Round 1 The fighters circle each other. Avel Orlov pressures his opponent into clinching. Avel Orlov escapes the clinch and creates some distance. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Orlov works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. Avel executes a sweeping throw, planting Horiuchi on the mat. Avel Orlov lands a few stiff elbows from side control. Avel Orlov lands a few stiff elbows from side control. The round comes to an end.
Round 2 Avel Orlov keeps Hideki at a distance with some well timed jabs. Hideki throws a cross that easily dodged by Orlov. Orlov keeps Horiuchi at a distance with some well timed jabs. "Spider" attempts a striking combination, but Orlov forces the clinch. Avel Orlov places a few punches to the ribs while tied up. Avel Orlov places a few punches to the ribs while tied up. Avel decides to abandon the clinch by pulling guard and bringing "Spider" with him. Round 2 is finished.
Round 3 Horiuchi parries Avels jab and lands a liver shot. Avel Orlov moves in to press the action, but "Spider" lands a heavy back kick. Avel keeps Hideki at a distance with some well timed jabs. Avel attempts to clinch, but Hideki Horiuchi connects with an uppercut to the jaw. Hideki Horiuchi lands a strong outside leg kick that is returned by Avel Orlov. Horiuchi throws a crisp jab, but Avel Orlov slips it and moves in for the clinch. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
