PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bada Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton has chosen Voices as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boom
vs
Orton

170 cm
22
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bada Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Boom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boom.
Orton throws a head kick but Boom moves out of range.
Boom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orton tries to avoid it but Boom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orton to the ground. Orton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boom fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton misses with the combination.
Boom misses with a body shot.
Orton throws a series of strikes that have Boom backpedaling.
Boom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bada Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom shoots in for a double leg but Orton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boom closes the distance and clinches up with Orton, looking for a takedown. Boom pushes Orton against the cage but Orton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom shoots in for a takedown but Orton shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boom is out of range.
A head kick misses from Orton.
Boom dodges the punch combination from Orton.
Orton tries to close the distance and clinch but Boom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orton as he jumps to the side.
Orton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boom avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Orton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton lands a head kick!
Boom avoids the head kick by Orton.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Orton both land. Nice combination.
Orton throws a nice looking combination but Boom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Orton does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Orton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Boom scores with a takedown into Orton's guard.
Boom throwing strikes from guard but Orton blocks nicely.
Boom preventing the sweep.

Boom postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boom, into his guard.
Orton won't allow Boom to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Orton throws a sloppy head kick and Boom moves out of range easily.

Boom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Orton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Boom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orton is just riding it out for now. Boom eventually gives up the hold.
Orton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boom works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boom is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Orton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Orton!
Boom 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.

Boom working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Orton has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orton tries to stand and escape but Boom is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Randy Orton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Orton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orton misses with a double jab.
Boom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orton but Orton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton tries to bum rush Boom with a series of wild strikes but Boom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom thows a leg kick but Orton checks it
and Orton counters with a left and a right that stings Boom.
Boom with a poor takedown
and Orton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boom's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Orton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom tries for a takedown but Orton circles away easily
and Orton counters with a three punch combo that has Boom backing up. Boom nods at Orton to acknowledge the strikes.
Bada Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bada Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom with a poor takedown
and Orton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boom really felt that one!
Boom tries for a takedown but Orton circles away easily
and Orton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boom's knee momentarily.
Boom has his takedown stuffed

and Orton counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orton breaks the clinch.
Orton throws a right and a left that Boom avoids nicely.
Orton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Orton tries to clinch but Boom is having none of it.
Boom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orton counters with a left and a right that stings Boom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orton misses with a few strikes there.
Orton is looking to slow Boom down with leg kicks.
Boom misses with a takedown attempt
and Orton counters with a leg kick.
Randy Orton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom looks to throw a body kick
and Orton counters with a left and a right that stings Boom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Orton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Orton!