PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rourke has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it black as his entrance music. 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?

Orion
vs
Rourke

188 cm
25
200 lbs
13 - 7 - 1

182 cm
28
196 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Orion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikko Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion scores with a head kick.
Orion moves forwards but Rourke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rourke misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Rourke.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Rourke misses its intended target.
Orion tries to clinch up but Rourke circles away and keeps his distance.
Rourke misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Rourke misses.
Rourke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orion momentarily.
Rourke misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rourke throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rourke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rourke missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rourke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rourke blocks a leg kick.
Orion wants to clinch up but Rourke keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rourke gets tackled into the cage by Orion. Orion maintains the clinch.
Rourke is trying to break free.
Orion lands a right hand.
Orion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rourke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orion prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Orion misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Orion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rourkes head.
Rourke lands with a light punch inside.

It looks like Cole Orion has been cut.
Orion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rourke trying to land knees to the body.
Rourke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourke misses with a punch on the inside.
Rourke is working Orion over against the cage.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Rourke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rourke misses the shot to the body.
Orion takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Orion.
Orion moves away from the strike by Rourke.

Orion has closed the distance and engaged Rourke in a clinch.
Rourke wants a takedown.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Rourke.
A shot in the inside from Rourke.

Rourke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rourke throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rourke swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
Orion slips a jab from Rourke.

Orion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orion prevents a body shot from Rourke.
Rourke blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rourke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orion tries to clinch there but Rourke circles away.
Orion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rourke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Orion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rourke ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion throws a front kick aimed at Rourke's knee but Rourke avoids it well.
Orion tries to clinch but Rourke moves out of range.
Orion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orion is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Rourke is out of range.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.

Orion rushes Rourke and presses him up against the cage.
Orion stops a takedown attempt from Rourke.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Rourke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke jumps guard but Orion stands there with Rourke around his waist. Rourke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Orion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Rourke tries to break the clinch but Orion is controlling the position.
Rourke has Orion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Rourke gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Rourke wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orion wants to control but Rourke is keeping busy.
Orion is doing well to control the position and prevent Rourke from advancing to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rourke prevents Orion from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikko Rourke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cole Orion's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Orion throws a leg kick
and Rourke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion tries to clinch there but Rourke circles away.
Orion is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
Rourke lands a lovely overhand right.
Rourke misses with a looping right.

Orion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rourke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rourke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Orion is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rourke is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Orion to the mat. Orion regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Orion is trying to control the position but Rourke postures up.
Rourke stopping the sweep attempt from Orion.
Rourke trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rourke!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion tries to control but Rourke wriggling away.
Orion throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Orion content just to control the position here.
Rourke tries to reverse the position but Orion maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion controlling from mount.
Orion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Orion tries to control but Rourke wriggling away.
Orion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rourke on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Orion looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rourke is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Cole Orion wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
An inside leg kick from Orion misses.
Rourke scores with a body shot.

Orion moves into the clinch successfully.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Rourke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion prevents Rourke from breaking the clinch.
Rourke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Rourke.
Rourke checks the leg kick.
Rourke misses the jab.
Orion tries to clinch up but Rourke circles away and keeps his distance.
Orion walks into a straight right hand from Rourke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.
A leg kick checked by Orion.
Rourke swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
Rourke misses with a looping left.
Rourke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orion tries to clinch up
and Rourke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orion's knee momentarily.
Rourke lands a glancing blow to the side of Orion's head.
Orion wants to clinch up but Rourke keeps it at a distance.
Rourke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rourke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rourke throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rourke misses with a wild body shot.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikko Rourke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cole Orion's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rourke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rourke back to the cage. Orion follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rourke with a nice cross.
Orion walks into a stiff left hand from Rourke.
Rourke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rourke thuds his shin into the meat of Orion's side.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Rourke is just out of range.
Cole Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rourke, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rourke connects with a solid leg kick.
Orion is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
Orion misses with a low kick as Rourke jumps back.
Rourke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Rourke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rourke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke looks for a takedown but Orion sprawls well.
Orion is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
Rourke misses the jab.
Rourke lands a slapping body shot.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rourke loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion slaps away a takedown attempt from Rourke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Rourke misses with a lunging right hand
and Orion counters with a leg kick.
Rourke moves out of range of the body kick.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rourke.
A leg kick checked by Rourke.
Rourke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orion is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rourke just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke keeps the fight on the outside.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick from Rourke.
Mikko Rourke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Orion.

