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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufcowski jr's entrance music is Slipknot - Duality . A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
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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
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad takes one on the button.
Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ufcowski jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ufcowski jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cozad lands with a good body shot.
Ufcowski jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cozad clinches with his opponent.
Cozad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ufcowski jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cozad prevents a body shot from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ufcowski jr can't find room to land a body shot as Cozad controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ufcowski jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ufcowski jr slowing the pace effectively.
Cozad gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad prevents Ufcowski jr from improving his position.
Ufcowski jr is trying to maintain the position but Cozad is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr wants to improve his position but Cozad is controlling well.
Cozad controlling the action here.
Cozad is keen to just control but Ufcowski jr is a slippery customer.
Ufcowski jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cozad.
Cozad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ufcowski jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charles Cozad.
Cozad rushes Ufcowski jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ufcowski jr jumps guard and drags Cozad to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ufcowski jr trying to keep a closed guard but Cozad is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ufcowski jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Cozad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ufcowski jr is proving hard to escape from.
Ufcowski jr wants to sweep here but Cozad controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Ufcowski jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ufcowski jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cozad controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Cozad was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ufcowski jr, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ufcowski jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ufcowski jr.
Cozad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cozad shoots and misses
and Ufcowski jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Cozad is looking for a sweep.
Cozad controls the position for a moment.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the position but Cozad is working away.
Cozad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ufcowski jr winds up and cracks Cozad with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ufcowski jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cozad keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad wants to improve his position but Ufcowski jr is controlling well.
Ufcowski jr trying to mount his opponent but Cozad defends it.
Ufcowski jr is trying to control. Cozad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cozad is trying to get back to full guard.
Cozad trying to control but Ufcowski jr postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cozad is looking for a sweep. Ufcowski jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pawel Ufcowski jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ufcowski jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ufcowski jr misses with a body shot.
Ufcowski jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cozad circles away.
Ufcowski jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick
and Cozad counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ufcowski jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cozad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ufcowski jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cozad somewhat.
Pawel Ufcowski jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ufcowski jr avoids the head kick by Cozad.
Ufcowski jr tries to clinch but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad blocks a head kick by Ufcowski jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Ufcowski jr misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Ufcowski jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ufcowski jr throwing shots but Cozad is blocking nicely.
Cozad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cozad is looking to control Ufcowski jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cozad avoid being mounted?
Cozad is looking for a sweep. Ufcowski jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ufcowski jr is working for a kimura but Cozad is defending it quite comfortably.
Cozad tries to roll over but Ufcowski jr keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cozad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ufcowski jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ufcowski jr's back!
Ufcowski jr is really stuck here.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the action but Cozad just sinks the hooks in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ufcowski jr tries to break free.
Pawel Ufcowski jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cozad is persistently looking for the submission but Ufcowski jr is defending it well.
Cozad trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad has the hooks in. Ufcowski jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cozad working for a choke but Ufcowski jr is defending well.
Cozad is looking for a rear naked choke here but Ufcowski jr reverses the position brilliantly into Cozad's guard!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ufcowski jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cozad is trying to control the position but Ufcowski jr postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cozad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cozad looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ufcowski jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cozad is refusing to be controlled, as Ufcowski jr sits in half guard.
Ufcowski jr trying to control from Cozad's half guard. Cozad has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ufcowski jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cozad is pulling down on Ufcowski jr's head to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr stopping the sweep attempt from Cozad.
Ufcowski jr throws an elbow that misses. Cozad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ufcowski jr's guard. Nice move by Cozad!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Cozad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ufcowski jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ufcowski jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cozad gets caught flat footed, as Ufcowski jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cozad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ufcowski jr's guard.
Cozad being controlled here momentarily.
Ufcowski jr working a defensive guard here.
Cozad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cozad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cozad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ufcowski jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cozad's guard.
Cozad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cozad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cozad is pulling down on Ufcowski jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Ufcowski jr, at least for the moment.
Ufcowski jr wants to control from the top but Cozad keeps moving.
Cozad looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cozad seems keen to control Ufcowski jr's posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Charles Cozad hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ufcowski jr closes the distance and clinches up with Cozad, looking for a takedown. Ufcowski jr pushes Cozad against the cage but Cozad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ufcowski jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ufcowski jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ufcowski jr lands a right hand.
Ufcowski jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cozad up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ufcowski jr managing to block the knees to the body from Cozad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr tries to pull guard but Cozad won't allow it.
Cozad misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ufcowski jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Cozad gets an underhook and turns Ufcowski jr into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pawel Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a looping overhand right but Cozad ducks down to avoid it.
Ufcowski jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck for Cozad with that takedown attempt.
Ufcowski jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Cozad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ufcowski jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Ufcowski jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ufcowski jr throws a body punch but Cozad moves out of range.
A left lands for Ufcowski jr.
Cozad needs to keep his hands up - Ufcowski jr had a free shot at his head there.
Ufcowski jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad misses with a double jab.
Cozad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ufcowski jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pawel Ufcowski jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ufcowski jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pawel Ufcowski jr!
Our winner, Pawel Ufcowski jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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