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Event:
B32: Ban Gbus v Wilder 2
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rottwel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orton to the ground. Rottwel is now in Orton's guard.
Rottwel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rottwel preventing the sweep.
Rottwel wants to pass the guard but Orton is keeping the position.
Orton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rottwel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Rottwel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Rottwel has an active guard here but Orton has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rottwel tries to get to full guard but Orton has control of the leg.
Rottwel is staying active underneath Orton, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Orton trying to control from Rottwel's half guard. Rottwel has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Rottwel looking for a triangle here. Orton is fighting it but it looks tight! Rottwel pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Orton is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Igor Rottwel!
Igor Rottwel made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Bushido 29: For Glory
Date: Nov 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Orton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCullen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
McCullen tries to keep at a distance but Orton has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from McCullen.
Orton blocks a body shot from McCullen.
McCullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCullen can't find room to land a body shot as Orton controls the action.
Orton tries to pull guard but McCullen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Orton is trying to push McCullen away but McCullen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McCullen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen scores with a shoulder strike.
Orton misses with a body punch.
McCullen lands a left hand.
McCullen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
McCullen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orton throws a head punch that misses.
McCullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Orton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCullen has him pressed against the cage.
McCullen slows down the pace here.
Orton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCullen misses with a body punch.
Orton takes a shot to the head.
Orton tries to pull guard but McCullen won't allow it.
Sam McCullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Orton.
McCullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Orton looks winded!
Orton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCullen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCullen lands a shot to the body.
McCullen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCullen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orton.
McCullen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCullen avoiding damage.
McCullen lands a nice uppercut.
McCullen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCullen lands with a left to the head. #T2#
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!
McCullen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orton takes a shot to the head.
McCullen pushes Orton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCullen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCullen.
McCullen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCullen lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCullen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCullen lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Orton is rocked!
McCullen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orton is still on wobbly legs! Can McCullen finish him?
McCullen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCullen dips a shoulder and cracks Orton with a mighty uppercut! Orton falls back against the cage and McCullen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Orton is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McCullen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam McCullen!
Sam McCullen retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Sam McCullen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Bushido 28: Orton vs. Rottwel
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Orton feints a jab promting Rottwel to slip. Orton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rottwel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Igor Rottwel has been cut.
Rottwel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orton as he avoids it easily.
Orton with a nice cross.
Orton throws a shot to the body.
Rottwel with a poor takedown
and Orton counters with a two punch combo.
Rottwel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orton counters with a right hand to the body.
Rick Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Rottwel.
Jab, jab by Orton - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rottwel dives in and grabs Orton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orton pushes down on Rottwel's head and hops out.
Rottwel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orton finds it's way round the side to connect with Rottwel's head.
Rottwel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orton as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Orton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orton lands with a straight right. Rottwel didn't see that one coming.
Orton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Rottwel gets the takedown into side control.
Orton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Rottwel tries for a kimura but Orton is defending well.
Orton can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Rottwel tries for a kimura but Orton is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orton tries to bench press Rottwel off him but Rottwel keeps the position. #SUB2#
Rottwel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Orton is trying to control Rottwel's posture but Rottwel avoids it.
Rottwel lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rottwel working away.#SUB2#
Rottwel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rottwel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Rottwel tries for a kimura but Orton is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Rottwel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Rottwel tries for a kimura but Orton is defending well. #SUB2#
Rottwel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rottwel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Orton some visible discomfort.
Orton can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Orton being controlled for a moment.
Orton wants to control but Rottwel postures up.
We've been informed that Rottwel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Rottwel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rottwel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rottwel laying and praying for a moment but Orton takes advantage and regains half guard.
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 Rick Orton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Rottwel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Orton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rottwel shoots in for a double leg but Orton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orton throwing a counter right hand but Rottwel manages to avoid it.
Orton fails to land with a series of punches.
Rottwel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Orton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rottwel shoots for a double leg takedown but Orton sprawls well. He's pushed Rottwel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rottwel.
Rick Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Rottwel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rottwel misses with a takedown
and Orton counters with a huge left! Rottwel is in big trouble! He's backing up but Orton isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rottwel from any more damage. A dominating finish by Orton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Orton!
Rick Orton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Igor Rottwel spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight of my opponent.'.
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Event:
Bushido 25: Date vs. Rottwel
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Orton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruce.
A head kick by Bruce misses
and Orton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bruce throws a hook to the side of Orton's head but Orton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orton.
Orton connects with a body shot.
Bruce is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bruce is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bruce takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton connects with a right hand. Bruce shakes it off.
Bruce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orton is fending him off so far but Bruce persists. Nope, Orton circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruce on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Bruce is rocked!#T1#
Bruce shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orton defends it nicely.
