PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Orpik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leshar Moradon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Orpik
vs
Moradon

180 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Orpik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leshar Moradon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moradon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Moradon tries to clinch up but Orpik circles away and keeps his distance.

Orpik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Orpik not doing much here.
Orpik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moradon is in trouble now - Orpik has advanced to mount!
Orpik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moradon has given up his back here. Will Orpik look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Orpik is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Moradon with him. Moradon is trying to defend but Orpik has an arm under the chin now! Moradon grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Orpik!