunder takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.

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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: PFF 25 Steve vs Sanchez
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Abdullaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov connects with the punch.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Orlov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orlov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Orlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orlov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Abdullaev takes a step back to recover.
Abdullaev throws a lazy right hand but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Orlov.
Abdullaev misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Abdullaev scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Abdullaev throws a right and a left that Orlov avoids nicely.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Abdullaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abdullaev tries a low kick but Orlov avoids it.
Orlov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orlov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Orlov scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orlov misses with a straight left.
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdullaev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orlov in his tracks.
Abdullaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Orlov rushes Abdullaev and presses him up against the cage.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Abdullaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdullaev loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abdullaev.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Orlov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abdullaev's calf.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Abdullaev circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov thumps Abdullaev with a low kick.
Abdullaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abdullaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Orlov with a jab.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Orlov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Abdullaev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Orlov just manages to avoid it.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Orlov misses.
Orlov walks into a straight right hand from Abdullaev.
Nice cross by Abdullaev.
Abdullaev ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Abdullaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A good leg kick by Orlov.
Abdullaev looks to land a combination but Orlov avoids it well.
Orlov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abdullaev on the side of the head.
Abdullaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Orlov counters with a nice body shot.
Abdullaev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orlov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orlov. Abdullaev shrugs it off though.
Orlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdullaev circles away. #T3#
Orlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abdullaev moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Abdullaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Orlov checks a low kick from Abdullaev.
Orlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdullaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Orlov. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Abdullaev is predictable there
enabling Orlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdullaev throws a hook but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Abdullaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Abdullaev tries to avoid it.
Orlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Abdullaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abdullaev has time to react.
Abdullaev misses with an uppercut.
Orlov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Abdullaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orlov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raja Abdullaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Abdullaev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orlov is out of range.
Abdullaev moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Orlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Orlov backs away, Abdullaev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Abdullaev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
Orlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abdullaev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Abdullaev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orlov.
Orlov with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdullaev throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Abdullaev off balance momentarily.
Abdullaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orlov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Abdullaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abdullaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov thows a body kick. Abdullaev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Abdullaev throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov lands with a hook. Abdullaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abdullaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Orlov.
Abdullaev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abdullaev scrambles back to his feet.
Orlov lands with a nice body kick.
Abdullaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him.
Abdullaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Orlov.
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 tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdullaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Abdullaev circles away.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Orlov. That's going to slow Abdullaev down.
Abdullaev connects with a body shot that sends Orlov's belly button to the back.
Orlov drops his hands momentarily and Abdullaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orlov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abdullaev's calf.
Abdullaev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Abdullaev scores with a leg kick.
Abdullaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Abdullaev.
Orlov moves out of range of the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlov!
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdullaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abdullaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Abdullaev throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Orlov has closed the distance and engaged Abdullaev in a clinch.
Abdullaev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Abdullaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdullaev's elbow. #BC#
Abdullaev manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Orlov.
Orlov tries to clinch up but Abdullaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdullaev drops his hands momentarily and Orlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abdullaev looks to land a combination but Orlov avoids it well.
Orlov fakes the leg kick and cracks Abdullaev in the body.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov scores with a nice body kick.