Orion clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Rourke.
Rourke creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Orion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion tries a knee to the head but Rourke blocks it.
Orion avoiding damage as Rourke throws knees to the body.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Rourke.

Rourke manages to break the clinch.
Orion tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rourke misses with a looping left.
Rourke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orion throws a head kick but Rourke moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orion pushes Rourke up against the cage in a clinch.
Rourke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rourke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orion avoids it.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion lands with a right to the head.
Rourke fails to pull guard.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Rourke.
Rourke takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Orion.
Rourke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rourke misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion lands with a left to the head.
Rourke tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Rourke back against the cage.
Orion tries to work over Rourke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rourke misses with the head strike.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Orion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orion is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Orion.
Orion blocks a leg kick.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rourke misses with an uppercut
and Orion counters with a two punch combo.
Rourke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orion wants to clinch
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Orion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rourke, pushing him back against the cage.
Orion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rourke takes a shot to the head.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Rourke.
Orion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cole Orion'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.

Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rourke. That did some damage!
Rourke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Orion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orion is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Jab, jab by Rourke - just one landing.
Rourke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rourke walks into a jab.
Orion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rourke in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion is looking to clinch.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rourke.
Rourke is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rourke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orion defends it nicely.
Orion throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rourke's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orion.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
Rourke connects with an inside leg kick.
Rourke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orion doesn't manage to clinch there - Rourke circles away.
Orion wants to clinch but Rourke slips to the side
and Rourke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rourke walks into a straight right hand from Orion.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rourke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rourke throws a front kick that sends Orion stumbling back into the cage.
Orion jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Orion gets a clinch.
Orion blocks a body shot from Rourke.
Rourke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orion misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orion.
Orion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rourke or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Orion lands a right hand.
Orion scores with a shoulder strike.
Rourke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orion is defending well for now.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Rourke.
Rourke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Orion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Orion lands a nice uppercut.
Rourke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Rourke.

Rourke breaks the clinch.
Orion tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Orion.
Rourke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Orion. Those never looked like landing.
Orion cracks the inside of Rourke's front leg.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orion tries to clinch but Rourke moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion is looking to clinch.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch but Rourke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Orion misses.
Orion slips a jab from Rourke.
Orion moves in looking to clinch but Rourke pushes him off.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Rourke.
Rourke connects with a jab.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orion throws a leg kick but Rourke checks it.
Orion slips a straight right by Rourke.
Orion fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Rourke.
Rourke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion wants to clinch.
Rourke blocks a low kick nicely.
Orion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orion wants it to stay on the feet.
Rourke thows a body shot but no joy.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orion feints and then cracks Rourke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rourke down.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick from Rourke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rourke throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orion moves in looking to clinch but Rourke pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rourke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
Rourke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rourke throws a poor cross that misses
and Orion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rourke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion had his way with Mikko Rourke in that round.
The cut man is working on Cole Orion's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Orion wants to clinch.
Rourke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orion darts in trying to clinch
and Rourke counters with a leg kick.
Orion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orion throws a low kick but Rourke avoids it.
Orion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Rourke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orion. That did some damage!
Rourke throws a wild body kick that Orion sees coming a mile off.

Orion forces Rourke back against the cage and clinches.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rourke is looking to break free of the clinch but Orion has double underhooks.

Rourke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rourke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orion tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.
Orion throws a head kick but Rourke moves out of range.
Rourke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts.
Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rourke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orion in his tracks.

Orion clinches up with Rourke and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole Orion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rourke backwards.
Orion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orion lands a shoulder strike.
Rourke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rourke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orion after a bit of a struggle.
Rourke has Orion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rourke is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rourke jumps guard and drags Orion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Orion looking to sit in guard and control but Rourke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion is controlling Rourke's posture.
Rourke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rourke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Orion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Mikko Rourke has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Rourke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Rourke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.
Rourke is looking to stall here but Orion recovers full guard.
Mikko Rourke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke looking to pass the guard.
Orion being controlled here, momentarily.
Rourke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rourke wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rourke throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rourke being controlled here momentarily.
Rourke won't allow Orion to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikko Rourke.
I think Rourke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:47
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!
Cole Orion is the new middleweight champion!
Cole Orion took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! for their support in the buildup to the fight.