PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is What the World Needs Is a Few More Rednecks by Charlie Daniels. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Orton
vs
Batista

225 cm
23
295 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

195 cm
25
290 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Batista!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Orton misses.
Batista fails to land the takedown.
Orton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batista.
Batista shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orton defends it nicely.
Orton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Batista counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Orton does no damage.
Orton misses with a hook. Batista ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Orton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batista misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orton throws a jab but it's blocked by Batista.
Orton looks to land a combination but Batista avoids it well.
No joy there for Batista, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batista throws a series of punches but Orton moves out of range.
Orton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orton misses the shot to the body.
Batista lands a nice shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orton is breathing heavily.
Batista shoots in for a double leg but Orton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jason Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Batista.
Batista misses with a series of wild punches.

Orton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Batista missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Batista is looking to work some ground and pound but Orton has wrist control.
Batista with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Batista throwing strikes from guard but Orton blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batista accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orton tries to get out of the position.
Batista is looking to work some ground and pound but Orton has wrist control.
Batista trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Batista swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batista with a jab.

Orton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Orton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Batista stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batista must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Batista cracks Orton with a solid left hand.
Batista is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Batista throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batista landing some decent shots from guard.
Batista working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orton's head.
Batista throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batista accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Batista missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batista trying to stand up but can't free himself from Orton's guard.
Batista postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Batista is working Orton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Batista is looking to work some ground and pound but Orton has wrist control.
Batista connects with a couple of short punches.
Batista scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton keeping full guard, as Batista tries to pass.
Batista throwing strikes from guard but Orton blocks nicely.
Batista makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Orton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Batista chips away with some ground and pound.
Batista trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batista throwing strikes but missing.
Orton keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Batista 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.

Batista lands a nice hook to Orton's body. Orton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batista shoots for a takedown but Orton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orton looks to throw the jab but Batista is out of range.
Batista scores with the left hand. Orton knows he should have avoided that one.
Batista misses with a two punch combination.
Orton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Batista lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orton circles away quickly and effectively.
Dave Batista seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batista shoots for a double leg takedown but Orton sprawls well. He's pushed Batista's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Batista is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batista lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batista throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Batista.
Batista staying out of range there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batista rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Batista.
Batista fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Batista. That snapped Orton's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista lands with a shot to the body.

Batista closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Batista lands in his opponent's guard.
Batista throws and elbow that misses. Orton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Batista's guard. Nice move by Orton!
Batista trying to strike off his back.
Batista looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Batista working a defensive guard here.
Batista might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Batista 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Orton dodges the punch combination from Batista.
Orton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jason Orton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Batista as he connects with a hook.
Batista goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Batista throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orton's waist but Orton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Batista off to one side.
Jason Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Batista.
A jab from Orton does it's job there.
Batista shoots for a double leg takedown but Orton sprawls well. He's pushed Batista's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orton looks to land a left hand but Batista moved out of range nicely.
Orton misses with a double jab

and Batista counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orton won't be happy with that.
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!
Batista scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Orton to see if he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Orton to see if he's OK.
Batista cracks Orton with a big right hand but Orton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Batista working away.
Batista fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Orton parries the strikes from Batista easily there. Batista is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Orton to escape.
Batista working away.
Batista working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Orton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Batista wants to stand but Orton is controlling his arm.
Orton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Batista is controlling him well.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batista fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orton avoids it really well and circles away.
Batista has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batista shoots for a double leg takedown but Orton sprawls well. He's pushed Batista's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batista.
Nice shot by Batista.
Batista shoots for a double leg takedown but Orton sprawls well. He's pushed Batista's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Batista does no damage.
Orton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Batista fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Orton.
Batista uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orton.
A swing and a miss from Orton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batista shoots in for a double leg but Orton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orton lands with a right hand.
Batista is looking to land body kicks.
Orton misses with an uppercut. Batista saw that one coming.
Orton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Batista showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Batista misses with a wild combination.
Batista connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orton momentarily.
Batista scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Batista looks to throw the jab but Orton is out of range.
A jab from Orton misses.
Batista moves out of range as Orton strikes.

Batista feints and as Orton raises his hands in defense, Batista changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Batista with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Orton is trying to control the position but Batista postures up.
Batista trying to stand up but can't free himself from Orton's guard.
Batista throws and elbow that misses. Orton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Batista's guard. Nice move by Orton!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista trying to strike off his back.
Orton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Batista doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Batista lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Batista is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dave Batista has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batista trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Batista 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.

That's two 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orton keeps the fight on the outside.

Orton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Batista looking to pass the guard.
Orton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Batista stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batista is in close to Orton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dave Batista is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Batista wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.
Orton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batista.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batista accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Batista throwing strikes but missing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Batista.
Batista dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
Batista tries to bum rush Orton with a series of wild strikes but Orton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Orton misses.
Batista throws a nice looking combination but Orton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Batista stalks Orton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orton's face. Orton staggers backwards, shaken.
Jason Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Batista clinches up with Orton and pushes him back against the cage.
Orton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orton is trying to break the clinch but Batista is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista is trying to force a seperation but Orton has the dominant position.

Batista pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batista lands a jab to the head.
Orton dodges the punch combination from Batista.
Batista bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batista fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jason Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Batista.
Batista scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Batista slips a jab from Orton.
Orton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orton walks into a straight right hand from Batista.
Batista dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batista throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jason Orton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batista.
Batista lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Batista.
Orton missing with a left hand there. Batista was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orton throws a shot to the body.
Batista goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Batista comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Batista 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Batista!