Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 7
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
Fatiman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fatiman throws a series of punches but Osterberg avoids them all with ease.
Fatiman throws a series of punches but Osterberg avoids them all with ease.
Fatiman misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Osterberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Osterberg working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Osterberg looking to sit in guard and control but Fatiman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fatiman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatiman postures up. #SUB2#
Osterberg is looking for a triangle but Fatiman pushes his legs off easily.
Osterberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Osterberg, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Osterberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Osterberg has a closed guard, preventing Fatiman from standing up. #SUB2#
Osterberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fatiman defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osterberg is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fatiman wants to stand and escape but Osterberg is having none of it.
Osterberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fatiman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osterberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Fatiman has wrist control.#T2#
Osterberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Osterberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Osterberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fatiman keeping full guard, as Osterberg tries to pass.
Fatiman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Osterberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Osterberg from controlling successfully.
Osterberg pushing down on Fatiman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Osterberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fatiman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Osterberg trying to control from Fatiman's half guard. Fatiman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Osterberg from controlling successfully.
Osterberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Osterberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fatiman wants to stand but Osterberg is controlling the position.
Osterberg passes Fatiman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Osterberg lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Osterberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Osterberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Osterberg there. #SUB2#
Osterberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Osterberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fatiman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Osterberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fatiman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Osterberg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Osterberg gets a double leg takedown into Fatiman's guard.
Fatiman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Osterberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatiman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osterberg works over Fatiman with some ground and pound from guard.
Osterberg distracts Fatiman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg is in close to Fatiman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatiman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osterberg forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Osterberg is looking to take a break and control but Fatiman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osterberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Osterberg works his way into full mount!
Osterberg landing strikes from the mount and Fatiman is in trouble!
Osterberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Osterberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fatiman is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Osterberg lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Osterberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#
Fatiman is rocked!
James Osterberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Osterberg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fatiman's face.
Oh Fatiman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatiman is in a horrible position here. Osterberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Osterberg.
Fatiman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Osterberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Osterberg looking to control but Fatiman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Osterberg loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Fatiman scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Osterberg land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Osterberg stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Osterberg!
A very excited looking James Osterberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 3
Date: Sep 06, 2019

#R1#
Osterberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Osterberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Bak circles away.
No luck for Osterberg with that takedown attempt.
Bak tries a quick counter leg kick but Osterberg is wise to it.
Osterberg tries for a takedown but Bak circles away easily
and Bak counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - Bak coming out on top.
A slow jab from Bak misses its intended target.
Bak has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Osterberg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Osterberg with a poor takedown
enabling Bak to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Osterberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osterberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bak but Bak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Osterberg shoots in for a takedown but Bak shows good takedown defense.
Bak throws a hook to the side of Osterberg's head but Osterberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Osterberg is able to avoid easily.
Bak lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Osterberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Bak sprawls well. He's pushed Osterberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bak throws a low kick but Osterberg moves out of range easily.
Osterberg ducks under a wild hook from Bak.
Bak thuds his shin into the meat of Osterberg's side.
Bak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osterberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bak misses with a left hand #TD#
and Osterberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osterberg.
Bak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Osterberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Osterberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Bak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osterberg.
Osterberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Osterberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Osterberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Osterberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Bak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Osterberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Osterberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Osterberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Osterberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bak's head.
Osterberg is nestled in close to Bak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osterberg throwing shots but Bak is blocking nicely.
Bak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osterberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Osterberg thows a huge punch but Bak dodges it nicely.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but Bak defending well.
Ground and pound from Osterberg. #T4#
Osterberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bak's head.
Osterberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Osterberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Osterberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bak regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Osterberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gun Seok Bak will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Osterberg tries to counter with a takedown but Bak is quick to defend against it.
Osterberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bak misses with an uppercut.
Osterberg tries to counter with a takedown but Bak is quick to defend against it.
Bak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Osterberg at a distance.
Osterberg with a poor takedown
and Bak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James Osterberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Osterberg counters with a head kick.
Osterberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Bak sprawls well. He's pushed Osterberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Osterberg with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Osterberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bak - the referee stops the clock and Osterberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bak. Osterberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Osterberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bak.
Osterberg with a poor takedown
and Bak counters with a left and a right that stings Osterberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Osterberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osterberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bak pinned against the cage. Bak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gun Seok Bak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bak swinging wildly here. #T1#
Osterberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bak to counter with a crisp jab.
Osterberg tries for a takedown but Bak circles away easily
and Bak counters with a stiff right hand.
Bak looks to throw the jab but Osterberg is out of range.
Osterberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osterberg.
Bak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Osterberg.
Osterberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Osterberg somewhat.
Bak wants to counter with a clinch but Osterberg pushes him away.
Bak jabs Osterberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Bak throws a body punch but Osterberg moves out of range.
Bak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Osterberg moves out of range as Bak throws a body kick.
Bak slaps away a takedown attempt from Osterberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Osterberg tries for a takedown but Bak circles away easily
letting Bak counter with a right hand. #TD#
Osterberg scores with a takedown into Bak's guard.#ES2#
Bak has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Osterberg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bak throws a leg kick but Osterberg sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Bak lands with an uppercut that bounces Osterberg off the cage and back into range.
Osterberg tries for a takedown but Bak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Osterberg fails with the takedown.
Bak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osterberg. #TD#
Osterberg drives through with a takedown into Bak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Bak scrambles and gets back to his feet.
James Osterberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osterberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A leg kick checked by Osterberg.
Bak throws a looping overhand right but Osterberg ducks down to avoid it.
Osterberg lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Osterberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bak to the mat! Bak manages to get full guard.
Bak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Bak is keeping the position.
Osterberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Osterberg prevents Bak from getting back to his feet.
Bak keeping full guard, as Osterberg tries to pass.
Bak wants to stand but Osterberg is controlling the position.
Osterberg advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gun Seok Bak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Osterberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Bak thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Osterberg is defended easily by Bak.
Bak looks to land a body kick but Osterberg moved away.
Bak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Osterberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bak misses the shot to the body.
Bak throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Osterberg counters with a single leg into guard. Bak didn't expect that.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Bak is keeping the position.
Osterberg looking to sit in guard and control but Bak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Osterberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bak passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Osterberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bak pulls his head out easily.
Osterberg wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Osterberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bak pulls his head out easily.
Osterberg tries to get to full guard but Bak has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Bak decides to stand and escape the position.
Bak throws a leg kick which misses Osterberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Osterberg tries to avoid it.
Osterberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Bak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Osterberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osterberg misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Bak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Osterberg is trying to break the clinch but Bak has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Bak breaks from the clinch.
Bak keeps Osterberg at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Osterberg moves away from the strike by Bak.
Bak tries to land a front kick but Osterberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Osterberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Osterberg misses with a takedown attempt - Bak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Osterberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bak. Bak obviously looking to wear him down.
Bak lands with a hook. Osterberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Osterberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Bak, which made it look bad.
No joy there for Bak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Osterberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bak.
Osterberg moves away from the strike by Bak.
Osterberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Osterberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Osterberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bak - the referee stops the clock and Osterberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bak. Osterberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Osterberg dodges the punch combination from Bak.
Osterberg closes the distance and clinches up with Bak, looking for a takedown. Osterberg pushes Bak against the cage but Bak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Osterberg.
Bak tries to counter with a clinch but Osterberg shakes him off and moves away.
James Osterberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osterberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osterberg dives in and grabs Bak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bak pushes down on Osterberg's head and hops out.
No luck for Osterberg with that takedown attempt.
As Osterberg backs off Bak throws a huge counter combo but Osterberg manages to avoid it all.
Bak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gun Seok Bak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gun Seok Bak!
Gun Seok Bak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
James Osterberg spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.

Event: Madness Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 31, 2019

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pico enables Osterberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pico manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Pico escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Osterberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Osterberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Osterberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pico works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Pico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico 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.#SUB2#
Pico is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osterberg defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg is pushing down on Pico's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pico is fighting to maintain full guard but Osterberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Osterberg wants to control but Pico is keeping him busy. #T1#
Osterberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pico knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pico wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but Pico defending well.
Osterberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pico controlling the position for now.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pico wants to get back to full guard.
Osterberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Osterberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pico is trying to get back to full guard.
Pico is looking to control Osterberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pico avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Osterberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pico defends it well.
Osterberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pico manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Osterberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Osterberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Osterberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Pico is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pico is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Osterberg is aware though and is defending well.
Osterberg with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Osterberg pushes down on Pico's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Osterberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pico doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Osterberg.
Osterberg is pressing down on Pico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pico is holding on for now. #T4#
Pico trying to control here.
Pico is staying active underneath Osterberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Osterberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Osterberg is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osterberg wants to free his trapped foot but Pico is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Osterberg dominated that round.
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.
#R2##TD#
Osterberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pico taking a bit of punishment here - Osterberg scoring with strikes.
Osterberg working away.
Pico tries to bench press Osterberg off him but Osterberg keeps the position.
Pico avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Osterberg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osterberg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Osterberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pico looks a forlorn figure.
Osterberg landing punches.
Osterberg wants to control the pace but Pico is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osterberg avoids the attempt from Pico to control.#T1#
Pico tries to reverse the position but Osterberg maintains control.
Osterberg scoring with strikes but Pico is staying in there.
Pico is working to get back to half guard.
Osterberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Osterberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pico tries to hold on but Osterberg postures up.
Pico tries to reverse the position but Osterberg maintains control.
Osterberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Osterberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Osterberg looking to finish Pico with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pico!#T2#
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!
Osterberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
James Osterberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pico really wants to buck Osterberg off and get back to his feet.
Pico tries to lock up and control but Osterberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Osterberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pico bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pico trying to control but Osterberg is working from the bottom.
Pico is looking to work some ground and pound but Osterberg has wrist control.
Pico is in close to Osterberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Osterberg keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Osterberg is trying to control the position but Pico postures up. #T3#
Osterberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Osterberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pico landing some decent shots from guard.
Osterberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pico can do to turn this around?
Osterberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Osterberg is looking for a triangle but Pico pushes his legs off easily.
Osterberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pico postures up in Osterberg's guard and throws a big left but Osterberg blocks it.
Pico is looking to work some ground and pound but Osterberg has wrist control.#SUB#
Osterberg has his foot on Pico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pico works his way back into a safe position though.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Osterberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Pico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osterberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pico has managed to get both his arms back between Osterberg's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Osterberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pico trying to control but Osterberg is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pico drops back, looking for a kneebar! Osterberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Osterberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Osterberg! #REVR#
Osterberg scores with punches from side control.
Pico can't do much from the bottom here.
Osterberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pico keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Osterberg dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Osterberg swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Osterberg feints and as Pico raises his hands in defense, Osterberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Osterberg is in close to Pico's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Osterberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Osterberg wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
Pico working a defensive guard here.
Osterberg throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico looking to control.
Pico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pico is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pico trying to control the position. #T1#
Osterberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Pico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico looking for a sweep. Not yet Pico, not yet.
Osterberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pico's guard.
Osterberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Pico actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Osterberg connects with a nice short shot to Pico's temple.
Pico is looking for a sweep. Osterberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Osterberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Osterberg lands with some strikes.
Osterberg avoids the attempt from Pico to control.
Osterberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Osterberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pico is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Osterberg scoring with strikes but Pico is staying in there. #T3#
Pico wants to control but Osterberg is having none of it.
Osterberg looking to finish Pico with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pico!
Osterberg lands a heavy elbow.
Osterberg lands a big shot there that rocks Pico but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Osterberg controlling from mount.
Pico tries to reverse the position but Osterberg maintains control.
Osterberg looking to control but Pico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pico really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Osterberg landing strikes from the mount and Pico is in trouble!
Osterberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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!
Pico taking shots to the head.
Bryson Pico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osterberg wants to control the pace but Pico is squirming around nicely.
James Osterberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Osterberg controlling from mount.
Pico keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Osterberg!
James Osterberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Bryson Pico stepped up to the mic, saying 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'.

