PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Thorin Oakenshield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Oakenshield
vs
Orton

176 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Great elbows
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thorin Oakenshield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oakenshield tries to bum rush Orton with a series of wild strikes but Orton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oakenshield on the side of the head.
Orton misses with a left hand

and Oakenshield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Orton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oakenshield tries to work over Orton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Oakenshield as the two fighters clinch.
Orton stalling in the clinch.
Oakenshield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Oakenshield is looking to control Orton's arms but Orton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oakenshield has his back to the ropes.
Orton misses with a body punch.
Orton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orton lands a damaging elbow.
Oakenshield presses Orton against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oakenshield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Orton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oakenshield can't find room to land a body shot as Orton controls the action.
Orton tries to work over Oakenshield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orton misses with a punch to the body.
Orton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton misses with a body punch.
Orton tries to work over Oakenshield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oakenshield lands a hook that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Orton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oakenshield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oakenshield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orton misses with a body punch.
Orton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oakenshield tries to work over Orton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orton digs a right hand into Oakenshield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oakenshield's gas tank.
Oakenshield tries to throw a body punch but Orton avoids it by throwing Oakenshield back against the ropes.
Oakenshield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orton digs a right hand underneath Oakenshield's ribcage. Oakenshield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orton is leaning against Oakenshield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orton pushes Oakenshield back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Oakenshield prevents a body shot from Orton.
Oakenshield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oakenshield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Orton lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orton.
Orton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oakenshield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orton misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Orton.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oakenshield.
Oakenshield throws a punch but it's blocked by Orton.
Orton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A bit of stalling here from Orton.
Orton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oakenshields head.
Oakenshield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oakenshield pushes Orton back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Orton throws an elbow but misses.
Orton lands a nice elbow.
Orton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oakenshield blocks a body shot from Orton.
Oakenshield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oakenshield tries to throw a body punch but Orton avoids it by throwing Oakenshield back against the ropes.
Orton lands an elbow inside that Oakenshield shrugs off.
Oakenshield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orton's elbow.
Orton can't find room to land a body shot as Oakenshield controls the action.
Oakenshield misses with the head strike.
Orton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oakenshield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orton works on Oakenshield's body with a couple of short punches.
Oakenshield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oakenshield struggles to land a body shot inside as Orton controls his hands.
Oakenshield throws a punch but it's blocked by Orton.
Orton tries to throw a body punch but Oakenshield avoids it by throwing Orton back against the ropes.
Orton lands an elbow just above Oakenshield 's eye.
Orton struggles to land a body shot inside as Oakenshield controls his hands.
Orton lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Oakenshield fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orton lands a nice elbow.
Orton is struggling to control the position.
Orton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oakenshield's defenses.
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 lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Orton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Orton.
Orton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oakenshield's defenses.

