PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranger Alderidge (ranked 129 p4p, 235 weight class) and Mate Orsic (ranked 20 p4p, 40 weight class). Alderidge comes to the cage accompanied by Portland, Oregon. Orsic has chosen KRS One - Rappaz R. N. Dainja as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mate Orsic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Alderidge
vs
Orsic

175 cm
31
160
22 - 9 - 0

185 cm
39
170
23 - 10 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mate Orsic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alderidge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Orsic throws a left and a right that both miss

and Alderidge moves into the clinch.
Orsic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orsic taking a breather.
Alderidge tries to land knees in the clinch but Orsic avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Alderidge.
Orsic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alderidge is keeping busy.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orsic lands with a right to the head.
Orsic can't get the takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge pushes Orsic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Alderidge working aggressively here.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alderidge scores with a hook to the body.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Orsic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic throws a poor cross that misses
and Alderidge counters with a nice leg kick.
Orsic takes one to the side of the head.
Orsic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orsic misses with a two punch combination.
Orsic throws a hook but Alderidge avoids it easily.
Orsic throws an off balance right hand
letting Alderidge counter with a right hand.
Orsic misses with a hook
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alderidge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsic.
Ranger Alderidge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alderidge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mate Orsic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alderidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsic misses with a right hand
and Alderidge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alderidge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Orsic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Orsic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Orsic wants to control but Alderidge is keeping him busy.

Orsic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Orsic throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Alderidge works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Alderidge wants to improve his position but Orsic is controlling well.
Alderidge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orsic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Orsic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alderidge is trying to get back to full guard.
Orsic is pressing down on Alderidge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alderidge is holding on for now.
Orsic throwing shots but Alderidge is blocking nicely.
Alderidge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Orsic is trying to work for a kimura but Alderidge is defending well.
Orsic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Orsic is keen to just control but Alderidge is a slippery customer.

Orsic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alderidge sees it coming and defends easily.
Orsic throwing shots but Alderidge is blocking nicely.
Alderidge controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Orsic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alderidge defending well though.

Orsic is working for a submission of some sort.
Orsic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ranger Alderidge will probably get the nod.
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.

Alderidge slips a jab and a cross from Orsic.
Orsic throws a right hand that Alderidge ducks under and follows up with a left that Alderidge also avoids with ease.
Orsic throws a series of punches but Alderidge moves out of range.
As Orsic tries to get set, Alderidge tries to push him back and clinch up but Orsic manages to avoid the attempt.
Alderidge misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alderidge.
Orsic misses with a straight right.
Orsic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orsic swinging wildly here.
Alderidge looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Orsic misses its intended target.
Orsic takes a swing at Alderidge's ribcage but misses.

Alderidge pushes Orsic up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orsic backwards.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orsic backwards.
Orsic has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
Orsic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orsic misses with the head strike.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orsic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alderidge's elbow.
Orsic misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge pushes Orsic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Orsic is breathing heavily.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Orsic avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ranger Alderidge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alderidge missing with knees to the body.
Alderidge blocks a body shot from Orsic.
Orsic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alderidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Alderidge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
Alderidge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orsic blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
Orsic misses with the head strike.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
Alderidge scores with a shoulder strike.
Alderidge lands a good knee to the midsection. Orsic won't want to take too many of those.
Orsic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike.
Orsic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
Alderidge lands an uppercut.
Alderidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsic can do to turn this around?
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Alderidge.
A short right from Alderidge.
Orsic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge presses Orsic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alderidge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alderidge works on Orsic's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orsic blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge pushes Orsic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge lands a body punch.
Alderidge scores a nice knee to the body.
Alderidge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orsic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsic's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orsic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alderidge lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Orsic.
Alderidge lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderidge presses Orsic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
A right hand to the body from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands with a short shot to the head.
Alderidge digs a right hand underneath Orsic's ribcage. Orsic let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Alderidge.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
Alderidge cracks Orsic with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge cracks Orsic with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Alderidge.
Orsic blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands with a short shot to the head.
Alderidge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orsic.
Alderidge tries to work over Orsic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderidge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orsic or not.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike.
Alderidge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orsic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderidge works on Orsic's body with a couple of short punches.
Alderidge tries to work over Orsic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alderidge.
A shot in the inside from Alderidge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Alderidge dominated that second round.
That's time! Alderidge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Orsic misses with a looping right.
Alderidge is looking to counter the offense by Orsic and move into the clinch.
Mate Orsic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alderidge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsic misses with a looping right.
Orsic swings widly with a right hand
and Alderidge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orsic's knee momentarily.
Orsic swings widly with a right hand

and Alderidge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short uppercut from Alderidge.
A head punch on the inside from Alderidge fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
Alderidge lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic avoiding damage as Alderidge throws knees to the body.
Alderidge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orsic backwards.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orsic tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing Orsic back against the cage.
Alderidge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orsic.
Alderidge lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alderidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge digs a right hand underneath Orsic's ribcage. Orsic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orsic backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Alderidge.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Orsic blocks it.
Alderidge lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
Alderidge lands a right hand.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Orsic backwards.
Alderidge presses Orsic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alderidge with a knee to the head.
Alderidge lands an uppercut.
A short right from Alderidge.
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 takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Alderidge.
A right handed body shot lands from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orsic backwards.
Alderidge works on Orsic's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge gets through Orsic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of Orsic's head.
Alderidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orsic throws a punch but it's blocked by Alderidge.
Orsic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alderidge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alderidge digs a right hand underneath Orsic's ribcage. Orsic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alderidge lands a body punch.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsic controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alderidge.
Alderidge cracks Orsic with a nice body shot.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alderidge works on Orsic's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orsic or not.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orsic is defending well for now.
Orsic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alderidge's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Alderidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orsic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alderidge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a body shot.
A short left from Alderidge.
Alderidge scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Alderidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Alderidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orsic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Alderidge - that landed with a thud.
Alderidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orsic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orsic backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Alderidge.
Good body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge lands with a short shot to the head.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Orsic backwards.
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Alderidge.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderidge unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hook to the body lands for Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ranger Alderidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of Orsic's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alderidge, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26

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