Orton with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD#
Orton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bruce sprawling to the canvas! Bruce rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Orton finish him?!
Bruce is still on wobbly legs! Can Orton finish him?
Orton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruce was well out of range. Poor timing from Orton.
Bruce tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bruce seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##KD#
Orton sends Bruce crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Orton is motioning to the referee to let Bruce up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Orton misses.
Bruce wants to counter with a clinch but Orton pushes him away.
Orton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruce stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Are you kidding me?! Orton ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bruce clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Orton!
A relieved looking Rick Orton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Anihilator Bruce was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry fans, next time we will make it'.
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Event:
Bushido 22: Karasev vs. Letho
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Date staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Orton misses.
Date cracks Orton with a good jab.
Date with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orton to score with a decent uppercut.
Date avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Date scrambles back to his feet.
Lee Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orton counters with a nice uppercut.
Orton throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Date tries to counter by clinching up but Orton breaks away and moves out of range.
Orton throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Orton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Orton tries to keep at a distance but Date has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orton misses with some punches.
Date blocks a body shot from Orton.
Orton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date gets through Orton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Orton misses with a punch to the body.
Date is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Orton.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with the head strike.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Date.
Date gets through Orton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orton throws a head punch that misses.
Date presses Orton against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Date manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orton working aggressively here.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Orton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Date stalling in the clinch.
Date stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orton misses with a punch on the inside.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Orton's head.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
A short uppercut from Date.
Orton takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Orton working aggressively here.
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!
Date cracks Orton with a nice body shot.
Orton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Date.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date. #T4#
Orton throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Orton's head.
Orton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Orton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Date.
Orton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortons head.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orton has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
A short right from Date on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orton misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Date dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Date throws a lazy right hand but Orton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date slips under a jab.
Date tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orton manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date looks to land a right hand but Orton moved out of range.
Orton takes one to the side of the head.
Date lands with a right hand.
Date throws out a loose jab but Orton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orton throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date throws out a loose jab but Orton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rick Orton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date misses with an uppercut.
Orton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Orton ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orton! But no joy.
Date takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Date has closed the distance and engaged Orton in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date. #T1#
Date lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orton or not.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Orton.
Orton takes a shot to the head.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orton can do to turn this around?
Date works on Orton's body with a couple of short punches.
Orton is breathing heavily.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Date pushes Orton back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Date stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orton.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Date.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Orton takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Date as the two fighters clinch.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date presses Orton against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Date taking a breather.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Date.
Date lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Date scores with a shot to the side of Orton's head.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Orton's head.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orton backwards. #ROC#
Orton is rocked!
A short uppercut from Date.
Orton is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?#KD#
Date drops Orton onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Orton is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Date blocking some 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!
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Date loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Orton senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Date!
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Event:
B20: Fitzpatrick vs Vinicius 2
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Laine drives through and clinches with Orton against the ropes.
Orton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine wants to get back to striking at distance but Orton won't allow it.
Laine tries to score a body lock takedown but Orton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Laine.
Orton tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Orton fails to land.
Orton can't find room to land a body shot as Laine controls the action.
Orton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laine is trying to break the clinch but Orton has him pressed against the ropes.
Laine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orton blocks an elbow strike from Laine.
Orton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine prevents a body shot from Orton.
Orton managing to block the knees to the body from Laine.
Laine holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orton. #T1#
Orton tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Orton fails to land.
Laine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Orton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Laine can turn it around.
Orton tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Orton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orton keeps control of Laine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orton misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orton lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.
Laine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laine's elbow.
Laine is struggling to control the position.
Orton is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Nice body punch from Orton - that landed with a thud.
Laine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orton misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Orton can't find room to land a body shot as Laine controls the action.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Orton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Laine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Orton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orton misses with the head strike.
Orton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orton tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Laine lands a body shot.
Orton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Laine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orton.
Orton lands with a light punch inside.
Orton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine lands with a short shot to the head.
Orton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orton throws a punch but it's blocked by Laine.
Orton working aggressively here.
Orton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Laine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
Laine prevents a body shot from Orton.
Orton throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rick Orton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orton sprawls well. Orton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laine gets slowly back to his feet.
Rick Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Laine.
Laine tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Orton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orton pinned against the ropes. Orton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Laine has closed the distance and engaged Orton in a clinch.
Laine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orton smiles and moves away.
Orton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Laine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orton 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 Rick Orton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Orton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Orton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine throws a combination. Orton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Laine clinches up against the ropes.
Laine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orton up against the ropes.#BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laine manages to circle out of the way.
