PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Orsini (ranked 658 p4p, 1309 weight class) and Crock O Snake Under The Sea (ranked 103 p4p, 198 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Orsini
vs
Under The Sea

183 cm
37
171
30 - 22 - 1

180 cm
29
184
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alessandro Orsini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Under The Sea moves out of range of the body kick from Orsini.
Orsini tries to land a leg kick but Under The Sea saw it coming and moves away.
Orsini lands with an overhand left.
Under The Sea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Under The Sea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orsini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Under The Sea's head.

Orsini gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Under The Sea takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Under The Sea gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Orsini seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini is keen to just control but Under The Sea is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Under The Sea won't allow Orsini to pass to mount.
Orsini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orsini working the head and body with strikes.
Under The Sea moves into full guard.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Under The Sea keeps moving.
Under The Sea looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Under The Sea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Under The Sea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini lands a couple of elbows.
Under The Sea is trying to control the position but Orsini postures up.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Under The Sea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Under The Sea blocks nicely.
Orsini throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini trying to control but Under The Sea is working from the bottom.
Under The Sea is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orsini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orsini thumps Under The Sea with a low kick.
Under The Sea takes one to the side of the head.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini thumps Under The Sea with a low kick.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Under The Sea moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini lands a jab to the head.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Orsini catches Under The Sea right on the button with a cross.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini misses the jab.
It seemed like Under The Sea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Orsini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Under The Sea wants to improve his position but Orsini is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
That's time! Orsini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Orsini misses with a straight right.
Under The Sea defending well as Orsini loads up on a big left hand.
Under The Sea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orsini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Under The Sea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Under The Sea wants it to stay on the feet.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Under The Sea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Under The Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orsini defends it well.
Orsini throws a body punch but Under The Sea moves out of range.
Orsini misses with a looping left.
Under The Sea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Under The Sea ducks right into an uppercut from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a leg kick
and Under The Sea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Under The Sea throws a counter combo.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Under The Sea with the counter takedown but Orsini avoids it easily.
Under The Sea takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orsini cracks Under The Sea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Orsini.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orsini.
Orsini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Under The Sea's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Orsini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Under The Sea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Under The Sea can do to turn this around?
Orsini connects with a leg kick.
Orsini throws a right hand that Under The Sea ducks under and follows up with a left that Under The Sea also avoids with ease.
Under The Sea 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.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Under The Sea slips the punch.
Under The Sea stuffs the takedown.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alessandro Orsini is winning the standup battle so far.
Under The Sea avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Under The Sea. Under The Sea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Orsini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsini.
Under The Sea ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini cracks Under The Sea with a right hand to the side of the head.
Under The Sea defending well as Orsini loads up on a big left hand.
Orsini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orsini!
Orsini misses the jab.
Under The Sea let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Under The Sea ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Under The Sea is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orsini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Under The Sea checks it well.
Under The Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orsini defends it well.
Orsini shoots for a double leg takedown but Under The Sea sprawls well. He's pushed Orsini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Orsini. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Under The Sea gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Orsini to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Under The Sea is pulling down on Orsini's head to control his posture.
Orsini throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Under The Sea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Under The Sea is trying to control the position but Orsini postures up.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Under The Sea blocks nicely.
Orsini is looking to work some ground and pound but Under The Sea has wrist control.
Under The Sea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orsini.
Orsini stopping the sweep attempt from Under The Sea.
Under The Sea working a defensive guard here.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Under The Sea keeps moving.
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 Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Orsini shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Under The Sea! But no joy.
Under The Sea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orsini.
Orsini throws a head kick that misses.
Orsini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Under The Sea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Under The Sea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orsini defends it well.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Under The Sea. Under The Sea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Under The Sea with the counter takedown but Orsini avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Under The Sea sprawls well. Under The Sea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orsini gets slowly back to his feet.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Under The Sea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
And Under The Sea tries to counter it with a takedown but Orsini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Under The Sea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Under The Sea staying out of range there.
Orsini lands with a right hand.
Under The Sea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Under The Sea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Under The Sea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Orsini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orsini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Under The Sea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Under The Sea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
Under The Sea throws out a counter right but Orsini avoids it with no problem.
Orsini throws a leg kick that is checked

and Under The Sea counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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 trying to hold on to Under The Sea's head to control him but Under The Sea postures up.
Under The Sea trying to mount his opponent but Orsini defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea passes to side control.
Under The Sea is looking to take a break and control but Orsini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Under The Sea trying to control the position but Orsini is working away.

Under The Sea is trying to get an arm triangle but Orsini is defending well.
Orsini struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orsini is trying to improve his position.
Alessandro Orsini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Under The Sea swings around for an armbar but Orsini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Under The Sea's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsini postures up in Under The Sea's guard and throws a big left but Under The Sea blocks it.

Under The Sea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orsini defends it easily.
Under The Sea scores with a short punch from the bottom.

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 Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.