PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Cozard Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cozard Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kid Rock- You Never Met a Motherfucker Quite Like Me. Peterson has chosen The Movement as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Patrick Peterson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Cozard Jr
vs
Peterson

186 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

198 cm
26
197 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Cozard Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozard Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Cozard Jr.
Peterson unleashes a big counter combination but Cozard Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Cozard Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cozard Jr.
Cozard Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Cozard Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Peterson walks into a stiff left hand from Cozard Jr.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cozard Jr.
Peterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cozard Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Cozard Jr backs off Peterson throws a huge counter combo but Cozard Jr manages to avoid it all.

Cozard Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peterson is trying to defend but Cozard Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozard Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cozard Jr.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cozard Jr.
Cozard Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozard Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Peterson to regain full guard.
Cozard Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cozard Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cozard Jr.
Cozard Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterson has wrist control.
Cozard Jr looking to pass the guard.
Cozard Jr stands up over Peterson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cozard Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peterson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Peterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cozard Jr manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozard Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson's guard.

Cozard Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cozard Jr working some strikes from top position.
Cozard Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cozard Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cozard Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cozard Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peterson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cozard Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Cozard Jr throws a strike but Peterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Cozard Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Cozard Jr postures up in Peterson's guard and throws a big left but Peterson blocks it.
Cozard Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to keep Cozard Jr in close.
Cozard Jr throws an elbow that misses. Peterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cozard Jr's guard. Nice move by Peterson!

Cozard Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson's guard.

Peterson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cozard Jr throws a strike but Peterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Cozard Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cozard 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.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Cozard Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Peterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cozard Jr but Cozard Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peterson slips under a jab.

Cozard Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cozard Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Peterson parries the strikes from Cozard Jr easily there. Cozard Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Peterson to escape.
Cozard Jr scores with punches from side control.
Peterson can't do much from the bottom here.
Peterson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozard Jr landing a few strikes.
Cozard Jr is trying to ground and pound but Peterson uses the momentary lack of control by Cozard Jr to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozard Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cozard Jr connects with a nice short shot to Peterson's temple.
Peterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cozard Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cozard Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Peterson is rocked!
Cozard Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cozard Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cozard Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cozard Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peterson trying to keep a closed guard but Cozard Jr is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Peterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cozard Jr manages to get himself to full guard.

Cozard 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.

Cozard Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peterson.
Cozard Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cozard Jr.
Cozard Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cozard Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cozard Jr throwing strikes from guard but Peterson blocks nicely.
Cozard Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cozard Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peterson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cozard Jr's guard.

Cozard Jr is striking from the bottom but Peterson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Cozard Jr is looking to improve his position.
Peterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Cozard Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peterson winds up and cracks Cozard Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cozard Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cozard Jr 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.
Peterson is pushing down on Cozard Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cozard Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Peterson has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Cozard Jr 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!

Cozard Jr tests Peterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peterson scores with a spinning back kick!

Peterson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cozard Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cozard Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peterson's head.
Cozard Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson trying to keep a closed guard but Cozard Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Cozard Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cozard Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Cozard Jr throwing strikes from guard but Peterson blocks nicely.
Cozard Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Peterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cozard Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cozard Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Peterson.
Peterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cozard Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterson has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cozard Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cozard Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cozard Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard.

Cozard Jr keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cozard Jr is on top in guard.

Cozard Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cozard Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozard Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Cozard Jr throwing strikes from guard but Peterson blocks nicely.
Cozard Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cozard Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Peterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cozard Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cozard Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cozard Jr distracts Peterson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Peterson managing to control the position.
Peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterson, not yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cozard Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Patrick Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson wants to clinch
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Cozard Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Peterson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cozard Jr pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Cozard Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cozard 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Cozard Jr!