PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mate Orsic (ranked 411 p4p, 658 weight class) and Conspiracy Theorist (ranked 66 p4p, 94 weight class). Orsic comes to the cage accompanied by KRS One - Rappaz R. N. Dainja. Theorist has chosen MoonDeity - WAKE UP! as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Orsic
vs
Theorist

185 cm
38
170
21 - 10 - 1

179 cm
34
160
20 - 16 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Fantasy Threads
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Voodoo Nutrition
Bondi MMA 🏝️

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 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mate Orsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conspiracy Theorist!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Theorist misses with a body shot.
Orsic misses with an uppercut.
As Orsic backs off Theorist throws a huge counter combo but Orsic manages to avoid it all.
Theorist scores with a nice right hand.
Orsic slips a straight right by Theorist.
Orsic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Orsic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Theorist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orsic throws a series of punches but Theorist avoids them all with ease.
Theorist 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 doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orsic wants to clinch up but Theorist keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Theorist misses.
Orsic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Theorist throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Theorist misses with a wild combination.
Orsic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Theorist throws a hook to the side of Orsic's head but Orsic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theorist throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theorist avoids the body shot from Orsic.
Orsic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conspiracy Theorist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Theorist circles away quickly and effectively.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Theorist.
Orsic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Theorist lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Theorist misses.
Orsic is looking to clinch.
Orsic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orsic misses with a takedown attempt - Theorist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orsic walks into a stiff left hand from Theorist.
No joy there for Theorist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orsic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Theorist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic moves forwards but Theorist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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 on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Theorist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Theorist finds it's way round the side to connect with Orsic's head.
Theorist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orsic slips a straight right by Theorist.
Orsic lands a nice hook to Theorist's body. Theorist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick lands for Theorist.
Theorist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Theorist takes a jab right on the kisser.
Theorist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orsic tries to move into range but Theorist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Theorist punishes Orsic's body with a nice straight punch.
Theorist connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Theorist does it's job there.
Orsic misses with a straight left.
Theorist closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A nice inside leg kick there by Theorist. That's going to slow Orsic down.
Orsic moves out of range as Theorist strikes.
Theorist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Orsic.
Theorist is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Orsic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Theorist misses with a right hand
and Orsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orsic misses with a double jab.
Orsic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Theorist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Theorist misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Theorist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orsic. That did some damage!
No joy there for Orsic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mate Orsic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Theorist. Theorist obviously looking to wear him down.

Orsic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Orsic stopping the sweep attempt from Theorist.
Orsic wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving.
Orsic throwing strikes but missing.
Orsic being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsic preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theorist wants to stand and escape but Orsic is having none of it.
Orsic stopping the sweep attempt from Theorist.
Orsic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orsic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theorist is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Theorist connects with a right hand. Orsic shakes it off.
Orsic tests Theorist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Theorist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orsic is out of range.
Theorist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orsic tries to move into range but Theorist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Theorist looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Theorist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orsic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Theorist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Theorist throws a body shot but no joy.
Theorist slips a jab and a cross from Orsic.
Orsic lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Conspiracy Theorist has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Theorist has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orsic, as that shot connected.
Theorist throws a good cross that connects.

Orsic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Theorist tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Orsic is in Theorist's guard.
Theorist keeping moving, preventing Orsic from controlling successfully.
Theorist is controlling Orsic's posture.
Orsic looking to pass the guard.
Orsic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Theorist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Theorist can't keep his opponent in guard - Orsic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Orsic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Theorist controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Theorist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theorist looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Theorist keeping full guard, as Orsic tries to pass.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Theorist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theorist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orsic being controlled here momentarily.
Theorist keeping full guard, as Orsic tries to pass.
Orsic cracks Theorist with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theorist is looking to stand up but Orsic isn't so interested in that idea.
Theorist is pulling down on Orsic's head. It's preventing any offense from Orsic, at least for the moment.
Orsic stopping the sweep attempt from Theorist.

Orsic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Theorist seems keen to control Orsic's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsic stands and throws Theorist's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Theorist is looking for a sweep.
Orsic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Theorist is trying to control Orsic's posture but Orsic avoids it.
Theorist is not content to let Orsic control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Theorist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Orsic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Orsic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orsic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Theorist can't do much from the bottom here.
Theorist is looking for a sweep.
Theorist gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Theorist is looking to improve his position.

Orsic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Theorist has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mate Orsic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Orsic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Theorist.
Theorist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Theorist tries to move into range but Orsic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Orsic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Theorist looks like he's trying to stand up.
Theorist controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Orsic wants to pass the guard but Theorist is defending well.
Orsic is thwarting Theorist's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orsic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Theorist is trying to stand up here but Orsic is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orsic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Theorist defends it well.
Orsic works his way into full mount!
Orsic tries to push Theorist's head away but Theorist is holding on tight.
Orsic with shots to the head and body - Theorist looks very uncomfortable down there.
Theorist tries to hold on but Orsic postures up.
Orsic lands a couple of good shots and Theorist has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Orsic has the hooks in. Theorist is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Theorist is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Orsic gets his way!

Orsic is looking for the choke from the back position but Theorist is controlling his hands well.
Theorist is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theorist turns into Orsic and is now in his guard.
Orsic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theorist trying to keep a closed guard but Orsic is proving a slippery customer.
Theorist wants to get back to his feet but Orsic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Theorist pulls Orsic in close to prevent any damage.
Theorist wants to stand but Orsic is controlling the position.
Orsic preventing the sweep.
Orsic wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving.
Orsic won't allow Theorist to sweep him here.
Theorist is pulling down on Orsic's head. It's preventing any offense from Orsic, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orsic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic won't allow Theorist to sweep him here.
Theorist has Orsic pulled in close to control his posture.
Theorist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orsic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Theorist holds on and takes a little breather.
Orsic stands up over Theorist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Theorist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsic 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.
Orsic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Orsic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theorist is keeping the position for now.
Theorist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Theorist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsic tries to free his leg and advance position but Theorist is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsic with a nice head shot there.
Theorist pulls Orsic in close to prevent any damage.
Theorist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Theorist can't keep his opponent in guard - Orsic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Theorist wants to improve his position but Orsic is controlling well.

Orsic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Theorist is just riding it out for now. Orsic eventually gives up the hold.
Theorist wants to improve his position but Orsic is controlling well.

Orsic is trying to work for a kimura but Theorist is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mate Orsic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orsic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mate Orsic!
A victorious Mate Orsic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.