PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Orsini
vs
Fitzgerald

183 cm
24
178 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

183 cm
31
184 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill
Aspire Nutrition

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessandro Orsini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Fitzgerald misses
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Fitzgerald.
Orsini connects with a nice looking jab.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzgerald.
Orsini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orsini, as that shot connected.
Orsini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzgerald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgerald ducks down to avoid it.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
A low kick from Orsini is predictable there
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orsini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Orsini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fitzgerald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzgerald misses the jab.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Orsini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzgerald tries to score with a low kick but Orsini moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzgerald lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Fitzgerald lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that misses
and Orsini counters with a nice body shot.
Orsini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzgerald looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.
Orsini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orsini in his tracks.

Fitzgerald gets a clinch.
Orsini lands a body shot.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Orsini digs a right hand underneath Fitzgerald's ribcage. Fitzgerald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Fitzgerald pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fitzgerald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orsini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzgeralds head.
Fitzgerald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzgerald or not.
Fitzgerald looks winded!
Fitzgerald tries to break the clinch but Orsini is controlling the position.

Orsini gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Orsini scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini working the head and body with strikes.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep. Orsini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fitzgerald has hold of Orsini's hands but Orsini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Fitzgerald is defending against the submission attempts here by Orsini.
Orsini wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Orsini working over Fitzgerald with some ground and pound. Fitzgerald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Orsini is trying to control the action in half guard but Fitzgerald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Orsini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fitzgerald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orsini working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Orsini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working.
Orsini 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.
Fitzgerald tries to get to full guard but Orsini has control of the leg.
Orsini lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Orsini is nestled in close to Fitzgerald, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orsini prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Orsini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitzgerald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fitzgerald drops his hands momentarily and Orsini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orsini staying out of range there.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orsini doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Fitzgerald misses.
Fitzgerald with a nice cross.
Orsini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzgerald thuds his right hand into Orsini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that Orsini ducks under and follows up with a left that Orsini also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald staying out of range there.
Fitzgerald throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini tests Fitzgerald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzgerald scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini scores with a hook to the body. Fitzgerald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orsini cracks Fitzgerald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzgerald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzgerald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orsini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Orsini gets a double leg takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position but Orsini postures up.
Orsini chips away with some ground and pound.
Orsini trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orsini.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini won't allow Fitzgerald to sweep him here.
Fitzgerald wants to hit a switch here but Orsini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fitzgerald there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini working the ground and pound effectively.
Orsini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Orsini with the ground and pound from mount.
Fitzgerald gets back to half guard.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Orsini is keeping busy.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzgerald can do to turn this around?
Fitzgerald taking some punishment here, with Orsini in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fitzgerald is staying active underneath Orsini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alessandro Orsini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitzgerald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Orsini lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Orsini there.
Orsini slips a nice elbow through Fitzgerald's hands, connecting with Fitzgerald's forehead.

Orsini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to get to full guard but Orsini has control of the leg.
Orsini is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position.
Fitzgerald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots.
Orsini is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsini scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fitzgerald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orsini counters with a right hand to the body.
Orsini swings for the body but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Orsini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orsini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzgerald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
Orsini shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls well. He's pushed Orsini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Fitzgerald clinches.
Orsini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orsini cracks Fitzgerald with a nice body shot.
Orsini working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Orsini gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fitzgerald regains guard.

Fitzgerald has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Orsini has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzgerald's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini slips a jab from Fitzgerald.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Orsini takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini slips a jab and a cross from Fitzgerald.
Andy Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orsini counters with a nice uppercut.
Orsini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Orsini is having none of it.
It looked like Orsini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orsini.
Fitzgerald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orsini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orsini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgerald swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Jab from Orsini.
Orsini lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Orsini stuns Fitzgerald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orsini throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws out a leg kick but Orsini moves out of range and Fitzgerald only half commits.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini throwing a counter right hand but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Orsini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzgerald.
Orsini lands a nice hook to Fitzgerald's body. Fitzgerald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orsini scores with a push kick.
Orsini works Fitzgerald's body with a nice hook.
Orsini connects with a nice looking jab.

Fitzgerald is rocked!
Orsini lands a jab to Fitzgerald's midsection.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzgerald is still on wobbly legs! Can Orsini finish him?
Orsini moves out of range as Fitzgerald strikes.
Orsini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fitzgerald seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
Andy Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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!
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Fitzgerald moves into the clinch successfully.
Orsini lands a right hand.
Orsini tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Orsini back against the cage.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Orsini works on Fitzgerald's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fitzgerald prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Fitzgerald breaks the clinch.
Fitzgerald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orsini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orsini on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald swings widly with a right hand

and Orsini counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fitzgerald! Orsini lets Fitzgerald back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Fitzgerald clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Orsini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orsini 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
An out of breath Alessandro Orsini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.