PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Cozart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stevenson
vs
Cozart

189 cm
23
260 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

194 cm
19
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Crippler's Corner
Crippler's Corner

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Stevenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Cozart!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozart throws out a loose jab but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cozart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson connects with a jab.

It looks like Josh Cozart has been cut.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cozart.
Stevenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Cozart is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevenson has double underhooks.
Cozart wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cozart lands with a right to the head.
Cozart tries a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks it.

Cozart breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Cozart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cozart misses with an uppercut. Stevenson saw that one coming.
Cozart with a nice cross.
Cozart misses with a combination

and Stevenson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stevenson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cozart trying to keep a closed guard but Stevenson is proving a slippery customer.
Stevenson looking to pass the guard.
Stevenson won't allow Cozart to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozart keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Stevenson pushes down on Cozart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stevenson blocks the strikes from Cozart.
Stevenson wants to control but Cozart is keeping him busy.

Stevenson is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Stevenson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stevenson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stevenson thows a huge punch but Cozart dodges it nicely.
Stevenson is just content to waste time from the top position. Cozart takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Cozart.

Stevenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cozart 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.
Cozart thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cozart is retaining full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Stevenson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Stevenson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cozart, who protects the arm well.
Stevenson grinds an elbow into Cozart's temple.
Cozart is not content to let Stevenson control the position.
Stevenson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cozart sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Check out the look on Stevenson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stevenson advances to mount.

Stevenson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cozart turns into him and now he's in Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Cozart postures up in Stevenson's guard and throws a big left but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozart passes Stevenson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cozart is thwarting Stevenson's attempts to control the position.
Stevenson gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Stevenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Cozart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stevenson swings for the body but Cozart moves out of range.
Cozart swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Cozart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cozart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cozart misses with a double jab
and Stevenson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Cozart.
Cozart misses with a body shot.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Cozart.

Stevenson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stevenson showed some decent athleticism there.

Stevenson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cozart is breathing heavily.
Stevenson works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson controlling his opponent.
Stevenson with shots to the head and body - Cozart looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stevenson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cozart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Stevenson has control of Cozart's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cozart regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to control but Cozart wriggling away.
Cozart regains half guard.
Cozart looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stevenson is just content to waste time from the top position. Cozart takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stevenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevenson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cozart is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cozart has escaped and now he's on top!
Stevenson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Cozart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cozart wants to get up but he can't break Stevenson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stevenson working a defensive guard here.
Stevenson trying to strike off his back.
Cozart trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looking to control.
Cozart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevenson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cozart!

Stevenson looking to secure an arm triangle but Cozart defends it well.

Stevenson has control of Cozart's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cozart regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozart throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Stevenson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Cozart's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cozart loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson slips the punch.
Cozart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cozart throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cozart.
Cozart throws a combination that misses
and Cozart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That has opened up Josh Cozart's cut even more.
Stevenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozart.
Cozart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cozart throws a big shot that misses.
Stevenson scores with a jab. Cozart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cozart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body. Cozart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Cozart counters with a stiff right hand.
Cozart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cozart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevenson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozart misses with a combination
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.

Cozart is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a pinpoint strike between Cozart's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Cozart crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Stevenson scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Stevenson!
Greg Stevenson retains his heavyweight title!