PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Oscarsson (ranked 1874 p4p, 232 weight class) and Ricardo Rebenta (ranked 1723 p4p, 214 weight class). Oscarsson comes to the ring accompanied by Pain - Shut Your Mouth. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Oscarsson
vs
Rebenta

180 cm
26
182 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Oscarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebenta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oscarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rebenta somewhat.

Rebenta shoots in and bounces Oscarsson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Rebenta stands and throws Oscarsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rebenta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rebenta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oscarsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rebenta's guard! Nice work there by Oscarsson!
Rebenta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rebenta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oscarsson trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom.
Rebenta trying to keep a closed guard but Oscarsson is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscarsson wants to control from the top but Rebenta keeps moving.
Rebenta looking to control.
Oscarsson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Oscarsson trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom.
Oscarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Rebenta.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rebenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oscarsson manages to get himself to full guard.

Rebenta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oscarsson keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.

Rebenta 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oscarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rebenta.
Oscarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rebenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oscarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rebenta is looking to work some ground and pound but Oscarsson has wrist control.
Rebenta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oscarsson keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta postures up in Oscarsson's guard and throws a big left but Oscarsson blocks it.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Oscarsson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown but Oscarsson shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Oscarsson misses its intended target.
Oscarsson throws a hook but Rebenta blocks it.

Rebenta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rebenta trying to control but Oscarsson is working from the bottom.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oscarsson is keeping the position for now.
Rebenta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rebenta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oscarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rebenta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rebenta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Oscarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rebenta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rebenta trying to control but Oscarsson is working from the bottom.
Rebenta throws a big right hand that misses.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Oscarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rebenta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rebenta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oscarsson wants to stand but Rebenta is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Rebenta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Oscarsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rebenta.
Rebenta staying out of range there.

Rebenta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oscarsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Rebenta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oscarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rebenta wants to pass the guard but Oscarsson is keeping the position.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Oscarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oscarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rebenta is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscarsson keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscarsson keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oscarsson wants to stand but Rebenta is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oscar Oscarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oscarsson throws a body punch but Rebenta moves out of range.
Rebenta shoots in looking for a takedown. Oscarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Rebenta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Oscarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Oscarsson misses the target.
Rebenta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rebenta has time to react.

Rebenta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oscarsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Rebenta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oscarsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Rebenta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oscarsson tries to escape but Rebenta is in control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Rebenta tries for a kimura but Oscarsson is defending well.
Rebenta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Oscarsson is not content to let Rebenta control the position.

Rebenta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oscarsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rebenta controls the position from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rebenta swings around for an armbar but Oscarsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rebenta's guard.

Rebenta is looking for a triangle but Oscarsson pushes his legs off easily.
Rebenta controls Oscarsson momentarily but Oscarsson frees himself.
Rebenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oscarsson manages to get himself to full guard.

Rebenta pushes down on Oscarsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oscarsson is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oscarsson has hold of Rebenta's hands but Rebenta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Rebenta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oscarsson defends it well.
Rebenta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oscarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rebenta.
Oscarsson taking some punishment here, with Rebenta in his half guard.
Oscarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rebenta.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rebenta slows the pace down in half guard.
Oscarsson is staying active underneath Rebenta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Rebenta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Oscarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rebenta circles away quickly and effectively.
Rebenta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oscarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Oscarsson throws a hook but Rebenta blocks it.
Rebenta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oscarsson defends well and Rebenta ends up having to push Oscarsson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Oscarsson. No joy for Rebenta on that attempt.
Rebenta ducks under a wild hook from Oscarsson.
Rebenta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oscarsson sprawls well. Oscarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rebenta gets slowly back to his feet.
Oscar Oscarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rebenta.
A jab from Oscarsson misses.
Oscarsson scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oscarsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rebenta closes the distance and clinches up with Oscarsson, looking for a takedown. Rebenta pushes Oscarsson against the ropes but Oscarsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oscarsson looks to throw the jab but Rebenta is out of range.
Rebenta misses with a takedown
and Oscarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rebenta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscarsson leaves Rebenta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oscarsson misses with a hook.
Oscarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Oscarsson swinging wildly here.
Oscarsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oscarsson lands with a straight right. Rebenta didn't see that one coming.
Rebenta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oscarsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oscarsson tries to bum rush Rebenta with a series of wild strikes but Rebenta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rebenta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oscar Oscarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Oscarsson throws an off balance right hand

and Rebenta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rebenta.
Rebenta throwing strikes from guard but Oscarsson blocks nicely.
Oscar Oscarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oscarsson wants to stand and escape but Rebenta is having none of it.
Oscarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Rebenta drops back looking for a leg! Oscarsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oscarsson manages to kick Rebenta off! Rebenta jumps back into Oscarsson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oscarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oscarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Rebenta stands up from Oscarsson's guard - Rebenta perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ricardo Rebenta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rebenta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rebenta lands in his opponent's guard.
Ricardo Rebenta has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rebenta in particular looking to stall.

Rebenta wants to work for an arm triangle but Oscarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Rebenta wants to work for an arm triangle but Oscarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rebenta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oscarsson defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Rebenta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oscarsson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Rebenta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oscarsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Oscarsson is trying to stand.
Rebenta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oscarsson defending well though.
Oscarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rebenta looks to land a strike but Oscarsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rebenta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ricardo Rebenta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rebenta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Oscarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rebenta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Rebenta!
Oscar Oscarsson was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.