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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 775 Round 3
Date: Jul 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Orton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winkle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orton counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Orton clinches up against the cage.
Orton can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle tries to score a body lock takedown but Orton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Winkle is pressed up against the cage. Orton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Winkle down to the mat. Winkle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James Winkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rendy Orton.
Winkle shoots and misses
and Orton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Winkle has a takedown stuffed.
Orton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Orton rushes Winkle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Orton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Orton wants to clinch.
Winkle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Orton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orton is looking to clinch.
As Orton tries to get set, Winkle tries to push him back and clinch up but Orton manages to avoid the attempt.
Orton throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
Winkle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Winkle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Orton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winkle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Winkle is looking for a takedown.
Orton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Winkle is trying to drag Orton to the mat but Orton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Winkle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Winkle prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Orton.
#BC2#
Orton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winkle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orton throws a fast counter high kick but Winkle manages to duck under it in time.#TD#
Winkle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orton to the ground. Winkle is now in Orton's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rendy Orton dominated that round.
That's time! Winkle 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Orton goes for a double leg but Winkle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Winkle continues to drive forward.
Orton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Winkle will feel that in the morning.
Orton scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Orton clinches.
Winkle keeps control of Orton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orton gets underhooks to prevent Winkle 's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Orton jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orton wants to get back to his feet but Winkle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Orton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Winkle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Winkle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winkle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Winkle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winkle has managed to get both his arms back between Orton's legs - danger averted.
Orton wants to control but Winkle passes easily into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Winkle lands a nice short elbow.
Winkle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Winkle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winkle passes to side control.
Winkle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Orton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Winkle landing strikes.
Winkle is putting a hurting on Orton here, landing some big shots from side control.
Winkle lands an elbow.
Winkle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC#
Orton is rocked!
Orton is breathing heavily.#T3#
A big shot lands for Winkle ! That's hurt Orton! Will he recover? Winkle fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Winkle !
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Event:
QFC Tournament 775 Round 2
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Slippin slaps away a takedown attempt from Orton, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Orton clinches up against the cage.
Slippin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slippin tries a knee to the head but Orton blocks it.
#TD#
Orton decides to pull guard.
Slippin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slippin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Orton has his foot on Slippin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slippin works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slippin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Orton controls Slippin momentarily but Slippin frees himself.
Slippin passes Orton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Orton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Slippin is working for a kimura but Orton is defending it quite comfortably.
Orton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Slippin. #SU2#
Slippin gets to his feet. Orton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slippin has a takedown stuffed.
Slippin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orton defends it nicely.
Rendy Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hollywood Slippin.
Slippin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slippin throws a head kick but Orton moves out of range.
Slippin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slippin misses with a head kick.
As Slippin tries to get set, Orton tries to push him back and clinch up but Slippin manages to avoid the attempt.
Slippin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Orton counters with a stiff right hand. #T3##CL#
Orton has managed to clinch.
Orton is trying to pull guard but Slippin has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Orton manages to break the clinch.
Hollywood Slippin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orton slaps away a takedown attempt from Slippin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orton throws a sloppy head kick and Slippin moves out of range easily. #CL#
Orton moves into the clinch.
Slippin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Orton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Orton.
Slippin digs a right hand underneath Orton's ribcage. Orton let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Slippin stalling in the clinch but Orton improves position.
Slippin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orton to keep the fight standing.
Slippin blocks a body shot from Orton.
Slippin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orton to keep the fight standing.
Orton just leaning against Slippin, taking a breather.
Slippin wants to get back to striking at distance but Orton won't allow it.
#BC#
Orton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slippin tries to clinch up
and Orton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rendy Orton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Orton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slippin is fending him off so far but Orton persists. Nope, Slippin circles away and we're back to standing.
Slippin takes a swing at Orton's ribcage but misses.
It appears Orton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rendy Orton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slippin tests Orton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slippin.
Orton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slippin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slippin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orton sprawls well. Orton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slippin gets slowly back to his feet.
Slippin fails to land the takedown.
It appears Orton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rendy Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hollywood Slippin.#T1#
Orton doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Slippin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Orton pulls Slippin into guard.
Orton wants to stand and escape but Slippin is having none of it.
Orton controls Slippin momentarily but Slippin frees himself.
Orton keeping full guard, as Slippin tries to pass.
Orton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slippin won't allow Orton to sweep him here. #T2##SU2#
Slippin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Slippin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slippin swings for the body but Orton moves out of range.
Orton tries to counter by clinching up but Slippin breaks away and moves out of range.
Slippin shoots in but no luck this time.
Orton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slippin is looking for the big counter here.
A jab lands there for Orton.
Slippin shoots in and drives through. Orton sprawls well.
Orton fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Orton leaves Slippin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slippin is breathing heavily.
Orton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slippin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slippin.
Slippin throws a right hand that Orton ducks under and follows up with a left that Orton also avoids with ease.