Abdullaev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abdullaev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orlov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orlov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abdullaev on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Abdullaev saw that one coming.
Abdullaev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
That kick from Orlov tenderised Abdullaev's leg. Abdullaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abdullaev throws a right hand that misses
and Orlov counters with a body kick.
Abdullaev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Abdullaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abdullaev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orlov fakes the leg kick and cracks Abdullaev in the body.
Orlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdullaev.
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Abdullaev is predictable there
and Orlov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Abdullaev moved out of range.
Orlov throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov lands a nice looking body shot.
Abdullaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abdullaev.#T4#
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abdullaev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orlov.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abdullaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Abdullaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlov feints and then cracks Abdullaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abdullaev down.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdullaev.
Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abdullaev takes one to the chin there.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orlov with a jab.
Orlov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdullaev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orlov counters with a nice body shot.
Orlov pushes Abdullaev away with a front kick.
Abdullaev misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Orlov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orlov scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
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!
#R3#
Orlov tries to clinch but Abdullaev is having none of it.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Abdullaev pushes him off.#CL2#
Abdullaev gets tackled into the cage by Orlov. Orlov maintains the clinch.
Abdullaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orlov has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
Orlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abdullaev backwards.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov lands a nice uppercut.
Abdullaev wants to get back to striking at distance but Orlov won't allow it.
Abdullaev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abdullaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdullaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov tries to work over Abdullaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orlov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abdullaev misses with the head strike.
Abdullaev wants to get back to striking at distance but Orlov won't allow it.
Abdullaev wants to break free but Orlov has control.
Abdullaev misses with the head strike.
A short left from Orlov.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdullaev. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
Abdullaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abdullaev is looking to take this one to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abdullaev.
Abdullaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Abdullaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdullaev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Abdullaev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abdullaev tests Orlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abdullaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raja Abdullaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlov swings for the body but Abdullaev moves out of range.
Orlov throws out a powerful jab.
Orlov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abdullaev if he has to take too many more of those.
Orlov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abdullaev.
Abdullaev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov tries to clinch up.
Abdullaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raja Abdullaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
Orlov tests Abdullaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abdullaev looks to throw a body kick
and Orlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orlov throws a shot to the body.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. Abdullaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Abdullaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orlov lands with a right hand.
Orlov dodges the punch combination from Abdullaev.
Orlov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Orlov connects with a body shot.
Abdullaev misses with a low kick. #T3#
Abdullaev tries to work over Orlov's front leg with a kick but Orlov checks it.
Abdullaev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orlov moves out of range of the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlov.
Abdullaev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orlov is out of range.
Abdullaev misses with a low kick.
Orlov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Orlov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orlov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orlov scores with a punch to the head.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orlov thows a body kick. Abdullaev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Abdullaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdullaev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abdullaev's sensitive parts. #T4#
Abdullaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Orlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Abdullaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Abdullaev tries to avoid it.
Abdullaev throws a big shot that misses.
Abdullaev misses with an uppercut
and Orlov counters with a straight right hand.
Abdullaev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A big left from Abdullaev misses.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov lands with a hook. Abdullaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orlov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abdullaev needs to keep his hands up - Orlov had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdullaev throws a lazy right hand but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdullaev swings widly with a right hand
and Orlov counters with a right hand to the body.
Orlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orlov scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: PFF 22 Steve vs Allen
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1##CL#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R2#
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? #T1#
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. #CL2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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. #T2#
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!#T3#
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. #T4#
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!

