PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Ottosson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Schwalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ottosson comes to the cage accompanied by Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best. Schwalle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Max Payne theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ottosson
vs
Schwalle

168 cm
33
186 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

188 cm
29
183 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

No Contest Clothing

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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andreas Ottosson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Schwalle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottosson slips a straight right by Schwalle.
Schwalle throws a series of punches but Ottosson moves out of range.
Schwalle misses with a looping right.
Schwalle misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Schwalle misses.

Ottosson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ottosson showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schwalle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ottosson.
Ottosson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ottosson is trying to control. Schwalle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schwalle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schwalle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schwalle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ottosson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ottosson postures up in Schwalle's guard and throws a big left but Schwalle blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwalle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottosson throwing strikes but missing.
Ottosson looking to sit in guard and control but Schwalle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schwalle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ottosson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottosson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ottosson keeping moving, preventing Schwalle from controlling successfully.
Ottosson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ottosson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schwalle pushing down on Ottosson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ottosson defending well though.
Ottosson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schwalle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ottosson wants to control but Schwalle is keeping busy.
Schwalle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ottosson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ottosson trying to hold on to Schwalle's head to control him but Schwalle postures up.
Ottosson is trying to get back to full guard.
Schwalle throwing shots but Ottosson is blocking nicely.
Ottosson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schwalle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schwalle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ottosson defending well though.
Ottosson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schwalle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ottosson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottosson wants to sweep here but Schwalle controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schwalle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schwalle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schwalle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schwalle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ottosson trying to control the position.
Schwalle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ottosson keeping moving, preventing Schwalle from controlling successfully.
Schwalle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ottosson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Schwalle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ottosson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson misses with a head shot.
Ottosson 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.
Ottosson throws a wild left hand from mount and Schwalle manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Schwalle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ottosson.
Schwalle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ottosson throwing shots but Schwalle is blocking nicely.
Ottosson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ottosson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ottosson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ottosson is trying to control. Schwalle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andreas Ottosson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ottosson moves out of range as Schwalle strikes.
Ottosson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schwalle circles away.
Schwalle scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Andreas Ottosson has been cut.
Ottosson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schwalle.
Ottosson dives in for a single leg takedown but Schwalle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Schwalle manages to break the clinch.

Ottosson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Schwalle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ottosson.
Ottosson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ottosson throwing shots but Schwalle is blocking nicely.
Ottosson is thwarting Schwalle's attempts to control the position.
Ottosson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwalle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ottosson.
Andreas Ottosson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ottosson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ottosson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ottosson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ottosson wants to control from the top but Schwalle keeps moving.
Schwalle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ottosson.
Ottosson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schwalle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottosson is one step ahead there.
Ottosson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle is looking to stand up but Ottosson isn't so interested in that idea.
Ottosson wants to control from the top but Schwalle keeps moving.
Ottosson throws a strike but Schwalle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ottosson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottosson has his hands on Schwalle's head, controlling the position.
Ottosson has momentary wrist control but Schwalle slips an elbow through the middle.
Schwalle stopping the sweep attempt from Ottosson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle throwing strikes but missing.
Schwalle is looking to work some ground and pound but Ottosson has wrist control.
Ottosson trying to keep a closed guard but Schwalle is proving a slippery customer.
Schwalle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schwalle tries to stand but Ottosson is controlling from the bottom.
Ottosson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ottosson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schwalle's guard.
Ottosson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schwalle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ottosson trying to control but Schwalle is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwalle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schwalle wants to stand but Ottosson is controlling the position.
Schwalle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ottosson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ottosson won't allow Schwalle to sweep him here.
Ottosson throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwalle is on top in 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!
Schwalle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Ottosson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andreas Ottosson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Schwalle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ottosson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ottosson misses with a two punch combination.
Schwalle misses with a body shot.
Ottosson slips under a jab.
Schwalle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ottosson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ottosson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schwalle.
Schwalle tries to close the distance and clinch but Ottosson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Ottosson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ottosson throws a big elbow that misses.
Schwalle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Schwalle with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ottosson is looking to get to half guard.
Schwalle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ottosson looks a forlorn figure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottosson regains half guard.
Schwalle working the head and body with strikes.
Ottosson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ottosson trying to control but Schwalle postures up.
Schwalle prevents Ottosson from improving his position.
Schwalle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schwalle prevents Ottosson from improving his position.
Schwalle winds up and cracks Ottosson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ottosson is trying to control but can't.
Schwalle misses with a head shot. Ottosson uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottosson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schwalle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ottosson is controlling Schwalle's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwalle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ottosson trying to keep a closed guard but Schwalle is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schwalle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ottosson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schwalle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ottosson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schwalle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schwalle works over Ottosson with some ground and pound from guard.
Schwalle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ottosson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwalle is one step ahead there.
Schwalle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schwalle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ottosson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottosson, not yet.
Schwalle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ottosson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schwalle throwing strikes but missing.
Schwalle postures up.
Ottosson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schwalle manages to get himself to full guard.
Ottosson throws an elbow that misses. Schwalle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ottosson's guard. Nice move by Schwalle!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson keeping moving, preventing Schwalle from controlling successfully.
Ottosson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ottosson trying to strike off his back.
Ottosson looking to control.
Schwalle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schwalle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schwalle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ottosson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ottosson working a defensive guard but Schwalle manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Schwalle.
Oliver Schwalle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ottosson sneaks back into half guard.
Andreas Ottosson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ottosson wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Schwalle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ottosson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Ottosson!
A relieved looking Andreas Ottosson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.