PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Orton
vs
Stevens

195 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Orton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orton is looking to clinch.
Orton lands a nice looking body shot.
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens leaves Orton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Stevens.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orton lands a head kick. Stevens smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stevens scores with a body shot.
Orton misses the shot to the body.
Stevens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens scores with a nice head shot.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens tries to bum rush Orton with a series of wild strikes but Orton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orton tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stevens's calf.
Stevens throws a nice looking combination but Orton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevens circles away.
Stevens lands a really nice looking cross but Orton seems unphased.
Orton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Orton dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Stevens lands with a nice body punch.
Orton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stevens.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevens misses with a wild combination.
David Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orton misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a double jab.
Stevens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orton.
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevens scores with a shot to the body.
Orton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice combination there by Stevens.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left and a right from Stevens both land. Nice combination.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stevens misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Stevens both land. Nice combination.
Stevens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens misses with a double jab.

Orton clinches.
Orton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevens avoids it.
Orton is breathing heavily.
Stevens can't break the clinch.
Orton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevens's efforts to push away.
Orton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stevens up against the cage.
Orton prevents Stevens from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton trying to control the position but instead, Stevens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Orton into the cage.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Orton is controlling him.
Stevens tries to break free but Orton pushes him back against the cage.

Orton breaks from the clinch.
Stevens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stevens scores with a three punch combo!
Orton misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens misses with a two punch combination.
Stevens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Stevens dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stevens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orton circles away.
David Orton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens misses with a two punch combination.
Orton shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Orton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Orton.
Stevens is looking to stand up but Orton isn't so interested in that idea.

Stevens is working an open guard so Orton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stevens thuds a left hand into Orton's body.
Orton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stevens counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Stevens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orton swivels and escapes.
Orton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Orton shoots in and bounces Stevens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Orton wants to stand but Stevens is controlling his posture from full guard.
Orton prevents Stevens from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Orton manages to pass to side control.
Orton wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stevens throws a right hand that Orton ducks under and follows up with a left that Orton also avoids with ease.
Orton has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stevens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Orton avoids them all with ease.
Orton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevens is fending him off so far but Orton persists. Nope, Stevens circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stevens scores with a three punch combo!
Stevens throws a right hand that Orton ducks under and follows up with a left that Orton also avoids with ease.

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.
Orton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stevens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orton doesn't seem bothered though.
A right-left combo lands from Stevens.
A right-left combo lands from Stevens.
Stevens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orton's hands.
Stevens throws a one two combo.

Orton darts in and clinches Stevens up against the cage.
Stevens is trying to force a seperation but Orton has the dominant position.
Stevens is trying to break free.
Orton tries to pull guard but Stevens won't allow it.
Stevens is pressed up against the cage. Orton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stevens down to the mat. Stevens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stevens connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Orton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Orton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stevens.
Stevens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orton shoots and misses
and Stevens counters with a left and a right that stings Orton.
Stevens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Orton.
Orton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orton shoots for a takedown but Stevens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Orton shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Richard Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens lands a jab-cross combination.
Orton takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orton circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevens stalks Orton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orton's face. Orton staggers backwards, shaken.
Stevens misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens lands a nice looking body shot.
Stevens throws a shot to the body.
Orton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Stevens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Orton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevens sprawls well. Stevens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orton gets slowly back to his feet.
Orton dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stevens connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Stevens misses.
Stevens misses with a two punch combination.
Stevens keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orton rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens moves out of range of the body kick.
Orton throws a lazy right hand but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orton tries to clinch up
and Stevens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevens throws a nice looking combination but Orton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Orton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stevens did well to prevent Orton getting side control.
Stevens is trying to stand.
Orton is trying to control. Stevens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton stops Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Orton trying to control from half guard but Stevens is working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stevens looks to land a combination but Orton avoids it well.
Stevens lunges at Orton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orton's hand.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stevens 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Stevens!