Event: Madness 2: Mitchell vs Garinho
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Pacheco shoots in looking for a takedown. Osterberg tries to sprawl out of it but Pacheco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Osterberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Osterberg scores with a takedown into Pacheco's guard.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Osterberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco is looking for a sweep.
Osterberg working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Osterberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Osterberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Osterberg working the ground and pound from side control.
Osterberg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pacheco is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Osterberg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pacheco is looking to regain half guard here but Osterberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Pacheco is not content to let Osterberg control the position.
Pacheco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Osterberg there. #SUB#
Osterberg seems to be working for a kimura but Pacheco defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Pacheco is trying is best to control the position here.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is defending well.
Osterberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Osterberg looks to land a strike but Pacheco avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Osterberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Osterberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacheco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osterberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osterberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Osterberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacheco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Osterberg working some strikes from top position.
Osterberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pacheco has momentary wrist control but Osterberg slips an elbow through the middle.
Pacheco being controlled here, momentarily.
Osterberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Osterberg content to stall in guard here.
Osterberg won't allow Pacheco to sweep him here. #T4#
Osterberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Osterberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is keeping the position.
Osterberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Osterberg from controlling successfully.
Osterberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacheco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Osterberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Osterberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pacheco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Osterberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Osterberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Pacheco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James Osterberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Pacheco.#TD#
Osterberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pacheco was covering up waiting for the punch and Osterberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Osterberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Osterberg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg winds up and cracks Pacheco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Osterberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Osterberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Osterberg is looking to take a break and control but Pacheco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Osterberg is pressing down on Pacheco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pacheco is holding on for now.
Osterberg is keen to just control but Pacheco is a slippery customer.
Osterberg prevents Pacheco from standing back up.
Osterberg wants to control but Pacheco is keeping him busy.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is defending well.
Osterberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James Osterberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Osterberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Osterberg lands a nice short elbow.
Osterberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Osterberg wants to pass to mount but Pacheco is defending the position. #T2#
Osterberg working the head and body with strikes.
Osterberg wants to pass to mount but Pacheco is defending the position.
Pacheco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Osterberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pacheco is refusing to be controlled, as Osterberg sits in half guard.
Pacheco wants to control but Osterberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Osterberg controlling the pace.
Pacheco trying to control from the bottom.
Pacheco is refusing to be controlled, as Osterberg sits in half guard.
Osterberg drops an elbow to the side of Pacheco's head.
Pacheco tries to roll over but Osterberg keeps him under control.#SUB#
Osterberg is trying to work for a kimura but Pacheco is defending well.
Osterberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Osterberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pacheco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Osterberg trying to control but Pacheco is having none of it.
Osterberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pacheco is desperately trying to improve his position but Osterberg has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osterberg landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Pacheco is rocked!
Osterberg breaks from Pacheco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Osterberg dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pacheco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Osterberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pacheco somewhat.
Pacheco is still on wobbly legs! Can Osterberg finish him?#TD#
Osterberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Osterberg showed some decent athleticism there.
Pacheco seems to have recovered his senses.
Osterberg is keen to just control but Pacheco is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Osterberg.
Osterberg winds up and cracks Pacheco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pacheco tries to roll over but Osterberg keeps him under control.#T1#
Osterberg trying to mount his opponent but Pacheco defends it.
Pacheco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Osterberg.
Osterberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pacheco is not content to let Osterberg control the position.#SUB#
Osterberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Osterberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Pacheco won't allow Osterberg to pass to mount.
Pacheco is looking for a sweep. Osterberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Osterberg working the head and body with strikes.
Osterberg tries to pass to full mount but Pacheco defends it.
Osterberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Osterberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Osterberg tries to control but Pacheco wriggling away.
Osterberg dominating with strikes here.
Osterberg wants to control the pace but Pacheco is squirming around nicely. #T3#
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! #SUB#
Osterberg is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pacheco has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pacheco!
Osterberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Pacheco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Osterberg controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pacheco is thwarting Osterberg's attempts to control the position.
Osterberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osterberg.#SUB#
Osterberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pacheco defends it easily.
Jose Pacheco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Pacheco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pacheco postures up. #SUB#
Pacheco is posturing up here but Osterberg has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pacheco tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pacheco has to tap! Slick submission there by Osterberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Osterberg!
An out of breath James Osterberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2019

#R1#
Osterberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Can defends well and Osterberg ends up having to push Can into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osterberg.
Osterberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Osterberg with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Can counters by clinching up.
A left hand lands to the body for Can.
Osterberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Can gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Osterberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Can digs a right hand into Osterberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Osterberg's gas tank.
Can tries a body shot but Osterberg blocks it.
Can lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Osterberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Can leaves Osterberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Can pinned against the cage. Can gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Can on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Can scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Osterberg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Osterberg walks into a stiff left hand from Can.
Osterberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Can.#CL#
Osterberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Osterberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osterberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Can after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
Can lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osterberg backwards.
Osterberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Osterberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Osterberg has hold of one of Can's legs. Can is fighting the takedown attempt but Osterberg gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Can is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Can has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Osterberg prevents Can from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Can pulls Osterberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Osterberg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Can is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Osterberg being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Osterberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Can's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Osterberg is working Can over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can seems keen to control Osterberg's posture.
Osterberg stopping the sweep attempt from Can.#T3#
Can is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Can manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Osterberg manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Can pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osterberg is keeping the position for now.
Can is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Can avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Can trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Osterberg looking for subs off his back but Can has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Osterberg wants to control but Can is keeping busy.
Can is looking to advance position but Osterberg won't allow it. #SUB#
Osterberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Osterberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Can pulls his head out easily.
Can controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osterberg is trying to control but can't.
Can is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Can has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ameri Can dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Osterberg circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Osterberg drives through with a takedown into Can's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Can is pulling down on Osterberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Osterberg, at least for the moment.
Osterberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Can is keeping the position for now.
Can trying to control the position here.
Can lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Osterberg looking for a guillotine here but Can defends easily. #SUB#
Osterberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Can stands and throws Osterberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Osterberg is not content to let Can control the position.
Osterberg seems a little lost for a moment, as Can dominates the positioning.#SU2#
Can decides to stand up, so the ref orders Osterberg to his feet.
Can tests Osterberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Can as Osterberg shoots in.
Can misses with a low kick.
Osterberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Can sprawls well. He's pushed Osterberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Can stuffs the takedown attempt from Osterberg. Osterberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Can is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Osterberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Can attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Can misses with a head kick.
Osterberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Can tries to avoid it but Osterberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Can to the ground. Can escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Can leaves Osterberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ameri Can seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Can thuds a left hand into Osterberg's body.
Can has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Can tries a head kick but it misses.
Can getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Can thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Can scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Can fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Osterberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Osterberg gets the takedown into side control.
Can is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Osterberg trying to control the action but Can is working from the bottom.
Can is trying to get back to half guard.
Can managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Osterberg. #T4#
Can is looking for a sweep.
Can is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Osterberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Can is looking for a sweep. Osterberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Osterberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Can knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Osterberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Can does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Can is trying to maintain the position but Osterberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Can is staying active underneath Osterberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Can makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Can.
Osterberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ameri Can showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Osterberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Can sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Can scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Osterberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Can.
Osterberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Can dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Osterberg. That did some damage!
James Osterberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Can throws a leg kick but Osterberg checks it.
Can blocks the body kick.
Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osterberg.
Osterberg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Osterberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Osterberg lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can is controlling Osterberg's posture.
Osterberg trying to move into half guard but instead Can has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
Osterberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Osterberg, not yet. #SUB#
Osterberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Can doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Can manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Can slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Osterberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Osterberg actively working from the bottom here.
Can sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Can tries to pass the half guard into mount. Osterberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Can wants to stand but Osterberg has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Can slows the pace down in half guard.
Osterberg tries to roll over but Can keeps him under control.
Can is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Osterberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Osterberg won't allow Can to pass to mount.
Osterberg wants to improve his position but Can is controlling well.
Can is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Can is looking to advance position but Osterberg won't allow it.
Can takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ameri Can has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Osterberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Osterberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Can.
Can fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Osterberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Osterberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Osterberg stops Can from getting back to his feet.
Can is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Can is still trying to improve position.
Osterberg is looking to advance position but Can won't allow it.
James Osterberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Can is not content to let Osterberg control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Can is holding on to half guard well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ameri Can comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Can has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ameri Can!
Ameri Can spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
James Osterberg spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.

Event: EMP Verygood vs Dong
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marcelo Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osterberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Osterberg defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Osterberg fails to land the takedown.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Osterberg feints and as Barbosa raises his hands in defense, Osterberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Barbosa has his foot on Osterberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osterberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Osterberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Osterberg working some strikes from top position.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.
Osterberg stays in close to Barbosa's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osterberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Osterberg controlling from the top position.
Osterberg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Barbosa is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Osterberg rolls with it to try and escape but Barbosa cranks on the arm and Osterberg is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Barbosa!
In defeat, James Osterberg stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.

