PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Surov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Surov's choice of entrance music: Amphetamines. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Orsini
vs
Surov

183 cm
20
184 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

177 cm
45
182 lbs
36 - 15 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessandro Orsini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Surov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini throws a right hand that misses

and Surov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orsini's guard.
Surov trying to control but Orsini is working from the bottom.
Surov wants to pass the guard but Orsini is keeping the position.
Surov advances to half guard.
Surov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Surov is looking to take a break and control but Orsini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsini is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orsini's head.
Still in half guard, Surov seems content to control.

Surov is trying to work for a kimura but Orsini is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Surov is trying to work for a kimura but Orsini is defending well.
Orsini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orsini is looking for a sweep. Surov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orsini is not content to let Surov control the position.

Surov is working for a kimura but Orsini is defending it quite comfortably.
Orsini trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Surov is keen to just control but Orsini is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Orsini is trying to control but can't.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Surov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini lunges at Surov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Surov's hand.

It looks like Alexei Surov has been cut.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Surov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Surov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orsini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Surov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Surov.
Orsini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Orsini throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Surov counters with a shoot takedown. Orsini fights it but they end up in guard.
Surov wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Surov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Surov is looking to work some ground and pound but Orsini has wrist control.
Surov won't allow Orsini to sweep him here.
Surov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Orsini is trying to get back to half guard.
Orsini trying to control but Surov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Orsini grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Surov lands strikes to the head.
Orsini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Surov's guard. Nice work there by Orsini.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini wants to pass the guard but Surov is keeping the position.

Orsini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Surov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orsini has managed to get both his arms back between Surov's legs - danger averted.
Surov can't keep his opponent in guard - Orsini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Orsini is looking to stall here but Surov recovers full guard.
Orsini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsini postures up and lands a big shot to Surov's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Surov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Orsini lands a jab to Surov's midsection.
Orsini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Surov on the side of the head.
Orsini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Surov.
Orsini scores with the left hand. Surov knows he should have avoided that one.
Orsini looks to land a combination but Surov avoids it well.
Surov looks to throw the jab but Orsini is out of range.
Surov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
Surov punishes Orsini's body with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Orsini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orsini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Surov under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini with a nice cross.
Surov checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Surov was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Surov with the counter takedown but Orsini avoids it easily.
Orsini digs a good body shot into Surov's ribs.
Surov checks a low kick from Orsini.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Surov is out of range.
Surov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orsini sprawls well. Orsini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Surov gets slowly back to his feet.
Orsini connects with a crisp jab.
Alessandro Orsini is winning the standup battle so far.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Surov.
Surov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov throws a looping overhand right but Orsini ducks down to avoid it.
Orsini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Surov is able to avoid easily.
Surov throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsini.
Surov misses with a hook.
Surov throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsini throws a jab when Surov was well out of range.
Surov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orsini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Surov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
Surov lands a nice looking body shot.
Surov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orsini defends well and Surov ends up having to push Orsini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alessandro Orsini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Surov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
And Surov tries to counter it with a takedown but Orsini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Surov.
Surov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orsini rather than just go for the knockout.
Surov slips under a jab from Orsini.
Surov feints the counter takedown.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Surov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsini dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Surov. That did some damage!
Orsini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Surov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orsini with a jab.
Surov misses with a looping left.
Surov throws a hook to the side of Orsini's head but Orsini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Surov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
And Surov tries to counter it with a takedown but Orsini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Surov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Surov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orsini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Surov scrambles back to his feet.

That has opened up Alexei Surov's cut even more.
Nice uppercut lands for Orsini. That snapped Surov's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini cracks Surov with an open hand slap.
Orsini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Surov.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Orsini throws a hook but Surov avoids it easily.
Surov fails to land the takedown.
Alessandro Orsini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Surov.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Surov moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Surov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Orsini misses with a body shot.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Surov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Surov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini lands a jab to the head.
Orsini tests Surov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Surov misses the shot to the body.
Surov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsini lands with a nice body punch.

Surov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Surov lands in his opponent's guard.
Surov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Surov landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Orsini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Surov manages to get himself to full guard.

Surov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orsini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orsini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Surov keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orsini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Surov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Surov keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Orsini stopping the sweep attempt from Surov.
Orsini tries to free his leg and advance position but Surov is retaining full guard.

Surov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orsini defends well.
Orsini wants to pass the guard but Surov is keeping the position.
Surov trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini throwing strikes but missing.
Orsini passes Surov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Orsini passes to full mount!
Orsini tries to control but Surov wriggling away.
Orsini lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Surov hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini dominating with strikes here.
Surov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surov is staying active underneath Orsini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsini drops an elbow to the side of Surov's head.
Orsini controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Orsini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orsini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.