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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rae Sremmurd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rae Sremmurd had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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172 cm
25
152 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rae Sremmurd! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Ortega! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sremmurd, pushing him back against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sremmurd. Sremmurd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sremmurd is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sremmurd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sremmurd is struggling to control the position. Ortega is trying to stall.
Sremmurd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ortega avoids it. Ortega on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ortega on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Sremmurd manages to get underhooks.
Ortega tries a body shot but Sremmurd blocks it.
Come on Sremmurd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sremmurd slows down the pace here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Sremmurd prevents a body shot from Ortega. Sremmurd prevents a body shot from Ortega. Ortega tries to break the clinch but Sremmurd is controlling the position. Sremmurd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortega.
Sremmurd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sremmurd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rae Sremmurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Ortega. Sremmurd misses with a knee to the head. The referee is keeping an eye on Sremmurd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ortega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sremmurd is keeping busy.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Sremmurd tries a knee to the head but Ortega blocks it.
Sremmurd avoiding damage as Ortega throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sremmurd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Ortega tries to pull guard but Sremmurd holds him up against the cage and eventually Ortega drops back down to his feet.
Sremmurd tries to land a knee to the head but Ortega blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Sremmurd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Sremmurd manages to get underhooks.
Sremmurd misses with a knee to the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sremmurd. Sremmurd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Ortega managing to block the knees to the body from Sremmurd.
Come on Sremmurd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ortega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sremmurd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ortega is defending well for now. Sremmurd tries a knee to the head but Ortega blocks it.
Come on Sremmurd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ortega fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ortega has Sremmurd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sremmurd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Sremmurd managing to block the knees to the body from Ortega.
Ortega is trying to force a seperation but Sremmurd has the dominant position. Sremmurd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ortega gets control of Sremmurd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ortega will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sremmurd gets to his feet. Ortega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sremmurd closes the distance and clinches. Sremmurd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ortega tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sremmurd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Ortega misses with a body punch.
Sremmurd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ortega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ortega is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sremmurd pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ortega drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sremmurd looking to throw knees to the head but Ortega is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rae Sremmurd 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.
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Ortega tries to keep at a distance but Sremmurd has taken the fight into the clinch. Ortega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ortega tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sremmurd trying to land knees to the body.
Ortega is trying to drag Sremmurd to the mat but Sremmurd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. The referee calls for Sremmurd to work.
Sremmurd trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sremmurd tries to land a knee to the head but Ortega blocks with his arms.
Sremmurd tries a knee to the head but Ortega blocks it.
Ortega has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sremmurd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Rae Sremmurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Ortega. Sremmurd throws a knee to the head but misses.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Ortega has Sremmurd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sremmurd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Sremmurd stalling against the cage.
Sremmurd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ortega blocks it with crossed arms. Sremmurd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around? Sremmurd has Ortega pressed against the cage, preventing Ortega from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ortega letting Sremmurd take a breather here. Sremmurd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ortega has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ortega jumps guard but Sremmurd stands there with Ortega around his waist. Ortega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sremmurd stalling against the cage.
Sremmurd stalls.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Sremmurd will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortega up against the cage. Come on Sremmurd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rae Sremmurd.
Sremmurd takes the fight into the clinch. Ortega trying to land knees to the body.
Sremmurd leaning against his opponent.
Sremmurd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ortega wants to get back to striking at distance but Sremmurd won't allow it.
Sremmurd will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortega up against the cage. Sremmurd stalling.
Sremmurd seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Ortega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sremmurd avoids it. Ortega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ortega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ortega is trying to pull guard but Sremmurd has him pressed against the cage. Sremmurd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ortega.
Ortega is trying to break the clinch but Sremmurd is controlling him. Sremmurd stalling the fight.
Ortega on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sremmurd stops a takedown attempt from Ortega.
Sremmurd tries a knee to the head but Ortega blocks it.
Sremmurd effectively controlling the action here. Ortega is working for takedown but Sremmurd is calmly controlling the position for now.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Sremmurd gets underhooks to prevent Ortega's takedown attempt.
Sremmurd slows down the pace here.
Sremmurd effectively controlling the action here. The referee is keeping an eye on Sremmurd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ortega tries to pull guard but Sremmurd won't allow it.
Sremmurd leaning his opponent against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rae Sremmurd. Ortega fails with the takedown.
Sremmurd moves into range and clinches up with Ortega. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rae Sremmurd dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
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Sremmurd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Sremmurd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sremmurd effectively controlling the action here. Ortega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sremmurd walks away with a smile on his face. Ortega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Sremmurd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortega. Ortega fails with a takedown attempt. Rae Sremmurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Ortega. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega tries to keep at a distance but Sremmurd has taken the fight into the clinch. Ortega wants to stall.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Ortega tries to score a body lock takedown but Sremmurd shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Sremmurd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ortega has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ortega can't get the takedown.
Ortega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Rae Sremmurd has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ortega tries to pull guard but Sremmurd forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ortega tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sremmurd stalling.
Sremmurd trying to land knees to the body.
Ortega looking to stall.
Sremmurd content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sremmurd avoids a wild elbow strike from Ortega. Sremmurd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ortega avoids it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Sremmurd slowing the pace effectively. Ortega wants to stall.
Sremmurd tries to land a knee to the head but Ortega blocks with his arms.
Ortega is trying to break free. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Sremmurd missing with knees to the body.
Ortega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Sremmurd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ortega manages to pull guard.
Sremmurd gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sremmurd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Sremmurd is stalling here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for Sremmurd to work.
Sremmurd gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sremmurd. Sremmurd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sremmurd trying to land knees to the body.
Sremmurd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ortega avoids it. Ortega is trying to pull guard but Sremmurd has him pressed against the cage. Ortega is trying to pull guard but Sremmurd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Sremmurd.
Sremmurd slowing the pace effectively. Ortega lands a body shot. Ortega managing to block the knees to the body from Sremmurd.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Ortega fails to pull guard.
Sremmurd looking to throw knees to the head but Ortega is blocking nicely.
Ortega is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sremmurd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sremmurd missing with knees to the body.
Sremmurd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ortega wants to break free but Sremmurd has control.
Ortega is looking to break free of the clinch but Sremmurd has double underhooks. Sremmurd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ortega tries to pull guard but Sremmurd forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Sremmurd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ortega up against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sremmurd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Rae Sremmurd showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sremmurd, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rae Sremmurd!
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