PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sumrall comes to the cage accompanied by Kutless - Smile. Orton has chosen Paul Oakenfold - Ready Steady Go as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sumrall
vs
Orton

180 cm
22
205 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

201 cm
25
212 lbs
12 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

KAISER
Cobra Pharmaceuticals (159++ Stamina)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Sumrall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton shoots for a double leg takedown but Sumrall sprawls well. He's pushed Orton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sumrall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Randy Orton has been cut.
Sumrall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sumrall stuffs the takedown attempt from Orton. Orton gets slowly back to his feet.
Sumrall moves to clinch but Orton breaks away

and Orton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sumrall's guard.
Orton throws a big elbow that misses.
Orton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sumrall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orton throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall is trying to control the position but Orton postures up.
Sumrall has momentary wrist control but Orton slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sumrall has control of Orton's left arm, preventing Orton from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sumrall manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sumrall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sumrall stopping the sweep attempt from Orton.
Sumrall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Orton working a defensive guard but Sumrall manages to pass into side control anyway.

Orton explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Randy Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonah Sumrall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Orton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall stuffs the takedown.
Orton shoots in for a takedown but Sumrall shows good takedown defense.
Orton misses with a takedown attempt
and Sumrall counters with a one-two to the body.
Orton shoots in and drives through. Sumrall sprawls well.
Orton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sumrall is fending him off so far but Orton persists. Nope, Sumrall circles away and we're back to standing.
Orton shoots in for a double leg but Sumrall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sumrall wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall cracks Orton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orton fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sumrall tries to clinch but Orton moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sumrall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sumrall wants it to stay on the feet.
Sumrall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Jonah Sumrall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sumrall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orton.
Orton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sumrall pinned against the cage. Sumrall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sumrall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sumrall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton fails to land the takedown.
Jonah Sumrall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Orton.
Sumrall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Sumrall.
Orton closes the distance and clinches up with Sumrall, looking for a takedown. Orton pushes Sumrall against the cage but Sumrall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sumrall swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Orton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orton.
Orton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Orton decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Orton dives in and grabs Sumrall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sumrall pushes down on Orton's head and hops out.
Orton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sumrall swivels and escapes.
Sumrall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall misses with a wild combination.
Sumrall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Orton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Orton is looking to clinch.
Orton tries for a takedown but Sumrall circles away easily
letting Sumrall counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Orton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sumrall on his heels. He'll look to pass Sumrall's guard now, I'm sure.

Orton has gone for a leg lock! Sumrall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Orton's guard.
Sumrall trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sumrall controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sumrall is looking to stand up but Orton won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Randy Orton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Orton misses with a right hand
and Sumrall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sumrall loads up on a big right hand but Orton slips the punch.

Orton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sumrall did well to prevent Orton getting side control.
Orton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Orton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orton working the head and body with strikes.
Orton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orton not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton working the head and body with strikes.
Sumrall wants to get back to full guard.
Orton misses with a head shot. Sumrall uses the momentum to regain guard.
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orton passes Sumrall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sumrall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton thows a huge punch but Sumrall dodges it nicely.

Orton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sumrall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orton.
Orton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sumrall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Orton lands a nice short elbow.
Sumrall keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Orton thows a huge punch but Sumrall dodges it nicely.
Sumrall is staying active underneath Orton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sumrall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orton.
Sumrall wants to improve his position but Orton is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Orton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orton throwing shots but Sumrall is blocking nicely.
Orton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Orton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Orton stands up from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Orton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Orton!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Randy Orton waved his t-shirt featuring Happy Pills 's logo in front of the cameras.