PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Ottosson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ottosson's entrance music is Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best. A fine choice. McGarry has chosen Welcome to the Machine as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ottosson
vs
McGarry

168 cm
27
186 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
175 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good elbows
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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andreas Ottosson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo McGarry!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottosson misses with a looping right.
Ottosson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGarry avoids it really well and circles away.

Ottosson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGarry to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McGarry throws a big right hand that misses.
McGarry throwing strikes from guard but Ottosson blocks nicely.
Ottosson wants to improve his position but instead McGarry has moved into half guard.
Ottosson gets full guard.
Ottosson controlling the position.
Ottosson working a defensive guard here.
Ottosson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ottosson pulls McGarry in close to his closed guard and prevents McGarry from doing any damage or advancing position.
McGarry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ottosson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGarry distracts Ottosson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGarry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGarry won't allow Ottosson to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGarry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ottosson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McGarry flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ottosson with a couple of short strikes.
McGarry regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Ottosson.

McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ottosson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Ottosson.
Ottosson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGarry wants to improve his position but Ottosson is controlling well.
Ottosson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ottosson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

McGarry looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ottosson lands a nice short elbow.

McGarry actively working from the bottom here.
McGarry is not content to let Ottosson control the position.
McGarry has hold of Ottosson's hands but Ottosson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson controlling the action here.
McGarry manages to get to full guard.
McGarry doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ottosson trying to control but McGarry is working from the bottom.

McGarry looking for a guillotine here but Ottosson defends easily.

McGarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ottosson defends well.
McGarry keeping moving, preventing Ottosson from controlling successfully.
Ottosson scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McGarry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGarry keeping moving, preventing Ottosson from controlling successfully.
McGarry trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McGarry lands a decent shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ottosson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ottosson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

McGarry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottosson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

McGarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottosson is aware though and is defending well.
Ottosson with a nice head shot there.
Ottosson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ottosson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGarry trying to strike off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ottosson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGarry throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Ottosson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McGarry shoots in looking for a takedown but Ottosson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGarry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

McGarry drives through and clinches with Ottosson against the cage.

McGarry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ottosson uses from the top position.

McGarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottosson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottosson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ottosson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

McGarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottosson is aware though and is defending well.

McGarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottosson is aware though and is defending well.
Ottosson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ottosson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ottosson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McGarry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ottosson defends it easily.
Andreas Ottosson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ottosson advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarry is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ottosson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McGarry throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ottosson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGarry tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McGarry moves into full guard.
Ottosson scoring with some ground and pound.

McGarry has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ottosson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McGarry.
Ottosson is looking to take a break and control but McGarry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottosson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McGarry strikes from the bottom.
McGarry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGarry sneaks back into half guard.

McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGarry is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ottosson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGarry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ottosson scores with a couple of nice shots.

McGarry is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McGarry looking for submissions off his back.
Ottosson controlling the action here.
McGarry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGarry is looking to improve his position.
Ottosson wants to take a breather but McGarry is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ottosson is trying to control the action in half guard but McGarry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGarry taking some punishment here, with Ottosson in his half guard.
Ottosson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ottosson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ottosson is nestled in close to McGarry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ottosson winds up and cracks McGarry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

McGarry looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Ottosson there.
McGarry is still in real trouble! Can Ottosson finish him?
Ottosson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Ottosson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ottosson winds up and cracks McGarry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson controlling the pace.
Ottosson trying to control the action but McGarry is working from the bottom.
McGarry flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McGarry seems to have recovered his senses.
Ottosson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

McGarry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ottosson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ottosson slips a nice elbow through McGarry's hands, connecting with McGarry's forehead.
McGarry is staying active underneath Ottosson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

McGarry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Ottosson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McGarry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ottosson quickly recovers to half guard.
McGarry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGarry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ottosson trying to hold on to McGarry's head to control him but McGarry postures up.

Ottosson is defending against the submission attempts here by McGarry.
Ottosson wants to control but McGarry is keeping busy.
McGarry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ottosson defending well though.
Ottosson trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ottosson is defending against the submission attempts here by McGarry.

McGarry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGarry is thwarting Ottosson's attempts to control the position.
Ottosson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGarry scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGarry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

McGarry is looking for submissions but instead, Ottosson has regained full guard.
McGarry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ottosson's head.
Ottosson pulls McGarry in close to his closed guard and prevents McGarry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ottosson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ottosson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ottosson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottosson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottosson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGarry manages to get himself to full 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!
Ottosson distracts McGarry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

McGarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ottosson landing with the ground and pound.
McGarry wants to sweep here but Ottosson controlling him for the moment.
Ottosson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry keeping full guard, as Ottosson tries to pass.
McGarry trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ottosson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

McGarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGarry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ottosson is in close to McGarry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGarry can't keep his opponent in guard - Ottosson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGarry misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ottosson is nestled in close to McGarry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ottosson lands a nice short elbow.

McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ottosson is looking to take a break and control but McGarry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottosson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGarry tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ottosson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ottosson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ottosson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt McGarry bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ottosson and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andreas Ottosson!
Andreas Ottosson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.