Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Minoru Ii
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Lunak misses its intended target.
Lunak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cozad's sensitive parts.
Cozad feints a jab promting Lunak to slip. Cozad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lunak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
Cozad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lunak misses with a looping left.
Lunak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
A little feinted left hand from Lunak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lunak.
Cozad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lunak.
Lunak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lunak drops his hands momentarily and Cozad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Lunak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Lunak has managed to clinch.
Lunak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lunak.
Lunak throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Cozad.
A bit of stalling here from Lunak. #T1#
Lunak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cozad is looking to control Lunak's arms but Lunak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Lunak gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Cozad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lunak is struggling to control the position.
Lunak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cozad scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cozad.
Lunak lands an uppercut.
Lunak taking a breather.
Lunak being controlled against the cage.
Lunak misses with a punch on the inside.
Lunak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cozad has had enough of the clinch but Lunak keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Lunak taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lunak has Cozad pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Libor Lunak.
Cozad throws a series of punches but Lunak moves out of range.
Cozad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lunak throws a body punch but Cozad moves out of range.
We've been told by Lunak's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lunak throws a hook to the side of Cozad's head but Cozad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lunak dips to his left and cracks Cozad with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Lunak misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lunak moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
Cozad defending well as Lunak loads up on a big left hand.
Cozad throws out a counter right but Lunak avoids it with no problem.
Lunak misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Cozad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cozad moves out of range of the strikes.
Lunak tries to clinch up but Cozad circles away and keeps his distance.
Cozad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cozad throws a body shot but no joy.
Lunak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Lunak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lunak misses with a body shot.
Cozad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lunak throws an off balance right hand
letting Cozad counter with a right hand.
Cozad walks into a left hand.
Lunak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cozad thuds his right hand into Lunak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#Libor Lunak's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Lunak does it's job there.
Cozad blocks a head kick by Lunak.
Lunak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lunak throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
Cozad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lunak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cozad moves away.
Cozad blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Cozad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cozad scores with a push kick.
Lunak is breathing heavily.
Lunak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cozad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cozad sizes up Lunak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Cozad scores with a leg kick.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lunak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cozad throws out the jab.
Cozad swinging wildly here.
Lunak doesn't manage to clinch there - Cozad circles away.
Cozad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lunak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Lunak saw that one coming.
Lunak seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lunak throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Cozad counters with a nice right hand that sends Lunak toppling to the canvas! Lunak scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cozad finish him?!#ROC2#Lunak is rocked!#CUT2#Libor Lunak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cozad cracks Lunak with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad!

Event: DC 140: Wife v Ruyjini
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cozad scores with a shot to the body.
Orcarm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orcarm shoots in looking for a takedown but Cozad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orcarm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cozad misses with a double jab.
Orcarm is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cozad.
Orcarm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cozad throws a hook to the side of Orcarm's head but Orcarm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Cozad gets tackled into the cage by Orcarm. Orcarm maintains the clinch. #TD#
Orcarm pulls Cozad into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orcarm is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cozad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orcarm.
Cozad keeping moving, preventing Orcarm from controlling successfully.
Orcarm is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##ES2#
Cozad has his feet on Orcarm's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Orcarm tries for a takedown but Cozad circles away easily
and Cozad counters with a right hand to the body.
Orcarm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cozad is fending him off so far but Orcarm persists. Nope, Cozad circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cozad! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murfum Orcarm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cozad scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Murfum Orcarm has been cut.#TD#
Orcarm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cozad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozad is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Orcarm has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Orcarm is looking to take a break and control but Cozad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Cozad wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee asks Orcarm politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orcarm prefers to stall for the moment though.
Orcarm trying to control the action but Cozad is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Orcarm is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cozad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cozad is pushing Orcarm's head away, looking to escape. Orcarm manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cozad scores with a punch to the head.
Cozad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orcarms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orcarm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD2#
Cozad lands a big right hand that sends Orcarm crashing to the mat! Cozad stays standing though and waves Orcarm back to his feet!#ROC2#Orcarm is rocked!#CUT2#Murfum Orcarm's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad stuffs the takedown.
Cozad fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Orcarm to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Orcarm looks to clinch but Cozad throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Orcarm taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mike Cozad!