Laine throws a series of punches but Orton avoids them all with ease.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine dives in and grabs Orton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orton pushes down on Laine's head and hops out.#CL#
Orton takes the fight into the clinch.
Orton swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orton prevents a body shot from Laine. #T1#
Orton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Orton.
Orton lands with a right to the head.
Laine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Rick Orton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orton misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Laine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boris Laine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orton scores with a nice strike.
Laine doesn't manage to clinch there - Orton circles away.
Orton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Laine shoots in for a takedown but Orton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rick Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Laine.#CL2#
Laine clinches with his opponent.
Orton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Orton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orton tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laine lands a left hand.
Laine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orton throws a punch but it's blocked by Laine.
Orton misses with the head strike.
Laine lands with a left to the head.
Laine gets through Orton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Laine drives through and clinches with Orton against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Laine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Laine is trying to push Orton away but Orton has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Orton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortons head. #T3#
Laine lands with a right to the head.
Orton throws a punch but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine is trying to maintain a safe position but Orton gets an underhook and turns Laine into the ropes.
Orton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orton gets through Laine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laine is trying to break free.
Orton dodges an elbow strike from Laine.
Orton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orton misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Laine.
Orton keeps control of Laine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laine is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Orton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orton dodges an elbow strike from Laine.
#T4#
Good body shot from Orton.
Laine is breathing heavily.
Orton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laine's elbow.
Orton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Orton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine is trying to stall.
#BC#
Orton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laine throws a combination that misses
and Orton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orton works Laine's body with a nice hook.
Orton tries to clinch but Laine is having none of it.
Orton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laine has a takedown stuffed.
Orton closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Laine! Orton dives in looking to finish! Laine is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Orton!
Rick Orton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Bushido 17: Magufuli vs. Whyte
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Bison staying out of range there.
Orton moves out of range as Bison strikes.
Bison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orton.
Orton misses the jab.
Orton misses with an uppercut. Bison saw that one coming.
Orton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kings MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bison scores with a one two! Orton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Rick Orton has been cut.
The fighters circling - Bison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison jabs Orton right on the nose. Orton blinks but takes it well.
Orton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bison's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Orton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orton lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bison lands a really nice looking cross but Orton seems unphased.
#T1#
Bison scores with a decent looking hook.
Bison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orton throws a poor cross that misses
and Bison counters with a left to the body.
Bison throws a series of punches but Orton avoids them all with ease.
Orton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid body kick from Bison.
Orton is breathing heavily.
Orton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bison throws a right and a left that Orton avoids nicely.
Bison misses with a wild combination.
Orton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bison counters with a straight right hand.
Bison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orton.
Bison is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Bison.
#T2##KD2#
Bison lands a left and a right that send Orton crashing to the mat, dazed. Bison thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rog Bison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Bison lands a left and a right that send Orton crashing to the mat, dazed. Bison thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Orton is rocked!
Bison lands an overhand right.
Oh Orton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orton.
Orton misses with a hook
and Bison counters with a stiff right hand.
Orton seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Bison drops Orton with a beautiful combination! Orton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bison is looking for the KO!
Orton throws a right hand that misses
and Bison counters with a left right combination that sends Orton crashing to the mat - Bison wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Orton out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rog Bison!
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Event:
B14: Amanatidis vs. Magafuli
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Kiatsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Kiatsongrit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orton lands a nice shot that snaps Kiatsongrit's head back.
Kiatsongrit lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rick Orton has been cut.
Orton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiatsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiatsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiatsongrit tests Orton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiatsongrit misses with the combination.
Kiatsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kiatsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orton is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orton there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Kiatsongrit cracks Orton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kiatsongrit has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Orton to stand back up!#ROC2#
Orton is rocked!#T1#
Orton walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Orton limp body while Kiatsongrit jumps on to the ropes and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hwarang Kiatsongrit!
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Event:
ROTR:tbd11
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Orton throws a good cross that connects.
Mcgee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgee. Orton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcgee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mcgee's hands.
We've been hearing reports that Orton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mcgee walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Mcgee limp body while Orton jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Orton!
Rick Orton took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Rumble On The Rock:TBA 2
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Maia drives through and clinches with Orton against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maia.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
Maia is pushing Orton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maia digs a right hand underneath Orton's ribcage. Orton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orton looks winded!
Maia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Orton misses with the head strike.
Maia lands an uppercut.
Maia digs a right hand underneath Orton's ribcage. Orton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Maia.
A hook to the body from Maia.
A right handed body shot lands from Maia.
Maia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Maia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia cracks Orton with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maia.
Maia lands a nice elbow.
Maia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Maia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Maia. #T1#
Maia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orton's defenses.
Maia scores with a shot to the side of Orton's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maia.
A short body shot lands from Maia as the two fighters clinch.
