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G.I. New Years Eve Bash - 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nico Agosto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drysdale has chosen Jadakiss - The Champ Is Here as his entrance music. Robert Drysdale will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nico Agosto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Drysdale!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agosto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Agosto shoots in and bounces Drysdale off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Agosto throws and elbow that misses. Drysdale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Agosto's guard. Nice move by Drysdale!
Agosto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drysdale wants to control from the top but Agosto keeps moving.
Drysdale is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale stopping the sweep attempt from Agosto.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Drysdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Agosto is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drysdale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drysdale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drysdale scores a takedown into full mount!
Agosto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drysdale on the ground.
Drysdale has control of Agosto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Agosto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Agosto wants to hold on but Drysdale pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale looking to secure an arm triangle but Agosto defends it well.
Drysdale wants to finish this one by submission but Agosto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Drysdale.
Agosto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drysdale trying to control but Agosto is having none of it.
Drysdale with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drysdale has control of Agosto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Agosto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Drysdale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Agosto has his takedown stuffed
and Drysdale counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Drysdale is looking to advance position but Agosto won't allow it.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura here.
Drysdale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Agosto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Agosto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Agosto tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale works his foot free and advances to mount.
Drysdale goes for an armbar but Agosto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Agosto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Agosto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Agosto is looking to work some ground and pound but Drysdale has wrist control.
Agosto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Agosto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Agosto distracts Drysdale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Agosto looking to pass the guard.
Agosto throwing strikes but missing.
Agosto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale looking for a guillotine here but Agosto defends easily.
Drysdale is breathing heavily.
Drysdale keeping full guard, as Agosto tries to pass.
Drysdale has his foot on Agosto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Agosto works his way back into a safe position though.
Agosto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Agosto scoring with some ground and pound.
Agosto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Agosto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Agosto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agosto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drysdale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Agosto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Agosto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Agosto is working Drysdale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drysdale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Agosto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agosto is looking to work some ground and pound but Drysdale has wrist control.
Agosto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drysdale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Agosto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drysdale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert Drysdale will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Agosto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A low kick from Agosto misses
and Drysdale counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drysdale is pressing down on Agosto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Agosto is holding on for now.
Drysdale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Agosto is just riding it out for now. Drysdale eventually gives up the hold.
Agosto trying to control from the bottom.
Drysdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Agosto defends it well.
Drysdale seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drysdale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Agosto is doing well to control the position and prevent Drysdale from advancing to side control.
Drysdale prevents Agosto from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Agosto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drysdale sprawls well initially but Agosto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Drysdale is trying to get back to full guard.
Agosto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Agosto looks to land a strike but Drysdale avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Drysdale working for a triangle but Agosto defends it easily.
Agosto lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agosto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Agosto with a nice head shot there.
Agosto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drysdale's head.
Agosto lands a couple of elbows.
Drysdale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drysdale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nico Agosto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agosto throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nico Agosto.
Well Drysdale has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Drysdale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Wojciechowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Andres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojciechowski comes into the arena with Carl Orff - Carmina Burana blaring out of the sound system. Lyoto Andres has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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262 lbs
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265 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krzysztof Wojciechowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Andres!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andres feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wojciechowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andres is working Wojciechowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wojciechowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wojciechowski trying to keep a closed guard but Andres is proving a slippery customer.
Wojciechowski looking for a triangle here. Andres is fighting it but it looks tight! Wojciechowski pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Andres is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Krzysztof Wojciechowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magalhaes has chosen Draculino as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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212 lbs
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212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinicius Magalhaes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Magalhaes gets back to half guard.
Magalhaes is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Magalhaes wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Magalhaes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Magalhaes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magalhaes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magalhaes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to stand and escape but Magalhaes actually recovers to full guard.