Slippin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slippin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slippin.
The fighters circling - Orton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slippin stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Orton closes the distance and pushes Slippin back into the cage.#T4#
Slippin prevents the takedown attempt.
Orton stalling.
#TD#
Orton pulls guard successfully.
Slippin is pushing down on Orton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orton is fighting to maintain full guard but Slippin has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orton trying to control but Slippin postures up.
#SUB2#
Slippin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slippin tries to pass to full mount but Orton defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rendy Orton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Orton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slippin misses with a takedown attempt
and Orton counters with a stiff right hand.
Slippin is looking to clinch.
Slippin keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Orton moves into the clinch.
Slippin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Slippin tries to pull guard but Orton holds him up against the cage and eventually Slippin drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slippin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rendy Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hollywood Slippin.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slippin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Slippin is looking to control Orton's arms but Orton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slippin has his back to the cage.
Orton tries to pull guard but Slippin holds him up against the cage and eventually Orton drops back down to his feet.
Slippin is trying to break the clinch but Orton has him pressed against the cage.
Orton tries for a takedown but Slippin manages to get underhooks.
Slippin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slippin wants to break free but Orton has control.
#BC#
Orton breaks from the clinch.
Slippin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slippin wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Slippin clinches with his opponent.
Orton looking to stall.
Orton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Slippin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Orton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slippin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slippin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slippin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Slippin jumps guard but Orton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Orton is working for takedown but Slippin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Orton prevents Slippin from breaking the clinch.
Slippin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slippin wants to break free but Orton has control.
Slippin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rendy Orton has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Orton jumps guard and drags Slippin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Orton is trying to keep Slippin in close.
#SUB#
Orton has his foot on Slippin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slippin works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orton being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slippin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hollywood Slippin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orton is striking off his back. Slippin thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slippin.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rendy Orton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Rendy Orton!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Rendy Orton!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Rendy Orton!
Rendy Orton wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 775 Round 1
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Orton rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
Orton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Alvarez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Orton can't fight it off and eventually Alvarez manages to take the fight to the floor. Orton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Orton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Orton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Eddie Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Orton has Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Orton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage. #CL#
Orton darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.#BC#
Orton manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Orton.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Orton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Orton closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.#BC#
Orton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
#T2#
A punch combination from Alvarez misses. #CL#
Orton has Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Orton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Rendy Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Alvarez.
Alvarez looks winded!#TD#
Orton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alvarez uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orton holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard. #REVR#
Orton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SU#
Orton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Orton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Orton moves into the clinch.#TD#
Orton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Orton managing to control the position. #ES#
Orton is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Alvarez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Orton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Orton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Alvarez has Orton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Orton tries for a takedown but Alvarez manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Orton jumps guard and drags Alvarez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Orton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Orton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Alvarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Orton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Orton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Orton! #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Orton stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rendy Orton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Orton pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Alvarez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Orton regains guard.
#ES#
Orton kicks Alvarez off and gets to his feet.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Orton avoids them all with ease.
Orton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?#CL#
Orton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
#BC#
Orton breaks from the clinch.
Orton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvarez defends well and Orton ends up having to push Alvarez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Orton, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Orton against the cage but Orton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Orton counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
Rendy Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Alvarez.#BC#
Orton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Orton darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.#BC#
Orton manages to break the clinch.
Orton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Orton moves into the clinch.#BC#
Orton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Orton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Orton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Orton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Orton.
#T2##BC#
Orton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Orton moves into the clinch.
Orton stalling against the cage.
Alvarez can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Orton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Orton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Orton shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Orton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orton.#BC#
Orton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Orton persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Orton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orton is trying to drag Alvarez to the mat but Alvarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Orton prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Orton pulls Alvarez into guard.
#T4#
Orton keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Orton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Orton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orton.
#CL#
Orton drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Orton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Orton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
Orton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orton scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rendy Orton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Orton gets a clinch.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Orton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Orton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Orton takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Orton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alvarez uses from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Alvarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orton has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Alvarez has his foot on Orton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orton works his way back into a safe position though.
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Orton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Orton connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
Nice takedown defense from Orton. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt. #T2##CL#
Orton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
#TD#
Orton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alvarez uses from the top position. #SUB#
Orton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Orton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Alvarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Orton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Orton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Orton! #REVR##SU#
Orton stands up and beckons Alvarez to his feet.
Orton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orton somewhat.#T3#
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Rendy Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Alvarez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orton.#CL#
Orton clinches.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Orton.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Orton manages to get underhooks.
Orton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Orton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4##BC#
Orton breaks from the clinch.
Rendy Orton is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez darts in trying to clinch
and Orton counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Orton shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eddie Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Orton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rendy Orton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Orton counters by moving into the clinch.
Rendy Orton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orton blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rendy Orton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Rendy Orton!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Rendy Orton!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Rendy Orton!
Rendy Orton wins by unanimous decision!
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