PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bock Bock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Ottosson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ottosson has chosen Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best as his entrance music. 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.

Bock
vs
Ottosson

185 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
186 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

1337 ANZAC

Dampf-Punk Chemicals

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bock Bock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andreas Ottosson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ottosson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bock, pushing him back against the cage.
Ottosson is working for takedown but Bock is calmly controlling the position for now.

Ottosson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ottosson manages to end up in side control.
Bock regains half guard, as Ottosson was trying to land strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ottosson in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bock trying to control here.
Ottosson thows a huge punch but Bock dodges it nicely.
Ottosson wants to control but Bock is keeping him busy.
Bock is looking to improve his position.
Ottosson lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ottosson connects with a nice short shot to Bock's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bock trying to control from the bottom.
Ottosson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bock moves into full guard.
Ottosson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ottosson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bock has wrist control.
Ottosson throwing strikes but missing.
Ottosson connects with a couple of short punches.
Ottosson postures up and lands a big shot to Bock's brow.
Ottosson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ottosson thows a big elbow that misses.
Bock trying to control the position.
Ottosson lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson throwing strikes but missing.
Bock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ottosson throwing strikes but missing.
Ottosson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ottosson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ottosson throwing strikes but missing.
Ottosson works over Bock with some ground and pound from guard.
Ottosson stands up over Bock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ottosson lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson thows a big elbow that misses.
Ottosson throwing strikes from guard but Bock blocks nicely.
Bock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ottosson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottosson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ottosson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ottosson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bock trying to control the position here.
Ottosson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bock's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ottosson stands up over Bock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ottosson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bock is keeping the position for now.
Ottosson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ottosson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottosson looking to sit in guard and control but Bock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bock looking to sit in guard and control but Ottosson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Ottosson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ottosson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bock can't find room to land a body shot as Ottosson controls the action.
Ottosson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bock has a couple of punches blocked by Ottosson.
Ottosson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Ottosson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ottosson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bock's head.
Ottosson is keen to just control but Bock is a slippery customer.
Ottosson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bock defending well though.
Ottosson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bock is refusing to be controlled, as Ottosson sits in half guard.
Ottosson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bock is trying to maintain the position but Ottosson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottosson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ottosson is thwarting Bock's attempts to control the position.
Bock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ottosson.
Ottosson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ottosson is keen to just control but Bock is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ottosson connects with a nice short shot to Bock's temple.
Ottosson throwing shots but Bock is blocking nicely.
Bock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ottosson.
Ottosson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ottosson slips a nice elbow through Bock's hands, connecting with Bock's forehead.
Well, if Ottosson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ottosson winds up and cracks Bock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ottosson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ottosson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bock's head.
Bock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ottosson.
Ottosson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ottosson is taking a breather. Bock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson is trying to control. Bock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ottosson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ottosson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bock's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ottosson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ottosson connects with a nice short shot to Bock's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ottosson lands a nice short elbow.
Ottosson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bock wants to get back to his feet.
Ottosson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bock is trying to maintain the position but Ottosson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ottosson connects with a nice short shot to Bock's temple.
Ottosson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bock defending well though.
Bock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ottosson.
Ottosson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ottosson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ottosson working Bock over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ottosson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bock's head.
Andreas Ottosson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bock is refusing to be controlled, as Ottosson sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ottosson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ottosson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Ottosson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ottosson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bock sprawls well. He's pushed Ottosson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bock lands with a hook. Ottosson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Bock drives through and clinches with Ottosson against the cage.
Bock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ottosson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ottosson.
Bock Bock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Ottosson.

Ottosson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bock dodges the ground and pound from Ottosson.
Ottosson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bock takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ottosson working the ground and pound.
Ottosson working away.
Bock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bock is looking to regain half guard here but Ottosson keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ottosson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bock is avoiding damage well.
Ottosson looks up at the clock and then as Bock takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ottosson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ottosson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bock sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ottosson misses with the ground and pound.
Bock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ottosson trying to control the position but Bock is working away.
Ottosson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ottosson cracks Bock with a big elbow.
Ottosson trying to control the position but Bock is working away.
Ottosson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ottosson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ottosson throws an elbow but Bock slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ottosson cracks Bock with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Bock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottosson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ottosson controls the position.
Ottosson tries to score with some ground and pound. Bock controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ottosson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bock is avoiding damage well.
Ottosson cracks Bock with a big elbow.
Bock taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bock can't do much from the bottom here.
Ottosson lands an elbow.
Bock on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ottosson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bock takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ottosson wants to control but Bock is keeping him busy.
Ottosson cracks Bock with a big right hand but Bock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ottosson controlling from side mount.
Bock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottosson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bock taking a bit of punishment here - Ottosson scoring with strikes.
Bock Bock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ottosson slows the pace down.
Ottosson working the ground and pound from side control.
Andreas Ottosson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ottosson is chipping away with strikes.
Ottosson scoring with punches from side control.
Bock takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Ottosson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ottosson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Ottosson!