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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otso Ottelija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Torres will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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183 cm
18
200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Ottelija! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Torres! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Torres moves into range and clinches up with Ottelija. Ottelija lands a takedown into guard.
Ottelija scoring with some ground and pound. Ottelija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ottelija lands a couple of digs. Torres is looking to stand up but Ottelija isn't so interested in that idea. Ottelija is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Ottelija's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Ottelija passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ottelija prevents Torres from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ottelija tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it. Ottelija lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ottelija trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Torres trying to hold on to Ottelija's head to control him but Ottelija postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ottelija lands a nice short elbow. Torres is trying to escape back to his feet but Ottelija uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ottelija landing a few strikes. Torres is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ottelija's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Torres is looking to control Ottelija's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted? Ottelija is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ottelija is tying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Well, if Ottelija is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Torres is trying to stand back up but Ottelija is controlling him
Ottelija is working for a submission of some sort.
Ottelija trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. The fighters are battling for position here. Torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Ottelija trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Torres looking to control.
Ottelija sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torres's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ottelija not doing much here.
Ottelija blocks the strikes from Torres.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Ottelija dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ottelija shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Ottelija controlling the action here. Torres tries to roll over but Ottelija keeps him under control. Torres punching from the bottom.
Ottelija stands up from half guard. Excellent takedown into side control there by Torres.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ottelija defending against the ground and pound. Ottelija is not content to let Torres control the position. Torres decides to take the fight back to the feet. Ottelija drives through with a takedown into guard. Ottelija slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Torres is trying to keep Ottelija in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ottelija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottelija doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottelija manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Torres is breathing heavily. Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottelija doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottelija manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ottelija sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torres's guard. Ottelija is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ottelija is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ottelija content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Torres is looking for a sweep. Ottelija is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ottelija is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Torres is trying to stand back up but Ottelija is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ottelija content to control rather than advance. Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Torres looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Ottelija circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ottelija misses with a looping right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Ottelija dominated that second round. That's time! Ottelija's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ottelija tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance. Ottelija explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Torres wants to clinch and Ottelija counters with a single leg into guard. Torres didn't expect that. Torres keeping moving, preventing Ottelija from controlling successfully. Ottelija sitting in guard here, content to control. Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Torres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Torres can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottelija controls the pace. Torres wants to sweep here but Ottelija controlling him for the moment. Ottelija slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Ottelija working away. Torres tries to control but Ottelija manages to take his back. Ottelija is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Torres taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ottelija.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otso Ottelija!
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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
59% |
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