PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mate Orsic (ranked 5439 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Dale (ranked 7181 p4p, 0 weight class). Brent Dale looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Orsic
vs
Dale

185 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mate Orsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Dale!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dale tries to clinch but Orsic moves out of range.
Dale works over Orsic's head and body with a nice combination.
Dale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsic throws a jab but it's blocked by Dale.
Dale throws a counter combo.
Orsic dips to his left and cracks Dale with an uppercut!
Dale misses the shot to the body.
Orsic throws a big counter combination but Dale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Orsic throws a lazy uppercut
and Dale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dale throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range.
Dale looks for the body kick but Orsic saw that one coming.
Orsic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Orsic pushes Dale up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dale is trying to break the clinch but Orsic is controlling him.
Orsic lands with a right to the head.
Orsic keeps control of Dale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orsic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dale wants to break free but Orsic has control.
Orsic lands a left hand.
Dale wants to get back to striking at distance but Orsic won't allow it.
Orsic scores with a shoulder strike.
Orsic has Dale pushed against the cage.
Dale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dale blocking some punches.
Orsic lands a shot to the body.
Orsic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Orsic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dale backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dale blocks a body shot from Orsic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orsic.
Orsic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orsic.
Dale looks winded!
Dale is trying to break the clinch but Orsic has him pressed against the cage.
Orsic lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Orsic.
Orsic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orsic presses Dale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Orsic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Orsic on the inside.
Orsic scores with a shoulder strike.
Orsic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orsic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orsic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orsic lands a hook that snaps the head of Dale backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Orsic.
Dale is trying to break free.
Orsic struggles to land a body shot inside as Dale controls his hands.
Dale has had enough of the clinch but Orsic keeps him there for the moment.
Dale is trying to break the clinch but Orsic is controlling him.
Orsic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orsic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orsic lands with a left to the head.
Dale tries to break free but Orsic pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Orsic on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Orsic scores with a shot to the side of Dale's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dale or not.
Orsic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orsic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsic lands with a short shot to the head.
Orsic scores with a shoulder strike.
Orsic lands with a light punch inside.
Orsic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dale backwards.
Orsic lands an uppercut.
Orsic lands a hook that snaps the head of Dale backwards.
Orsic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dale or not.
Dale can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Orsic.
Orsic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dale backwards.
Dale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orsic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Orsic scores with a shot to the side of Dale's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mate Orsic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Orsic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Dale misses.
Orsic misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Dale misses.
Dale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orsic rather than just go for the knockout.
Orsic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dale.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dale.
Brent Dale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dale lands a body shot.
Dale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orsic connects with a body shot that sends Dale's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic misses with an uppercut.

Orsic closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Orsic on the inside.

Orsic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dale looks to land a body kick but Orsic moved away.
Orsic throws an off balance right hand
and Dale counters with a nice body shot.
Orsic misses the shot to the body.
Orsic misses with a head kick.
Dale misses with a body shot.
Orsic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsic jabs Dale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Dale.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.

Orsic gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dale backwards.
Dale blocks an uppercut.
Dale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orsic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dale backwards.
Orsic gets through Dale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Orsic.
Orsic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orsic prevents Dale from breaking the clinch.
Orsic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mate Orsic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orsic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dale backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic misses with a body punch.
Dale wants to break free but Orsic has control.
Orsic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orsic stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Orsic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Orsic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Orsic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dale won't allow Orsic to get back to his feet.
Orsic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dale won't allow Orsic to sweep him here.

Orsic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dale has passed into half guard!
Orsic is trying to control but Dale manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsic is in all sorts of trouble here.

Dale stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dale stalks Orsic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orsic's face. Orsic staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orsic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mate Orsic dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Dale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsic.
Danga de danga de dang - Dale scores with a four punch combination!
Dale just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Dale does no damage.
Brent Dale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dale throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range.
Dale swinging wildly here.
Orsic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dale has time to react.
A punch combination from Orsic misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dale.
An attempted straight right counter from Orsic misses the target.
No joy there for Dale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Dale throws a counter combo.
Dale throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dale walks into a straight right hand from Orsic.
Dale misses with the combination.
Brent Dale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Orsic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dale tries to clinch but Orsic moves out of range.
Mate Orsic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Orsic closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Orsic.
A short left from Orsic.
A nice left hand lands by Orsic.
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!
Orsic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dale is trying to break the clinch but Orsic is controlling him.
Orsic lands with a short shot to the head.
Orsic scores with a shoulder strike.

Orsic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Orsic catches Dale right on the button with a cross.
Orsic swings for the body but Dale moves out of range.
Orsic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orsic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dale wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orsic.
Orsic scores with a shot to the side of Dale's head.
Orsic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orsic missing with knees to the body.
Dale is trying to force a seperation but Orsic has the dominant position.
Dale working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orsic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orsic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dale backwards.
Orsic is working Dale over against the cage.
Orsic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Orsic lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dale looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Orsic lands a left hand.
Orsic looking to throw knees to the head but Dale is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orsic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsic prevents Dale from breaking the clinch.
Orsic keeps control of Dale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dale is trying to break the clinch but Orsic has him pressed against the cage.
Orsic scores with a shot to the side of Dale's head.
Dale wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Dale's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orsic lands a body shot.
Orsic lands with a short shot to the head.
Orsic scores with a hook to the body.
Brent Dale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orsic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mate Orsic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orsic, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mate Orsic!