Event: EMP Tower vs IsMore
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Osterberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bak.
Bak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Osterberg on the side of the head.
Osterberg throws a head kick but Bak moves out of range.
Bak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Osterberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osterberg scores with a head kick.
Osterberg ducks under a wild hook from Bak.
Bak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Osterberg moves in looking to clinch but Bak pushes him off.
Gun Seok Bak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osterberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Osterberg's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bak throws out a loose jab but Osterberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osterberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Osterberg blocks the low kick.
Osterberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Bak throws a sloppy head kick and Osterberg moves out of range easily.
Osterberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Bak.
Bak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Osterberg on the side of the head.
Bak misses with a hook. Osterberg ducked under it nicely.
Osterberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bak scores with a shot to the body.
Osterberg ducks under a wild hook from Bak.
A punch combination from Bak misses.
Bak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bak throws a big shot that misses.
Osterberg is looking to counter the offense by Bak and move into the clinch.
Bak fails to land with a series of punches.
Osterberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bak throws a hook but Osterberg blocks it.#T2#
Bak avoids the head kick by Osterberg.
Osterberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bak lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bak lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Bak is predictable there
and Osterberg counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A jab from Bak misses.
And Osterberg counters with a quick kick to the body but Bak blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Osterberg.
Bak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osterberg.
Bak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osterberg.
Bak throws a looping overhand right but Osterberg ducks down to avoid it.
Osterberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osterberg.
Osterberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Bak misses. #T3#
Bak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osterberg.
Osterberg needs to keep his hands up - Bak had a free shot at his head there.
Gun Seok Bak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bak connects with a right hand. Osterberg shakes it off.
Bak misses with a hook. Osterberg ducked under it nicely.
Osterberg misses with a wild body shot.
As Osterberg backs off Bak throws a huge counter combo but Osterberg manages to avoid it all.
Osterberg misses with a head kick.
Bak stuffs the takedown.
Bak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Osterberg under the eye.
Bak throws out a powerful jab.
Bak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Osterberg's head.
Osterberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Osterberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bak throws a jab but it's blocked by Osterberg.
Osterberg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Bak looks to land a combination but Osterberg avoids it well.
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!
Bak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It appears Osterberg was looking to counter with a kick there.
Osterberg throws a head kick that Bak semi-blocks.
Bak misses with a straight right.
Bak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bak misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Bak misses the target.
Bak throws the left hand but Osterberg avoids the punch easily.
Bak throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Osterberg counters with a shoot takedown. Bak fights it but they end up in guard.
Bak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osterberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bak working a defensive guard here.
Osterberg trying to control but Bak is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gun Seok Bak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bak moves out of range as Osterberg throws a body kick.
Osterberg looks to throw a body kick
letting Bak counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Bak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Osterberg doesn't seem phased though.
Osterberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gun Seok Bak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Osterberg misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bak counter with a right hand.
Bak avoids a kick to the body.
Osterberg scores with a leg kick.
Osterberg throws a wild body kick that Bak sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Osterberg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bak to the ground. Osterberg is now in Bak's guard.
Bak is looking to stand back up but Osterberg counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bak.
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!#REVB#
Osterberg lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Osterberg trying to mount his opponent but Bak defends it.
Osterberg is looking to take a break and control but Bak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bak trying to control here.
Osterberg lands strikes from half guard.
Osterberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bak's thigh. Bak counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Osterberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Osterberg cracks Bak with a big right hand but Bak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bak dodges the ground and pound from Osterberg.
Bak avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Osterberg.
Osterberg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Osterberg throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Osterberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Bak is defending well.
Bak is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Osterberg is controlling him well.#T3#
Osterberg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Osterberg remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bak is not content to let Osterberg control the position.
Bak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Osterberg tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bak gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Osterberg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bak manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bak parries the strikes from Osterberg easily there. Osterberg is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bak to escape. #SUB#
Osterberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Bak is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osterberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Osterberg dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Osterberg moves forwards but Bak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Osterberg misses with a body kick.
Bak misses with a combination #TD#
and Osterberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Osterberg working some strikes from top position.
Osterberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Osterberg trying to control but Bak is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bak is trying to keep Osterberg in close. #ES2#
Bak scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Bak scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Osterberg has closed the distance and engaged Bak in a clinch. #BC#
Osterberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Osterberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bak throws an overhand right that lands on Osterberg's shoulder, as Osterberg tries to avoid the shot.
Osterberg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bak throws a jab when Osterberg was well out of range.
Osterberg is looking to land body kicks.
Bak throws a nice looking combination but Osterberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Osterberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Osterberg fails with the takedown.
Bak throws a leg kick
and Osterberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bak misses the jab.
Bak throws a shot from downtown. Osterberg moves away and avoids it.
Osterberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Osterberg looks for the body kick but Bak saw that one coming.
Bak throws a counter combo.
Osterberg ducks under a wild hook from Bak.
Bak tries to score with a low kick but Osterberg moves his leg out of the way.
Osterberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bak throws out a counter right but Osterberg avoids it with no problem.
Osterberg tries to clinch up but Bak circles away and keeps his distance.
Osterberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bak.
Osterberg feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Bak throws out a powerful jab.
Osterberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bak.
Osterberg misses with a head kick. #TD#
Bak gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Osterberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bak keeping moving, preventing Osterberg from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Osterberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bak swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Osterberg looking to sit in guard and control but Bak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bak stopping the sweep attempt from Osterberg.
Osterberg looking to control.
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 trying to control the position.
Osterberg wants to sweep here but Bak controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gun Seok Bak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gun Seok Bak!
Gun Seok Bak gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
James Osterberg spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.