Event: PFF 18 Hole vs Steve
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Allen motions for Orlov to come forward. Allen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orlov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orlov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov misses with a hook.
Allen moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allen avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
We've been told by Allen's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orlov keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as Orlov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Allen, right into the meat.
Orlov jabs at Allen's body.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Orlov avoids a kick to the body.
Allen cracks Orlov with an open hand slap.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Allen blocks a jab.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orlov chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Allen throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily.
Orlov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orlov wants to land a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Allen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Orlov just manages to avoid it.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
Allen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Orlov does it's job there.
Allen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Allen.
Allen 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.
Orlov looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Orlov takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Allen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orlov.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlov.
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!
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
A head kick by Allen misses
and Orlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Allen coming out on top.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Allen does it's job there.
Orlov cracks Allen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Orlov throws a shot to the body.
Allen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Allen slips under a jab from Orlov.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
Allen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orlov under the eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Allen as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Allen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Allen scores with a jab to the head.
Orlov slips a jab from Allen.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Orlov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Allen defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand.
Orlov throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Orlov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Allen tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Jab from Orlov.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Orlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allen throws a lazy head kick
and Orlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Allen misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Allen scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen scores with a leg kick.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
Orlov thows a leg kick but Allen checks it
and Allen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Allen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov catches Allen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orlov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Allen.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Allen saw that one coming.
Allen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Allen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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 George Allen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Allen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orlov's sensitive parts.
Mikhail Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Allen misses with a low kick as Orlov jumps back.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Allen.
George Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Allen.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Allen pushes Orlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like George Allen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen blocks a body shot from Orlov.
A short right from Allen. #T1#
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen lands with a short shot to the head.
Allen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allen tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Allen lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen misses with some punches.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Allen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov lands a right hand.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
George Allen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen digs a right hand underneath Orlov's ribcage. Orlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orlov is breathing heavily.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Allen lands a left hand.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen digs a right hand underneath Orlov's ribcage. Orlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Allen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Allen lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Allen. #T3#
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Allen lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Allen.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Allen.
Allen presses Orlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen.
A short body shot lands from Allen as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Allen.
Allen digs a right hand into Orlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orlov's gas tank.
Allen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Allen tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Allen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Orlov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Allen lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Allen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Orlov with a big uppercut! Orlov tries to clinch up but Allen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Orlov to the mat! Orlov covers up and Allen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). George Allen!
George Allen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFF 15w Gagnon vs Delaney
Date: Jan 10, 2018

