PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guthrum Oskar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Oskar
vs
Alvarez

183 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

182 cm
22
198 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Good elbows
Knockout power

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guthrum Oskar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oskar with a hook.
Oskar throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oskar scores with a nice strike.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oskar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oskar.
Oskar dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Oskar slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Oskar takes one on the button.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Oskar.
Alvarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Oskar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oskar is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
Oskar won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Oskar trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Oskar 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oskar trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Oskar throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oskar wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Oskar rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.

Oskar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guthrum Oskar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Oskar gets the takedown into side control.
Alvarez wants to control but Oskar postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alvarez parries the strikes from Oskar easily there. Oskar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alvarez to escape.

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

Oskar working for submissions but it's allowed Alvarez to get to half guard.
Oskar trying to control here.
Oskar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Pitbull MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oskar wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez wants to control but Oskar is keeping him busy.
Well, if Alvarez 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.
Oskar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oskar 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.
Alvarez postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oskar is keeping the position for now.
Oskar 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.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oskar is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez throws a hook but Oskar avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Alvarez is predictable there
and Oskar counters with a stiff right hand.
Oskar tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oskar fails with the takedown.

Oskar has managed to clinch.
Alvarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oskar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Oskar.
Oskar tries a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks it.
Oskar working aggressively here.

Oskar drops Alvarez with a big knee straight up the middle! Alvarez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

It looks like Javier Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez takes a swing at Oskar's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Oskar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oskar.
Alvarez lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oskar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Javier Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oskar throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oskar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez feints the counter takedown.
Oskar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oskar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oskar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oskar is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Oskar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alvarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oskar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez avoids a kick to the body.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Oskar avoids it easily.
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oskar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Oskar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oskar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oskar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oskar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oskar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oskar is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oskar is looking to stall here but Alvarez recovers full guard.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Oskar from controlling successfully.
Oskar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oskar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarez looking to control but Oskar passes into half guard.
Oskar prevents Alvarez from improving his position.

Oskar is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Alvarez to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Oskar throws a big right hand that misses.

Oskar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oskar has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oskar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oskar advances position into side control!
Oskar working the ground and pound.
Alvarez wants to control but Oskar postures up.
Oskar grinds an elbow into Alvarez's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guthrum Oskar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Javier Alvarez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Oskar.
Alvarez digs a good body shot into Oskar's ribs.
Oskar misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Oskar sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oskar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Oskar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Alvarez coming out on top.

Oskar drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Oskar.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oskar.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Oskar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oskar can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oskar misses with a punch to the body.
Oskar tries a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks it.
Oskar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvarez avoids it.
Oskar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Oskar missing with knees to the body.

Oskar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Oskar looking to pass the guard.
Oskar looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Oskar looking for a sweep. Not yet Oskar, not yet.
Oskar working a defensive guard here.
Oskar keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oskar trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Oskar keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Oskar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oskar seems keen to control Alvarez's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oskar trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oskar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Oskar.
Alvarez throws a jab when Oskar was well out of range.
Oskar throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.

Oskar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oskar wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Oskar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvarez looking to control.
Javier Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guthrum Oskar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Oskar controlling the position.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oskar pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oskar wants to stand but Alvarez is controlling the position.
Oskar wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Guthrum Oskar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oskar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guthrum Oskar!
Guthrum Oskar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.