Kevin Tariq Osaro (born September 12, 1995) is a Nigerian-Dutch professional kickboxer, currently competing in the heavyweight division of Glory. He also competed for OSS Fighters. As of 1 November 2023, Osaro is ranked the #2 heavyweight in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.[1]
| Tariq Osaro | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kevin Tariq Osaro 12 September 1995 Zwolle, Netherlands |
| Nickname | Cookie |
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 125.2 kg (276 lb; 19 st 10 lb) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Team | Mike's Gym (2021-Present) SB Gym (former) |
| Trainer | Mike Passenier |
| Years active | 2018–Present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 31 |
| Wins | 25 |
| By knockout | 13 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| Draws | 2 |
Career
editEarly career
editOsaro was born in Zwolle, Netherlands and grew up in Amersfoort where he was a football player until his late teens when he discovered kickboxing training during injury recovery. He first fought out of SB Gym before moving to Mike's Gym in October 2021.[2]
At Enfusion 98 on October 3, 2020 Osaro lost to Martin Terpstra by unanimous decision. Osaro won Lazar Todev at next fight. He added significant victory to his record after defeating Cristian Ristea at OSS Fighters 07 in Constanța, Romania. [3]
Osaro took part in Road to ONE: Utrecht, four fighter heavyweight tournament on 2022. He was scheduled to face Tarik Cherkaoui in semifinal.[4] Cherkaoui suffered an injury during the fight, awarding Osaro a technical knockout victory. In final bout of the tournament, Osaro met Badr Ferdaous and defeated him by unanimous decision.
Glory
editOsaro faced fellow Glory debutant Rhys Brudenell at Glory 80 Studio on May 14, 2022. He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.[5]
Osaro faced the former Enfusion Super Heavyweight champion Levi Rigters at Glory: Collision 4 on October 8, 2022. He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with all five judges scoring the bout 29–28 in favor of Rigters.[6]
Osaro faced Abderrahman Barkouch at Glory: Collision 4 on November 5, 2022. He won the fight by a third-round knockout.[7]
On April 29, 2023, Osaro took part in a four-man heavyweight tournament at Glory 85, held to determine the contender who would face Antonio Plazibat for the interim Glory Heavyweight Championship. In addition, the winner would be guaranteed a spot in the December Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix.[8] Osaro overcame Jahfarr Wilnis by a second-round technical knockout, after knocking him dow four times. In the tournament final, Osaro knocked Murat Aygun out in the third round, with a combination of punches and knees.[9][10]
Osaro faced Rico Verhoeven in a title unification bout at Glory: Collision 6 on November 4, 2023.[11] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[12]
Osaro faced Bahram Rajabzadeh in the quarterfinals of the Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix on March 9, 2024.[13] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[14]
Osaro faced Nico Pereira Horta at Glory 95 on September 21, 2024.[15] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[16]
Championships and accomplishments
edit- Glory
- 2023 Glory Four-Man Heavyweight Tournament Winner
- 2023 interim Glory Heavyweight Champion (One time, former)
- ONE Championship
- 2022 Road to ONE Heavyweight Tournament Winner
Kickboxing record
edit| 13 Wins (7 (T)KO's), 4 Losses, 2 Draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-21 | Win |  Nico Pereira Horta |
Glory 95 | Zagreb, Croatia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2024-03-09 | Loss |  Bahram Rajabzadeh |
Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix, Quarterfinals | Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2023-11-04 | Loss |  Rico Verhoeven |
Glory: Collision 6 | Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For the Glory Heavyweight Championship. | ||||||||
| 2023-06-17 | Win |  Antonio Plazibat |
Glory: Collision 5 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | KO (Punches and knee) | 5 | 2:08 | |
| Won the interim Glory Heavyweight Championship. | ||||||||
| 2023-04-29 | Win |  Murat Aygün |
Glory 85, Tournament Final | Rotterdam, Netherlands | TKO (Four knockdown rule) | 3 | 2:08 | |
