PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and randy orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jabbar
vs
orton

220 cm
18
243 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

220 cm
21
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Jabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, randy orton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Jabbar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jabbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but orton was well out of range. Poor timing from Jabbar.
Jabbar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jabbar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like randy orton has been cut.
orton shoots for a double leg takedown but Jabbar sprawls well. He's pushed orton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
orton blocks a head kick by Jabbar.
orton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jabbar circles away.

Jabbar moves into range and clinches up with orton.
orton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Jabbar breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by orton or perhaps it was just good defense by Jabbar which made him look bad.
Hakeem Jabbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of randy orton.
Jabbar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from orton.
orton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jabbar but Jabbar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Jabbar.

Jabbar instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jabbar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar lands a body punch.
orton looks gassed!

Jabbar drags the fight down to the ground.

orton gets to his feet - Jabbar follows without any prompting.

Jabbar darts in and clinches orton up against the cage.
Jabbar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jabbar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but orton gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Jabbar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jabbar.
Jabbar throws a head kick but orton moves out of range.
Jabbar looks to score with a jab to the body but orton is just out of range.
randy orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabbar lands with a kick to the temple. orton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jabbar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
orton avoids the head kick by Jabbar.
A combination from Jabbar does no damage.

Jabbar pushes orton up against the cage in a clinch.
orton takes a knee right on the jaw!

Jabbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jabbar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jabbar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. orton is defending well for now.
Jabbar landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
orton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jabbar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Jabbar manages to break the clinch.

orton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

orton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jabbar to get to his feet.
orton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
orton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jabbar circles away.

Jabbar has closed the distance and engaged orton in a clinch.
orton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jabbar obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jabbar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
orton wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
orton wants a takedown but no success here.
Jabbar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Jabbar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on randy orton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

orton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jabbar tries to avoid it but orton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jabbar to the ground. Jabbar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jabbar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Jabbar closes the distance and clinches.

Jabbar breaks the clinch.
orton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jabbar moves into the clinch.
Jabbar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning orton up against the cage.
Jabbar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but orton blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jabbar taking a breather.

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

Jabbar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jabbar tries to stand and escape but orton actually recovers to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Jabbar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! orton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! orton has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

orton stands up from Jabbar's guard - orton perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jabbar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jabbar lands in his opponent's guard.
Jabbar wants to stand but orton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jabbar wants to stand and escape but instead orton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

orton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jabbar, up you get!
Jabbar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
orton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jabbar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps orton thinking.
Hakeem Jabbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of randy orton.
orton shoots in for a double leg but Jabbar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hakeem Jabbar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
orton shoots and misses

and Jabbar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jabbar lands a body punch.

Jabbar breaks the clinch.
orton shoots and misses

and Jabbar counters with a shoot takedown. orton fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jabbar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Jabbar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on randy orton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

orton shoots and misses

and Jabbar moves into the clinch.
Jabbar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and orton avoids it.

Jabbar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
orton with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jabbar counters by moving into the clinch.
orton gets underhooks to prevent Jabbar's takedown attempt.

Jabbar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jabbar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jabbar lands a slapping body shot.
Jabbar lands with a nice body kick.

Jabbar clinches up against the cage.
Jabbar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jabbar trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jabbar breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

orton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

orton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
orton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jabbar counters with a one-two to the body.
Hakeem Jabbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of randy orton.
orton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jabbar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but orton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabbar trying to move into half guard but instead orton has managed to sweep!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

orton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jabbar wants it to stay on the feet.
orton has his takedown stuffed

and Jabbar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jabbar is working for a kimura but orton is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, orton works to full guard.
Jabbar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but orton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

orton gets to his feet. Jabbar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jabbar here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
orton with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jabbar moves into the clinch.
Jabbar stalling in the clinch.
orton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jabbar connects with a nasty looking knee right to orton's face.
A frustrated look appears on Jabbar's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
orton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
orton tries to land a knee to the head but Jabbar blocks with his arms.
Jabbar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but orton blocks it with crossed arms.
Hakeem Jabbar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jabbar looking to throw knees to the head but orton is blocking nicely.
orton has Jabbar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jabbar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jabbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Jabbar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jabbar 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Jabbar!