Event: DC 135: Wife v Nagasaki
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Pedersoli misses with an uppercut.
Pedersoli moves away from the strike by Cozad.
Cozad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Cozad scores with the left hand. Pedersoli knows he should have avoided that one.
Pedersoli moves away from the strike by Cozad.
Cozad takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cozad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pedersoli scores with a jab. Cozad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pedersoli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cozad looks winded!#KD#
Pedersoli sends Cozad crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pedersoli is motioning to the referee to let Cozad up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Cozad is rocked!
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!
Pedersoli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cozad if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Pedersoli lands a nice looking body shot.
Pedersoli misses with a hook. Cozad ducked under it nicely.
Pedersoli drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Cozad's head, knocking him out cold! Pedersoli is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlo Pedersoli!
A relieved looking Carlo Pedersoli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 128: Colamarino v Harris
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Beard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Beard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cozad's half guard.
Cozad is trying to stand back up but Beard is controlling him
Beard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cozad has hold of Beard's hands but Beard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beard is looking to take a break and control but Cozad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cozad is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cozad taking some punishment here, with Beard in his half guard.
Beard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Beard throwing shots but Cozad is blocking nicely. #T1#
Cozad is looking to escape.
Beard lands with a punch from half guard.
Cozad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cozad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cozad has hold of Beard's hands but Beard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beard prevents Cozad from standing back up.
Cozad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beard is nestled in close to Cozad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cozad!
Beard 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.
Beard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cozad is trying to stand.
Beard is landing with some decent strikes but Cozad is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Beard with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cozad is in a horrible position here. Beard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
Beard working Cozad over with strikes here.
Beard lands a big shot there that rocks Cozad but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beard connects with a bit shot that sees Cozad covering up! More strikes from Beard and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Beard is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarrod Beard!
Jarrod Beard retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: DC 122 Beard v Pedersoli
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Cholo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cozad.
Cozad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cholo to score with a decent uppercut.
Cholo looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Cholo darts in and clinches Cozad up against the cage.
Cozad stalling the fight.
Cozad wants to get back to striking at distance but Cholo won't allow it.
Cozad effectively controlling the action here.
Cholo just leaning against Cozad, taking a breather.
Cozad scores with a shot to the side of Cholo's head.
Cozad working hard to break the clinch.
Cholo avoiding damage.
Cholo prevents a body shot from Cozad.
Cozad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cholo stalling against the cage.
Cozad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cholo looking to stall.
Good body shot from Cozad.
Cholo is breathing heavily.
Cozad digs a right hand into Cholo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cholo's gas tank. #T1#
Cozad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cholo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cozad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cholo pushes off an throws an elbow but Cozad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cozad has Cholo pressed against the cage.
Cozad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cholo blocks it with crossed arms.
Cholo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Cholo gets through Cozad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cozad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cholo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cozad swings wildly with an uppercut but Cholo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cozad misses with a knee to the head.
Cholo tries a body shot but Cozad blocks it.
Cozad looking to stall. #T2#
Cozad lands a right hand. #BC2#
Cozad manages to break the clinch.
Cozad throws a looping overhand right but Cholo ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Cholo.
Cholo throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cholo moves away.
Cholo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cholo slips a straight right by Cozad.
Cholo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cholo is looking to counter punch.
Cozad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cholo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cholo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad.
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Cholo.
Cholo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cholo tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cholo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cozad. #T3#
Cozad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cozad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cholo looks to land a right hand but Cozad moved out of range.
Cholo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Cholo pushes Cozad up against the cage in a clinch.
Cholo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards. #BC2#
Cozad breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cholo. #KD2#
Cozad cracks Cholo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cozad has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cholo to stand back up!#ROC2#Cholo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like BIg Cholo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cozad dodges the punch combination from Cholo.
Oh Cholo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cholo moves in looking to clinch but Cozad pushes him off.
Cozad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cholo seems to have got his legs back now.
Cozad misses with an uppercut
and Cholo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cholo tries to bum rush Cozad with a series of wild strikes but Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cozad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cozad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cholo throws out the jab.
Cholo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad.#T4#
Cholo throws a hook but Cozad blocks it.
Cholo tests Cozad's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Cozad lands a big uppercut and Cholo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cholo looks OK. Cozad waves Cholo back to his feet!
Cozad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cozad blocks a jab.
Cholo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cholo throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Cozad. #KD2#
Cozad feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cholo sprawling to the canvas! Cholo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cozad finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad throws a lazy right hand but Cholo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cholo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cholo lands a right hook to the body.
Cozad drops Cholo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Cozad follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Cozad!

Event: DC 116: Cholo v Beard
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Cozad misses.
Christ throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Cozad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cozad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.#KD2#
Cozad drops Christ with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Christ looks back up at him and smiles so Cozad waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #KD2#
Cozad cracks Christ with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Christ looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cozad finish him? #ROC2#Christ is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad knocks out Christ with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Cozad before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Cozad picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad!

Event: DC110 :Farfan v Savisto
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Cozad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cozad misses with a looping right.
Frank is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cozad misses with a looping right.
Frank takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Cozad.#KD2#
Cozad lands a big head kick that sends Frank tumbling to the mat! Cozad takes a step backwards and waves Frank back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Everest Frank has been cut.
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!
Frank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cozad.
Frank moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Frank looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cozad has momentary wrist control but Frank slips an elbow through the middle.
Cozad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cozad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Cozad keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozad wants to stand up but Frank is controlling him.
Frank landing some decent shots from guard.
Frank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cozad's head.
Frank prevents Cozad from getting back to his feet.
Frank scoring with some ground and pound.
Cozad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Frank works over Cozad with some ground and pound from guard.
Cozad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frank won't allow Cozad to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Frank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Frank won't allow Cozad to get back to his feet.
Frank looking to sit in guard and control but Cozad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Frank trying to strike off his back.
Frank 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.
Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Cozad stands up and waves to Frank to follow him. #TD#
Frank shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cozad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Cozad pushes Frank off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cozad throws an off balance right hand
and Frank makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Cozad.
Frank slips a jab and a cross from Cozad.
Frank looks for a takedown but Cozad sprawls well.#TD#
Frank closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4##ES2#
Cozad explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cozad can pounce on him.
Cozad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cozad misses with a double jab
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Cozad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cozad can pounce on him.
Frank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Cozad. No joy for Frank on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Cozad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Everest Frank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Frank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Cozad as Frank shoots in.
Frank blocks a jab.
Cozad throws an overhand right that lands on Frank's shoulder, as Frank tries to avoid the shot.
Frank fails with the takedown
and Cozad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank.
Frank is looking to counter punch.
Frank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cozad as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everest Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Frank counters with a takedown into side control.

Cozad throws Frank to one side and escapes!#T1#
Frank drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#Everest Frank's cut is getting worse.
Frank shoots for a takedown but Cozad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Frank crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cozad - the referee stops the clock and Frank gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cozad. Frank manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cozad is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frank has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cozad finds it's way round the side to connect with Frank's head.
Cozad punishes Frank's body with a nice straight punch.
Frank bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Cozad comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Frank falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Frank was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad!

Event: DC 102: Farman v McVicker
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Makkonen moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
Cozad throws an overhand right that lands on Makkonen's shoulder, as Makkonen tries to avoid the shot.
Makkonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Cozad should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Cozad connects with a right hand. Makkonen shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
A big right from Cozad misses.
Cozad throws a looping overhand right but Makkonen ducks down to avoid it.
Makkonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makkonen avoids the body shot from Cozad.
Cozad throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makkonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cozad's head.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Makkonen and Cozad goes tumbling to the canvas! Makkonen follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cozad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Makkonen is taking a breather. Cozad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Makkonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Cozad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Makkonen there.
Makkonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makkonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Cozad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makkonen passes to full mount!
Makkonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Cozad really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Makkonen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cozad trying desperately to get to his feet.
Makkonen trying to control but Cozad is having none of it. #T2#
Cozad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makkonen on the ground.
Makkonen landing strikes from the mount.
Cozad wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T3#
Makkonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cozad can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Makkonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makkonen unloading with bombs!
Makkonen working the ground and pound effectively.
Cozad tries to buck Makkonen off but he can't manage it.
Makkonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cozad is trying to stand.
Makkonen content just to control the position here. #T4#
Cozad is trying to stand.
Makkonen breaks from Cozad's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Makkonen trying to control but Cozad is having none of it.
Cozad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cozad has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Makkonen's lack of action.
Cozad is in trouble now - Makkonen has advanced to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makkonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Makkonen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Make Makkonen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##KD2#
Makkonen lands a big shot that drops Cozad! Can he finish him? #ROC2#Cozad is rocked!
Makkonen loads up on a big left hand. Cozad felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Makkonen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cozad can't hide his disappointment, as Makkonen celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Make Makkonen!
Make Makkonen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real Never meant to make your fat son cry I apologize a trillion times I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real Never meant to make your fat son cry I apologize a trillion times Next time, bring your friend`s too and i will smoke all of you guys!'.

