PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Ottosson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ottosson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best. Matt Sabre told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Ottosson
vs
Sabre

168 cm
32
186 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

189 cm
36
174 lbs
41 - 18 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Meet the Future
Hellbent

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 17 - 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 41 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Sabre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabre misses the body punch

and Ottosson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sabre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Ottosson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sabre controlling the position.
Ottosson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ottosson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabre is keeping the position for now.
Ottosson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sabre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ottosson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottosson is one step ahead there.
Ottosson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabre is retaining full guard.
Ottosson wants to control from the top but Sabre keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sabre slips a jab from Ottosson.
Sabre blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabre throws a low kick but Ottosson moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottosson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ottosson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabre manages to avoid it.

Sabre takes the fight into the clinch.
Ottosson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ottosson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ottosson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ottosson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Ottosson.
The referee calls for Ottosson to work.
Sabre pushes Ottosson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ottosson backwards.
Ottosson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ottosson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sabre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sabre misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson tries to throw a body punch but Sabre avoids it by throwing Ottosson back against the cage.
Ottosson lands with a right to the head.
Sabre blocks an uppercut.
Sabre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ottosson.
Sabre looking to stall.
Sabre lands a right hand.
Ottosson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ottosson misses with some punches.
Ottosson has a couple of punches blocked by Sabre.
Ottosson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabre is leaning against Ottosson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ottosson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sabre is looking to control Ottosson's arms but Ottosson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sabre has his back to the cage.
Ottosson has a couple of punches blocked by Sabre.
Ottosson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson blocks a body shot from Sabre.
Sabre blocks a body shot from Ottosson.
Sabre is pressed up against the cage. Ottosson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sabre down to the mat. Sabre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That kick from Sabre tenderised Ottosson's leg. Ottosson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ottosson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabre was well out of range. Poor timing from Ottosson.
A big left from Ottosson misses.
Sabre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Sabre.
Ottosson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sabre slips a jab from Ottosson.
Ottosson blocks a head kick by Sabre.

Ottosson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sabre was covering up waiting for the punch and Ottosson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ottosson wants to control from the top but Sabre keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ottosson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ottosson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ottosson preventing the sweep.
Sabre trying to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ottosson is fighting to break Sabre's control of his arms but Sabre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Sabre was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ottosson scores with a decent looking hook.
Sabre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Ottosson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabre lands with an uppercut that bounces Ottosson off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ottosson.
Sabre leaves Ottosson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ottosson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!

Ottosson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sabre.
A big left from Sabre misses.
Sabre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ottosson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sabre as he avoids it easily.
Ottosson checks a leg kick.
Sabre lands with a cross.
Sabre walks into a straight right hand from Ottosson.
Sabre throws a hook but Ottosson avoids it easily.
Ottosson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sabre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ottosson's sensitive parts.

Ottosson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sabre trying to control from the bottom.
Ottosson throwing shots but Sabre is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre tries to get to full guard but Ottosson has control of the leg.
Sabre keeping control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ottosson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sabre is looking for a sweep. Ottosson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottosson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ottosson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottosson slips a nice elbow through Sabre's hands, connecting with Sabre's forehead.
Ottosson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ottosson prevents Sabre from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson throwing shots but Sabre is blocking nicely.
Ottosson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Ottosson.
Andreas Ottosson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ottosson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sabre's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabre is doing well to control the position and prevent Ottosson from advancing to side control.
Ottosson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sabre is looking for a sweep. Ottosson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottosson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sabre's head.
Sabre gets back to full guard.
Ottosson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ottosson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ottosson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sabre pulls Ottosson in close to prevent any damage.
Ottosson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson throwing strikes but missing.
Sabre controls Ottosson momentarily but Ottosson frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabre wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Sabre was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ottosson thows a left - swing and a miss!

Ottosson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sabre was covering up waiting for the punch and Ottosson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ottosson throws a big elbow that misses.
Sabre looking to control.
Sabre manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottosson tries to hold on but Sabre pushes him away.
Sabre raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabre avoids the attempt from Ottosson to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ottosson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Ottosson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sabre ducks under a wild hook from Ottosson.
Sabre ducks under a wild hook from Ottosson.
Sabre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ottosson.
Sabre throws a front kick that sends Ottosson stumbling back into the cage.
Ottosson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sabre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ottosson looks to throw the jab but Sabre is out of range.
Ottosson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sabre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ottosson avoids the body shot from Sabre.
A swing and a miss from Ottosson.
Sabre ducks under a wild hook from Ottosson.
Ottosson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sabre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ottosson if he has to take too many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ottosson. That did some damage!
Ottosson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sabre can pounce on him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matt Sabre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ottosson throws a hook but Sabre blocks it.
Sabre scoring well with a low kick there.
Ottosson tries for a takedown but Sabre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sabre cracks Ottosson with an open hand slap.
Sabre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ottosson's head.
Sabre lands a leg kick that knocks Ottosson off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sabre.
Ottosson misses with a hook. Sabre ducked under it nicely.

Sabre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ottosson, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ottosson.
Ottosson blocks an elbow strike from Sabre.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ottosson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sabre.
Sabre lands a left hand.
Sabre lands with a right to the head.
Sabre blocks an uppercut.
Ottosson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ottosson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ottosson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sabre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Ottosson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ottosson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ottosson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ottosson tries for a takedown but Sabre manages to get underhooks.
Ottosson has Sabre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sabre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matt Sabre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sabre takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre tries to land knees in the clinch but Ottosson avoids the damage to the body.
Sabre taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Sabre.
Andreas Ottosson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ottosson misses with the head strike.
Ottosson has a couple of punches blocked by Sabre.
Sabre pushes Ottosson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ottosson.
Ottosson looking to stall.
Sabre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Ottosson.
Sabre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sabre tries to work over Ottosson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ottosson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabre uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre prevents a body shot from Ottosson.
Ottosson tries a body shot but Sabre blocks it.
Ottosson misses with a body punch.

Sabre breaks from the clinch.
Sabre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sabre wants it to stay on the feet.
Ottosson throws a lazy right hand but Sabre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ottosson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sabre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Andreas Ottosson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ottosson misses with a right hand
and Sabre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ottosson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ottosson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ottosson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andreas Ottosson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sabre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Sabre 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Ottosson!
Andreas Ottosson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.