Event: EMP Tower vs Piano
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Osterberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Woods misses with a wild body shot.
Osterberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Woods closes the distance and pushes Osterberg back into the cage.#BC2#
Osterberg manages to break the clinch.
Osterberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Osterberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Osterberg scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick there by Osterberg.
Osterberg misses with a kick to the body
and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Osterberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Osterberg throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Woods counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods is looking to clinch.
Woods misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Woods closes the distance and clinches up with Osterberg, looking for a takedown. Woods pushes Osterberg against the cage but Osterberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Woods gets caught napping as Osterberg dives in and scores a takedown. Woods manages to retain guard.
Osterberg advances to half guard.
Osterberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Woods's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osterberg not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Woods looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Osterberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Woods is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Osterberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Woods is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osterberg pulls his head out easily.
Woods wants to improve his position but Osterberg is controlling well. #T2#
Woods is working hard here to advance position.
Osterberg not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but Woods defending well.
Woods is not content to let Osterberg control the position.
Woods wants to control but Osterberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Osterberg is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woods is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Woods wants to control but Osterberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woods gets back to full guard.
Osterberg wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving. #SUB#
Woods isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Osterberg stacks Woods on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Osterberg!
Woods is trying to get back to half guard.
Osterberg scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Woods tries to improve position but can't.
Woods is not content to let Osterberg control the position.
Woods is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Osterberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Osterberg wants to free his trapped foot but Woods is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Osterberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osterberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Woods tries to get to full guard but Osterberg has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Osterberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Woods's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Woods connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Osterberg's hands.
Woods swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Woods controls Osterberg momentarily but Osterberg frees himself.
Osterberg cracks Woods with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Woods is looking for a triangle but Osterberg pushes his legs off easily.
Osterberg controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg connects with a couple of short punches.
James Osterberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woods is trying to keep Osterberg in close. #T1#
Osterberg advances to half guard.
Woods on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Osterberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woods doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Osterberg.
Osterberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Woods is trying to get back to full guard.
Osterberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woods wants to control but Osterberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Woods is looking for a sweep. Osterberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Osterberg stops Woods from getting back to his feet.
Osterberg working the head and body with strikes.
Osterberg controlling the action here.
Woods is staying active underneath Osterberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Woods wants to improve his position but Osterberg is controlling well.
Woods really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Osterberg content to control rather than advance.
Woods taking some punishment here, with Osterberg in his half guard.
Osterberg moves nicely into side control.
Woods manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Osterberg drops an elbow to the side of Woods's head.
Osterberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woods manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Osterberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Woods avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osterberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Osterberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Osterberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Osterberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osterberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Osterberg looking to pass the guard.
Osterberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Osterberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Osterberg landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Osterberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Osterberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Osterberg! #TD2#
Osterberg gets a double leg takedown into Woods's guard.
Osterberg trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Osterberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Osterberg trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Osterberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Osterberg defends it easily.#T1#
Osterberg wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Osterberg stands and throws Woods's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Osterberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Woods is defending well.
Osterberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working.
Woods tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Osterberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
James Osterberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Osterberg is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woods taking punishment in the form of punches.
Woods being controlled for a moment.
Woods is trying to control Osterberg's posture but Osterberg avoids it.
Woods is looking to regain half guard here but Osterberg keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Osterberg trying to control the action but Woods is working from the bottom.
Woods is working to avoid the ground and pound but Osterberg connects with a decent elbow.
Osterberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working.
Osterberg is staying tight to Woods's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Woods tries to buck Osterberg off but Osterberg is having none of it.
Osterberg trying to control the position but Woods is working away.
Woods on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Woods tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Osterberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Osterberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working.
Osterberg working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Osterberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Osterberg wants to control but Woods is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osterberg cracks Woods with a big elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Osterberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Osterberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Osterberg!
James Osterberg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EMP Paddington vs San Diego
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1#
John throws a series of punches but Osterberg avoids them all with ease.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Osterberg tries a head kick but it misses.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
John cracks a nice hook into Osterberg's ribs.#TD#
Osterberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osterberg is trying to control. John wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Osterberg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
John looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Osterberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but John sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
John looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Osterberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, John has managed to free his arm - good work.
John wants to improve his position but Osterberg is controlling well.
Osterberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
John is looking to control Osterberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can John avoid being mounted?
Osterberg trying to mount his opponent but John defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Osterberg lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Osterberg is trying to control the action in half guard but John is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Osterberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Osterberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
John tries to get to full guard but Osterberg has control of the leg. #SUB#
Osterberg wants to work for an arm triangle but John is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Osterberg content to control rather than advance.
John wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. John manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Osterberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
John not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB2#
John isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Osterberg stacks John on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Osterberg!#SUB#
Osterberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
John is looking for a sweep.
Osterberg landing strikes.
Osterberg advances nicely into full mount.
John is bucking up trying to escape but Osterberg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
John sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Osterberg trying to control from half guard but John is working away. #T4#
John is trying to maintain the position but Osterberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Osterberg wants to control but John is keeping him busy.
John is trying to control but can't.
Osterberg working over John with some ground and pound. John looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
John is not content to let Osterberg control the position.
John is trying to get back to full guard.
John is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but John defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Osterberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A nice combination there by John.
Osterberg throws a head kick but John moves out of range. #CL#
Osterberg pushes John up against the cage in a clinch.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for John.
Knees to the body from John.
John lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Osterberg has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed John clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Osterberg has his opponent's back but John is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Osterberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osterberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Osterberg is just out of range.
Osterberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from John.
John throws a combination. Osterberg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
John throws a series of punches but Osterberg moves out of range.
Osterberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John fails to land with a series of punches.
Osterberg tries to counter with a takedown but John is quick to defend against it.
John lands a nice hook to Osterberg's body. Osterberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Osterberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
John steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Osterberg. That one must have hurt.#TD#
Osterberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
John actively working from the bottom here.
Osterberg is nestled in close to John, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osterberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but John defending well.
Osterberg is thwarting John's attempts to control the position.
Osterberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John wants to control but Osterberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
John has hold of Osterberg's hands but Osterberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
John is trying to get back to full guard.
John is refusing to be controlled, as Osterberg sits in half guard.
Osterberg passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
John tries to lock up and control but Osterberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Osterberg goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now John is on top in guard.
Osterberg controls John momentarily but John frees himself.
Osterberg controlling John's posture. #T4#
Osterberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Osterberg wants to free his trapped foot but John is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Osterberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James Osterberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
John has a hand on Osterberg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Osterberg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Osterberg prevents John from getting the reversal.
John in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
John lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by John.
John throws a wild body kick that Osterberg sees coming a mile off.
Osterberg misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Osterberg.
Osterberg staying out of range there.
John moves in looking to clinch but Osterberg pushes him off.
Papa John is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
John will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Osterberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in John's half guard.#SUB#
Osterberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and John defends it well. #T1#
Osterberg trying to control the action but John is working from the bottom.
Osterberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Osterberg is looking to take a break and control but John is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
John is trying to control but can't.
Osterberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for John!
John tries to lock up and control but Osterberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Osterberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Osterberg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterberg scoring with strikes but John is staying in there. #T2#
Osterberg working the ground and pound effectively.
John regains half guard.
Osterberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but John keeps working.
John wants to control but Osterberg is keeping busy.
Osterberg slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Osterberg working the head and body with strikes.
Osterberg prevents John from improving his position.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but John defending well.
John wants to get back to full guard.
Osterberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
John is concentrating on defense, preventing Osterberg from advancing position.
Osterberg wants to take a breather but John is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
John wants to control but Osterberg is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
John pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John misses with a body shot.
Osterberg jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John moves to clinch but Osterberg breaks away
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osterberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Osterberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Osterberg throws a wild body kick that John sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and John releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Osterberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Osterberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Osterberg!
After the fight, James Osterberg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EMP Bush vs Yoshida
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
Osterberg tries to clinch up.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Osterberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Jefferson misses.
Osterberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jefferson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Osterberg throws a combination. Jefferson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jefferson throws a wild body kick that Osterberg sees coming a mile off.
Osterberg looks to land a body kick but Jefferson moved away.
We've been told by Jefferson's head coaches at Doherty's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Osterberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Osterberg slips a straight right by Jefferson.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Osterberg slips the punch.
Osterberg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Osterberg throws a head kick that misses.
Jefferson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jefferson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osterberg cracks Jefferson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Jefferson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Osterberg's head backwards.
Osterberg tries to clinch up but Jefferson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jefferson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Osterberg throws a body kick that misses
and Jefferson counters with a solid body kick.
Jefferson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jefferson avoids the head kick by Osterberg.
Jefferson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osterberg.
Osterberg throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it.
Jefferson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Osterberg in his tracks.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Osterberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Osterberg throws a head kick that misses
and Jefferson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jefferson scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Osterberg avoids the punch easily.
Jefferson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Osterberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Jefferson circles away.
Osterberg swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Osterberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Osterberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Osterberg tries to clinch but Jefferson is having none of it.
Osterberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jefferson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Osterberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Osterberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cahal Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osterberg misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jefferson.
Osterberg tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Jefferson misses #TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jefferson won't be happy with that. #ES#
Jefferson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jefferson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Jefferson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Osterberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jefferson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Osterberg.
Osterberg defending well as Jefferson loads up on a big left hand.
Osterberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a looping overhand right but Osterberg ducks down to avoid it.
Osterberg tries to counter with a clinch but Jefferson shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Jefferson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jefferson throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Osterberg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Osterberg. #BC#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Osterberg saw that one coming.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Osterberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Osterberg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Osterberg has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Jefferson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Osterberg.
Jefferson cracks Osterberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jefferson misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jefferson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cahal Jefferson dominated that round.
That's time! Jefferson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jefferson scores with a hook.
A shot to the body from Jefferson misses #TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a shoot takedown. Jefferson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet but Osterberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osterberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jefferson is keeping the position for now.
Osterberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Cahal Jefferson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jefferson wants to stand but Osterberg is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jefferson wants to stand and escape but Osterberg is having none of it. #T1#
Jefferson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osterberg.
Osterberg won't allow Jefferson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Osterberg slips the punch.
Jefferson sets himself, and Osterberg steps forward looking for the clinch! Jefferson avoids it this time.
Jefferson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osterberg can do to turn this around?
Jefferson cracks Osterberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osterberg.
Osterberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Osterberg misses with a body kick.
Osterberg sizes up Jefferson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Jefferson as Osterberg shoots in.
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Osterberg lands with a kick to the temple. Jefferson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A decent looking cross lands there for Jefferson.
Osterberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Jefferson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Osterberg slips the punch.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Osterberg saw that one coming.
Osterberg with the counter takedown but Jefferson avoids it easily.
Osterberg tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osterberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Osterberg.
Cahal Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jefferson connects with a body shot that sends Osterberg's belly button to the back.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Osterberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jefferson doesn't seem phased though.
Osterberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Jefferson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Osterberg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3##BC#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Osterberg takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Osterberg breaks from the clinch.
Osterberg misses with a looping right.
Osterberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Osterberg is out of range.
Osterberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
Osterberg throws an off balance right hand
and Jefferson counters with a straight right hand.
Jefferson scores with a hook.
Osterberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick from Jefferson lands but Osterberg takes it in his stride. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Osterberg.
Jefferson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Osterberg dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Osterberg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jefferson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Osterberg's guard! Nice work there by Jefferson!
Jefferson wants to get up but he can't break Osterberg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Jefferson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Jefferson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Osterberg, up you get!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jefferson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cahal Jefferson dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Osterberg throws the kick towards the body but Jefferson avoids it.
Jefferson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Osterberg wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Osterberg stands up over Jefferson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jefferson wants to stand up but Osterberg is controlling him.
Jefferson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg won't allow Jefferson to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Osterberg working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Osterberg is looking to advance position but Jefferson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Osterberg working to try and regain half guard. #T1##SU#
Jefferson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Osterberg saw that one coming.
Osterberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Osterberg takes one on the button.
Jefferson lands with an overhand left.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a hook to the side of Osterberg's head but Osterberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Osterberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osterberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Jefferson. That snapped Osterberg's head back.
Cahal Jefferson is winning the standup battle so far.
Osterberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Jefferson off the cage and back into range.
James Osterberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
Osterberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
Osterberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osterberg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Osterberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jefferson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jefferson throws a hook but Osterberg avoids it easily.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osterberg sizes up Jefferson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Jefferson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jefferson tries to work over Osterberg's front leg with a kick but Osterberg checks it.
Osterberg looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3##TD2#
Osterberg shoots in and bounces Jefferson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet but Osterberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osterberg stays in close to Jefferson's body and controls the position. #ES#
Jefferson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osterberg. #BC#
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
Osterberg slips a jab from Jefferson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Osterberg. #T4#
Osterberg wants to land a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range.
Osterberg tests Jefferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Osterberg.
Osterberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Osterberg blocks the body kick.
Jefferson misses with a straight left.
Jefferson connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson misses with a hook. Osterberg ducked under it nicely.
Osterberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Osterberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Osterberg moves out of range as Jefferson throws a body kick.
Osterberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cahal Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cahal Jefferson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jefferson, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cahal Jefferson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cahal Jefferson made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, James Osterberg stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.

Event: IFC85: L.Heavy v Gorbachenko
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Schmoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Osterberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schmoe was covering up waiting for the punch and Osterberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Osterberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Osterberg advances to full mount.
Schmoe tries to lock up and control but Osterberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Osterberg landing strikes from the mount and Schmoe is in trouble!
Schmoe is bucking up trying to escape but Osterberg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osterberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Schmoe looks a forlorn figure.
Osterberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schmoe tries to hold on but Osterberg pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osterberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Schmoe is desperately trying to improve his position but Osterberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Osterberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Osterberg controlling his opponent. #T1#
Schmoe wants to hold on but Osterberg pushes him away.
Osterberg lands a heavy elbow.
Osterberg cracks Schmoe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#
Schmoe is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schmoe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schmoe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Osterberg landing strikes from the mount.
Schmoe is still in real trouble! Can Osterberg finish him?
Osterberg avoids the attempt from Schmoe to control.
Osterberg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Schmoe's face.
Osterberg is landing with some decent strikes but Schmoe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Schmoe takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Osterberg's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Osterberg!
James Osterberg tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: S02:E07 5th Place Play-Off
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
Coutinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Osterberg avoids the head kick by Coutinho.
Osterberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Osterberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coutinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coutinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osterberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coutinho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osterberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coutinho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osterberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Coutinho coming out on top.
Coutinho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Osterberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Osterberg scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Coutinho throws a good cross that connects.
Coutinho misses with a head kick.
Coutinho lands a nice shot that snaps Osterberg's head back.
Coutinho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Osterberg's hands.#TD2#
Osterberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Coutinho looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Osterberg pushes past his half guard into mount!
Osterberg lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coutinho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Osterberg landing shots from mount.
Coutinho is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Osterberg scoring with strikes but Coutinho is staying in there.
Osterberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Coutinho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Osterberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Coutinho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Osterberg looking to control but Coutinho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coutinho is working to get back to half guard.
Coutinho gets back to half guard.
Coutinho wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Osterberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but Coutinho defending well.
Osterberg is keen to just control but Coutinho is a slippery customer.
Osterberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Coutinho is defending well.
Coutinho taking some punishment here, with Osterberg in his half guard.
Osterberg is nestled in close to Coutinho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osterberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coutinho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coutinho gets full guard.#SUB#
Coutinho has his foot on Osterberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osterberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Osterberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Osterberg advances to half guard. #SUB#
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osterberg pulls his head out easily.
Osterberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Osterberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Osterberg working Coutinho over with strikes. #SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.
Osterberg drops an elbow to the side of Coutinho's head.
Osterberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coutinho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Osterberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Osterberg throws a body kick that misses.
Coutinho swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Osterberg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Osterberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coutinho thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coutinho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Osterberg tries to bench press Coutinho off him but Coutinho keeps the position.
James Osterberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Osterberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Coutinho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho wants to pass to mount but Osterberg is defending the position.
Osterberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coutinho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coutinho's back!#T1##SUB2#
Osterberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Coutinho is defending well though. Osterberg let's go of the attempt for now.
Osterberg trying to control momentarily.
Osterberg is punishing Coutinho with strikes - can he finish him?!
Coutinho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Coutinho tries to hold on but Osterberg pushes him away.
Coutinho regains half guard.
Coutinho is looking to improve his position.
Osterberg moves into full mount! Coutinho won't be happy about that! #T2#
Osterberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Osterberg prevents Coutinho from getting the reversal.
Osterberg looking to control but Coutinho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Osterberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Coutinho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but Coutinho defending well.
Coutinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coutinho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Osterberg. #SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Coutinho has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Osterberg escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Osterberg!#T3#
Coutinho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Osterberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
Osterberg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Coutinho is desperately trying to improve his position but Osterberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Coutinho is working hard here to advance position.
Osterberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Coutinho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Osterberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Coutinho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Osterberg is landing with some decent strikes but Coutinho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Osterberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Osterberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Coutinho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Osterberg trying to control but Coutinho is having none of it.
Coutinho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Osterberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Osterberg trying to control but Coutinho is having none of it.
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!
Osterberg prevents Coutinho from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Osterberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Osterberg throws a series of punches but Coutinho avoids them all with ease.
Osterberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Osterberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coutinho lands a body shot.
Coutinho misses with a head kick.
Coutinho throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Osterberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Coutinho!
Coutinho is trying desperately to improve position.
Osterberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Osterberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osterberg is landing with some decent strikes but Coutinho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Coutinho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Osterberg.#T1#
Osterberg prevents Coutinho from getting the reversal.
Osterberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Osterberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Coutinho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Osterberg landing shots from mount.
Coutinho tries to hold on but Osterberg pushes him away.
Osterberg prevents Coutinho from getting the reversal.
Osterberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Coutinho regains half guard.
Coutinho is refusing to be controlled, as Osterberg sits in half guard.
Osterberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coutinho haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Osterberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
James Osterberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Osterberg stalling away here and it's allowed Coutinho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Osterberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Coutinho is looking for a triangle here but Osterberg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Osterberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osterberg trying to control the position but Coutinho is working away.
Coutinho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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! #T3#
Coutinho tries to reverse the position but Osterberg maintains control.
Osterberg landing strikes from the mount.
Osterberg with shots to the head and body - Coutinho looks very uncomfortable down there.
Coutinho working to try and regain half guard.
Osterberg cracks Coutinho with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Coutinho is working to get back to half guard.
Coutinho tries to lock up and control but Osterberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coutinho can't escape the position.
Coutinho is squirming around, avoiding Osterberg's attempts to control the action.
Coutinho can't escape the position.
Osterberg lands with some strikes.#T4#
Osterberg landing punches.
Osterberg scoring with strikes but Coutinho is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osterberg tries to control but Coutinho wriggling away.
Coutinho is in a horrible position here. Osterberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Osterberg tries to control but Coutinho wriggling away.
Osterberg lands a couple of good shots and Coutinho has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Coutinho looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Marilson Coutinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Osterberg working for a choke but Coutinho is defending well.
Coutinho turns into Osterberg and is now in his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Osterberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Osterberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for James Osterberg!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for James Osterberg!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for James Osterberg!