Event: DC 95: Bable v Savisto
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Cozad looks to land a left hand but Legs moved out of range nicely.
Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legs.
Cozad throwing a counter right hand but Legs manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Legs.
Cozad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legs.
Cozad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Legs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Cozad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cozad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legs.
Legs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cozad momentarily.
Cozad throws a jab when Legs was well out of range.
Cozad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legs.
Legs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cozad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cozad misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legs misses with a left hand
and Cozad counters with a one-two to the body.
Legs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cozad counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Cozad just misses with a punch to the body.
Legs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Legs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Cozad catches Legs right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
A punch combination from Cozad misses.
Legs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cozad throws a big shot that misses.
Legs misses with a hook
and Cozad counters with a leg kick.
Legs jabs Cozad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick by Cozad misses
and Legs counters with a stiff right hand.
Cozad throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Legs looks winded!
Crunch! Cozad slams his shin into Legs's torso.
Crazy Legs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Legs.
A little jabbing left from Legs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Cozad dips to his left and cracks Legs with an uppercut!
Cozad lands a nice shot that snaps Legs's head back.
Cozad scores with a push kick.
Cozad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cozad misses with a straight left.
Cozad keeps Legs at a distance using the push kick.
Cozad scores with a jab to the body.
Legs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cozad throws a body punch but Legs moves out of range.
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cozad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legs misses with a jab to the body
and Cozad counters with a slapping leg kick. #KD#
Cozad feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Legs sprawling to the canvas! Legs rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cozad finish him?!
Cozad misses with a hook. Legs ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Cozad ducks under a wild hook from Legs.
Legs throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Cozad cracks Legs with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Legs looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cozad finish him? #ROC#Legs is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Crazy Legs's cut even more.
Legs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Legs is still on wobbly legs! Can Cozad finish him?
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Cozad flashes Legs a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Legs's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Legs crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Cozad punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad!
In defeat, Crazy Legs stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got paid, I win'.

Event: DC 89: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Silva moves to clinch but Cozad breaks away
enabling Cozad to counter with a crisp jab.
Cozad throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Silva's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Cozad dives in looking to finish as Silva flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Cozad's strikes! Cozad is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Silva's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Silva was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Cozad!

Event: DC 83: Bollomard v Ratt
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
IV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cozad.
Cozad connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
IV throws a body shot but no joy.
IV just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Cozad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
IV cracks a nice hook into Cozad's ribs.
IV lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Cozad misses its intended target.
IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by IV.
Cozad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. IV catches Cozad right on the button with a cross.
IV throws a hook to the side of Cozad's head but Cozad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
IV looks to land a right hand but Cozad moved out of range.
Cozad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from IV.
IV misses with an uppercut
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Cozad throws out a counter right but IV avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Cozad tests IV's chin there with a solid looking shot.
IV swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad cracks IV on the jaw with a powerful right hand and IV falls backwards against the cage. Cozad follows up with more strikes that drop IV to his knees. Cozad keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save IV! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Cozad!

Event: DC 75 Davis vs Tzeng
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Cozad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luu.
Luu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luu is looking to clinch.
Luu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luu connects with an inside leg kick.
Cozad thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Luu.
Cozad throws a series of punches but Luu moves out of range.
Cozad blocks a head kick by Luu.
A little feinted left hand from Cozad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cozad misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad throws a series of punches but Luu avoids them all with ease.
Cozad misses with a series of wild punches.
Luu throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1##KD#
Cozad lands a left and a right that send Luu crashing to the mat, dazed. Cozad thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Kova Luu has been cut.
A solid body kick from Luu.
Luu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Cozad to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luu tries to clinch up but Cozad circles away and keeps his distance.
Luu wants to clinch
and Cozad counters with an inside leg kick.
Luu throws a sloppy head kick and Cozad moves out of range easily.
Luu throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Cozad counters with a crisp right hand that drops Luu! Cozad lets Luu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Luu is rocked!#T2#
Cozad fakes the body blow, causing Luu to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Luu goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad!

Event: DC 66 Davis vs Lapierre
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1##KD#
Young drops Cozad with a beautiful combination! Cozad stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Young is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.#KD#
Young lands a big uppercut and Cozad crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cozad looks OK. Young waves Cozad back to his feet!#ROC#Cozad is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young is stalking Cozad. Cozad circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Young, and it's lights out! Cozad really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Young!

Event: DC 58: Battleby vs San
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Frank throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cozad throws a lazy uppercut
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cozad with a nice calf kick.
Frank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cozad sprawls well. Cozad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frank gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Cozad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cozad throws a jab when Frank was well out of range.
It looked like Frank was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cozad.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad moves out of range as Frank strikes.
Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Frank on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Frank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cozad misses the jab.
As Cozad tries to get set, Frank tries to push him back and clinch up but Cozad manages to avoid the attempt.
Cozad misses with a looping left.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cozad. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cozad misses with a body shot.
Frank throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cozad! But no joy.
Frank swings widly with a right hand
and Cozad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Everest Frank has been cut.
Frank takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frank defending well as Cozad loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Frank misses the target.
Cozad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cozad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank fails to land the takedown.
A left lands for Cozad.#T2#
Frank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cozad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frank misses with a wild body shot.
Cozad throws a big shot that misses.
Frank moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank misses with a wild body shot.
Frank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cozad.
Cozad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#Everest Frank's cut is getting worse.
Frank jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cozad tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cozad throws a lazy uppercut
and Frank counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Frank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cozad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frank.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everest Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Cozad - just one landing.
Frank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cozad avoids the body shot from Frank.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cozad moves away.
Cozad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Cozad lands a big uppercut and Frank crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Frank looks OK. Cozad waves Frank back to his feet!#ROC2#Frank is rocked!#CUT2#Everest Frank's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cozad counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad!

