PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torsten Ostergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostergaard comes into the arena with Bad Street, Atlanta, GA blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Martinez's choice of entrance music: Iced Earth - A Question of Heaven. Torsten Ostergaard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ostergaard
vs
Martinez

183 cm
26
165 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

178 cm
29
165 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsten Ostergaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez misses with an uppercut. Ostergaard saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Ostergaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Ostergaard misses
and Martinez counters with a right hand to the body.
Martinez throws a head kick but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Ostergaard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Ostergaard throws a chopping leg kick but Martinez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Martinez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ostergaard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ostergaard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martinez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ostergaard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ostergaard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Ostergaard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.

Martinez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ostergaard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martinez.
Ostergaard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martinez is trying to control. Ostergaard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ostergaard is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ostergaard avoid being mounted?
Martinez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Martinez prevents Ostergaard from improving his position.
Ostergaard gets back to full guard.
Ostergaard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martinez!
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard controlling his opponent.
Ostergaard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martinez is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez tries to lock up and control but Ostergaard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martinez regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ostergaard pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ostergaard in particular looking to stall.
Ostergaard trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Ostergaard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martinez.

Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ostergaard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ostergaard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ostergaard's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ostergaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ostergaard has wrist control.
Martinez being controlled here momentarily.
Ostergaard is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ostergaard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ostergaard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martinez!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richard Martinez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Torsten Ostergaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez throws a head kick but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Jab by Martinez.
Ostergaard scores with a nice strike.
Ostergaard throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martinez.
Ostergaard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Martinez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martinez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ostergaard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ostergaard ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Ostergaard loads up on a big right hand but Martinez slips the punch.
Ostergaard lands a nice hook to Martinez's body. Martinez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ostergaard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostergaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ostergaard as he avoids it easily.
Martinez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martinez slips under a jab from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martinez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ostergaard. Ostergaard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torsten Ostergaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ostergaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ostergaard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ostergaard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ostergaard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ostergaard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ostergaard tries to land a body kick
and Martinez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ostergaard is looking to land body kicks.
Martinez misses with an uppercut. Ostergaard saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martinez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ostergaard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ostergaard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ostergaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Ostergaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinez.
Ostergaard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ostergaard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martinez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ostergaard throws a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinez throws a body punch but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Ostergaard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ostergaard tried to score with a low kick but Martinez checks it.
Torsten Ostergaard is winning the standup battle so far.
Ostergaard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martinez can pounce on him.
Ostergaard avoids the head kick by Martinez.
Ostergaard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ostergaard loads up on a big right hand but Martinez slips the punch.
Ostergaard slips under a jab from Martinez.
Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ostergaard manages to avoid it.
Martinez misses with a hook. Ostergaard ducked under it nicely.
Ostergaard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ostergaard throws a looping overhand right but Martinez ducks down to avoid it.
Ostergaard ducks right into an uppercut from Martinez.
That kick from Ostergaard tenderised Martinez's leg. Martinez is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Martinez misses its intended target.
Martinez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ostergaard needs to keep his hands up - Martinez had a free shot at his head there.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard lands with an uppercut that bounces Martinez off the cage and back into range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab.
Martinez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Martinez misses.
Martinez throws a leg kick but Ostergaard moved away.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ostergaard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ostergaard counters with a right hand to the body.
Ostergaard misses with a leg kick.
Martinez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ostergaard slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Martinez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ostergaard connects with a body shot that sends Martinez's belly button to the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Ostergaard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ostergaard throws the left hand but Martinez avoids the punch easily.
Ostergaard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martinez circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Torsten Ostergaard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for Ostergaard.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ostergaard. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ostergaard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ostergaard blocks a head kick by Martinez.
Ostergaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martinez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ostergaard's calf.
Martinez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ostergaard misses with a lunging right hand
and Martinez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick from Ostergaard.
Martinez misses with a straight right.
Ostergaard tries to land a leg kick but Martinez saw it coming and moves away.
Ostergaard throws a nice looking combination but Martinez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostergaard lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinez misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martinez.
Martinez throws a body punch but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Martinez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ostergaard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ostergaard blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Martinez.
Ostergaard tries to move into range but Martinez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Martinez.
Ostergaard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Martinez is pressing down on Ostergaard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ostergaard is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ostergaard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez stands up over Ostergaard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ostergaard is on top in guard.

Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ostergaard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Ostergaard from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Martinez looks to move to half guard but instead Ostergaard has passed into mount! Damn!
Martinez tries to hold on but Ostergaard postures up.
Ostergaard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
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.
Ostergaard wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
Martinez wants to hold on but Ostergaard pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ostergaard is staying active.
Martinez is looking to get to half guard.
Ostergaard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ostergaard moves to back control.
Ostergaard not allowing Martinez to control his hands.
Martinez prevents Ostergaard from getting a body triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ostergaard slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Martinez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ostergaard gets his way!
Martinez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

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 Torsten Ostergaard.
Well Ostergaard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Torsten Ostergaard!