PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Z (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsten Ostergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Z kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is New York. Ostergaard has chosen Bad Street, Atlanta, GA as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Z
vs
Ostergaard

177 cm
31
167 lbs
21 - 13 - 1

183 cm
28
165 lbs
16 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Z!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Torsten Ostergaard!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostergaard swings widly with a right hand

and Z counters with a shoot takedown. Ostergaard fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Z in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Z in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ostergaard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ostergaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Z is one step ahead there.
Z stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ostergaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Z thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Z stopping the sweep attempt from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard is trying to control the position but Z postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ostergaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Z loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Z pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ostergaard is keeping the position for now.

Z is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ostergaard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ostergaard has escaped and now he's on top!
Ostergaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Z swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Z throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ostergaard uses it to pass to side control.
Ostergaard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Z can't do much from the bottom here.

Ostergaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Z knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard moves into full mount!
Ostergaard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ostergaard landing strikes from the mount.
Ostergaard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Z regains half guard.
Z is trying to get back to full guard.
Z wants to sweep but Ostergaard has passed to side control!
Ostergaard wants to control but Z is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ostergaard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Z is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Z tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Z is trying to get back to half guard.
Ostergaard trying to control the action but Z is working from the bottom.

Ostergaard tries for a kimura but Z is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard trying to control the position but Z is working away.
Z tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ostergaard taking a break here but Z is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostergaard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Z knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ostergaard is looking for a kimura but Z is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ostergaard to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Torsten Ostergaard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ostergaard cracks a nice hook into Z's ribs.
Ostergaard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Z's head backwards.
Ostergaard throws a hook but Z avoids it easily.
Ostergaard misses with a two punch combination.
Ostergaard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Z on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ostergaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Z.
Ostergaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ostergaard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Z sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Z throws a hook to the side of Ostergaard's head but Ostergaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ostergaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Z moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostergaard thows a body shot but no joy.
Ostergaard throws a body punch but Z moves out of range.
Ostergaard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ostergaard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ostergaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Z throws out the jab.
No luck for Z with that takedown attempt.
Z shoots in and drives through. Ostergaard sprawls well.
Z has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard lands a jab to Z's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Z coming out on top.
Ostergaard scores with a punch to the head.
Ostergaard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostergaard throws a right hand that misses

and Z counters with a single leg into guard. Ostergaard didn't expect that.
Ostergaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Z pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ostergaard is keeping the position for now.
Z passes Ostergaard's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Ostergaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Z seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Z is looking for a kimura but Ostergaard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Z to get the leverage.
Ostergaard is pressing down on Z's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Z preventing the sweep.
Ostergaard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ostergaard wants to control the pace but Z is squirming around nicely.
Z tries to reverse the position but Ostergaard maintains control.
Z wants to hold on but Ostergaard pushes him away.
Ostergaard trying to control but Z is having none of it.
Z is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Z flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Z tries to reverse the position but Ostergaard maintains control.
Ostergaard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Z can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ostergaard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Z tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ostergaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Z is looking to escape.
Z is desperately trying to improve his position but Ostergaard has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Torsten Ostergaard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Z misses with a double jab.
Z keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ostergaard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Torsten Ostergaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostergaard tries to land a front kick but Z steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Z with a poor takedown
and Ostergaard counters with a head kick.

It looks like Jay Z has been cut.
Ostergaard stuns Z with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Z closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ostergaard lands a big head kick that sends Z to the canvas! Ostergaard follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torsten Ostergaard!