Event: DC 49: Bollomard vs Moen
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Lothbrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lothbrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cozad misses with a straight right.
Lothbrock tries to clinch up but Cozad circles away and keeps his distance.
Lothbrock tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Lothbrock is looking to clinch but Cozad is avoiding it.
Lothbrock tries to clinch up but Cozad circles away and keeps his distance.
Cozad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lothbrock throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Cozad counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lothbrock! Cozad lets Lothbrock back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Lothbrock is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ragnar Lothbrock has been cut.
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lothbrock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad moves out of range as Lothbrock throws a body kick.
Cozad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lothbrock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cozad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cozad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lothbrock thinking.
Lothbrock thows a leg kick but Cozad checks it
and Cozad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lothbrock tries to clinch but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad looks to land a left hand but Lothbrock moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Lothbrock tries to clinch #KD#
and Cozad counters with a nice right hand that sends Lothbrock toppling to the canvas! Lothbrock scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cozad finish him?!
Lothbrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Cozad finish him?
Lothbrock closes the distance but Cozad moves to the side
and Cozad counters with a huge right that knocks Lothbrock out cold! Cozad is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad!

Event: DC 41: Tenkula vs Knightley
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1##CL#
Cholo moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cozad throws a punch but it's blocked by Cholo.
Cholo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cholo can't find room to land a body shot as Cozad controls the action.
Cozad prevents a body shot from Cholo.
Cholo misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Cholo.
Cholo misses with a body punch.
Cholo blocking some punches.
Cholo misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Cozad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cholo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cholo moves to clinch but Cozad breaks away
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cholo swings widly with a right hand
and Cozad counters with a body kick.
Cholo is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Cholo.
Cozad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Cholo has managed to clinch. #T1#
Cholo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cozad throws a head punch that misses.
Cholo is trying to stall.
Cholo lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cholo.
Cholo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cozad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cholo's elbow. #BC#
Cholo breaks from the clinch.
Cholo throws a shot from downtown. Cozad moves away and avoids it.
Cozad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cholo is looking to counter punch.
Cozad grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Cholo takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Cozad cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Cozad!

Event: DC 34: Nitro vs Thrane
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Cozad looks to land a combination but Arkinson avoids it well.
Arkinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Cozad counters with a crisp right hand that drops Arkinson! Cozad lets Arkinson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Mark Arkinson has been cut.
Arkinson misses with a body shot
and Cozad counters with a crisp right that sends Arkinson to the canvas! Cozad follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Cozad!

Event: RISE 139
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Cozad misses with a body shot
and Yarmalenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yarmalenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Cozad off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Yarmalenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Cozad should have avoided that one.
Yarmalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cozad circles away quickly and effectively.
Cozad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yarmalenko with a body shot.
Cozad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yarmalenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cozad moves away.
Cozad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cozad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cozad looks for the body kick but Yarmalenko saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yarmalenko misses with an uppercut
and Cozad counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cozad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cozad looks winded!#T1#
Yarmalenko swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Yarmalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cozad throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Yarmalenko misses its target.
Cozad misses with a lunging right hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yarmalenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cozad.
Cozad looks to land a right hand but Yarmalenko moved out of range.
Yarmalenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cozad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cozad lands a right hook to the body.
Cozad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yarmalenko is looking to wear down Cozad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick from Yarmalenko lands but Cozad takes it in his stride.
Cozad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Yarmalenko. Those never looked like landing.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick but Cozad moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cozad misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Yarmalenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cozad! Yarmalenko lets Cozad back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cozad misses with a hook. Yarmalenko ducked under it nicely.
Yarmalenko slips a jab and a cross from Cozad.
Yarmalenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cozad blocks a head kick by Yarmalenko.
A head kick misses from Yarmalenko.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Yarmalenko misses with a body shot
and Cozad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Cozad throws an off balance right hand
and Yarmalenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses.
Mike Cozad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Yarmalenko lands a big head kick that sends Cozad tumbling to the mat! Yarmalenko takes a step backwards and waves Cozad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Whack! Yarmalenko lands a heavy head kick that drops Cozad. The ref tackles Yarmalenko to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Cozad was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Andriy Yarmalenko!