James Osterberg wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking James Osterberg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Motley fails with the takedown
and Osterberg counters with a leg kick.
Motley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Osterberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Osterberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Osterberg moves into range and clinches up with Motley.
Osterberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motley is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davion Motley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osterberg pushes Motley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osterberg scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Osterberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Osterberg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Motley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Motley sets himself, and Osterberg steps forward looking for the clinch! Motley avoids it this time.
Osterberg throws a nice head kick! #CL2#
Osterberg instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Osterberg.
Motley can't get the takedown.
Osterberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Motley's face. #TD2#
Osterberg tightens his grip and picks Motley up, before dumping him to the ground. Motley manages to land in guard.
Osterberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Motley can't keep his opponent in guard - Osterberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Osterberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motley is refusing to be controlled, as Osterberg sits in half guard. #T2#
Osterberg content to control rather than advance.
Motley is looking to get back to full guard here but Osterberg has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Osterberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Motley is defending well.
Osterberg trying to control the position but Motley is working away. #T3#
Osterberg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Osterberg wants to control but Motley is keeping him busy.
Osterberg is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Motley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osterberg scores with punches from side control.
Osterberg working the body and head with strikes.
We've been informed that Osterberg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Osterberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Osterberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Motley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Osterberg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Osterberg grinds an elbow into Motley's temple.
Osterberg moves into full mount!
Osterberg looking to control but Motley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Osterberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Motley is desperately trying to improve his position but Osterberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Osterberg scoring with strikes but Motley is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osterberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Motley is looking to escape.
Motley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Osterberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Osterberg works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Osterberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Osterberg lands in his opponent's guard.
Motley is looking to stand back up but Osterberg counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Motley. #REVR#
Osterberg controlling the action here.
Motley is staying active underneath Osterberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Osterberg is looking for a kimura here.
Osterberg is pressing down on Motley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Motley is holding on for now. #T1#
Motley trying to control from the bottom.
Osterberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Osterberg trying to control from half guard but Motley is working away.
Osterberg trying to mount his opponent but Motley defends it.
Osterberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Motley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Osterberg is looking to take a break and control but Motley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osterberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Osterberg tries to pass to full mount but Motley defends it.
Motley is looking for a sweep. Osterberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Osterberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Osterberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Motley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Osterberg is looking for a kimura but Motley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Osterberg to get the leverage.
Motley has a hand on Osterberg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Osterberg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Osterberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Osterberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Motley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Osterberg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Osterberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Osterberg dominating with strikes here.
Osterberg tries to control but Motley wriggling away.
Osterberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Osterberg with good strikes from the mount here!
Osterberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Motley? #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osterberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Osterberg trying to control but Motley is having none of it.
Motley tries to lock up and control but Osterberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterberg wants to control the pace but Motley is squirming around nicely.
Osterberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Motley?
Osterberg landing punches.
Osterberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Motley is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Osterberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Motley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Osterberg swivels and escapes.
Motley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Motley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Osterberg closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Osterberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Osterberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Osterberg showed some decent athleticism there.
Motley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Osterberg manages to move to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osterberg trying to control but Motley is having none of it.
James Osterberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Motley is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Osterberg controlling his opponent.
Motley holds of for dear life.
Osterberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Osterberg looking to finish Motley with some ground and pound. This is bad for Motley!
James Osterberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Osterberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Osterberg lands a big shot there that rocks Motley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Motley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Motley wants to hold on but Osterberg pushes him away.
Osterberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Motley is desperately trying to improve his position but Osterberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Osterberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Osterberg trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3##SUB2#
Osterberg looking to secure an arm triangle but Motley defends it well.
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!
Osterberg looking to control but Motley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Osterberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Osterberg trying to control but Motley is having none of it. #T4#
Osterberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Osterberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Osterberg scoring with strikes but Motley is staying in there.
Osterberg working Motley over with strikes here.
Osterberg controlling his opponent.
Motley wants to control but Osterberg is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Osterberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Osterberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Osterberg!
James Osterberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018

