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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Koepfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koepfer comes to the cage accompanied by Mongol. Cozad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Daft Punk - Hard Better Faster Stronger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matthew Cozad has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stephen Koepfer's chin.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Koepfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Cozad!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koepfer fails with a takedown attempt.
Koepfer has a takedown stuffed.
Koepfer moves into the clinch.
Koepfer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koepfer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Koepfer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cozad has clasped his hands together around Koepfer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cozad trying to control the position but Koepfer is working away.
Cozad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koepfer is looking to regain half guard here but Cozad keeps moving and retains side control.
Cozad is trying to get an arm triangle but Koepfer is defending well.
Cozad trying to control the action but Koepfer is working from the bottom.
Koepfer is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koepfer is working hard here to advance position.
Cozad wants to control but Koepfer is keeping him busy.
Cozad working the strikes but Koepfer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cozad tries to pass to full mount but Koepfer defends it.
Koepfer is trying to stand back up but Cozad is controlling him
Cozad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koepfer wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koepfer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koepfer keeping full guard, as Cozad tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cozad stands and throws Koepfer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Koepfer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cozad controlling the pace.
Koepfer is staying active underneath Cozad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad is looking to stall here but Koepfer recovers full guard.
Cozad won't allow Koepfer to get back to his feet.
Koepfer 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.
Cozad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Koepfer keeps moving.
Cozad cracks Koepfer with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Cozad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koepfer throws a series of punches but Cozad avoids them all with ease.
Cozad misses with a double jab.
Cozad shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cozad showed some decent athleticism there.
Koepfer kicks off Cozad and gets to his feet.
Koepfer throws a right hand that Cozad ducks under and follows up with a left that Cozad also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Cozad.
Cozad lands with a shot to the body.
Koepfer with a poor takedown
and Cozad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koepfer gets caught napping as Cozad dives in and scores a takedown. Koepfer manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koepfer is striking off his back. Cozad thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Koepfer tries to roll over but Cozad keeps him under control.
Cozad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cozad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koepfer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matthew Cozad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cozad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Koepfer is trying to control but can't.
Cozad not doing much here.
Cozad is trying to control. Koepfer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matthew Cozad was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cozad takes a swing at Koepfer's ribcage but misses.
Koepfer moves in looking to clinch but Cozad pushes him off.
Cozad leaves Koepfer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cozad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Koepfer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cozad just misses with a punch to the body.
Cozad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cozad misses with the combination.
Koepfer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stephen Koepfer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koepfer tries for a takedown but Cozad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koepfer walks into a stiff left hand from Cozad.
Cozad works over Koepfer's head and body with a nice combination.
Cozad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cozad lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koepfer keeping moving, preventing Cozad from controlling successfully.
Cozad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 stopping the sweep attempt from Koepfer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Cozad 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!
Cozad misses with a body shot.
Koepfer looks for a takedown but Cozad sprawls well.
Koepfer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cozad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Cozad scores with a four punch combination!
Cozad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Koepfer did well to prevent Cozad getting side control.
Cozad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cozad not doing much here.
Cozad drops an elbow to the side of Koepfer's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad working over Koepfer with some ground and pound. Koepfer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cozad wants to take a breather but Koepfer is having none of it.
Koepfer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cozad is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozad tries to pass to full mount but Koepfer defends it.
Cozad passes to side control.
Cozad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koepfer keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koepfer is looking to regain half guard here but Cozad keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cozad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koepfer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cozad working the ground and pound from side control.
Koepfer wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad tries to move into full mount but can't pass Koepfer's legs.
Cozad wants to control but Koepfer is keeping him busy.
Koepfer tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Cozad keeps control of the position easily here as Koepfer tries to buck him off.
Koepfer staying busy and making it hard for Cozad to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad is trying to stick to Koepfer's back but Koepfer is turning into Cozad. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cozad's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Koepfer.
Cozad pulls Koepfer in close to his closed guard and prevents Koepfer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Koepfer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cozad is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koepfer rather than just go for the knockout.
Koepfer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cozad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Koepfer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koepfer throws a right hand that Cozad ducks under and follows up with a left that Cozad also avoids with ease.
Stephen Koepfer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cozad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koepfer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cozad avoids the body shot from Koepfer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Cozad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cozad 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Cozad!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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