PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Os (ranked 1554 p4p, 1218 weight class) and Sol Fitzsimmons (ranked 234 p4p, 188 weight class). Pete Os has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Os
vs
Fitzsimmons

194 cm
35
205
10 - 7 - 1

187 cm
39
215
29 - 23 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

Fantasy Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Os!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sol Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Os ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Os throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Os ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Os loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Os.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Os's shoulder, as Os tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Os misses the target.
Fitzsimmons lands a head kick!
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzsimmons lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Os.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Os slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
An attempted straight right counter from Os misses the target.
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!
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Os moves away.
Fitzsimmons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Os cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Os.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Os misses with a straight right.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Os scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons cracks Os with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Os does a little dance to reset his feet.
Os looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Os misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Os.
Os cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a front kick but Os steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hook to the body.
Os throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Os throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hook to the body.
Os takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Os.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Os missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Os lands a body shot.
Os tries to bum rush Fitzsimmons with a series of wild strikes but Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzsimmons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzsimmons 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Os.
Good work by Os as he checks the leg kick.
Os looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Os.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Os.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Os sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch
and Os counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Fitzsimmons rushes Os and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Os breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Os misses the target.
Fitzsimmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Os looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Os uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Os throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Os thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Os ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Os connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Os.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Os misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Os.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Os misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the button.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Os smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot that snaps Os's head back.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Fitzsimmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Os lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Os cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Os counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Os moves into range and connects with a jab.
Os is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Os avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
A little feinted left hand from Os on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons with a hook.
Fitzsimmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Os rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Os moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons scores with a head kick.
Os chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzsimmons can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Os throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Os is just out of range.
Os pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Os takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Os lands.
Os takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Os.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Os's shoulder, as Os tries to avoid the shot.
Os throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Os cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Os is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Os throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons punishes Os's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Os dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Os does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Os slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Os throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Os takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Os bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Os throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Os.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Os was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
A big left from Os misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Os sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Os misses with a hook.
Os connects with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzsimmons in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Os throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Os does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Os throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crunch! Fitzsimmons slams his shin into Os's torso.
Os swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzsimmons.
Os misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Os darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Os counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Os wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Os.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Os is looking for a counter combo.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Os lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzsimmons seems unphased.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Os's ribcage but misses.
Os misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Os keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Os takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Os.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Os throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Os throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Os moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Os moved out of range.
Os misses with a few strikes there.
Os uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Os.
Os throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Os has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Os there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Os sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Os does a little dance to reset his feet.
Os throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Os's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Os prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
A frustrated look appears on Os's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Os lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.

Os breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Os darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Os ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Os manages to avoid it.
Os swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Fitzsimmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Os looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Os.
Os slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Os manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Os moves out of range.
Os swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Os moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Os uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Os takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Os manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Os throws out a powerful jab.
Os tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Os.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
A big left from Os misses.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzsimmons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Os manages to avoid it.
Os misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Os.
Os throws a big shot that misses.
Os misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Os avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pete Os will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Os lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fitzsimmons backs up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Os bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Os misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Os lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem phased though.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Os.
Os scores with a punch to the head.
Pete Os is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Os moves out of range.
Os thows a left - swing and a miss!
Os throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Os moves out of range.
Os throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Os misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Os counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Os.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Os lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage and back into range.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Os.
Os jabs Fitzsimmons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzsimmons connects with a crisp jab.
Os thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Os cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons lands with a slapping head kick.
Os catches Fitzsimmons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Os loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Os throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Os jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Os waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Os throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Os with an uppercut!
Os throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Os.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Os counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Os throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Os throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Os lands a nice shot that snaps Fitzsimmons's head back.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Os keeps the fight on the outside.
Os throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Os staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Os.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Os counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Os strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Os loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons throws out a counter right but Os avoids it with no problem.
Os slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Os was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Os lands with a shot to the body.
Os scores with a hook to the body. Fitzsimmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Os pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Os moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Os counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzsimmons backing up. Fitzsimmons nods at Os to acknowledge the strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Os takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Os to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons works the jab nicely.
Os throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Os counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Os is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
Os throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Os misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Os.
Fitzsimmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Os with a body shot.
Sol Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Os.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Os saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Os.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Os loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons cracks Os with an open hand slap.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pete Os is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Os throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Os is wise to it.
Os uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Os showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Os, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Os!