#R1#
Be Nize throws a leg kick but Osterberg checks it.
We've been hearing reports that Be Nize has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Be Nize shoots in but Osterberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Osterberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Be Nize.
Be Nize changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Be Nize.
A lazy body kick from Osterberg #TD#
and Be Nize decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Osterberg's guard.
Osterberg keeping full guard, as Be Nize tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Be Nize preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Be Nize avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Osterberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Osterberg, not yet.
Our spies down at at 11th Planet Jiu Jitsu inform us that Osterberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1##SUB2#
Osterberg is looking for a triangle here but Be Nize uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Be Nize controls the position. #SUB#
Be Nize thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Be Nize wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osterberg keeps working.
Osterberg tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Be Nize trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Osterberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Be Nize has momentary wrist control but Osterberg slips an elbow through the middle.
Be Nize is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Osterberg is not content to let Be Nize control the position.
Osterberg wants to improve his position but Be Nize is controlling well.
Osterberg wants to control but Be Nize is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Osterberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Be Nize prevents Osterberg from improving his position.
Be Nize content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Osterberg is not content to let Be Nize control the position.
Osterberg is looking for a sweep. Be Nize is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
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.
Be Nize trying to control the pace.
Osterberg tries to get to full guard but Be Nize has control of the leg.
Be Nize is trying to control. Osterberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Osterberg wants to improve his position but Be Nize is controlling well.
Osterberg is not content to let Be Nize control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osterberg tries to land a front kick but Be Nize steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Be Nize tried to counter with a leg kick but Osterberg avoided it.
James Osterberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osterberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ra Rrz Be Nize dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Osterberg is looking to clinch but Be Nize is avoiding it.
Osterberg connects with a looping right hand.
Osterberg moves in looking to clinch but Be Nize pushes him off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Be Nize lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Osterberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Osterberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Osterberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Be Nize did well to prevent Osterberg getting side control.
Ra Rrz Be Nize overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Be Nize keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Be Nize is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osterberg pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Be Nize is refusing to be controlled, as Osterberg sits in half guard. #T1#
Be Nize trying to control from the bottom.
Be Nize wants to get back to full guard.
Osterberg wants to pass to mount but Be Nize is defending the position.
Be Nize keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Osterberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Be Nize trying to control here.
Osterberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Osterberg there. #T2#
Osterberg tries to pass to full mount but Be Nize defends it.
Osterberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Be Nize's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Be Nize wants to get back to full guard but Osterberg has passed into side control.
Osterberg is looking to take a break and control but Be Nize is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osterberg throws a strike aimed at the side of Be Nize's head but Be Nize avoids it well.#T3#
Be Nize struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Osterberg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Be Nize is looking to regain half guard here but Osterberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Osterberg working away.
Be Nize defending against the ground and pound.
Osterberg working away.
Osterberg trying to control the position but Be Nize is working away.
Osterberg working the ground and pound.
Be Nize is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Osterberg working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Be Nize manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Osterberg seems to be working for a kimura but Be Nize defends the submission attempt.
Be Nize is refusing to be controlled, as Osterberg sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Be Nize is pressing down on Osterberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Osterberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Osterberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Osterberg misses with a kick to the body.
Osterberg misses with a body kick.
Osterberg throws a head kick that misses.
Be Nize tries to counter with a takedown but Osterberg is quick to defend against it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Osterberg.
Some bone on bone action there as Osterberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Osterberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Be Nize avoids the head kick by Osterberg.
Be Nize tried to counter with a leg kick but Osterberg avoided it.
Be Nize throws a low kick but Osterberg moves out of range easily.
Be Nize missing with a left hand there. Osterberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Be Nize throws a chopping leg kick but Osterberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Be Nize is looking to chop away at Osterberg's legs.
Be Nize throws a front kick aimed at Osterberg's knee but Osterberg avoids it well.
Osterberg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Be Nize.
Osterberg misses with a head kick.
As Osterberg backs away, Be Nize returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Osterberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Be Nize pinned against the cage. Be Nize gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Osterberg looks to throw a body kick
and Be Nize counters with an outside leg kick.
Be Nize thows a leg kick but Osterberg checks it
and Osterberg counters with a head kick.
James Osterberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Be Nize shoots in but no luck this time.
Be Nize will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Osterberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Osterberg moves in looking to clinch but Be Nize pushes him off.
Osterberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Osterberg feints the counter takedown.
Be Nize tries to score a power double leg takedown but Osterberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Be Nize somewhat.
Osterberg lands a high kick!
Osterberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##TD2#
Osterberg gets the takedown into side control.
Be Nize struggling a bit here.
Osterberg misses with the ground and pound.
Be Nize is trying to get back to half guard.
Osterberg throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Be Nize works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Be Nize makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Be Nize.#T4#
Osterberg throwing strikes from guard but Be Nize blocks nicely.
Osterberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Osterberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Be Nize looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Osterberg wants to control from the top but Be Nize keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Be Nize working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Osterberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Osterberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Osterberg!
James Osterberg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TGC 68: Triple Threat 2
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Dominguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osterberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Osterberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dominguez defends it well.
Dominguez scores with a nice right hand.
Dominguez misses with an uppercut.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osterberg manages to avoid it.
Dominguez throws a series of punches but Osterberg moves out of range.
Rico Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osterberg looks for the body kick but Dominguez saw that one coming. #CL#
Dominguez drives through and clinches with Osterberg against the cage.
Dominguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dominguez.
Dominguez scores with a hook to the body.
Dominguez prevents the takedown attempt.
Dominguez tries to work over Osterberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Dominguez.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Osterberg avoids it.
Dominguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Osterberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Osterberg moves out of range. #CL#
Dominguez closes the distance and pushes Osterberg back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Osterberg breaks the clinch.
Dominguez swings for the body but Osterberg moves out of range.
Dominguez moves to clinch but Osterberg breaks away #TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Osterberg.
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dominguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dominguez preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Osterberg working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez lands a couple of digs.
Dominguez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dominguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Osterberg trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
Osterberg wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dominguez works over Osterberg with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Osterberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Osterberg's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osterberg is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard. #REVR#
Osterberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dominguez.
Osterberg trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Osterberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Osterberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dominguez working some strikes from top position.
Dominguez working some strikes from top position.
Osterberg keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
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.#T4#
Osterberg is still trying to improve position.
Dominguez stands up over Osterberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Osterberg keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dominguez landing some decent shots from guard.
Osterberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dominguez trying to control but Osterberg is working from the bottom.
Dominguez working some strikes from top position.
Dominguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Osterberg trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
Dominguez throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Dominguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Osterberg fakes the leg kick and cracks Dominguez in the body.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez lands the left hand.
Osterberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Dominguez.#CL#
Dominguez forces Osterberg back against the cage and clinches.
Osterberg blocks an uppercut.
Dominguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Osterberg's efforts to push away.
Osterberg working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Dominguez.
Osterberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Osterberg can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
Dominguez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osterberg backwards. #T1#
Dominguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dominguez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Osterberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez scores with a shoulder strike.
Dominguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osterberg can do to turn this around?
Dominguez tries a body shot but Osterberg blocks it.
A short right from Dominguez on the inside. #TD2#
Osterberg has picked Dominguez up - he's going for a ride! Osterberg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Osterberg stops Dominguez from getting back to his feet.
Dominguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Osterberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Osterberg's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osterberg manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dominguez's guard. Nice work there by Osterberg.
Dominguez wants to stand up but Osterberg is controlling him.
Osterberg wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
My spies in IC&E Academy inform me that Osterberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2##SUB#
Dominguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Osterberg works over Dominguez with some ground and pound from guard.
Dominguez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard. #REVR#
Osterberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Osterberg, not yet.
Osterberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dominguez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Osterberg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dominguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Osterberg there. #T3#
Dominguez is not content to let Osterberg control the position.
Dominguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Osterberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Osterberg wants to free his trapped foot but Dominguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dominguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez is pressing down on Osterberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Dominguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Osterberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Osterberg is posturing up here but Dominguez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Osterberg tries to roll out but it's too tight and Osterberg has to tap! Slick submission there by Dominguez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rico Dominguez!
Rico Dominguez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated James Osterberg had this to say: 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.

Event: TGC Crucible 24
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Knuckles.
Ashton Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Knuckles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Osterberg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knuckles looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knuckles misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Osterberg breaks from the clinch.
Knuckles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Osterberg moves into range and clinches up with Knuckles.
Knuckles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Knuckles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Knuckles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Osterberg actively working from the bottom here.
Knuckles thows a huge punch but Osterberg dodges it nicely.
Knuckles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Knuckles is keen to just control but Osterberg is a slippery customer.
Knuckles thows a huge punch but Osterberg dodges it nicely.
Osterberg gets back to full guard.
Knuckles lands a couple of digs.
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Osterberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osterberg throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Osterberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knuckles's guard. #REVB#
Osterberg trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Knuckles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Osterberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Osterberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Knuckles has wrist control.
Knuckles wants to sweep here but Osterberg controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knuckles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Osterberg throwing strikes but missing.
Knuckles striking off his back but it's not causing Osterberg any problems.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Osterberg wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Knuckles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Osterberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Knuckles throws a jab but it's blocked by Osterberg.
Osterberg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knuckles throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Knuckles clinches with his opponent.
Knuckles trying to stall but Osterberg improves his position.
Osterberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Osterberg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knuckles is pressed up against the cage. Osterberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knuckles down to the mat. Knuckles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Osterberg ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Osterberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Knuckles drives through and clinches with Osterberg against the cage. #TD2#
Osterberg has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Knuckles regains guard immediately.
Knuckles keeping moving, preventing Osterberg from controlling successfully.
Knuckles trying to keep a closed guard but Osterberg is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Osterberg passes Knuckles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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!
Knuckles wants to improve his position but Osterberg is controlling well.
Knuckles trying to control here.
Osterberg trying to control the pace.
Osterberg is trying to control. Knuckles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ashton Knuckles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Osterberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Osterberg tries to land a front kick but Knuckles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Osterberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Osterberg scores with a hook.
Knuckles walks forward, straight into a front kick from Osterberg.
Knuckles takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Osterberg.#TD#
Knuckles scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Osterberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Knuckles trying to control the action but Osterberg is working from the bottom.
Osterberg regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Knuckles trying to control but Osterberg is working from the bottom.
Osterberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knuckles preventing the sweep.
Knuckles is in close to Osterberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Osterberg keeping full guard, as Knuckles tries to pass.
Knuckles content to stall in guard here.
Osterberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knuckles is one step ahead there.
Osterberg is pulling down on Knuckles's head to control his posture. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knuckles is working Osterberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knuckles trying to control but Osterberg is working from the bottom.
Ashton Knuckles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Knuckles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knuckles looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Osterberg working for a triangle but Knuckles defends it easily. #T3#
Osterberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Osterberg is pressing down on Knuckles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knuckles is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Osterberg connects with a nice short shot to Knuckles's temple.
Knuckles is trying to maintain the position but Osterberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Osterberg works his way into side control.
Osterberg is looking to take a break and control but Knuckles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Knuckles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knuckles takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Knuckles manages to get back to half guard.
Knuckles wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles is working hard here to advance position.
Osterberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Osterberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Knuckles feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Osterberg has his foot on Knuckles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knuckles works his way back into a safe position though.
Knuckles postures up in Osterberg's guard and throws a big left but Osterberg blocks it.
Knuckles trying to control but Osterberg is working from the bottom.
Osterberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Knuckles throwing strikes but missing.
Osterberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg controls Knuckles momentarily but Knuckles frees himself.
Knuckles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Osterberg looking for a guillotine here but Knuckles defends easily.
Osterberg keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully. #T1#
Knuckles chips away with some ground and pound.
Knuckles stopping the sweep attempt from Osterberg.
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Osterberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knuckles manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knuckles pulls Osterberg in close to prevent any damage.
Knuckles looking to control. #T2#
Knuckles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osterberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knuckles 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.
Knuckles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knuckles controls Osterberg momentarily but Osterberg frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Osterberg sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Knuckles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Osterberg is controlling him.
Osterberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Osterberg is stalling in the full guard.
Osterberg preventing the sweep.
Osterberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Osterberg wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving. #T4#
Osterberg working some strikes from top position.
Knuckles trying to keep a closed guard but Osterberg is proving a slippery customer.
Knuckles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osterberg.
Osterberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Knuckles is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Osterberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Osterberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Osterberg.
I think Osterberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Osterberg!
In his post fight interview, James Osterberg started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DARE SUB GP FINALE
Date: Jun 13, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Tubridy (ranked 21676 p4p, 356 weight class) and James Osterberg (ranked 5050 p4p, 247 weight class). Tubridy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Late Late theme tune. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as James Osterberg enters the ring!

160 cm
24 yrs
144 lbs

168 cm
22 yrs
139 lbs

Tubridy

Osterberg

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Tubridy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; James Osterberg!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Osterberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tubridy's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tubridy (0) vs (2) Osterberg
Osterberg trying to control but Tubridy is working from the bottom.
Osterberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tubridy's guard.
Osterberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tubridy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Osterberg is looking to advance position but Tubridy won't allow it.
Osterberg is keen to just control but Tubridy is a slippery customer.
Tubridy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Osterberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Osterberg's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tubridy (4) vs (2) Osterberg
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tubridy is trying to stick to Osterberg's back but Osterberg is turning into Tubridy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tubridy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Osterberg.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tubridy (4) vs (4) Osterberg
Tubridy keeping moving, preventing Osterberg from controlling successfully.
Tubridy trying to keep a closed guard but Osterberg is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg looking to pass the guard.
Osterberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tubridy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tubridy seems keen to control Osterberg's posture.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Tubridy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osterberg looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Tubridy is trying to keep Osterberg in close.
Tubridy pulls Osterberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Osterberg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Osterberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tubridy's guard.
Tubridy trying to hold on to Osterberg's head to control him but Osterberg postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Tubridy is defending well.
Osterberg is keen to just control but Tubridy is a slippery customer.
Osterberg tries to pass to full mount but Tubridy defends it.
Osterberg is trying to control. Tubridy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Osterberg works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tubridy (4) vs (7) Osterberg

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tubridy is letting Osterberg control him for a moment.
Osterberg works to advance to full mount. Tubridy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Tubridy (4) vs (9) Osterberg
Tubridy is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tubridy is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Osterberg has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tubridy (4) vs (12) Osterberg
Will Osterberg go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Osterberg avoiding Tubridy 's attempts to control his hands.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Osterberg tightening his grip on Tubridy, looking for the choke.