Event: RISE 134
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cozad.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Cozad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cozad wants to stall.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cozad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cozad's elbow.
Chai tries a body shot but Cozad blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Cozad gets an underhook and turns Chai into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai effectively controlling the action here.
Cozad tries to stall but Chai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chai being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.#CL#
Cozad drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage. #T1#
Cozad is pushing Chai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cozad is trying to stall.
Chai taking a breather.
Chai trying to control the position but instead, Cozad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chai into the cage.
Cozad leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chai stalling in the clinch but Cozad improves position.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Chai works on Cozad's body with a couple of short punches.
Cozad taking a breather.#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chai letting Cozad take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Chai.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai works on Cozad's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Chai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cozad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cozad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Chai throws the kick towards the body but Cozad avoids it.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Cozad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chai misses the jab.#T3#
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chai is looking to score with low kicks.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Chai has knocked Cozad down with a huge combo! Chai steps away and waves a wobbly Cozad back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Cozad is rocked!
Chai looks to land a left hand but Cozad moved out of range nicely.
Cozad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ghost Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai misses with a hook. Cozad ducked under it nicely.
Cozad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chai.
The fighters circling - Cozad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Cozad takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Chai cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ghost Chai!
Ghost Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 122
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Cozad defending well as Wahwah loads up on a big left hand.
Cozad is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wahwah throws a leg kick that misses.
Wahwah misses with a low kick.
Cozad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kimbo Wahwah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wahwah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wahwah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wahwah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cozad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wahwah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wahwah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wahwah misses the shot to the body.
Wahwah throws a hook but Cozad avoids it easily.
Wahwah sets himself, and Cozad steps forward looking for the clinch! Wahwah avoids it this time.
Wahwah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wahwah moves away from the strike by Cozad.
Wahwah throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Cozad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cozad stalling.
Wahwah misses with a punch to the body.
Cozad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Cozad stalling against the cage.
Cozad taking a breather.
Cozad blocks an uppercut.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Wahwah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Wahwah swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Cozad counter with a right hand.
Wahwah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wahwah misses with a head kick.
Wahwah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Wahwah. #CL2#
Cozad clinches up with Wahwah and pushes him back against the cage.
Cozad keeps control of Wahwah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wahwah swings wildly with an uppercut but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wahwah is trying to break the clinch but Cozad is controlling him.#T2#
Cozad controlling the action here for a moment.
Cozad effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Cozad's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cozad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Wahwah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad tries to clinch there but Wahwah circles away.
Cozad checks the leg kick.
Wahwah misses with a straight right.
Cozad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wahwah looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Cozad pushes Wahwah up against the cage in a clinch.
Cozad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cozad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wahwah's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Wahwah. #T3#
Cozad has Wahwah pressed against the cage.
Wahwah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wahwah tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cozad stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cozad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wahwah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cozad has Wahwah pushed against the cage.
Cozad blocking some punches.
Wahwah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Wahwah misses with a hook to the body
and Cozad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cozad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cozad lands with a hook. Wahwah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wahwah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cozad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wahwah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cozad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wahwah throws out a loose jab but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cozad wants to counter the offense by Wahwah and move into the clinch position.
Cozad lands a jab to the head.
Wahwah with a jab.
Wahwah throws a jab but it's blocked by Cozad.
Cozad tries to counter with a clinch but Wahwah shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Cozad has Wahwah up against the cage in a clinch.
Wahwah lands with a left to the head.
Wahwah tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cozad wants to stall. #BC#
Wahwah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wahwah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cozad.
Wahwah throws a shot to the body.
Wahwah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cozad moves away.
Wahwah throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Wahwah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wahwah swats away the attempt to clinch by Cozad.
It looked like Wahwah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by Cozad.
Cozad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wahwah's head backwards.#CL2#
Cozad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wahwah, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wahwah is trying to stall.
Cozad has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wahwah swings wildly with an uppercut but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wahwah pushes Cozad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad stalling in the clinch but Wahwah improves position.
Wahwah tries to break the clinch but Cozad is controlling the position.
Wahwah goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Wahwah breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Cozad forces Wahwah back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1##BC#
Wahwah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cozad lands a nice looking body shot.
Cozad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wahwah.
Cozad wants to counter with a clinch but Wahwah pushes him away.
Cozad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wahwah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cozad ducks under a wild hook from Wahwah.
Cozad lands a nice shot that snaps Wahwah's head back.
Cozad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wahwah.
A slow jab from Wahwah misses its intended target.
Cozad moves out of range as Wahwah strikes.
Wahwah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wahwah throws a body shot but no joy.
Wahwah loads up on a big right hand but Cozad slips the punch.
Wahwah swats away the attempt to clinch by Cozad.
Wahwah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##KD2#
Cozad sends Wahwah crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cozad is motioning to the referee to let Wahwah up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Wahwah is rocked!
Mike Cozad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Cozad rushes Wahwah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Wahwah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cozad stalling against the cage.
Wahwah seems to have got his legs back now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wahwah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wahwah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cozad content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wahwah has a couple of punches blocked by Cozad.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mike Cozad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cozad has Wahwah pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cozad is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Wahwah keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Wahwah tries to keep at a distance but Cozad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wahwah throws a head punch that misses.
Cozad taking a breather. #T3#
Cozad is looking to control Wahwah's arms but Wahwah gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
Cozad prevents a body shot from Wahwah.
Cozad is looking to control Wahwah's arms but Wahwah gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wahwah as Cozad tries to tie him up.
Cozad just leaning against Wahwah, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Wahwah tries to land a leg kick but Cozad saw it coming and moves away.
Wahwah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cozad defending well as Wahwah loads up on a big left hand.
Wahwah misses with a hook.
Wahwah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wahwah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cozad feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Cozad rushes Wahwah and presses him up against the cage.
Wahwah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wahwah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Cozad content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Wahwah has Cozad pressed against the cage.
Cozad wants to stall.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Wahwah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.
Cozad is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cozad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cozad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wahwah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cozad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wahwah throws an off balance right hand
and Cozad counters with a straight right hand.
Cozad checks a low kick from Wahwah.
Wahwah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Cozad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Cozad's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wahwah throws a big shot that misses.
Wahwah swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Wahwah keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Wahwah.
Wahwah throws a hook to the side of Cozad's head but Cozad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wahwah throws a right hand that Cozad ducks under and follows up with a left that Cozad also avoids with ease.
Wahwah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wahwah connects with a solid leg kick.
Cozad misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahwah swats away the attempt to clinch by Cozad.
Wahwah misses with a left hand
and Cozad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wahwah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Wahwah jabs at Cozad's body.
Cozad scores with a punch to the head.
Wahwah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Wahwah misses its intended target.
Cozad tries to counter with a clinch but Wahwah shakes him off and moves away.
Wahwah throws a hook but Cozad blocks it.#CL2#
Cozad forces Wahwah back against the cage and clinches.
Wahwah throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Wahwah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Wahwah, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Cozad has Wahwah up against the cage in a clinch.
Wahwah struggles to land a body shot inside as Cozad controls his hands.
Cozad tries to stall but Wahwah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wahwah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cozad stalling the fight.
A short right from Wahwah. #T2#
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wahwah is trying to break the clinch but Cozad has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Wahwah.
Cozad blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad tries to stall but Wahwah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Wahwah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wahwah misses with a looping right.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wahwah.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wahwah.
Wahwah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wahwah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Wahwah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cozad.
Cozad with a hook.
Wahwah sizes up Cozad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wahwah thuds a left hand into Cozad's body.
Cozad is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wahwah throws an overhand right that lands on Cozad's shoulder, as Cozad tries to avoid the shot.
Wahwah misses with a hook.
Wahwah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cozad.
Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wahwah.
Wahwah moves out of range of the strikes.
Wahwah misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Cozad counters by clinching up.
Cozad wants to stall.
Cozad stalls.
Wahwah wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Wahwah misses with a punch on the inside.
Wahwah wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wahwah tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cozad letting Wahwah take a breather here.
Wahwah lands with a light punch inside.
Wahwah lands with a left to the head.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wahwah misses with a body punch.
Cozad wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cozad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wahwah tries to break free but Cozad pushes him back against the cage.
Cozad is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wahwah.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Wahwah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wahwah 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Wahwah!

