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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kristoffer Osterberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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185 cm
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175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very confident |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristoffer Osterberg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Hill! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hill shoots in but Osterberg avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hill looks for a takedown but Osterberg sprawls well. Osterberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Osterberg manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Hill sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Osterberg's guard. Hill is looking to advance position but Osterberg won't allow it. Osterberg tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control. Osterberg regains full guard. Nicely done. Osterberg 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. Osterberg is working hard here to advance position. Osterberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hill on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hill wants to pass the guard but Osterberg is keeping the position. Osterberg 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. Osterberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Hill tries to clinch but fails miserably and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hill shoots and misses and Osterberg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hill! Kristoffer Osterberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Hill. Hill is squirming around, avoiding Osterberg's attempts to control the action. A nice elbow there by Osterberg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hill wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Osterberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Osterberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hill is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Hill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hill looks gassed! Hill is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Osterberg is staying active. Osterberg trying to control but Hill is having none of it. Hill is desperately trying to improve his position but Osterberg has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Osterberg trying to control but he's not successful this time. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hill wants to hold on but Osterberg pushes him away. Osterberg controlling from mount. Osterberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hill is looking to improve his position but Osterberg isn't that keen on the idea. Osterberg looking to control but Hill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Hill is desperately trying to improve his position but Osterberg has a good base and remains in mount. Osterberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Hill wants to control but Osterberg is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Osterberg dominated that round. That's time! Osterberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Osterberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Osterberg lands an elbow inside. Osterberg tries for a takedown but Hill manages to get underhooks.
Osterberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Osterberg blocks it with crossed arms. Osterberg avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
Hill tries to pull guard but Osterberg holds him up against the cage and eventually Hill drops back down to his feet.
Osterberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoffer Osterberg. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Osterberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Osterberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Osterberg stops a takedown attempt from Hill.
Hill wants to get back to striking at distance but Osterberg won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Osterberg lands with a right to the head. Osterberg manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Hill as Osterberg shoots in. Osterberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hill. Hill moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Osterberg takes a kick to the side of the head. Hill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Osterberg. Hill wants to clinch and Osterberg counters with a straight right hand. Hill shoots for a takedown but Osterberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Osterberg closes the distance looking to clinch and Hill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hill tries to clinch up and Osterberg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hill! Hill wants to control but Osterberg is having none of it. Hill is trying to escape the mount.
Osterberg wants to control the pace but Hill is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hill is looking to improve his position but Osterberg isn't that keen on the idea. Hill gets back to half guard. Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill. Hill has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Osterberg has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Osterberg stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Osterberg throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily. Hill shoots and misses and Osterberg counters with a takedown into side control. Hill is trying to get back to his feet. Hill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Hill trying to control here.
Osterberg seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Osterberg dominated that second round. That's time! Osterberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hill misses with the combination.
Hill closes the distance looking to clinch and Osterberg counters with a flying knee. Nice. Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kristoffer Osterberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hill tries to clinch but Osterberg moves away and Osterberg counters by moving into the clinch. Osterberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hill smiles and moves away.
Hill lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hill tries to clinch but Osterberg moves away and Osterberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Osterberg. Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Osterberg postures up.
Osterberg preventing the sweep. Osterberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Osterberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Osterberg's guard. Osterberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hill won't allow Osterberg to get back to his feet. Osterberg trying to control the position.
Hill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Hill throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hill postures up.
Osterberg wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment. Hill trying to control but Osterberg is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Osterberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Osterberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Hill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Osterberg is looking to advance position but Hill won't allow it. Hill is trying to stand back up but Osterberg is controlling him
Hill pushes Osterberg off and gets back to his feet. No luck for Osterberg with that takedown attempt. Hill tries for a takedown but Osterberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hill with a poor takedown and Osterberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Osterberg. Osterberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tyler Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kristoffer Osterberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hill looking for a guillotine here but Osterberg defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Kristoffer Osterberg showed his dominance in that final round. Well Osterberg 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristoffer Osterberg!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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