Osterberg has got his arm under Tubridy's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Tubridy has spun round into Osterberg's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tubridy (6) vs (12) Osterberg

Tubridy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tubridy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osterberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tubridy (6) vs (14) Osterberg

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tubridy is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Tubridy looking for a triangle here. Osterberg is fighting it but it looks tight! Tubridy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Osterberg is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryan Tubridy!
An out of breath Ryan Tubridy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE SUB OPEN GP 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Gadelha (ranked 4058 p4p, 205 weight class) and James Osterberg (ranked 4898 p4p, 237 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

162 cm
24 yrs
145 lbs

168 cm
22 yrs
139 lbs

Gadelha

Osterberg

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Claudio Gadelha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; James Osterberg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Glass.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Osterberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Gadelha lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gadelha (2) vs (0) Osterberg

Gadelha is looking for a kimura here.
Osterberg is pressing down on Gadelha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Osterberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gadelha passes Osterberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Osterberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Gadelha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osterberg is just riding it out for now. Gadelha eventually gives up the hold.
Gadelha is looking to take a break and control but Osterberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadelha uses his free foot to push down on Osterberg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Osterberg.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gadelha (5) vs (0) Osterberg

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg wants to control but Gadelha is having none of it.
Osterberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Gadelha has hold of Osterberg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Osterberg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Osterberg tries to reverse the position but Gadelha maintains control.
Osterberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Osterberg is staying active underneath Gadelha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Osterberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gadelha controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha trying to mount his opponent but Osterberg defends it.

Gadelha is trying to work for a kimura but Osterberg is defending well.
Osterberg is refusing to be controlled, as Gadelha sits in half guard.

Gadelha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Osterberg moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg keeping full guard, as Gadelha tries to pass.

Osterberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gadelha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gadelha looking to pass the guard.
Osterberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gadelha is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Osterberg looking for a guillotine here but Gadelha defends easily.
Gadelha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Osterberg's guard.
Osterberg wants to improve his position but Gadelha is controlling well.
Osterberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gadelha uses his free foot to push down on Osterberg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Osterberg.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gadelha (8) vs (0) Osterberg
Gadelha prevents Osterberg from getting the reversal.
Gadelha takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Gadelha (11) vs (0) Osterberg

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Osterberg manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gadelha's guard. Nice work there by Osterberg.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (11) vs (2) Osterberg
Gadelha keeping moving, preventing Osterberg from controlling successfully.
Gadelha is trying to control the position but Osterberg postures up.
Gadelha wants to sweep but no luck.
Osterberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Gadelha is retaining full guard.
Osterberg is fighting to break Gadelha's control of his arms but Gadelha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Gadelha is keeping the position.
Osterberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Osterberg passes Gadelha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha moves into full guard.

Gadelha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Osterberg defends it easily.

Gadelha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osterberg defends well.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadelha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osterberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gadelha keeping full guard, as Osterberg tries to pass.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Osterberg forces his way into half guard.
Gadelha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Osterberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Osterberg's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gadelha (15) vs (2) Osterberg
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Osterberg trying to control the hands but Gadelha breaks the grip.
Gadelha is trying to stick to Osterberg's back but Osterberg is turning into Gadelha. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gadelha's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Osterberg.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (15) vs (4) Osterberg
Gadelha looking for a sweep. Not yet Gadelha, not yet.
Gadelha trying to keep a closed guard but Osterberg is proving a slippery customer.
Osterberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Osterberg trying to mount his opponent but Gadelha defends it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Gadelha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gadelha trying to hold on to Osterberg's head to control him but Osterberg postures up.
Still in half guard, Osterberg seems content to control.
Osterberg passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gadelha (15) vs (7) Osterberg
Gadelha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (17) vs (7) Osterberg
Gadelha wants to take a breather but Osterberg is having none of it.
Osterberg moves into full guard.
Osterberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Gadelha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gadelha wants to control from the top but Osterberg keeps moving.
Osterberg is controlling Gadelha's posture.
Gadelha looking to pass the guard.
Osterberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gadelha's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (17) vs (9) Osterberg
Gadelha wants to sweep here but Osterberg controlling him for the moment.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadelha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha wants to sweep here but Osterberg controlling him for the moment.
Osterberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gadelha is keeping the position for now.
Osterberg trying to control but Gadelha is working from the bottom.
Gadelha working a defensive guard here.
Osterberg is stalling in the full guard.
Osterberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Gadelha is retaining full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (19) vs (9) Osterberg
Gadelha trying to control the position from guard on top but Osterberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osterberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gadelha manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (19) vs (11) Osterberg
Osterberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gadelha is keeping the position for now.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadelha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg postures up.
Gadelha keeping full guard, as Osterberg tries to pass.

Gadelha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osterberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osterberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gadelha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (21) vs (11) Osterberg
Gadelha trying to control the action but Osterberg is working from the bottom.
Osterberg trying to control here.
Gadelha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osterberg keeps working.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Gadelha is looking for a kimura but Osterberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gadelha to get the leverage.
Gadelha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osterberg keeps working.

Gadelha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osterberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gadelha.
Osterberg manages to get to full guard.
Osterberg keeping moving, preventing Gadelha from controlling successfully.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gadelha forces his way into half guard.
Gadelha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osterberg keeps working.
Osterberg is trying to maintain the position but Gadelha is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gadelha is pressing down on Osterberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Osterberg is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gadelha takes the fight on points by 21 to 11.

Event: TWGC 21 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Osterberg (ranked 4888 p4p, 222 weight class) and Pozar Pozar (ranked 7101 p4p, 286 weight class). Pozar has chosen z Buta Wjeżdzam as his entrance music. Pozar Pozar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

168 cm
21 yrs
139 lbs

180 cm
40 yrs
134 lbs

Osterberg

Pozar

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; James Osterberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Pozar Pozar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Osterberg tries to clinch but Pozar moves out of range.

Osterberg tries to keep at a distance but Pozar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pozar prevents a takedown attempt there.

Pozar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Osterberg regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Osterberg (0) vs (2) Pozar
Pozar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Osterberg wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg is working hard here to advance position.
Osterberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pozar sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pozar wants to control from the top but Osterberg keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg trying to keep a closed guard but Pozar is proving a slippery customer.
Pozar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pozar trying to control the position from guard on top but Osterberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osterberg wants to sweep here but Pozar controlling him for the moment.
Pozar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osterberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pozar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Osterberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Osterberg (2) vs (2) Pozar

Pozar is looking to cinch up a triangle. Osterberg throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pozar's body to avoid the submission. Pozar has instead reached around Osterberg's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pozar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pozar Pozar!
Pozar Pozar opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: TWGC 21 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Osterberg (ranked 4864 p4p, 220 weight class) and Oskar Friman (ranked 5385 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

168 cm
21 yrs
139 lbs

170 cm
23 yrs
135 lbs

Osterberg

Friman

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; James Osterberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Oskar Friman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Friman stuffs the takedown attempt from Osterberg. Osterberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Friman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Friman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Friman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Friman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Osterberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Friman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Osterberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Friman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Osterberg (0) vs (2) Friman
Friman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Osterberg wants to improve his position but Friman is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman is controlling the pace.
Osterberg wants to improve his position but Friman is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osterberg.
Friman stays in close to Osterberg's body and controls the position.
Osterberg is trying to control the position but Friman postures up.
Friman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osterberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osterberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Friman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Osterberg (2) vs (2) Friman
Osterberg being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg pushes down on Friman's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Friman is defending against the submission attempts here by Osterberg.

Osterberg seems to be working for a kimura but Friman defends the submission attempt.
Osterberg is looking to advance position but Friman won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Osterberg (5) vs (2) Friman
Friman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Friman tries to lock up and control but Osterberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Osterberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Osterberg works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Osterberg (8) vs (2) Friman

Osterberg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Osterberg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Osterberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Friman is defending well though. Osterberg let's go of the attempt for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman trying to control the action but Osterberg just sinks the hooks in.
Osterberg trying to control.
Friman tries to escape the position.

Friman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Osterberg.
Osterberg doesn't have the hooks in and Friman manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Osterberg (8) vs (4) Friman

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Friman being controlled here momentarily.
Friman content to stall in guard here.

Osterberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Friman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osterberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Friman has managed to get both his arms back between Osterberg's legs - danger averted.
Osterberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Friman tries to free his leg and advance position but Osterberg is retaining full guard.
Friman 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.

Osterberg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Friman has picked Osterberg up and slammed him! Osterberg can't keep hold of the triangle and Friman manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Osterberg (8) vs (7) Friman
Friman taking a breather here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg is not content to let Friman control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterberg is looking to regain half guard here but Friman keeps moving and retains side control.
Osterberg is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Friman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Osterberg (8) vs (9) Friman
Osterberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Friman has a good base and remains in mount.
Friman controlling his opponent.
Osterberg wants to hold on but Friman pushes him away.
Friman trying to control but Osterberg is having none of it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Osterberg (10) vs (9) Friman
Friman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Osterberg is one step ahead there.
Friman is adopting a defensive guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Friman trying to keep a closed guard but Osterberg is proving a slippery customer.
Friman looking for a sweep. Not yet Friman, not yet.
Osterberg passes Friman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Friman trying to control here.
Friman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Osterberg is pressing down on Friman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Friman is holding on for now.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Friman is in trouble now - Osterberg has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Osterberg (13) vs (9) Friman
Friman regains half guard.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Friman is defending well.

Osterberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Friman is just riding it out for now. Osterberg eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osterberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Friman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Friman is controlling Osterberg's trapped leg to prevent Osterberg from advancing to side control.
Osterberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friman keeps working.
Friman has his hands clasped together around Osterberg's back. He's all about the action.
Let's hope that Friman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Friman is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Osterberg 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.
Friman controlling the position well.

Osterberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg stalling away here and it's allowed Friman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Friman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Osterberg's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Osterberg (13) vs (11) Friman
Osterberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Osterberg, not yet.

Osterberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friman defends it easily.
Friman content to stall in guard here.
Osterberg looking to control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osterberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Osterberg (15) vs (11) Friman
Osterberg controlling from the top position.
Friman keeping full guard, as Osterberg tries to pass.
Osterberg wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman has Osterberg pulled in close to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osterberg takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.