Event: RISE 115
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Rollo scores with a takedown into Cozad's guard.
Rollo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Cozad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rollo defends well.
Cozad wants to hit a sweep here but Rollo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cozad there!
Cozad regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rollo moves into full mount! Cozad won't be happy about that!
Rollo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Rollo has control of Cozad's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cozad regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Rollo looking for a guillotine from mount but Cozad is having none of it.
Cozad can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Rollo wants to finish this one by submission but Cozad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rollo.
Cozad tries to improve his position but instead Rollo has taken his back!
Rollo biding his time, controlling Cozad.
Cozad tries to escape the position. #T2#
Rollo avoiding Cozad 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Cozad won't enjoy being in this position. Rollo looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Cozad is tapping - it's over boys! Rollo picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maurice Rollo!
A very excited looking Maurice Rollo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RISE 102: McVicker v Green
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Cozad drives through and clinches with Lewis Moe against the cage.
Cozad taking a breather.
Lewis Moe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lewis Moe is trying to break the clinch but Cozad is controlling him.
Lewis Moe wants to get back to striking at distance but Cozad won't allow it.
Cozad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lewis Moe letting Cozad take a breather here.
Cozad avoiding damage.
Cozad continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cozad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Lewis Moe shoots in for a takedown but Cozad shows good takedown defense.
Lewis Moe looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
A jab from Lewis Moe misses. #T1#
Cozad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Litas Lewis Moe has been cut.
Litas Lewis Moe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis Moe looks to land a combination but Cozad avoids it well. #CL2#
Cozad has Lewis Moe up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cozad.
Lewis Moe tries for a takedown but Cozad manages to get underhooks.
Cozad effectively controlling the action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cozad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Cozad's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cozad leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lewis Moe has had enough of the clinch but Cozad keeps him there for the moment.
Cozad is pushing Lewis Moe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Lewis Moe with a poor takedown
and Cozad counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Litas Lewis Moe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cozad lands a jab to Lewis Moe's midsection.#T2#
Cozad is looking to slow Lewis Moe down with leg kicks.
Lewis Moe throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Cozad feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lewis Moe sprawling to the canvas! Lewis Moe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cozad finish him?!
Lewis Moe is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis Moe is holding his hands too far apart here. Cozad throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Lewis Moe is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad!

Event: RISE 91: Hohol v Esposito
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Ritola tries to land a leg kick but Cozad saw it coming and moves away.
Ritola throws an overhand right that lands on Cozad's shoulder, as Cozad tries to avoid the shot.
Ritola sets himself, and Cozad steps forward looking for the clinch! Ritola avoids it this time.
Ritola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozad is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritola. Cozad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Cozad.
Ritola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ritola throws a lazy right hand but Cozad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ritola misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Cozad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritola.
Ritola misses with a kick to the body.
Cozad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A bone on bone clash there as Cozad blocks the leg kick.
Cozad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ritola defends it well.
Ritola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Cozad moves into the clinch successfully.
Cozad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cozad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cozad receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cozad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ritola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cozad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Ritola misses with a hook. Cozad ducked under it nicely.
Ritola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cozad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ritola throws a leg kick
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand.
Ritola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cozad is able to avoid easily.
Cozad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ritola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritola misses with an uppercut.
Ritola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cozad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Jab from Cozad.
Ritola misses the jab.
Cozad connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Cozad drops Ritola with a beautiful combination! Ritola stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cozad is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Ritola is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
Cozad moves away from the strike by Ritola.
Cozad wants to counter the offense by Ritola and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Cozad clinches up against the cage.
Cozad avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola misses with the head strike.
Cozad stalling.
Cozad managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Cozad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cozad stalling in the clinch.
Cozad continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Cozad stalling.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cozad avoids it.
Cozad is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Ritola throws out a loose jab but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Cozad clobbers Ritola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Ritola pushes Cozad up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Cozad.
Cozad leaning against his opponent.
Ritola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cozad has Ritola pushed against the cage.
Cozad avoiding damage.
Cozad is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Ritola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Ritola lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Cozad scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Cozad has closed the distance and engaged Ritola in a clinch.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cozad avoids it.
Cozad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cozad stalling the fight. #T4#
Cozad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Cozad avoids the damage to the body.
Cozad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cozad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cozad.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cozad is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cozad is defending well for now.
Cozad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Cozad avoids the damage to the body.
Cozad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cozad managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cozad avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Cozad.
Cozad is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritola. Cozad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cozad cracks Ritola with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Cozad dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Cozad closes the distance and pushes Ritola back into the cage.
Cozad is struggling to control the position.
Ritola letting Cozad take a breather here.
Cozad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ritola up against the cage.
Cozad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ritola up against the cage.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cozad avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cozad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Ritola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cozad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritola.
Cozad looks to land a right hand but Ritola moved out of range.
Cozad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cozad slips a jab from Ritola.
Ritola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritola.#T1#
Ritola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cozad closes the distance and clinches.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Cozad avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Cozad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee calls for Cozad to work.
The crowd are getting on Cozad's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cozad pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cozad taking a breather.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cozad is defending well for now.
Cozad slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad moves out of range as Ritola strikes.
Cozad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cozad blocks a head kick by Ritola. #T2#
Ritola throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Cozad counters by moving into the clinch.
Cozad slows down the pace here.
Mike Cozad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cozad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cozad has Ritola pushed against the cage.
Cozad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Ritola swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ritola loads up on a big right hand but Cozad slips the punch.
Ritola connects with a leg kick.
Cozad lands a nice shot that snaps Ritola's head back.
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!
Ritola misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Cozad takes the fight into the clinch.
Cozad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
Ritola working aggressively here.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cozad is defending well for now.
Ritola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cozad is keeping busy.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cozad slows down the pace here.
Ritola letting Cozad take a breather here.
Cozad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cozad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola scores a nice knee to the body.
Cozad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cozad effectively controlling the action here.
Cozad controlling the action here for a moment.
Cozad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Cozad avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cozad.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cozad.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cozad is defending well for now.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cozad is defending well for now.
Cozad managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola being controlled against the cage.
Cozad managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Cozad stalling.
Cozad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ritola up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
A slow jab from Cozad misses its intended target. #CL2#
Cozad clinches up with Ritola and pushes him back against the cage.
Ritola swings wildly with an uppercut but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola has a couple of punches blocked by Cozad.
Cozad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cozad is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tommi Ritola will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cozad avoids the head kick by Ritola.
And Cozad tries to counter it with a takedown but Ritola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ritola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cozad.
Cozad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ritola defends it well.
Ritola cracks a nice hook into Cozad's ribs.#CL2#
Cozad has closed the distance and engaged Ritola in a clinch.
Cozad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cozad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ritola being controlled against the cage.
Cozad just leaning against Ritola, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Cozad to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Ritola misses with a body shot.
Tommi Ritola is winning the standup battle so far.
Ritola throws a low kick but Cozad avoids it.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Cozad sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Ritola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cozad moves away from the strike by Ritola.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Cozad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cozad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ritola defends it well.
Cozad misses with a looping right.
Ritola misses with an uppercut.
Cozad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ritola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cozad.
Ritola looks to land a body kick but Cozad moved away.
Ritola lands a nice looking body kick.
Cozad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ritola's sensitive parts.
Cozad throws a hook to the side of Ritola's head but Ritola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ritola misses the shot to the body.
Cozad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Ritola throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
Ritola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cozad tests Ritola's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Cozad clinches.
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 controlling the action here for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Cozad avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Cozad managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Cozad taking a breather.
Cozad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cozad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ritola missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Cozad stalling.
Ritola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ritola landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cozad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cozad.
Cozad taking a breather.
Cozad is looking to control Ritola's arms but Ritola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
Ritola misses with some punches.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Cozad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cozad stalling.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ritola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cozad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cozad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cozad holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ritola.
Ritola thuds a left hand into Cozad's body.
Ritola throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Ritola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cozad doesn't seem phased though.
Cozad looks to clinch
and Ritola counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cozad's knee momentarily.
Ritola misses with a kick to the body.
Ritola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ritola throws a chopping leg kick but Cozad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tommi Ritola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritola misses with a body punch
and Ritola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Cozad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Ritola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ritola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Ritola!

