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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anders Jarryd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crowley Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osbourne has chosen Mr Crowley as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 cm
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150 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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175 cm
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166 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anders Jarryd! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crowley Osbourne! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jarryd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Osbourne shoots in looking for a takedown. Jarryd tries to sprawl out of it but Osbourne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jarryd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Osbourne feints and as Jarryd raises his hands in defense, Osbourne changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Osbourne looking to sit in guard and control but Jarryd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Osbourne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jarryd trying to control the position from guard on top but Osbourne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jarryd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Osbourne dives on top into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jarryd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jarryd trying to keep a closed guard but Osbourne is proving a slippery customer.
Osbourne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jarryd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osbourne defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Osbourne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarryd is keeping the position for now. Osbourne passes Jarryd's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Osbourne tries to pass to full mount but Jarryd defends it. Jarryd is staying active underneath Osbourne, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Jarryd tries to roll over but Osbourne keeps him under control. Osbourne is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jarryd has managed to free his arm - good work. Osbourne prevents Jarryd from improving his position. Jarryd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Osbourne is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Osbourne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Jarryd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Osbourne swats him away and circles back towards the center. Osbourne throws a jab when Jarryd was well out of range. Jarryd doesn't manage to clinch there - Osbourne circles away.
Jarryd is looking to slow Osbourne down with leg kicks. The fight stays on the outside here - Jarryd looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Osbourne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Osbourne gets to mount! Jarryd was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Osbourne controlling the position easily from mount. Jarryd wants to hold on but Osbourne pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Osbourne wants to control the pace but Jarryd is squirming around nicely. Osbourne working Jarryd over with strikes here. Jarryd is working to get back to half guard.
Osbourne lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Osbourne avoids the attempt from Jarryd to control. Jarryd is trying desperately to improve position. Osbourne trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jarryd is bucking up trying to escape but Osbourne cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Osbourne with shots to the head and body - Jarryd looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jarryd tries to hold on but Osbourne pushes him away. A nice elbow there by Osbourne. Jarryd is desperately trying to improve his position but Osbourne has a good base and remains in mount. Jarryd wants to hold on but Osbourne pushes him away. Osbourne scoring with strikes but Jarryd is staying in there. Osbourne looking to control but Jarryd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Osbourne landing strikes, looking to finish! Osbourne controlling the pace for now. Jarryd wants to hold on but Osbourne pushes him away. Osbourne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jarryd manages to regain half guard. Good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crowley Osbourne dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Jarryd. No joy for Osbourne on that attempt. Jarryd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Osbourne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jarryd as he avoids it easily. Osbourne blocks a head kick by Jarryd.
Anders Jarryd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jarryd tries to clinch there but Osbourne circles away.
Osbourne shoots in and drives through. Jarryd sprawls well. Anders Jarryd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crowley Osbourne. Osbourne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jarryd circles away quickly and effectively. Osbourne lands a nice looking body shot.
Osbourne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Osbourne swats away the attempt to clinch by Jarryd. Osbourne is breathing heavily. Jarryd closes the distance and pushes Osbourne back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jarryd slowing the pace effectively. Jarryd tries a knee to the head but Osbourne blocks it.
Jarryd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Osbourne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jarryd trying to stall but Osbourne improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Osbourne's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jarryd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Osbourne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Osbourne is trying to trip Jarryd. He has hold of a leg but Jarryd is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Osbourne persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarryd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Osbourneis looking to pass into half guard but Jarryd pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jarryd is in guard. Osbourne throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jarryd advances to half guard. Jarryd trying to control from half guard but Osbourne is working away. Jarryd wants to free his trapped foot but Osbourne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Osbourne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Jarryd drops back looking for a leg! Osbourne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Osbourne manages to kick Jarryd off! Jarryd jumps back into Osbourne's guard. Osbourne has his foot on Jarryd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jarryd works his way back into a safe position though. Osbourne working a defensive guard here.
Osbourne keeping moving, preventing Jarryd from controlling successfully. Osbourne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jarryd passes Osbourne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Osbourne wants to improve his position but Jarryd is controlling well.
Jarryd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Osbourne is defending against the submission attempts here by Jarryd.
Osbourne manages to get to full guard.
Osbourne looking for a sweep. Not yet Osbourne, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jarryd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osbourne swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jarryd wants to control from the top but Osbourne keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Osbourne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jarryd but Jarryd pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jarryd tries to clinch but Osbourne moves out of range. Jarryd throws a leg kick but Osbourne moved away. Jarryd tried to score with a low kick but Osbourne checks it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jarryd tries to clinch but Osbourne is having none of it. Osbourne swats away the attempt to clinch by Jarryd. Jarryd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Crowley Osbourne will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Jarryd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Osbourne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anders Jarryd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Osbourne looks to land a left hand but Jarryd moved out of range nicely. Osbourne avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Jarryd slaps away a takedown attempt from Osbourne, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jarryd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Jarryd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Osbourne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Osbourne is looking for a sweep. Jarryd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jarryd is stalling here. Osbourne is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jarryd seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Osbourne has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Jarryd gets back to half guard. Osbourne wants to control but Jarryd is keeping him busy. Osbourne controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Osbourne lands strikes from half guard. Osbourne sitting and controlling from the half guard. Jarryd is trying to control but can't.