Event: TWGC 21 (135lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nero Burningrom (ranked 18702 p4p, 520 weight class) and James Osterberg (ranked 4773 p4p, 219 weight class). Nero Burningrom has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

199 cm
35 yrs
144 lbs

168 cm
21 yrs
139 lbs

Burningrom

Osterberg

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Nero Burningrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; James Osterberg!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Burningrom gets caught flat footed, as Osterberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burningrom (0) vs (2) Osterberg
Burningrom can't keep his opponent in guard - Osterberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Osterberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burningrom is trying to maintain the position but Osterberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Osterberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Burningrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Osterberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Osterberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Osterberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (5) Osterberg
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burningrom wants to hold on but Osterberg pushes him away.
Burningrom is looking to get to half guard.
Burningrom is squirming around, avoiding Osterberg's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Osterberg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Burningrom is squirming around, avoiding Osterberg's attempts to control the action.

Osterberg has control of Burningrom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burningrom regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burningrom can't escape the position.

Osterberg working for a guillotine from mount but Burningrom is in no mood to give up.
Burningrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burningrom sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Osterberg wants to free his trapped foot but Burningrom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burningrom is looking for a sweep. Osterberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burningrom is looking to control Osterberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burningrom avoid being mounted?

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Osterberg is trying to work for a kimura but Burningrom is defending well.
Burningrom holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Osterberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Osterberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burningrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burningrom preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom trying to control from the bottom.
Burningrom wants to improve his position but Osterberg is controlling well.
Burningrom is pressing down on Osterberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Osterberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burningrom looking to control.
Osterberg preventing the sweep.
Osterberg passes Burningrom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burningrom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Osterberg wants to pass to mount but Burningrom is defending the position.
Burningrom is trying to control but can't.
Burningrom moves into full guard.
Osterberg is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom keeping full guard, as Osterberg tries to pass.
Burningrom looking to control.
Osterberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burningrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burningrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osterberg is pushing down on Burningrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burningrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Osterberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Osterberg wants to free his trapped foot but Burningrom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Osterberg controlling the action here.
Osterberg trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position.
Burningrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Osterberg is working away from the top position though.
Osterberg works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (8) Osterberg
Burningrom is trying to improve his position.
Burningrom sneaks back into half guard.
Burningrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Osterberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burningrom!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (11) Osterberg

Burningrom defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Osterberg.
Osterberg wants to control the pace but Burningrom is squirming around nicely.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg content just to control the position here.
Osterberg avoids the attempt from Burningrom to control.
Burningrom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Osterberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Osterberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burningrom is looking to escape.
Burningrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burningrom tries to hold on but Osterberg postures up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg looking to control but Burningrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burningrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Osterberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burningrom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Osterberg forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Burningrom (0) vs (14) Osterberg
I would not like to be Burningrom right now.

Burningrom defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Osterberg is looking to control Burningrom but Burningrom is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Osterberg is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burningrom defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Osterberg avoiding Burningrom 's attempts to control his hands.
Burningrom tries to roll but Osterberg sticks to his back.
Burningrom tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burningrom tries to control the position but Osterberg now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Burningrom (0) vs (17) Osterberg
Osterberg 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.
Burningrom staying busy and making it hard for Osterberg to control.
Burningrom is really stuck here.

Osterberg looking to break Burningrom's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burningrom remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Osterberg will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Burningrom is really stuck here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Burningrom showing good submission defense here.
Burningrom is in bad spot here.
Burningrom is working hard here to advance position.
Burningrom trying to control but not successfully.
Burningrom is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Osterberg working for the choke.
Osterberg is looking to control Burningrom but Burningrom is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Osterberg working for a choke but Burningrom is defending well.
Osterberg is looking to control Burningrom but Burningrom is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg controlling well, preventing Burningrom from escaping the position.

Osterberg looking for the choke from the back.
Burningrom rolls, trying to escape but Osterberg keeps control of the position.
Osterberg trying to control momentarily.
Burningrom looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Osterberg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Osterberg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Osterberg looks winded!

Osterberg is persistently looking for the submission but Burningrom is defending it well.
Burningrom trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Burningrom's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Osterberg is looking to control Burningrom but Burningrom is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Osterberg is trying to stick to Burningrom's back but Burningrom is turning into Osterberg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Osterberg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burningrom.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burningrom (2) vs (17) Osterberg
Osterberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osterberg trying to keep a closed guard but Burningrom is proving a slippery customer.
Burningrom is stalling in the full guard.
Burningrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osterberg is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osterberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burningrom (2) vs (19) Osterberg

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom working a defensive guard here.
Osterberg is pushing down on Burningrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burningrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Osterberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burningrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burningrom trying to control here.

Osterberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burningrom controlling the position well.
Burningrom is trying to control but can't.
Osterberg trying to control from half guard but Burningrom is working away.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is trying to maintain the position but Osterberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Burningrom won't allow Osterberg to pass to mount.
Osterberg prevents Burningrom from improving his position.
Osterberg is trying to control. Burningrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Osterberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but Burningrom defending well.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg is looking to take a break and control but Burningrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osterberg wants to pass to mount but Burningrom is defending the position.
Osterberg is trying to control. Burningrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burningrom trying to control but Osterberg postures up.
Osterberg trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom.

Osterberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Burningrom gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osterberg wins on points by 19 to 2.

Event: DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 1
Date: Mar 14, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tor Lovig (ranked 2485 p4p, 120 weight class) and James Osterberg (ranked 4570 p4p, 207 weight class). Lovig comes to the ring accompanied by TechnoViking Prophecy. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

170 cm
24 yrs
144 lbs

168 cm
21 yrs
139 lbs

Lovig

Osterberg

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Tor Lovig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; James Osterberg!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Lovig. No joy for Osterberg on that attempt.
Osterberg shoots and misses

and Lovig holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Lovig tightens his grip and picks Osterberg up, before dumping him to the ground. Osterberg manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lovig (2) vs (0) Osterberg
Osterberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lovig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lovig pushing down on Osterberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovig slows the pace down in half guard.
Osterberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lovig trying to mount his opponent but Osterberg defends it.
Lovig controlling the pace.
Lovig trying to pass the guard but Osterberg defending well.
Lovig is keen to just control but Osterberg is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg won't allow Lovig to pass to mount.
Lovig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Osterberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lovig not doing much here.

Lovig is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Osterberg sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Osterberg tries to roll over but Lovig keeps him under control.
Lovig tries to pass to full mount but Osterberg defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovig trying to control from half guard but Osterberg is working away.
Lovig slows the pace down in half guard.

Lovig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lovig trying to mount his opponent but Osterberg defends it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lovig frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lovig (5) vs (0) Osterberg
Osterberg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lovig works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lovig (8) vs (0) Osterberg
Lovig wants to take Osterberg's back but he can't do it this time.
Lovig prevents Osterberg from getting the reversal.
Lovig wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lovig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Osterberg has given up his back. Will we see Lovig going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Lovig (11) vs (0) Osterberg
Lovig keeps control of the position as Osterberg tries to break free.
Lovig controls the position.
Lovig trying to control momentarily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg tries to roll but Lovig sticks to his back.

Lovig is persistently looking for the submission but Osterberg is defending it well.
Lovig has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Osterberg's body.
Lovig has the hooks in. Osterberg is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lovig has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Osterberg's body.
Lovig trying to control.
Osterberg tries to escape the position.

Lovig goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Osterberg escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lovig (11) vs (2) Osterberg
Osterberg wants to free his trapped foot but Lovig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lovig wants to get back to full guard.
Osterberg is thwarting Lovig's attempts to control the position.
Lovig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Lovig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Lovig is keeping the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lovig is trying to control the position but Osterberg postures up.

Lovig has his foot on Osterberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osterberg works his way back into a safe position though.

Lovig pushes a forearm under Osterberg's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Osterberg is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tor Lovig!
Our winner, Tor Lovig, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bumfights 3: Happy New Year
Date: Jan 02, 2018

#R1#
Osterberg scores with a push kick.
Kazuraba tries to clinch but Osterberg moves away
and Osterberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Osterberg scores with a nice body kick.
Kazuraba darts in trying to clinch
and Osterberg counters with a solid body kick.
Osterberg lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kazuraba takes a step back to recover.
Osterberg is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Kazuraba like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Kazuraba from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Osterberg!

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chester Jones (ranked 2175 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Osterberg (ranked 6631 p4p, 0 weight class). Chester Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

170 cm
23 yrs
143 lbs

168 cm
19 yrs
139 lbs

Jones

Osterberg

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Chester Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Osterberg!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.

Osterberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Osterberg to the mat. Osterberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Osterberg
Osterberg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jones is now in half guard.
Osterberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Osterberg
Jones trying to control the action but Osterberg is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Osterberg for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg stops Jones from passing to mount.
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Osterberg tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones controlling the position.
Osterberg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (7) vs (0) Osterberg
Jones mounts Osterberg! Really nice guard pass there!
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to take Osterberg's back here but Osterberg is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones moves to his opponent's back but Osterberg bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Jones.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (7) vs (2) Osterberg

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osterberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Osterberg is proving a slippery customer.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Osterberg from controlling successfully.

Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Osterberg is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (7) vs (5) Osterberg
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Osterberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Osterberg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Osterberg but great work by Jones.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (11) vs (5) Osterberg
Jones controlling from side mount.
Jones trying to control the action but Osterberg is working from the bottom.

Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg tries to improve position but can't.
Jones controls the position.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Osterberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg tries to improve position but can't.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osterberg keeps working.
Jones content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jones wants to control but Osterberg is keeping him busy.
Osterberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones is looking to advance position but Osterberg won't allow it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (14) vs (5) Osterberg
Jones looking to control but Osterberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Osterberg is trying to escape the mount.
Jones wants to control but Osterberg has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Osterberg wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Osterberg is working away.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Osterberg defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Jones is keen to just control but Osterberg is a slippery customer.
Jones is taking a breather. Osterberg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jones'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.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osterberg is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.

Osterberg actively working from the bottom here.
Osterberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Osterberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (17) vs (5) Osterberg

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Osterberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Osterberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Osterberg is defending well.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Osterberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the action here.
Osterberg is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Osterberg wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Osterberg is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones trying to control the pace.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Osterberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Jones is looking for a kimura but Osterberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Osterberg tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Osterberg is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones is trying to control. Osterberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Osterberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Osterberg makes his way to full guard, as Jones worked for a kimura.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to pass the guard but Osterberg is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 17 to 5.
A victorious Chester Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Osterberg is defended easily by Pico.
Pico tries to counter with a takedown but Osterberg is quick to defend against it.
Pico stuffs the takedown attempt from Osterberg. Osterberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Pico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osterberg moves away.#TD#
Pico shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pico content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osterberg.#T1#
Osterberg is trying to control the position but Pico postures up.
Pico stands up over Osterberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Pico sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Osterberg doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Pico paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Osterberg - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Osterberg!
Bryson Pico spoke after the fight, saying 'I lowkey knew that low qui was gonna win but fuck it. back to training unless me hidden sucks'.

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