Event: RISE Fight Night 6
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the body from Cozad misses #CL2#
and Nainggolan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cozad is looking to control Nainggolan's arms but Nainggolan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
Cozad stalling the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cozad.
Cozad is looking to control Nainggolan's arms but Nainggolan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nainggolan fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nainggolan as Cozad tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.#CL#
Cozad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cozad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cozad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cozad content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Cozad is pressed up against the cage. Nainggolan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cozad down to the mat. Cozad avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nainggolan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cozad.
Nainggolan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cozad manages to avoid it.
Cozad tries to clinch there but Nainggolan circles away.
We've been told by Cozad's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Cozad moves into the clinch successfully.
Cozad looking to stall. #BC2#
Nainggolan breaks the clinch.
Radja Nainggolan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cozad blocks a jab.
Cozad catches Nainggolan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nainggolan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cozad.
Cozad clobbers Nainggolan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cozad ducks under a wild hook from Nainggolan.
Cozad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nainggolan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Nainggolan throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
Cozad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nainggolan takes a swing at Cozad's ribcage but misses.
Cozad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nainggolan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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!
Nainggolan tries to land a leg kick but Cozad saw it coming and moves away.
Nainggolan takes one to the chin there.
Nainggolan punishes Cozad's body with a nice straight punch.
Nainggolan looks to land a left hand but Cozad moved out of range nicely.
As Nainggolan tries to get set, Cozad tries to push him back and clinch up but Nainggolan manages to avoid the attempt.
Cozad drops his hands momentarily and Nainggolan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nainggolan throws a hook to the side of Cozad's head but Cozad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nainggolan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cozad.
Nainggolan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Nainggolan misses.
Cozad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Cozad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cozad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Nainggolan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cozad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nainggolan sprawls and moves away.
Cozad ducks under a wild hook from Nainggolan.
Cozad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nainggolan finds it's way round the side to connect with Cozad's head.
Nainggolan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Nainggolan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Nainggolan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cozad doesn't seem phased though.
Cozad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nainggolan misses with a wild body shot.
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nainggolan.
Cozad looks to throw the jab but Nainggolan is out of range.
Nainggolan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cozad blocks a jab.
Nainggolan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Nainggolan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cozad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad tries to buck Nainggolan off but Nainggolan is having none of it.#SUB2#
Nainggolan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cozad is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Radja Nainggolan!
After winning the bout, Radja Nainggolan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE: Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch.
McIntosh tries to clinch but Cozad is having none of it.
Cozad wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McIntosh tries to close the distance and clinch but Cozad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cozad fails in his attempt to clinch.
McIntosh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cozad swivels and escapes.#CL2#
McIntosh moves into the clinch.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cozad pressing his opponent against the cage.
McIntosh's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McIntosh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McIntosh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cozad is looking to control McIntosh's arms but McIntosh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Jab by Cozad.#T1##CL#
Cozad clinches up with McIntosh and pushes him back against the cage.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McIntosh is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McIntosh being controlled against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McIntosh as Cozad tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
McIntosh stuns Cozad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McIntosh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cozad tries to avoid it but McIntosh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cozad to the ground. Cozad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cozad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McIntosh.
We've been told by Cozad's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
McIntosh gets a clinch.
Cozad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cozad prevents McIntosh from breaking the clinch.#T2#
McIntosh being controlled against the cage.
McIntosh has had enough of the clinch but Cozad keeps him there for the moment.
McIntosh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cozad to keep the fight standing.
Mike Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alioth McIntosh.
Cozad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from McIntosh.
McIntosh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McIntosh is trying to pull guard but Cozad has him pressed against the cage.
Cozad is looking to control McIntosh's arms but McIntosh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
McIntosh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cozad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cozad has McIntosh pushed against the cage.
McIntosh being controlled against the cage.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
McIntosh is looking to clinch but Cozad is avoiding it.
Cozad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McIntosh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cozad circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
McIntosh drives through and clinches with Cozad against the cage.
Cozad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McIntosh as Cozad tries to tie him up.
Stalling in the clinch from Cozad.
McIntosh wants to break free but Cozad has control.
A bit of stalling here from McIntosh.
Cozad stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
McIntosh shoots in looking for a takedown. Cozad tries to sprawl out of it but McIntosh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cozad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cozad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McIntosh manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
McIntosh tries to move into range but Cozad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McIntosh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cozad defends it nicely.
Cozad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McIntosh throws a leg kick but Cozad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cozad doesn't manage to clinch there - McIntosh circles away. #CL#
McIntosh tries to keep at a distance but Cozad has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McIntosh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cozad smiles and moves away. #TD2#
McIntosh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Cozad will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McIntosh throws a right and a left that Cozad avoids nicely.
Cozad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McIntosh manages to circle out of the way.
McIntosh with a poor takedown #CL#
and Cozad counters by clinching up.
Come on Cozad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cozad leaning against his opponent.
Cozad wants to stall.
McIntosh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McIntosh wants to get back to striking at distance but Cozad won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cozad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
McIntosh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McIntosh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
McIntosh misses with a takedown attempt - Cozad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cozad tries to counter with a takedown but McIntosh is quick to defend against it.
Mike Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alioth McIntosh.
McIntosh keeps the fight on the outside.
Cozad misses with a lunging right hand
and McIntosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike Cozad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntosh.
Cozad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McIntosh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McIntosh shoots in but no luck this time.
Cozad is looking to counter the offense by McIntosh and move into the clinch.
Cozad fails in his attempt to clinch.
McIntosh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cozad throws a lazy right hand but McIntosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McIntosh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cozad's waist but Cozad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McIntosh off to one side.
Alioth McIntosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McIntosh shoots in for a double leg but Cozad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McIntosh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McIntosh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cozad connects with a nice looking jab.
McIntosh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch.
McIntosh tries to clinch up but Cozad circles away and keeps his distance.
Cozad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIntosh manages to avoid it.#CL2#
McIntosh pushes Cozad up against the cage in a clinch.
Mike Cozad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cozad is struggling to control the position.
McIntosh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cozad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cozad slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
McIntosh jumps guard but Cozad turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Cozad is struggling to control the position.
McIntosh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cozad to keep the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McIntosh looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad drops McIntosh with a straight right hand, right on the button! Cozad follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Cozad!

