PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schwann Oltorain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Tropa de Elite. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGuire
vs
Oltorain

150 cm
19
152 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Sparta Fightware

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sebastian McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Schwann Oltorain!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire wants to clinch but Oltorain slips to the side

and Oltorain counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGuire!
The ground and pound from Oltorain seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Oltorain has knee on belly momentarily but McGuire bucks him off and regains half guard.
McGuire regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Oltorain.
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oltorain wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
Oltorain wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oltorain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire working a defensive guard here.
Oltorain won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
Oltorain with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGuire has momentary wrist control but Oltorain slips an elbow through the middle.
McGuire wants to sweep but no luck.
Oltorain stands up over McGuire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oltorain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oltorain.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Oltorain from controlling successfully.
Oltorain might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGuire haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Oltorain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oltorain wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Oltorain throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oltorain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.

Oltorain drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGuire dives on top into guard.
McGuire won't allow Oltorain to get back to his feet.
McGuire with a flurry of punches that miss.

Oltorain working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
McGuire won't allow Oltorain to get back to his feet.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Oltorain blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oltorain wants to stand up but McGuire is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oltorain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oltorain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire passes into half guard.
Oltorain blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
Oltorain is trying to stand.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oltorain is trying to stand back up but McGuire is controlling him
Oltorain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oltorain looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oltorain's head.
McGuire 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.

Oltorain actively working from the bottom here.

Oltorain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGuire pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schwann Oltorain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McGuire tries to clinch but Oltorain moves out of range.
Oltorain keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire wants to clinch.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Oltorain circles away.
McGuire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGuire moves to clinch but Oltorain breaks away

and Oltorain counters with a single leg into guard. McGuire didn't expect that.
Oltorain postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Oltorain drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGuire dives on top into guard.
Oltorain wants to stand and escape but McGuire is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oltorain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire won't allow Oltorain to get back to his feet.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oltorain wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oltorain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire.
Oltorain wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oltorain is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oltorain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuire wants to stand but Oltorain is controlling his posture from full guard.

Oltorain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGuire is looking to stand up but Oltorain won't let him.
McGuire postures up in Oltorain's guard and throws a big left but Oltorain blocks it.
Oltorain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Oltorain working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
Oltorain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Oltorain working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
McGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schwann Oltorain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oltorain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Oltorain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGuire defends well.
McGuire is looking to stand up but Oltorain won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oltorain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGuire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oltorain wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oltorain controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.

Oltorain has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sebastian McGuire will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Oltorain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oltorain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sebastian McGuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Oltorain moves out of range.
McGuire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oltorain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Oltorain counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oltorain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oltorain trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oltorain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oltorain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oltorain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oltorain throws a strike but McGuire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oltorain is looking to stand up but McGuire isn't so interested in that idea.

Oltorain working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oltorain can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGuire wants to stand but Oltorain is controlling his posture from full guard.
Oltorain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire postures up in Oltorain's guard and throws a big left but Oltorain blocks it.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oltorain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire postures up in Oltorain's guard and throws a big left but Oltorain blocks it.
Oltorain wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire throws a strike but Oltorain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oltorain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oltorain stands up over McGuire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oltorain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oltorain looking to pass the guard.
Oltorain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oltorain wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Oltorain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Oltorain keeps it at a distance.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oltorain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Oltorain circles away.
McGuire closes the distance but Oltorain moves to the side

and Oltorain counters with a single leg into guard. McGuire didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oltorain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schwann Oltorain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oltorain 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schwann Oltorain!
Our winner, Schwann Oltorain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.