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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Slayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Len Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Len Orton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Slayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Len Orton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayton looks to land a combination but Orton avoids it well.
Slayton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Slayton throws a hook but Orton blocks it.
Slayton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slayton throws a combination that misses
and Orton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orton cracks Slayton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slayton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orton has time to react.
Slayton throws a leg kick
and Orton counters with a nice uppercut.
Slayton cracks the inside of Orton's front leg.
Slayton avoids a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Slayton as Orton shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Slayton. Those never looked like landing.
Orton throws a poor cross that misses
and Slayton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slayton throws the left hand but Orton avoids the punch easily.
Orton walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayton swinging wildly here.
Slayton throws a looping overhand right but Orton ducks down to avoid it.
Orton throws an off balance right hand
and Slayton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orton's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Orton duly obliges.
Slayton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slayton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slayton is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Orton.
Len Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slayton misses with a right hand
and Orton counters with a right hand to the body.
Orton misses with an uppercut
and Slayton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slayton tries to avoid it but Orton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slayton to the ground. Slayton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orton misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Slayton to counter with a crisp jab.
Slayton throws a lazy right hand but Orton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orton throwing shots but Slayton is blocking nicely.
Orton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Orton working Slayton over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slayton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orton.
Orton wants to pass to mount but Slayton is defending the position.
Orton is nestled in close to Slayton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Orton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Orton thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Slayton to regain full guard.
Orton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slayton's guard.
Slayton wants to control but Orton is keeping busy.
Orton controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slayton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Len Orton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Orton tries to work over Slayton's front leg with a kick but Slayton checks it.
A punch combination from Slayton misses.
Orton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slayton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slayton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orton at a distance.
Slayton misses with a double jab.
Slayton misses with a lunging right hand
and Orton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slayton thinking.
Slayton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slayton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slayton misses with a wild body shot.
Slayton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slayton misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Slayton misses.
Orton misses with a shot to the body
and Slayton counters with an inside leg kick.
Orton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayton throws a hook to the side of Orton's head but Orton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slayton looks to score with a jab to the body but Orton is just out of range.
Slayton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orton connects with a body shot.
Orton lands a glancing blow to the side of Slayton's head.
Orton misses the shot to the body.
Slayton moves out of range of the leg kick from Orton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orton. Slayton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Slayton.
Len Orton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slayton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orton.
Orton throws a right hand that misses
and Slayton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slayton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton throws a leg kick
and Slayton counters with a left and a right that stings Orton.
That kick from Orton tenderised Slayton's leg. Slayton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orton lands with a shot to the body.
Orton digs a good hook to Slayton's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slayton throws a shot from downtown. Orton moves away and avoids it.
Orton just misses with a punch to the body.
Orton looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayton is just out of range.
Orton throws a body punch but Slayton moves out of range.
Slayton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slayton throws out a leg kick but Orton moves out of range and Slayton only half commits.
Orton misses with a right hand
and Slayton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slayton's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton cracks Slayton with an open hand slap.
Slayton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orton.
Slayton throws a right hand that Orton ducks under and follows up with a left that Orton also avoids with ease.
Orton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slayton counters with a straight right hand.
Orton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slayton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orton.
Orton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Slayton misses
and Orton counters with a stiff right hand.
Orton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slayton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orton scores with a nice head shot.
Orton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Slayton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Orton is trying to ground and pound but Slayton uses the momentary lack of control by Orton to regain half guard.
Orton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Len Orton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Slayton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Orton. Slayton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slayton throws a low kick but Orton moves out of range easily.
Orton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slayton rather than just go for the knockout.
Slayton misses with a low kick.
Orton misses with a body shot
and Slayton counters with a stiff right hand.
Orton misses the body punch
and Orton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Orton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orton.
A shot to the liver by Orton. Beautiful body shot.
Orton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orton misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Slayton throws a chopping leg kick but Orton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orton throws a lazy uppercut
and Slayton counters with a left to the body.
Orton scores with the left hand. Slayton knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton throws a poor cross that misses
and Slayton counters with a stiff right hand.
Slayton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slayton misses with an uppercut. Orton saw that one coming.
Orton scores with a nice strike.
Slayton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slayton tries to move into range but Orton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slayton walks into a straight right hand from Orton.
A head kick by Slayton misses
and Slayton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slayton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orton misses with a body punch
and Slayton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orton gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton working the ground and pound but Slayton is defending the strikes.
Slayton taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Slayton is being controlled here.
An elbow from Orton crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A lull in the action here.
Slayton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Orton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Slayton's face as Orton controls the position.
Slayton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orton on the ground.
Orton lands an elbow.
Orton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Slayton's legs.
Slayton is trying to escape the position but Orton is controlling the position.
Slayton tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Orton easily slips into full mount!
Orton lands a heavy elbow.
Len Orton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andrew Slayton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Len Orton has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Len 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Len Orton!
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