PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pope Cozad (ranked 3023 p4p, 1560 weight class) and Bulla Marden (ranked 386 p4p, 216 weight class). Cozad kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Spirit In The Sky- Norman Greenbaum. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Cozad
vs
Marden

181 cm
22
170
5 - 3 - 0

186 cm
21
178
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Conviction
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Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pope Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand.
Marden misses with a takedown attempt - Cozad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cozad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cozad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cozad wants it to stay on the feet.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Cozad explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Marden shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marden was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Marden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cozad is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marden connects with a decent elbow.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cozad keeps working.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Marden is trying to get an arm triangle but Cozad is defending well.

Marden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cozad's coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

Marden swings around for an armbar but Cozad sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marden's guard.
Marden wants to sweep here but Cozad controlling him for the moment.

Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cozad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marden is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden controls Cozad momentarily but Cozad frees himself.
Cozad wants to stand but Marden is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cozad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Marden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cozad's guard.

Cozad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marden is controlling him.
Marden passes Cozad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cozad!

Marden goes for an armbar but Cozad turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cozad.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad wants to get up but he can't break Marden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marden pulls Cozad in close to his closed guard and prevents Cozad from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cozad tries to stand but Marden is controlling from the bottom.

Marden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cozad is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bulla Marden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marden.
Cozad wants to land a leg kick but Marden is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Cozad. No joy for Marden on that attempt.
Marden misses with a takedown attempt
and Cozad counters with a nice leg kick.
Cozad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marden.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Cozad keeps Marden at a distance using the push kick.
Cozad stuffs the takedown attempt from Marden. Marden gets slowly back to his feet.
Cozad misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cozad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cozad counters with a right hand to the body.

Marden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cozad did well to prevent Marden getting side control.
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!
Cozad tries to kick Marden off but Marden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marden is looking for a kimura here.
Cozad looks like he's trying to stand up.

Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cozad sees it coming and defends easily.
Marden tries to pass to full mount but Cozad defends it.
Marden passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cozad trying desperately to get to his feet.
Marden wants to take Cozad's back here but Cozad is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Marden goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cozad is on top in guard.
Marden has a closed guard, preventing Cozad from standing up.
Marden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Marden looking for a guillotine here but Cozad defends easily.
Marden trying to control the position.
Cozad wanted to stand there but Marden had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marden holds on and takes a little breather.

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.
Marden has a closed guard, preventing Cozad from standing up.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cozad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marden's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Marden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cozad wanted to stand there but Marden had control of the position.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Marden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Marden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Cozad dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cozad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cozad wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Cozad as Marden shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Cozad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marden has his takedown stuffed
and Cozad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.

Marden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marden is taking a breather. Cozad 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.
Cozad pushes Marden off looking to stand but Marden dives back in and keeps control.

Marden is trying to work for a kimura but Cozad is defending well.
Cozad is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulla Marden has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marden wants to free his trapped foot but Cozad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cozad is trying to stand up here but Marden is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cozad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cozad wants it to stay on the feet.
Cozad is looking to counter punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marden or perhaps it was just good defense by Cozad, which made it look bad.
Cozad scores with a body shot.
Pope Cozad is winning the standup battle so far.
Cozad slaps away a takedown attempt from Marden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad with a jab.

Cozad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cozad wants to stand but Marden is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cozad pushes Marden away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marden gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Marden cracks Cozad with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet.

Marden swings around for an armbar but Cozad sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marden's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marden's guard.

Cozad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cozad has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cozad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cozad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cozad is looking to stand up but Marden won't let him.

Marden looking for subs off his back but Cozad has passed one foot through into half guard.
Marden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cozad wants to get up but he can't break Marden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cozad wants to get up but he can't break Marden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marden slips a jab from Cozad.
Marden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marden misses with an uppercut
enabling Cozad to counter with a crisp jab.

Cozad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Cozad is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pope Cozad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cozad 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pope Cozad!