PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Warren Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Petrojevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzgerald kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is And Now We Dance - The Vandals. Petrojevic has chosen "Sultans Of Satan" by Kvelertak as his entrance music. Warren Fitzgerald has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fitzgerald
vs
Petrojevic

177 cm
24
186 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

185 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Warren Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roland Petrojevic!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald throws a right and a left that Petrojevic avoids nicely.
Fitzgerald throws a sloppy head kick and Petrojevic moves out of range easily.
Petrojevic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Petrojevic slips under a jab.
Petrojevic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
A punch combination from Fitzgerald misses.
Fitzgerald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight left.
Fitzgerald thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Petrojevic.
Petrojevic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitzgerald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzgerald throws a hook but Petrojevic avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrojevic works over Fitzgerald's head and body with a nice combination.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzgerald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrojevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzgerald is breathing heavily.
Petrojevic digs a good body shot into Fitzgerald's ribs.
Petrojevic scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzgerald should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald misses with a combination
and Petrojevic counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzgerald walks into a left hand.
Petrojevic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrojevic throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrojevic lunges at Fitzgerald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzgerald's hand.
An inside leg kick from Fitzgerald misses.
Petrojevic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fitzgerald throws a looping overhand right but Petrojevic ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrojevic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fitzgerald blocks a low kick nicely.
Fitzgerald blocks a head kick by Petrojevic.
Petrojevic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrojevic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fitzgerald is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Petrojevic's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrojevic slips a jab from Fitzgerald.
Petrojevic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fitzgerald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrojevic's waist but Petrojevic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fitzgerald off to one side.
Fitzgerald misses with a double jab
and Fitzgerald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrojevic's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrojevic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Fitzgerald misses its intended target.
Petrojevic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fitzgerald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Petrojevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrojevic throws out a leg kick but Fitzgerald moves out of range and Petrojevic only half commits.
Petrojevic scores with a shot to the body.
Petrojevic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut there from Petrojevic.
Fitzgerald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrojevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrojevic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Warren Fitzgerald has been cut.
Fitzgerald is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrojevic clobbers Fitzgerald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Petrojevic.
Petrojevic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Fitzgerald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrojevic scores with a shot to the body.
Petrojevic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzgerald misses the target.
Petrojevic throws a nice head kick!
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzgerald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzgerald throws a combination that misses
and Petrojevic counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrojevic misses with a double jab.
Petrojevic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrojevic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Petrojevic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Warren Fitzgerald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A jab lands there for Petrojevic.
Petrojevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgerald throws out the jab.
Fitzgerald throws a combination that misses
letting Petrojevic counter with a right hand.
Petrojevic with a hook.
Fitzgerald looks to throw the jab but Petrojevic is out of range.
Petrojevic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzgerald at a distance.
Petrojevic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitzgerald walks into a straight right hand from Petrojevic.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrojevic.
Warren Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrojevic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzgerald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrojevic sprawls well. He's pushed Fitzgerald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrojevic lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzgerald seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrojevic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzgerald doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrojevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws and low kick but Petrojevic moves out of range easily.
Petrojevic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Petrojevic.
Nice defenses there by Petrojevic.
Decent striking displayed by Petrojevic there.
Fitzgerald misses with a combination
and Petrojevic counters with a left to the body.
Petrojevic misses with a low kick.
Petrojevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Warren Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrojevic jabs at Fitzgerald's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald needs to keep his hands up - Petrojevic had a free shot at his head there.
Roland Petrojevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrojevic throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but Petrojevic moved away.
Fitzgerald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fitzgerald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrojevic counters with a series of strikes. Fitzgerald will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Petrojevic counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrojevic. That snapped Fitzgerald's head back.
Donk. Petrojevic catches Fitzgerald right on the button with a cross.
Fitzgerald loads up on a big right hand but Petrojevic slips the punch.
Petrojevic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzgerald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrojevic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzgerald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrojevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzgerald thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrojevic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fitzgerald backs up against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrojevic lands an overhand right.
Petrojevic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrojevic sizes up Fitzgerald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrojevic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrojevic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrojevic is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jab from Petrojevic.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzgerald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrojevic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzgerald misses with a combination
and Petrojevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrojevic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzgerald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook. Petrojevic ducked under it nicely.
Roland Petrojevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrojevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrojevic lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzgerald checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrojevic digs a good hook to Fitzgerald's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fitzgerald might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrojevic!
Petrojevic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrojevic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzgerald at a distance.
Petrojevic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrojevic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzgerald in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzgerald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrojevic.
Petrojevic stuns Fitzgerald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrojevic lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Petrojevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Warren Fitzgerald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Petrojevic lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzgerald seems unphased.
Petrojevic scores with a hook.
Petrojevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrojevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Petrojevic.
Fitzgerald looks to land a right hand but Petrojevic moved out of range.
Fitzgerald throws out a loose jab but Petrojevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrojevic avoids the head kick by Fitzgerald.
Petrojevic slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrojevic circles away.
Petrojevic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when Petrojevic was well out of range.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrojevic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrojevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrojevic stuns Fitzgerald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzgerald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzgerald there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the side of Petrojevic's head but Petrojevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzgerald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrojevic throws a leg kick but Fitzgerald moved away.
Petrojevic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzgerald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrojevic scores with a nice right hand.
Petrojevic lands a body shot.
Petrojevic scores with a punch to the head.
Petrojevic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrojevic is looking to land body kicks.
Fitzgerald throws a combination that misses
and Petrojevic counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrojevic tries a low kick but Fitzgerald avoids it.
Petrojevic blocks a leg kick.
Petrojevic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitzgerald misses with a looping right.
Petrojevic throws a nice looking combination but Fitzgerald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzgerald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrojevic cracks a nice hook into Fitzgerald's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrojevic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrojevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzgerald throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrojevic.
Fitzgerald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the body
and Petrojevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzgerald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warren Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzgerald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrojevic with a hook.
Petrojevic tries to bum rush Fitzgerald with a series of wild strikes but Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzgerald throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrojevic.
Petrojevic works over Fitzgerald's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrojevic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzgerald with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Petrojevic counter with a right hand.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrojevic lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrojevic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petrojevic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrojevic throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrojevic connects with a solid leg kick.
Fitzgerald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrojevic counters with a series of strikes. Fitzgerald will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Petrojevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrojevic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 24:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Petrojevic!