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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kanye West - No Church In The Wild .. Barnes has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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224 lbs
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197 lbs
27 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Orton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes thumps Orton with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Orton tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orton.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orton.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnes gets caught flat footed, as Orton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Orton throws a big elbow that misses.
Orton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes pulls Orton in close to prevent any damage.
Orton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orton throws a strike but Barnes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barnes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Orton is proving hard to escape from.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orton keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Orton 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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frankie Barnes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Orton with an uppercut!
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orton.
Orton moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Orton misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Orton blocks it.
Orton avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orton blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orton blocks it with crossed arms.
Orton tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Orton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orton.
Orton is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Orton's ribcage. Orton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orton blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnes gets through Orton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Orton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes is pressing down on Orton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes pulls Orton in close to his closed guard and prevents Orton from doing any damage or advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frankie Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Orton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Orton.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Orton shoots in.
Orton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Randy Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orton pushes Barnes up against the ropes in a clinch.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes lands with a light punch inside.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Orton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Orton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Orton lands with a punch from half guard.
Orton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Orton is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes has control of Orton's left arm, preventing Orton from doing any damage.
Orton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Orton controlling him for the moment.
Orton is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Orton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Orton postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Randy Orton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orton wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Orton throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Orton is having none of it.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orton is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes controls Orton momentarily but Orton frees himself.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orton.
Orton landing with the ground and pound.
Orton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Orton throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton dominated that second 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.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Orton. Orton gets slowly back to his feet.
Orton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barnes quickly recovers to half guard.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Orton is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Orton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orton throws a big right hand that misses.
Orton lands a couple of digs.
Orton postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
Orton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orton preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Orton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Orton is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orton manages to get himself to full guard.
Orton controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Randy Orton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Orton avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barnes trying to control but Orton is having none of it.
Orton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Orton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orton connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orton.
Orton throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Orton postures up.
Orton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes wants to stand up but Orton is controlling him.
Orton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Orton!
Barnes wants to control the pace but Orton is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Orton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Orton is avoiding it.
Barnes scores with the left hand. Orton knows he should have avoided that one.
Orton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Orton is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Donk. Barnes catches Orton right on the button with a cross.
Orton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes tries to clinch but Orton moves out of range.
Orton fails with the takedown.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orton misses the shot to the body.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Orton circles away.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orton on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes thumps Orton with a low kick.
Orton throws a low kick, looking for Barnes's leg but Barnes calmly moves out of range.
Orton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnes to the ground. Orton is now in Barnes's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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!
Barnes wants to sweep here but Orton controlling him for the moment.
Orton lands a couple of digs.
Orton throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orton.
Orton throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orton.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Orton is proving a slippery customer.
Orton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Orton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orton stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Orton distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Orton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orton connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes is trying to keep Orton in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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 Randy Orton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Orton misses with a leg kick.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orton.
Orton closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Orton pushes Barnes against the ropes but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orton clinches.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orton has picked Barnes up - he's going for a ride! Orton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Orton is very close to passing his half guard.
Orton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Orton thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnes defending well though.
Barnes is looking to escape.
Orton looks to land a strike but Barnes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Orton postures up.
Orton postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
Orton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Orton throws a strike but Barnes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Orton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to get up but he can't break Orton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Orton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frankie Barnes.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Orton saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes 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.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Orton.
Randy Orton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Orton is avoiding it.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Orton checks it.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Orton misses with a low kick.
Frankie Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orton looking to score a takedown here. Barnes is defending well but Orton drives through and ends up in Barnes's guard.
Frankie Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Orton moves nicely into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orton working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton in side control, throwing shots but Barnes defends.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Orton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orton 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Orton!
Randy Orton retains his light heavyweight title!
Randy Orton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Frankie Barnes had this to say: 'I'm sorry for letting down my fans. I wanted to be able to hold 3 titles at the same time but Orton was the better man today. '.
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hype
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