PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crowley Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the cage accompanied by He-Man Theme and Yelling . Osbourne has chosen Mr Crowley as his entrance music. Dolph Fredriksson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Crowley Osbourne's chin.

Fredriksson
vs
Osbourne

178 cm
24
166 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
166 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dolph Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crowley Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osbourne shoots in looking for a takedown. Fredriksson tries to sprawl out of it but Osbourne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fredriksson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredriksson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fredriksson looks to land a right hand but Osbourne moved out of range.
Fredriksson throws a hook but Osbourne avoids it easily.

Osbourne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Osbourne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fredriksson defending well though.
Osbourne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Osbourne content to control rather than advance.
Fredriksson wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Osbourne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Osbourne throwing shots but Fredriksson is blocking nicely.
Osbourne trying to control from Fredriksson's half guard. Fredriksson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fredriksson misses with a hook.
Osbourne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson defends it nicely.
Osbourne misses with a hook. Fredriksson ducked under it nicely.
Osbourne shoots in for a takedown but Fredriksson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dolph Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crowley Osbourne.

That's two 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.
Nice defenses there by Osbourne.
Fredriksson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Osbourne backs up against the cage.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that Osbourne ducks under and follows up with a left that Osbourne also avoids with ease.
Fredriksson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fredriksson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fredriksson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Osbourne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fredriksson.
Osbourne moves out of range as Fredriksson strikes.
Fredriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osbourne moves away.
Osbourne avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with an uppercut.
Osbourne shoots in and drives through. Fredriksson sprawls well.
Fredriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osbourne.
Osbourne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Fredriksson. No joy for Osbourne on that attempt.
Fredriksson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osbourne.
Nice sprawl there from Fredriksson as Osbourne shoots in.
Fredriksson tries to bum rush Osbourne with a series of wild strikes but Osbourne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Osbourne fails with a takedown attempt.
Fredriksson digs a good hook to Osbourne's body.
Fredriksson lands an overhand right.
Fredriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osbourne manages to avoid it.
Fredriksson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dolph Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Osbourne moves away from the strike by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands with a straight right. Osbourne didn't see that one coming.
Fredriksson misses with an uppercut.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Osbourne staying out of range there.
Osbourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Osbourne drops his hands momentarily and Fredriksson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fredriksson sizes up Osbourne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fredriksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Osbourne.

Fredriksson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Osbourne to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fredriksson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dolph Fredriksson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fredriksson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Osbourne moves out of range.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Osbourne moves out of range.
Osbourne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Osbourne staying out of range there.
Osbourne staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Osbourne with that takedown attempt.
Fredriksson scores with a three punch combo!
Osbourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Osbourne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Osbourne circles away quickly and effectively.
Fredriksson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dolph Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crowley Osbourne.
Osbourne throws a right and a left that Fredriksson avoids nicely.
Fredriksson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fredriksson misses with a double jab

and Osbourne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Osbourne from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fredriksson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Osbourne landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredriksson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fredriksson tries to get out of the position.
Fredriksson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osbourne.
Osbourne looking to pass the guard.
Fredriksson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osbourne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fredriksson throws out a loose jab but Osbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fredriksson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fredriksson digs a good body shot into Osbourne's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands a slapping body shot.
Fredriksson misses with a double jab

and Osbourne counters with a shoot takedown. Fredriksson fights it but they end up in guard.
Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osbourne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Osbourne prevents Fredriksson from getting back to his feet.
Osbourne is looking to work some ground and pound but Fredriksson has wrist control.
Osbourne wants to pass the guard but Fredriksson is keeping the position.
Osbourne trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Fredriksson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Osbourne on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fredriksson, not yet.
Osbourne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fredriksson slaps away a takedown attempt from Osbourne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredriksson lands a two punch combo.
Fredriksson throws a jab when Osbourne was well out of range.
Osbourne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Osbourne moves away from the strike by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Osbourne's head backwards.
Fredriksson cracks Osbourne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Osbourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Osbourne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fredriksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osbourne controlling from the top position.
Osbourne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fredriksson is keeping the position for now.
Fredriksson 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.
Osbourne passes into half guard.
Fredriksson trying to control but Osbourne postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne thows a huge punch but Fredriksson dodges it nicely.
Osbourne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Osbourne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fredriksson is trying to stand up here but Osbourne is controlling him well.
Osbourne is nestled in close to Fredriksson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osbourne trying to pass the guard but Fredriksson defending well.
Osbourne passes to side control.
Osbourne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fredriksson tries to bench press Osbourne off him but Osbourne keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Osbourne working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fredriksson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Osbourne working the ground and pound but Fredriksson is defending the strikes.
Fredriksson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Osbourne looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fredriksson is avoiding damage well.
Osbourne landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Osbourne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fredriksson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Osbourne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Osbourne tries to move to mount but Fredriksson blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne working away.
Osbourne lands a few punches from side control.
Fredriksson gets back to half guard.
Osbourne trying to control from half guard but Fredriksson is working away.
Osbourne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fredriksson is trying to stand.
Osbourne works his way into full mount!
Osbourne wants to control the pace but Fredriksson is squirming around nicely.

Osbourne goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fredriksson is on top in guard.
Osbourne keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crowley Osbourne!