Maia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Maia.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maia.
Maia is working Orton over against the cage.
Maia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Maia scores with a shot to the side of Orton's head.
Maia pushes Orton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Maia.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maia.
Orton being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Maia as the two fighters clinch.
Maia lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Maia.
Maia lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Maia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Maia - that landed with a thud.
Maia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
A body shot lands from Maia.
Maia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maia stalling.
Maia lands a nice shot to the body.
Maia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maia lands an elbow inside.
Maia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Maia.
Maia lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Rick Orton has been cut.
Nice elbow from Maia.
The referee calls for Maia to work.
Maia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orton or not.
Maia lands a body punch.
Maia gets through Orton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Maia lands with a left to the head.
Maia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Maia's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Maia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Orton is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maia.
Orton is still on wobbly legs! Can Maia finish him?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maia.
Maia works on Orton's body with a couple of short punches.
Maia has Orton pushed against the cage.
Maia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Maia.
Maia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maia lands an uppercut.
Maia presses Orton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orton seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maia lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Maia lands a shot to the body.
Maia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Orton takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hand to the body from Maia.
Maia cracks Orton with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maia digs a right hand underneath Orton's ribcage. Orton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maia just leaning against Orton, taking a breather.
Maia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maia digs a right hand underneath Orton's ribcage. Orton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maia stalling the fight.
Maia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia lands a hook that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Maia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Maia.
Maia controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Maia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Orton's cut.
That's time! Maia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Orton gets tackled into the cage by Maia. Maia maintains the clinch.
Maia digs a right hand into Orton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orton's gas tank.
Maia digs a right hand into Orton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orton's gas tank.
Alex Maia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maia lands an elbow inside that Orton shrugs off.
Maia lands a shot to the body.
Maia lands an elbow just above Orton 's eye.
Maia is pushing Orton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Maia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Maia.
Maia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Orton is breathing heavily.
Maia lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Maia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maia lands a damaging elbow.
Maia scores with a shot to the side of Orton's head.
A nice left hand lands by Maia.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maia.
Maia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maia lands an elbow inside that Orton shrugs off.
Maia lands a left hand.
Maia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orton's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Rick Orton's cut even more.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maia.
Maia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maia lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maia slows down the pace here.
Maia lands a nice uppercut.
Maia digs a right hand into Orton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orton's gas tank.
Maia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maia works on Orton's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Maia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orton backwards.
Maia avoiding damage.
Maia scores with a shoulder strike.
Maia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A hook to the body from Maia.
Maia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maia is leaning against Orton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#KD#
Maia lands a vicious elbow to the side of Orton's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Maia tries to finish him with strikes but Orton still seems able to defend himself so Maia steps back and lets Orton get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Maia engages and cracks Orton with a massive lead left hook - Orton tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Maia is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Maia!
After winning the bout, Alex Maia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ROTR: Mansikkamaa VS Kush
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Orton drops Robinson with a beautiful combination! Robinson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Orton is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Robinson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mortimer Robinson has been cut.
Orton shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Robinson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Orton sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Robinson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Orton!
Rick Orton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ROTR: Dum Vs Seng
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Orton is looking to clinch but Buchanan is avoiding it.
#TD#
Buchanan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Orton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Buchanan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orton defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orton is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Buchanan lands with a punch from half guard.
Orton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Buchanan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Orton wants to get back to his feet.
Buchanan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Buchanan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#ES2#
Orton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Buchanan is on him like a limpet, forcing Orton back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Buchanan has picked Orton up - he's going for a ride! Buchanan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Orton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Buchanan is on him like a limpet, forcing Orton back against the cage.
Orton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buchanans head. #TD#
Buchanan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Buchanan manages to end up in side control.
Buchanan scoring with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Buchanan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Buchanan lands a nice forearm strike.
Buchanan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Buchanan throws a strike aimed at the side of Orton's head but Orton avoids it well.
Buchanan lands a nice forearm strike.
Buchanan lands some shots froms side control.
Buchanan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Orton to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Buchanan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ES2#
Orton bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Buchanan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Buchanan working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buchanan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Buchanan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Orton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Buchanan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buchanan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buchanan tries to free his leg and advance position but Orton is retaining full guard.
Orton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buchanan stops Orton from standing up.
Buchanan throws a big elbow that misses.
Orton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Buchanan chips away with some ground and pound.
Orton wants to stand up but Buchanan is controlling him. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Buchanan landing some decent shots from guard.
Buchanan stops Orton from standing up.
Buchanan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orton scores with a sloppy right hand. Buchanan should have avoided that one.
Orton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buchanan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buchanan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Buchanan is rocked!
Orton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Buchanan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Orton fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Buchanan out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rick Orton!
Rick Orton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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