#R1#
A left lands for Orlov.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Markov slips the punch.
Markov moves forwards but Orlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Markov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlov works Markov's body with a nice hook.
Markov's coach down at Cats Killers Academy Mma was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Markov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Markov.
A swing and a miss from Markov.
Markov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markov misses with a few strikes there.
Markov misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orlov lands with a cross.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orlov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orlov staying out of range there.#T1##CL#
Orlov pushes Markov up against the cage in a clinch.
Markov blocking some punches.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Markov controls the action.
Markov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orlov tries a body shot but Markov blocks it.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Markov.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Markov avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Markov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orlov pushes Markov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markov.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markov.
Markov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Markov tries to circle away but Orlov has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Markov fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markov is looking to break free of the clinch but Orlov has double underhooks.
Orlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markov's efforts to push away.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov is leaning against Markov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orlov gets through Markov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orlov tries to work over Markov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markov's efforts to push away.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
A short right from Orlov.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Markov looks winded!
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Markov's head. #KD#
Orlov drops Markov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Markov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Markov is rocked!#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Markov is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlov finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov keeps control of Markov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Markov to his knees! Orlov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Orlov!

Event: PFF 13 - Sanchez vs Steve
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Orlov thumps Park with a low kick.
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Park in his tracks.
Park slips under a jab from Orlov.
A big right from Park misses.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Park manages to avoid it.
Park on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Park throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
Orlov has Park up against the cage in a clinch.
Park stalling in the clinch.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Park.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orlov as Park tries to tie him up.
Orlov tries to work over Park's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov lands an uppercut.
Orlov misses with some punches. #T1#
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Orlov tries to work over Park's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Park lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Park lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Park controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Park 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 Park can turn it around.
Park misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Park.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Park blocking some punches.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Park uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Park doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Park uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Park looking to stall.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Park.
Park cracks Orlov with a nice body shot.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Park misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Park fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Orlov as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Orlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Orlov as the two fighters clinch.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Park blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Park.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Park misses with some punches.
Orlov lands a right hand.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Park goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Park lands with a short shot to the head.
Park tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov works on Park's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Park is trying to break free.
Orlov lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Park.
Orlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Park backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Park.
Park has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Orlov.
A short right from Orlov.
Orlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Park.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Park.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Park.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Park is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Orlov lands a jab to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Orlov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orlov defending well as Park loads up on a big left hand.
Park misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov misses with an uppercut.
Orlov throws a body punch but Park moves out of range.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Park moves away.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Park counters with a left to the body.
Park moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Orlov lands with a nice body kick.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Park swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orlov.
Orlov connects with a body shot that sends Park's belly button to the back.
Park ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Park let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orlov staying out of range there.
We've been told by Orlov's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orlov throws a nice looking combination but Park bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Park let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orlov misses with a straight left.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Park moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Orlov cracks Park with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Park takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orlov looks to throw a body kick
and Park counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Orlov.
Nice defenses there by Park.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Park lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov misses with a looping left.#CL#
Park gets tackled into the cage by Orlov. Orlov maintains the clinch.
Park stalling the fight.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Park can do to turn this around?
Park wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mikhail Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Park uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A short left from Orlov.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Park is trying to maintain a safe position but Orlov gets an underhook and turns Park into the cage.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Park cracks Orlov with a nice body shot.
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.
Park misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Park blocks an uppercut.
Park prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Park blocks an uppercut.
Park blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Park blocks an uppercut.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov lands a right hand. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov pushes Park back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orlov as Park tries to tie him up.
Park takes a shot to the head.
Park tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Park blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov tries to work over Park's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Park fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Park lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Orlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlov.
Orlov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Park looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
It looked like Orlov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Park.
Orlov lands a jab.
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Park avoids it.
A nice side step and Park releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Park on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Park moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Park releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Park tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Park throws a series of punches but Orlov avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Donk. Orlov catches Park right on the button with a cross.
Orlov moves forwards but Park connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Park moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlov.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Park misses.
Orlov cracks Park with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Park stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Park thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov lands with a slapping head kick.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Park is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orlov rather than just go for the knockout.
Orlov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Park circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Park misses.
Orlov wants to clinch up but Park keeps it at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orlov.
Ron Park has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Park jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Park keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Park misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Park's head but Park sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Park scores with a hook to the body. Orlov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body. Park takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Orlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Orlov rushes Park and presses him up against the cage.
Park swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Park blocking some punches.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Park.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Park works on Orlov's body with a couple of short punches.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Park prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Park.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Park.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Orlov.
Orlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Park controls his hands.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Park.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Orlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
Park takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Park doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orlov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Park prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Park or not.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Park controls his hands.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
A short left from Orlov.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Park's elbow.
Park prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Park swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!

Event: MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - E3
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Orlov cracks Narkovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Orlov.
The crowd cheers as Orlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Narkovic doesn't seem phased though.
Orlov cracks a nice hook into Narkovic's ribs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Narkovic is trying to force a seperation but Orlov has the dominant position.
Orlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Narkovic can't break the clinch.
Orlov digs a right hand into Narkovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Narkovic's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlov.#CUT2#
It looks like Narko Narkovic has been cut.
Narkovic tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narkovic working hard to break the clinch.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Narkovic or not.
Narkovic is breathing heavily.
Orlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Orlov.
Orlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlov.#ROC2#
Narkovic is rocked!#KD2#
Orlov drops Narkovic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Narkovic is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Narkovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Narkovic backwards.
Orlov throws a big uppercut that drops Narkovic! More strikes from Orlov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Narkovic lies dazed against the ropes as Orlov celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Orlov!

