PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton has chosen Paul Oakenfold - Ready Steady Go as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Nowak
vs
Orton

198 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

201 cm
25
212 lbs
14 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Nowak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orton's hands.
Nowak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orton with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nowak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nowak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orton 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.

Orton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Orton shoots in but no luck this time.
Nowak stuffs the takedown attempt from Orton. Orton gets slowly back to his feet.
Jan Nowak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Orton.
Nowak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak misses with an uppercut.
Orton moves out of range as Nowak strikes.
Orton fails with the takedown.
Nowak fails with a takedown attempt.
Nowak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Nowak shoots in and bounces Orton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nowak postures up in Orton's guard and throws a big left but Orton blocks it.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Orton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orton controls Nowak momentarily but Nowak frees himself.
Nowak trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.
Nowak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.
Nowak looking to sit in guard and control but Orton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Orton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Orton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nowak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nowak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton is looking to work some ground and pound but Nowak has wrist control.
Orton works over Nowak with some ground and pound from guard.
Orton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nowak 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.
Orton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton postures up in Nowak's guard and throws a big left but Nowak blocks it.
Orton throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jan Nowak will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nowak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orton misses with a takedown attempt

and Nowak counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Orton!
Orton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nowak trying to control but Orton is having none of it.
Nowak throwing strikes here but Orton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nowak looking to ground and pound but Orton is blocking nicely.
Nowak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Orton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton is squirming around, avoiding Nowak's attempts to control the action.
Nowak has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Orton's face.
Orton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nowak sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nowak thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nowak throwing strikes here but Orton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nowak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orton tries to hold on but Nowak pushes him away.
Nowak lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nowak punching from mount but Orton doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak looking to finish Orton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Orton!
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!
Orton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nowak trying to control but Orton is having none of it.
Nowak looking to finish with strikes here!
Nowak punching from mount but Orton doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Orton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nowak lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak looking to control but Orton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nowak.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nowak cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Orton is squirming around, avoiding Nowak's attempts to control the action.
Orton is trying to escape the mount.
Nowak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nowak looking to control but Orton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Nowak.
Nowak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Orton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nowak looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nowak trying to control but Orton is having none of it.
Nowak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nowak tries to control but Orton wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Nowak dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Orton with a poor takedown
and Orton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orton tries to clinch up.
Orton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nowak moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Orton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nowak as he avoids it easily.
Orton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nowak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jan Nowak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Orton.

Nowak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nowak lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak throws an elbow that misses. Orton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nowak's guard. Nice move by Orton!
Orton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orton postures up in Nowak's guard and throws a big left but Nowak blocks it.
Orton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orton throws a strike but Nowak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Orton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nowak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orton is pulling down on Nowak's head. It's preventing any offense from Nowak, at least for the moment.
Nowak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nowak is working Orton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Orton being controlled here, momentarily.
Nowak throwing strikes from guard but Orton blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nowak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nowak is looking to work some ground and pound but Orton has wrist control.
Nowak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nowak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orton keeping moving, preventing Nowak from controlling successfully.
Nowak is fighting to break Orton's control of his arms but Orton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jan Nowak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak is stalling in the full guard.
Nowak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nowak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orton is trying to control the position but Nowak postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nowak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nowak blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Nowak clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nowak misses with a left hand

so Orton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Orton throws a big right hand that misses.
Orton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nowak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orton throws a big right hand that misses.
Orton throws a strike but Nowak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nowak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.
Orton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak advances to half guard.
Orton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nowak.
Orton is looking to control Nowak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orton avoid being mounted?
Nowak is looking to advance position but Orton won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nowak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nowak landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak throwing strikes but missing.
Orton wants to stand but Nowak is controlling the position.
Nowak slips nicely into half guard.
Nowak throwing shots but Orton is blocking nicely.
Orton is not content to let Nowak control the position.
Orton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nowak is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orton is controlling Nowak's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nowak with the ground and pound but Orton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Orton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nowak is standing up over Orton. Orton looks to escape but Nowak dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Nowak.
Nowak works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nowak landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Nowak.
Orton is letting Nowak control him for a moment.
Nowak trying to control the action but Orton is working from the bottom.
Orton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nowak regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Orton.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nowak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Nowak had his way with Randy Orton in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Nowak as Orton shoots in.
Orton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nowak.
Orton looks for a takedown but Nowak sprawls well.
Orton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nowak throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orton.
Nowak swings for the body but Orton moves out of range.
Nowak misses with a hook. Orton ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orton fails with a takedown attempt.
Jan Nowak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Orton.
Nowak looks to throw the jab but Orton is out of range.
Nowak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orton.
Nowak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nowak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orton on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton slips under a jab from Nowak.
Nowak throws a hook but Orton avoids it easily.
Orton checks a low kick from Nowak.
Orton has a takedown stuffed.
Nowak misses with a right hand

and Orton moves into the clinch.
Orton lands a knee to the head.
Orton prevents the takedown attempt.
Orton looking to stall.
Orton tries to pull guard but Nowak holds him up against the cage and eventually Orton drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nowak regains guard immediately.
Randy Orton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orton distracts Nowak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Orton is looking to work some ground and pound but Nowak has wrist control.
Orton tries to free his leg and advance position but Nowak is retaining full guard.
Orton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nowak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nowak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nowak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nowak controlling Orton's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Orton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orton throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Orton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nowak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Nowak!
Jan Nowak retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Jan Nowak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.