Magalhaes controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Magalhaes looking to pass the guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Magalhaes from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magalhaes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes advances to half guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Magalhaes is trying for a kimura here. Jackson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Magalhaes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinicius Magalhaes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastien Comeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comeau comes to the cage accompanied by The Canadian. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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210 lbs
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206 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastien Comeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Comeau was covering up waiting for the punch and Oliveira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Comeau keeps moving.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Comeau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Comeau is keeping the position.
Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Comeau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Comeau's legs - danger averted.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Comeau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Comeau looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Oliveira is defending well. Comeau quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Oliveira has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Comeau celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sebastien Comeau!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berdo Haaasik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunson Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunson Turner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Berdo Haaasik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bunson Turner!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner moves into the clinch.
Haaasik pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haaasik goes for a takedown attempt but Turner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Turner scores with a four punch combination!
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haaasik moves away.
Berdo Haaasik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haaasik shoots for a takedown but Turner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haaasik tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner leaves Haaasik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Berdo Haaasik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haaasik tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Turner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haaasik is trying to defend but Turner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turner content to control rather than advance.
Turner is trying to control. Haaasik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haaasik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haaasik actively working from the bottom here.
Turner decides to stand and escape the position.
Haaasik takes one to the chin there.
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haaasik in his tracks.
Turner drops Haaasik with a straight right hand, right on the button! Turner follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunson Turner!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keembo Sluce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keembo Sluce has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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250 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keembo Sluce!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton clinches up with Sluce and pushes him back against the cage.
Sluce drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orton pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sluce.
Orton closes the distance and clinches.
Orton prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keembo Sluce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sluce has picked Orton up - he's going for a ride! Sluce dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sluce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orton defending well though.
Sluce wants to pass the guard but Orton is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sluce lands a nice short elbow.
Orton is trying to get back to full guard.
Orton is trying to stand back up but Sluce is controlling him
Orton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Orton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sluce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton is trying to maintain the position but Sluce is very close to passing his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sluce prevents Orton from standing back up.
Sluce is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sluce is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sluce.
Sluce is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Orton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sluce.
Orton is trying to stand back up but Sluce is controlling him
Sluce is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sluce.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orton wants to get back to his feet.
Sluce is working for a kimura but Orton is defending it quite comfortably.
Orton controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton is trying to maintain the position but Sluce is very close to passing his half guard.
Orton tries to kick Sluce off but Sluce keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sluce is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sluce wants to take a breather but Orton is having none of it.
Orton wants to control but Sluce is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orton.
That's four 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.
Orton wants to get back to his feet but Sluce is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Orton keeping moving, preventing Sluce from controlling successfully.
Sluce postures up in Orton's guard and throws a big left but Orton blocks it.
Sluce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sluce postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sluce drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sluce is breathing heavily.
Sluce advances position into side control!
Sluce stands up and beckons Orton to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keembo Sluce dominated that round.
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.
Orton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orton is pressed up against the cage. Sluce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orton down to the mat. Orton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sluce fails with a takedown attempt.
Keembo Sluce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sluce is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keembo Sluce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sluce gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Orton has control of Sluce's left arm, preventing Sluce from doing any damage.
Orton is trying to keep Sluce in close.
Orton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sluce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orton is keeping the position for now.
Orton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sluce shoots in for a double leg but Orton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sluce leaves Orton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sluce has his takedown stuffed
and Orton counters with a single leg into guard. Sluce didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Orton thumps Sluce with a low kick.
Orton misses with a few strikes there.
Orton moves into the clinch.
Orton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sluce blocks it with crossed arms.
Orton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orton digs a right hand into Sluce's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sluce's gas tank.
Orton manages to pull guard.
Orton kicks Sluce off and gets to his feet.
Orton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sluce wants a takedown.
Orton avoiding damage.
Orton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orton looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orton.
Orton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sluce.
Orton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sluce drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orton dives on top into guard.
Sluce looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orton has picked Sluce up and slammed him! Sluce can't keep hold of the triangle and Orton manages to pass to side control!
Sluce tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sluce keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sluce tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Orton presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Orton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Orton controlling his opponent.