Event: MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - E2
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Orlov scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Orlov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orlov scores with a shot to the body.
Nazir misses with a looping right.
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nazir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Orlov.
Orlov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nazir fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazir.
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 feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nazirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nazir's head backwards.#T1#
Orlov scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nazir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orlov throws a good cross that connects.
Nazir takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov works the jab nicely.
Nazir shoots in but no luck this time.
Orlov jabs at Nazir's body.
Nazir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orlov tries to avoid it but Nazir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orlov to the ground. Orlov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raheem Nazir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Nazir walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.
Orlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
A solid body kick from Orlov.
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Nazir's front leg but catches the back leg as Nazir tries to avoid it.
Orlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov punishes Nazir's body with a nice straight punch.
Nazir on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orlov scores with a nice strike.
Nazir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nazir had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orlov lands a head shot.
Nazir fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazir misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nazir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orlov but Orlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nazir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orlov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nazir back to the ropes. Orlov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Orlov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nazir.
Orlov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nazir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orlov punishes Nazir's body with a nice straight punch.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Orlov lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nazir with a poor takedown
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nazir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orlov cracks the inside of Nazir's front leg.
Raheem Nazir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orlov lands a head kick. Nazir smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
A slow jab from Nazir misses its intended target.
Orlov scores with the left hand. Nazir knows he should have avoided that one.
Nazir looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orlov lands with an uppercut that bounces Nazir off the ropes and back into range.
Orlov tests Nazir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nazir darts in trying to clinch
and Orlov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
Orlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orlov scores with a spinning back kick!
Nazir just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazir.
Orlov scores with the left hand. Nazir knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazir tries to move into range but Orlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Orlov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nazir's head.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Nazir will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orlov dips to his left and cracks Nazir with an uppercut!
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nazir. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Orlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov cracks Nazir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Orlov jabs Nazir right on the nose. Nazir blinks but takes it well.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orlov lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazir misses with a takedown attempt - Orlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raheem Nazir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nazir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov 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!
#R3#
Orlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nazir doesn't seem bothered though.
Nazir takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orlov with a hook.
A solid body kick from Orlov.
Nazir has his takedown stuffed
and Orlov counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Orlov. No joy for Nazir on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raheem Nazir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid body kick from Orlov.
Orlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlov connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov lands a body shot.
Nazir takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Nazir takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orlov throws a front kick that sends Nazir stumbling back into the ropes.
Orlov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazir's calf.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nazir with a poor takedown
and Orlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlov.
Nazir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov scores with a jab. Nazir acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orlov cracks a nice hook into Nazir's ribs.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Nazir's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nazir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nazir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orlov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nazir is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Orlov as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Orlov lands with a slapping head kick.
Nazir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazir scrambles back to his feet.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazir has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
Nazir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orlov lands a nice looking body kick.
Orlov feints and then cracks Nazir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazir down.
Nazir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazir takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nazir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body kick there by Orlov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
Raheem Nazir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Nazir's torso.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Mikhail Orlov!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mikhail Orlov!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Mikhail Orlov!

Mikhail Orlov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Shiv Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 26, 2017

#R1#
Orlov lands a really nice looking cross but Bystrom seems unphased.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Bystrom saw that one coming.
Bystrom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orlov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orlov tries to clinch but Bystrom moves out of range.
Orlov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bystrom will feel that in the morning.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bystrom, as that shot connected.
Bystrom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orlov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bystrom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bystrom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bystrom is just out of range.
Bystrom lands the left hand.
Bystrom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orlov.
Bystrom with a nice cross.
Bystrom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orlov connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Orlov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bystrom scores with a jab to the head.
Bystrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Orlov. Beautiful body shot.
Orlov lands with an overhand left.
Bystrom takes one to the chin there.
Bystrom misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bystrom, right into the meat.
Orlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick
letting Orlov counter with a right hand.
Orlov misses with a two punch combination.
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 takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Bystrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
Orlov throws a jab when Bystrom was well out of range.
Bystrom blocks a head kick by Orlov.
Orlov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Orlov connects with the punch.
Torkel Bystrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov throws a one two combo.
Mikhail Orlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A cross from Orlov lands.
Bystrom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bystrom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Bystrom blocks the leg kick.
Bystrom half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Bystrom misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bystrom - that will leave a mark!
Orlov looks winded!#KD#
Bystrom catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Orlov stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Orlov walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC#
Orlov is rocked!
Bystrom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bystrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bystrom finish him?#CL#
Bystrom drives through and clinches with Orlov against the cage.
Mikhail Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Bystrom on the inside.
A short right from Bystrom.
Torkel Bystrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bystrom creates a bit of distance and cracks Orlov with a big uppercut! Orlov goes down! The referee pushes Bystrom away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Orlov make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Bystrom takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Torkel Bystrom!

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