PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsten Ostergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons comes to the cage accompanied by Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing 2011 Remix. Ostergaard has chosen Bad Street, Atlanta, GA as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Timmons
vs
Ostergaard

177 cm
28
162 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

183 cm
24
165 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q159
Resistance

CEC Nutrition Q159

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jayson Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsten Ostergaard!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostergaard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ostergaard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Timmons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Timmons looks for the body kick but Ostergaard saw that one coming.
Ostergaard swings for the body but Timmons moves out of range.
Ostergaard is looking to score with low kicks.
Ostergaard throws a leg kick but Timmons moved away.
Timmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Timmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Timmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timmons is looking to land body kicks.
Ostergaard misses the jab.
Timmons works the jab nicely.
Ostergaard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Timmons.
Timmons moves out of range as Ostergaard throws a body kick.
Ostergaard cracks Timmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Timmons misses.
Ostergaard moves out of range of the leg kick from Timmons.
Ostergaard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ostergaard gets caught flat footed, as Timmons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Timmons landing some decent shots from guard.
Ostergaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Timmons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Timmons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Timmons won't allow Ostergaard to sweep him here.
Timmons looking to pass the guard.
Ostergaard wants to sweep but no luck.
Timmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostergaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ostergaard's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ostergaard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Timmons defends well.
Ostergaard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ostergaard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmons wants to control from the top but Ostergaard keeps moving.
Ostergaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Timmons throwing strikes from guard but Ostergaard blocks nicely.
Ostergaard trying to keep a closed guard but Timmons is proving a slippery customer.
Ostergaard pulls Timmons in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Torsten Ostergaard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Timmons tests Ostergaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timmons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ostergaard misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Timmons, as that shot connected.
Timmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ostergaard. That did some damage!
Ostergaard misses with the combination.
Ostergaard throws a solid leg kick but Timmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ostergaard.
Ostergaard avoids the head kick by Timmons.
Ostergaard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Ostergaard.
Ostergaard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Timmons tries to bum rush Ostergaard with a series of wild strikes but Ostergaard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ostergaard tried to score with a low kick but Timmons checks it.
No joy there for Timmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Ostergaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ostergaard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ostergaard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Timmons throws a leg kick which misses Ostergaard's front leg but catches the back leg as Ostergaard tries to avoid it.

Timmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ostergaard, pushing him back against the cage.
Ostergaard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ostergaard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ostergaard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timmons looking to throw knees to the head but Ostergaard is blocking nicely.
Ostergaard taking a breather.
Ostergaard has Timmons pushed against the cage.
Ostergaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmons controls his hands.
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 Jayson Timmons will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Timmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ostergaard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Timmons's sensitive parts.
Timmons checks a leg kick nicely.
Ostergaard misses with a kick to the body.
Timmons tries to land a leg kick but Ostergaard saw it coming and moves away.
Timmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ostergaard doesn't seem bothered though.
Ostergaard throws a leg kick but Timmons moved away.
Ostergaard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Timmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Timmons scores with a hook to the body. Ostergaard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Timmons throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jayson Timmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Ostergaard takes a swing at Timmons's ribcage but misses.
Ostergaard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ostergaard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmons lunges at Ostergaard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ostergaard's hand.
Timmons lands a high kick!
Ostergaard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Timmons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Timmons lands a nice shot that snaps Ostergaard's head back.
Timmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Timmons lands with a kick to the temple. Ostergaard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ostergaard throws a right hand that misses
and Timmons counters with a body kick that stops Ostergaard in his tracks momentarily.
Ostergaard throws a body kick that misses.
Timmons misses the shot to the body.
Ostergaard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Timmons slips a jab from Ostergaard.
Timmons tries to land a front kick but Ostergaard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ostergaard walks into a jab.
Ostergaard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Timmons momentarily.
Ostergaard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Timmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ostergaard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Timmons's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Timmons gets the takedown into side control.
Timmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ostergaard keeps working.

Timmons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ostergaard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ostergaard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Timmons's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Ostergaard is defending against the submission attempts here by Timmons.
Timmons lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons trying to control from half guard but Ostergaard is working away.
Ostergaard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Timmons 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.
Timmons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ostergaard trying to hold on to Timmons's head to control him but Timmons postures up.
Timmons perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Timmons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ostergaard is looking to improve his position.
Timmons tries to pass to full mount but Ostergaard defends it.
Ostergaard is looking for a sweep. Timmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is looking to advance position but Ostergaard won't allow it.
Ostergaard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Timmons.
Ostergaard manages to get to full guard.
Ostergaard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Timmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ostergaard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ostergaard's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Timmons dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A slapping body kick lands there for Ostergaard.
Ostergaard throws a head kick that misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ostergaard enables Timmons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ostergaard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ostergaard working a defensive guard here.
Ostergaard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Timmons.
Timmons engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ostergaard trying to control the position here.
Timmons stopping the sweep attempt from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Timmons trying to control but Ostergaard is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Timmons tries to score with a low kick but Ostergaard moves his leg out of the way.
Ostergaard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Timmons. Timmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Timmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Timmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ostergaard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Timmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Timmons tenderised Ostergaard's leg. Ostergaard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ostergaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Timmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Timmons looks to land a body kick but Ostergaard moved away.
Ostergaard tries to move into range but Timmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Torsten Ostergaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard throws a leg kick that misses.
Ostergaard misses with an uppercut. Timmons saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Timmons.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmons throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Timmons is looking to clinch but Ostergaard is avoiding it.
Timmons swinging wildly here.
Timmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Timmons misses with a right hand
and Ostergaard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ostergaard throws a big shot that misses.
Ostergaard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Torsten Ostergaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmons throws a head kick but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Timmons misses with a wild combination.
Ostergaard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timmons.
Timmons misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Timmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ostergaard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Timmons's head backwards.
Timmons throws a head kick that misses.
Jayson Timmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ostergaard slips a jab and a cross from Timmons.
Ostergaard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Ostergaard misses
and Timmons counters with a body kick.
Timmons misses with a takedown attempt - Ostergaard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Timmons does no damage.
Ostergaard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Timmons.
Timmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ostergaard tries to land a front kick but Timmons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Timmons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard 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.
Ostergaard has Timmons pulled in close to control his posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Timmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ostergaard holds on and takes a little breather.
Ostergaard 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.
Timmons looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmons postures up in Ostergaard's guard and throws a big left but Ostergaard blocks it.

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 Jayson Timmons.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Timmons, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Timmons!
Jayson Timmons thanked the fans post fight for their support.