Osbourne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jarryd is looking to improve his position.
Osbourne is looking to advance position but Jarryd won't allow it. Jarryd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Osbourne blocks a head kick by Jarryd.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Jarryd tries to clinch up but Osbourne circles away and keeps his distance. Jarryd is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Osbourne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Osbourne stuffs the takedown. Jarryd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Osbourne is pressing down on Jarryd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Osbourne had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jarryd is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Osbourne Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jarryd's back instead. Osbourne is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Osbourne gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Osbourne gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Osbourne apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jarryd throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jarryd lands a nice looking body kick. Osbourne tries for a takedown but Jarryd circles away easily and Jarryd counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Jarryd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osbourne is just riding it out for now. Jarryd eventually gives up the hold. Osbourne is pressing down on Jarryd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Crowley Osbourne has got the better of the ground game so far. Osbourne 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. Jarryd looking to pass the guard. Jarryd is fighting to break Osbourne's control of his arms but Osbourne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Osbourne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jarryd defends well. Osbourne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jarryd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jarryd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Osbourne keeping full guard, as Jarryd tries to pass. Jarryd connects with a couple of short punches. Jarryd is looking to advance position but Osbourne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Jarryd 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. Jarryd missing with punches from the bottom.
Jarryd looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Jarryd clearly takes 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.
Jarryd misses with a head kick.
Osbourne darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jarryd tries to clinch up. Osbourne doesn't succeed with the takedown and Jarryd counters with a nice double leg into guard. Jarryd looking to pass the guard. Jarryd preventing the sweep. Jarryd wants to control from the top but Osbourne keeps moving. Osbourne throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Osbourne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Osbourne is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Jarryd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jarryd is pushing down on Osbourne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Osbourne is fighting to maintain full guard but Jarryd has managed to sneak the leg through. Osbourne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jarryd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jarryd's back! Osbourne misses with a punch to the head. Osbourne patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Osbourne not allowing Jarryd to control his hands. Jarryd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Osbourne is looking to take a break and control but Jarryd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jarryd is trying to maintain the position but Osbourne is very close to passing his half guard. Jarryd actively working from the bottom here. Osbourne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jarryd keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Osbourne misses with a takedown attempt and Jarryd counters with a shoot takedown. Osbourne fights it but they end up in guard. Jarryd pushing down on Osbourne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Osbourne trying to control from the bottom.
Osbourne is not content to let Jarryd control the position. Osbourne wants to control but Jarryd is keeping busy.
Osbourne wants to improve his position but Jarryd is controlling well.
Osbourne wants to control but Jarryd is keeping busy and won't allow it. Osbourne throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Osbourne trying to control but Jarryd postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Jarryd misses with a low kick as Osbourne jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jarryd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Osbourne shoots for a takedown but Jarryd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Anders Jarryd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crowley Osbourne. Osbourne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Osbourne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Osbourne throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Osbourne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jarryd counters with a head kick. That will keep Osbourne thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Good leg kick by Jarryd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Osbourne misses with a takedown attempt and Jarryd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Jarryd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jarryd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Osbourne's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Osbourne avoids the head kick by Jarryd.
Jarryd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Jarryd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jarryd is looking to clinch. Jarryd tried to score with a low kick but Osbourne checks it. Good work by Osbourne as he checks the leg kick. Jarryd wants to clinch. Osbourne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jarryd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Osbourne did well to prevent Jarryd getting side control. Osbourne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jarryd is working away from the top position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Jarryd had his way with Crowley Osbourne in that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jarryd wants to clinch. Nice shot by Osbourne. Jarryd tries to clinch up but Osbourne circles away and keeps his distance. Osbourne throws out a powerful jab. Jarryd is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jarryd throws the kick towards the body but Osbourne avoids it. Osbourne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Jarryd tries to clinch but Osbourne moves out of range. Jarryd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jarryd tries to clinch there but Osbourne circles away.
Osbourne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jarryd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Osbourne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Jarryd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Osbourne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Osbourne slips nicely into half guard. Osbourne is looking for a kimura but Jarryd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Osbourne to get the leverage. Jarryd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jarryd. Jarryd looking for a sweep. Not yet Jarryd, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jarryd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osbourne distracts Jarryd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jarryd is trying to keep Osbourne in close.
Osbourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jarryd wants to sweep here but Osbourne controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Jarryd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Osbourne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Jarryd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Osbourne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jarryd's head. Jarryd working for a triangle but Osbourne defends it easily.
Jarryd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Osbourne controls the pace. Osbourne trying to control but Jarryd is working from the bottom. Jarryd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osbourne defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Osbourne wants to control from the top but Jarryd keeps moving. Jarryd wants to sweep here but Osbourne controlling him for the moment. Jarryd keeping moving, preventing Osbourne from controlling successfully. Jarryd looking for subs off his back but Osbourne has passed one foot through into half guard.
Osbourne is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. 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. Osbourne connects with a nice short shot to Jarryd's temple.
And that's the end of the fight! Crowley Osbourne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Osbourne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Crowley Osbourne! Crowley Osbourne is the new lightweight champion!
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