PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 6774 p4p, 533 weight class) and Orla Wanker (ranked 3329 p4p, 364 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Orion
vs
Wanker

184 cm
23
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
191 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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 Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker lands a nice looking body kick.
Wanker looks to land a combination. Orion sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Orion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wanker fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wanker.
Orion avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Orion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wanker misses with a wild combination.
Orion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A combination from Wanker does no damage.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wanker is out of range.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wanker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wanker throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
Wanker lunges at Orion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orion's hand.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wanker throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion tries to land a front kick but Wanker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wanker throws out the jab.
Wanker cracks a nice hook into Orion's ribs.
Orion misses with a leg kick.
Orion avoids the body shot from Wanker.
Orion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Orion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wanker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.
Wanker throws a leg kick but Orion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wanker avoids it.
Wanker fails with a takedown attempt.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wanker throws out the jab.
Orion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker digs a good body shot into Orion's ribs.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cole Orion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wanker's corner calls for a 1-2. Wanker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orion blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wanker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker scores with a nice head shot.
Wanker with a hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Wanker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wanker throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick from Wanker.
A jab from Wanker finds it's way through Orion's defenses.
Wanker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wanker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orion at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wanker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Wanker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wanker shoots in looking for a takedown but Orion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wanker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Orion walks into a straight right hand from Wanker.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion digs a good hook to Wanker's body.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Orion stuffs the takedown.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Wanker lands a nice shot to the body.
Wanker shoots in for a double leg but Orion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion connects with a crisp jab.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wanker looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Wanker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Orion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Orion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wanker told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wanker wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Wanker tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Wanker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orla Wanker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wanker looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Wanker lands a two punch combo.
Wanker lands a glancing blow to the side of Orion's head.
Wanker takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
Orion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wanker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch lands to the side of Orion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Wanker misses.
Orion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but Orion shows good takedown defense.
Wanker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wanker throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orion circles away quickly and effectively.
Wanker blocks the body kick.
Orion moves out of range as Wanker throws a body kick.
Orion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice body punch from Wanker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Wanker's front leg but catches the back leg as Wanker tries to avoid it.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but Orion shows good takedown defense.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Wanker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orion counters with a body kick that stops Wanker in his tracks momentarily.
Wanker is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wanker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orion - the referee stops the clock and Wanker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orion. Wanker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick there by Orion.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wanker throws a right hand that misses
and Orion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wanker.
Orion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orion scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wanker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wanker.
Orion feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wanker throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
Orion is looking for a counter combo.
Orion throws a push kick but Wanker slaps the foot to one side.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Wanker avoids it.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Wanker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Orion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wanker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wanker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Wanker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orion napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wanker tries for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.
Orion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wanker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Orion wants to hold on but Wanker pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely.

Wanker working for a guillotine from mount but Orion is in no mood to give up.
Orion can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion is trying to escape the mount but Wanker keeps good control and instead manages to take Orion's back.

Wanker looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Orion is controlling Wanker 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wanker is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wanker lands a high kick!
Wanker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wanker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orla Wanker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wanker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orion avoids it really well and circles away.
As Wanker backs away, Orion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wanker thows a body kick. Orion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orion is fending him off so far but Wanker persists. Nope, Orion circles away and we're back to standing.
Orion is looking to counter punch.
Wanker fails to land with a series of punches.
Wanker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker moves into range and connects with a jab.
You can see that Wanker has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Wanker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wanker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orion lands a nice hook to Wanker's body. Wanker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wanker throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Wanker misses with a double jab
letting Orion counter with a right hand.
Wanker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Orion.
Wanker misses with a double jab
and Orion counters with a series of strikes. Wanker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker misses with a takedown attempt
and Orion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wanker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wanker blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Wanker down.
Wanker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Wanker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wanker on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That has opened up Orla Wanker's cut even more.
Orion defending well as Wanker loads up on a big left hand.
Wanker shoots in for a double leg but Orion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orion fakes the leg kick and cracks Wanker in the body.
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Orion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wanker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Wanker misses.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orion cracks the inside of Wanker's front leg.
Wanker throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
Orion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wanker scores with a head kick. Orion tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wanker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orion circles away.
Wanker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wanker.
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wanker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker blocks the body kick.
Wanker's corner calls for a 1-2. Wanker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Wanker moved away.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Orion stuns Wanker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wanker throws a poor cross that misses
and Wanker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Orion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wanker.
Wanker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orion.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wanker shoots for a double leg takedown but Orion sprawls well. He's pushed Wanker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orion 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cole Orion!