Sluce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Keembo Sluce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orton tries to control but Sluce wriggling away.
Sluce is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orton content just to control the position here.
Orton looking to control but Sluce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Sluce feints and as Orton raises his hands in defense, Sluce changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Randy Orton.
Sluce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sluce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sluce has his takedown stuffed
and Orton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sluce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orton pulls his head out easily.
Orton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sluce is trying to get back to full guard.
Orton is thwarting Sluce's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sluce to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sluce takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orton has his takedown stuffed
and Sluce counters with a takedown into side control.
Orton is pushing Sluce's head away, looking to escape. Sluce manages to hold on to the position though.
Sluce tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sluce has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sluce thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sluce throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sluce goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Orton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sluce but great work by Orton.
Sluce is trying to get back to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Orton is pressed up against the cage. Sluce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orton down to the mat. Orton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keembo Sluce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sluce tries to score a body lock takedown but Orton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sluce goes for a takedown attempt but Orton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Orton takes the fight into the clinch.
Orton scores with a shoulder strike.
Sluce tries for a takedown. No joy.
Orton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orton is trying to drag Sluce to the mat but Sluce just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Orton trying to stall but Sluce improves his position.
Sluce drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Orton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Orton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orton darts in and clinches Sluce up against the cage.
Orton decides to pull guard.
Sluce looking to pass the guard.
Orton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sluce is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton tries to strike from the bottom.
Sluce drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orton dives on top into guard.
Orton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sluce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sluce tries for a takedown but Orton circles away easily
and Orton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton really dominated that 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.
Orton fails to land with a series of punches.
Sluce with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orton moves into the clinch.
Orton wants a takedown.
Sluce tries for a takedown but Orton manages to get underhooks.
Sluce has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Orton regains guard immediately.
Orton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sluce is controlling him.
Sluce tries to stand but Orton is controlling from the bottom.
Orton wants to get back to his feet but Sluce is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sluce tries to free his leg and advance position but Orton is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sluce drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sluce jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sluce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sluce thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orton fails with a takedown attempt.
Sluce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sluce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Orton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keembo Sluce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orton manages to pull guard.
Orton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sluce content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sluce wants to pass the guard but Orton is keeping the position.
Orton controlling Sluce's posture.
Orton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sluce off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sluce gets a takedown into half guard.
Orton punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sluce looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orton is trying to stand.
Sluce tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sluce wants to work for an arm triangle but Orton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sluce tries to pass to full mount but Orton defends it.
That's four 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.
Sluce 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. Sluce eventually gives up the hold.
Sluce wants to pass the guard but Orton is defending well.
Sluce is just content to waste time from the top position. Orton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sluce passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keembo Sluce had his way with Randy Orton in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Orton doesn't manage to clinch there - Sluce circles away.
Sluce shoots and misses
and Orton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sluce won't be happy with that.
Sluce is trying to escape the position but Orton is controlling the position.
Sluce tries to bench press Orton off him but Orton keeps the position.
Sluce sneaks back into half guard.
Sluce tries to get to full guard but Orton has control of the leg.
Sluce trying to control here.
Sluce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Orton tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sluce.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sluce trying to get back to full guard but Orton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sluce is squirming around, avoiding Orton's attempts to control the action.
Sluce really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orton looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sluce really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sluce is desperately trying to improve his position but Orton has a good base and remains in mount.
Sluce is squirming around, avoiding Orton's attempts to control the action.
Sluce is in all sorts of trouble here.
Orton content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sluce is squirming around, avoiding Orton's attempts to control the action.
Sluce is desperately trying to improve his position but Orton has a good base and remains in mount.
Orton wants to control the pace but Sluce is squirming around nicely.
Sluce is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Orton trying to control but Sluce is having none of it.
Sluce working to try and regain half guard.
Sluce tries to lock up and control but Orton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Orton controlling from mount.
Sluce is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orton wants to control the pace but Sluce is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Orton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orton 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Orton!
Randy Orton is the new heavyweight champion!
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