It looks like Thorin Oakenshield has been cut.
Orton prevents a body shot from Oakenshield.
Orton lands a left hand.
Orton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orton lands a damaging elbow.
Orton blocks a body shot from Oakenshield.
Orton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Oakenshield prevents a body shot from Orton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Orton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thorin Oakenshield's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Oakenshield moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oakenshield.
Orton lands an elbow inside that Oakenshield shrugs off.
Orton tries to work over Oakenshield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orton.
Orton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oakenshield blocks a body shot from Orton.
Come on Orton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oakenshield swings wildly with an uppercut but Orton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orton struggles to land a body shot inside as Oakenshield controls his hands.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Orton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Oakenshield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oakenshield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oakenshield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Oakenshield.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orton.
Orton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oakenshield's defenses.
Oakenshield misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oakenshield as Orton tries to tie him up.
Orton is working Oakenshield over against the ropes.
Orton lands a damaging elbow.
Orton blocks an uppercut.
Oakenshield misses with a punch to the body.
Oakenshield misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Orton.
Orton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orton leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Oakenshield swings wildly with an uppercut but Orton uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton lands a left hand.
Orton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Orton lands an elbow that stopped Oakenshield in his tracks for a moment.
Orton lands an uppercut.
Orton misses with a body punch.
Orton lands a damaging elbow.
Oakenshield has a couple of punches blocked by Orton.
Oakenshield misses with a punch on the inside.
Oakenshield is trying to maintain a safe position but Orton gets an underhook and turns Oakenshield into the ropes.
Oakenshield tries a body shot but Orton blocks it.
Orton works on Oakenshield's body with a couple of short punches.
Oakenshield tries to throw a body punch but Orton avoids it by throwing Oakenshield back against the ropes.
Oakenshield can't find room to land a body shot as Orton controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Oakenshield as the two fighters clinch.
Oakenshield misses with a punch to the body.
Orton misses with a body punch.
Orton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oakenshield or not.
Nice body punch from Orton - that landed with a thud.
Randy Orton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oakenshield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orton's elbow.
Orton lands an elbow inside.
A short body shot lands from Orton as the two fighters clinch.
Oakenshield scores with a hook to the body.
Oakenshield working aggressively here.
Oakenshield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oakenshield tries a body shot but Orton blocks it.
Orton lands an elbow just above Oakenshield 's eye.
Orton lands an elbow inside.
Orton lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Orton.
Oakenshield swings wildly with an uppercut but Orton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orton cracks Oakenshield with a nice body shot.
Orton misses with a punch to the body.
Orton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orton.
Oakenshield can't find room to land a body shot as Orton controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Orton works on Oakenshield's body with a couple of short punches.
Oakenshield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oakenshield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oakenshield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Orton lands an elbow that stopped Oakenshield in his tracks for a moment.
Orton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
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.
The cut man is working on Thorin Oakenshield's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Oakenshield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orton, pushing him back against the ropes.
Orton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orton tries to throw a body punch but Oakenshield avoids it by throwing Orton back against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Orton.
Oakenshield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orton lands an elbow just above Oakenshield 's eye.
Orton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Orton just leaning against Oakenshield, taking a breather.
Orton lands an elbow that stopped Oakenshield in his tracks for a moment.

Thorin Oakenshield's cut is getting worse.
Orton struggles to land a body shot inside as Oakenshield controls his hands.
Orton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Oakenshield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orton lands an elbow just above Oakenshield 's eye.
Orton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oakenshield's defenses.
Orton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Orton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orton lands a nice uppercut.
Orton prevents a body shot from Oakenshield.
Orton tries a body shot but Oakenshield blocks it.
Orton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oakenshield misses with the head strike.
Oakenshield tries to work over Orton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orton tries to throw a body punch but Oakenshield avoids it by throwing Orton back against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orton.
Oakenshield working aggressively here.
Orton tries to throw a body punch but Oakenshield avoids it by throwing Orton back against the ropes.
Orton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oakenshield lands with a light punch inside.
Orton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oakenshield's elbow.
Orton lands an elbow inside that Oakenshield shrugs off.
Orton lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orton pushes Oakenshield back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oakenshield taking a breather.
Orton blocks an uppercut.
Oakenshield working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Orton as the two fighters clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Orton.
Orton struggles to land a body shot inside as Oakenshield controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Orton.
Orton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oakenshield's elbow.
Orton presses Oakenshield against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton scores with a shot to the side of Oakenshield's head.
Orton lands an elbow inside.

Thorin Oakenshield's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orton.
Orton lands an elbow just above Oakenshield 's eye.
Oakenshield lands with a short shot to the head.
Oakenshield misses with the head strike.
Orton lands an elbow inside that Oakenshield shrugs off.
A body shot lands from Orton.
Oakenshield lands with a light punch inside.
Orton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Orton.
Orton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Orton - that landed with a thud.
Oakenshield takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Oakenshield has a couple of punches blocked by Orton.
Orton tries to throw a body punch but Oakenshield avoids it by throwing Orton back against the ropes.
Orton cracks Oakenshield with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oakenshield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oakenshield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orton's elbow.
Orton blocks a body shot from Oakenshield.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orton.
Orton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oakenshield's defenses.

Jeez, Thorin Oakenshield's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Oakenshield lands a hook that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Orton misses with a punch to the body.
Orton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oakenshield's elbow.
Orton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oakenshield's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oakenshield tries to throw a body punch but Orton avoids it by throwing Oakenshield back against the ropes.
Orton can't find room to land a body shot as Oakenshield controls the action.
The referee calls for Orton to work.
Thorin Oakenshield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randy Orton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oakenshield tries a body shot but Orton blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Orton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orton 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Orton!
Randy Orton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.