| Glory Heavyweight interim title eliminator. Qualifies for the 2024 Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix. | ||||||||
| 2023-04-29 | Win | Jahfarr Wilnis |
Glory 85, Tournament Semi Final | Rotterdam, Netherlands | TKO (Knees and punches) | 2 | 1:26 | |
| 2022-11-05 | Win |  Abderrahman Barkouch |
Glory Rivals 3 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | KO (Right hook) | 3 | 2:08 | |
| 2022-10-08 | Loss | Levi Rigters |
Glory: Collision 4 | Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2022-05-14 | Win |  Rhys Brudenell |
Glory 80 Studio | Netherlands | TKO (Punches) | 3 | 0:29 | |
| 2022-03-12 | Win | Badr Ferdaous |
Road to ONE: Utrecht - Heavyweight Tournament, Final | Utrecht, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Road to One Utrecht Heavyweight Tournament. | ||||||||
| 2022-03-12 | Win | Tarik Cherkaoui |
Road to ONE: Utrecht - Heavyweight Tournament, Semi Final | Utrecht, Netherlands | TKO (Arm injury) | 1 | 2:20 | |
| 2021-11-19 | Win |  Cristian Ristea |
OSS Fighters 07 | Constanța, Romania | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2021-10-24 | Win |  Marciano Bhugwandass |
Akira FC | The Hague, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Dutch Muay Thai Heavyweight title. | ||||||||
| 2021-09-18 | Win |  Reinis Porozovs |
KOK 92 | Riga, Latvia | KO (Right cross) | 1 | 1:46 | |
| 2021-07-16 | Win |  Lazar Todev |
Enfusion Cage Events 5 | Alkmaar, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2021-07-04 | Draw |  Asdren Gashi |
Fight for Honor VII | Brussels, Belgium | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2020-10-03 | Loss | Martin Terpstra |
Enfusion 98 | Alkmaar, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-03-03 | Draw | Elder Garcia |
Next Generation Warriors 8 | The Hague, Netherlands | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-11-03 | Win |  Shota Dolidze |
Global Fights Holland II | The Hague, Netherlands | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "Rankings November 2023". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ "Tariq Osaro: "I will show the world what I have to offer"". glorykickboxing.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "Kevin Tariq Osaro - Fighters - Enfusion".
- ^ van Dinter, Sean (10 March 2022). "BREAKING! Road to ONE zaterdag 12 maart in Nederland (Gratis Kijken)". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "Treurige ambiance voor Glory's goedmakertje; hoe nu verder na de rellen in Hasselt?". nos.nl. 14 May 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ "Nederlander Rigters boekt in Arnhem vierde zege in vijf GLORY-gevechten". nu.nl. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ van Dinter, Sean (5 November 2022). "KO Alarm! Tariq Osaro sloopt 'Barry' Barkouch op Glory Rivals 3". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ Collet, Bjarne (16 March 2023). "Murthel Groenhart Makes His Return to Challenge Endy Semeleer for the GLORY Welterweight Championship on April 29, Plus 4-Men Heavyweight Tournament Revealed". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ Kuhl, Dan. "GLORY 85 Results: Osaro Wins Tournament; Semeleer Retains". combatpress.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ Collet, Bjarne. "GLORY 85 Results: Tariq Osaro Dominates Tournament to Earn Interim Heavyweight Title Shot". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ Pico, Borna (24 August 2023). "Rico Verhoeven To Return Against Tariq Osaro At GLORY COLLISION 6 on November 4". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Kowalski, Alex (4 November 2023). "Rico Verhoeven verslaat Tariq Osaro onder luid boegeroep van het publiek". Vechtsport info (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ "Tariq Osaro waarschuwt Rico Verhoeven: 'Als ik nu tegen hem vecht, dan win ik'". Sportnieuws.nl (in Dutch). 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Fight Site - Bahram Rajabzadeh školovao je Osara i prošao dalje, Plazibatov krvnik izgubio je odlukom sudaca". fightsite.hr (in Croatian). 9 March 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ "Fight Site - 'Cookie' stiže u Zagreb! Tariq Osaro nastupit će na Glory 95 eventu, poznato je ime njegovog protivnika". fightsite.hr (in Croatian). 12 July 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "(VIDEO) Skoro 260 kilograma je treslo Gloryjev ring u sunaslovnoj borbi! Tariq Osaro proslavio pobjedu plesom". fightsite.hr. Retrieved 24 September 2024.