PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf has chosen Kyoto as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Cozad
vs
LaBeouf

185 cm
32
160 lbs
13 - 10 - 2

178 cm
27
171 lbs
11 - 6 - 4

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 13 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LaBeouf feints a jab promting Cozad to slip. LaBeouf then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cozad slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cozad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
LaBeouf lands a nice hook to Cozad's body. Cozad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cozad fails in his attempt to clinch.
LaBeouf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cozad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaBeouf dodges the punch combination from Cozad.
LaBeouf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown but Cozad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cozad as he jumps to the side.
Charles Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.

LaBeouf feints and as Cozad raises his hands in defense, LaBeouf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
LaBeouf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cozad is keeping the position for now.
Cozad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LaBeouf manages to get himself to full guard.
Cozad preventing the sweep.

LaBeouf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cozad works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad stalling.
LaBeouf is staying active underneath Cozad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LaBeouf wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cozad tries to stand and escape but LaBeouf is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cozad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LaBeouf is looking for a sweep. Cozad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cozad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LaBeouf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cozad not doing much here.
LaBeouf is trying to maintain the position but Cozad is very close to passing his half guard.

LaBeouf looking for submissions off his back.

Cozad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LaBeouf is just riding it out for now. Cozad eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf wants to control but Cozad is keeping busy.

Cozad seems to be working for a kimura but LaBeouf defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBeouf is staying active underneath Cozad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shia LaBeouf will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Cozad. No joy for LaBeouf on that attempt.
Cozad with a jab.
LaBeouf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shia LaBeouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad throws a series of punches but LaBeouf moves out of range.
Cozad misses with a series of wild punches.
LaBeouf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cozad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaBeouf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

LaBeouf manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cozad on his heels. He'll look to pass Cozad's guard now, I'm sure.
Cozad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf scoring with some ground and pound.
Cozad pulls LaBeouf in close to prevent any damage.
Cozad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cozad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LaBeouf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
LaBeouf pushes Cozad off looking to stand but Cozad dives back in and keeps control.
Cozad is thwarting LaBeouf's attempts to control the position.

Cozad is working for a kimura but LaBeouf is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad wants to take a breather but LaBeouf is having none of it.

Cozad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cozad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LaBeouf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad tries to stand and escape but LaBeouf is controlling the position.
LaBeouf is refusing to be controlled, as Cozad sits in half guard.
Cozad wants to pass to mount but LaBeouf is defending the position.
LaBeouf gets back to full guard.
LaBeouf trying to control the position.
Cozad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cozad throwing strikes from guard but LaBeouf blocks nicely.
Cozad wants to control from the top but LaBeouf keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cozad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
LaBeouf keeping moving, preventing Cozad from controlling successfully.

Charles Cozad has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cozad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBeouf lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Cozad dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

LaBeouf misses with a hook.
LaBeouf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cozad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. LaBeouf eats them both and turns towards Cozad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
LaBeouf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cozad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. LaBeouf catches Cozad right on the button with a cross.

Cozad moves into the clinch.
LaBeouf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cozad's efforts to push away.

Cozad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LaBeouf misses with a takedown attempt - Cozad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LaBeouf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaBeouf feints and then cracks Cozad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cozad down.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that both miss.
LaBeouf is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cozad.

It looks like Shia LaBeouf has been cut.
LaBeouf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cozad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaBeouf looks to land a left hand but Cozad moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from LaBeouf misses
and Cozad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaBeouf cracks a nice hook into Cozad's ribs.
LaBeouf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cozad misses with a series of wild punches.
LaBeouf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cozad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cozad wants to clinch but LaBeouf slips to the side

and LaBeouf counters with a takedown into side control.
Cozad sneaks back into half guard.
LaBeouf trying to control the action but Cozad is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LaBeouf is working away from the top position though.
LaBeouf trying to control the action but Cozad is working from the bottom.

LaBeouf wants to work for an arm triangle but Cozad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cozad preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

LaBeouf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cozad regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf won't allow Cozad to sweep him here.
Cozad controls LaBeouf momentarily but LaBeouf frees himself.
Cozad 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.
LaBeouf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cozad has his hands on LaBeouf's head, controlling the position.
Charles Cozad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cozad looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Cozad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cozad 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Cozad!
Charles Cozad very nearly forgot to thank No Contest Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.