Event: RISE X26
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Cozad connects with a crisp jab.
Kuhn misses with the combination.
Kuhn throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cozad to counter with a crisp jab.
Cozad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuhn.
Kuhn throws a lazy right hand but Cozad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Kuhn finds it's way through Cozad's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Kuhn misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Kuhn misses.
Cozad lunges at Kuhn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuhn's hand.
Cozad misses with a body shot.
A big right from Cozad misses. #T1#
Cozad throws a right hand that misses
and Kuhn counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Cozad instigates a clinch.
Kuhn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kuhn misses with a body punch.
Kuhn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Kuhn.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuhn gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Kuhn tries to land a knee to the head but Cozad blocks with his arms.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuhn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cozad looks winded!
Kuhn working Cozad over with knees to the body.
Kuhn lands a good knee to the midsection. Cozad won't want to take too many of those.
Kuhn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuhn landing knees to the body.
Kuhn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuhn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuhn connects with a knee to the head.
Kuhn digs a right hand underneath Cozad's ribcage. Cozad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuhn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kuhn gets through Cozad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cozad managing to block the knees to the body from Kuhn.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuhn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kuhn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cozad has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuhn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cozad can turn it around.
Kuhn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cozad's elbow.
Kuhn landing knees to the body.
Kuhn connects with a knee to the head.
Kuhn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuhn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuhn lands a left hand.
Cozad takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuhn lands a shot to the body.
Kuhn with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Kuhn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cozad's face.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuhn.
Kuhn lands a hook that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuhn lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuhn avoiding damage.
A short right from Kuhn.
Kuhn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kuhn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuhn landing knees to the head.
Kuhn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Kuhn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuhn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuhn.
Kuhn misses with a knee strike.
Kuhn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cozad avoids it.#BC#
Kuhn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Cozad being controlled against the cage.
Kuhn scores with a knee to the head.
Kuhn tries a knee to the head but Cozad blocks it.
Cozad stalling the fight.
Kuhn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cozad blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuhn looking to throw knees to the head but Cozad is blocking nicely.
Kuhn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cozad's face.
Cozad is trying to stall.
Kuhn tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuhn lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuhn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Kuhn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Cozad's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cozad misses with a straight left. #CL#
Cozad gets tackled into the cage by Kuhn. Kuhn maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuhn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuhn lands a knee to the head.
Cozad tries to stall but Kuhn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cozad just leaning against Kuhn, taking a breather.
Kuhn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuhn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kuhn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cozad blocks it with crossed arms.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kuhn tries to throw a body punch but Cozad avoids it by throwing Kuhn back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuhn trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuhn lands a hook that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuhn tries to land a knee to the head but Cozad blocks with his arms.
Cozad is breathing heavily.
Kuhn with a knee to the head.
Zack Kuhn has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Kuhn.
Kuhn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuhn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Kuhn connects with a knee to the head.
Kuhn scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Kuhn.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuhn.
Kuhn lands an uppercut.
Kuhn with a knee to the head.
Cozad takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC#Cozad is rocked!
Cozad takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cozad is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuhn finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cozad seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuhn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kuhn as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Kuhn.
Kuhn scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Mike Cozad's cut even more.
Kuhn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cozad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuhn lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Kuhn breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kuhn darts in and clinches Cozad up against the cage.#T2#
Kuhn with a knee to the head.
Kuhn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cozad can do to turn this around?
Cozad slows down the pace here.
Kuhn looking to throw knees to the head but Cozad is blocking nicely.
Kuhn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Kuhn.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kuhn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kuhn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cozad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuhn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Kuhn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuhn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuhn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuhn trying to land knees to the body.
Cozad stalling in the clinch.
Kuhn just leaning against Cozad, taking a breather. #T3#
Kuhn lands a nice uppercut.
Kuhn lands a shot to the body.
Kuhn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Kuhn lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cozad avoiding damage as Kuhn throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuhn.
Kuhn is leaning against Cozad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuhn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Cozad.
Kuhn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuhn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kuhn misses with a knee strike.
Kuhn misses with a body punch.
Kuhn slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuhn.
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!
Kuhn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cozad taking a breather.
Kuhn gets through Cozad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Kuhn.
Kuhn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Kuhn.
Kuhn scores with a knee to the head.
Kuhn with a knee to the head.
Kuhn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kuhn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuhn.
Kuhn lands a left hand.
Kuhn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Kuhn to work.
Cozad is looking to control Kuhn's arms but Kuhn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Kuhn as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kuhn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuhn misses with a knee strike.
Kuhn missing with knees to the body.
Kuhn misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Kuhn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Cozad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Kuhn lands a big head kick that sends Cozad tumbling to the mat! Kuhn takes a step backwards and waves Cozad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cozad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cozad tries to clinch
and Kuhn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Kuhn rushes Cozad and presses him up against the cage.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Kuhn.
Kuhn can't find room to land a body shot as Cozad controls the action.
Cozad stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuhn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cozad avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kuhn scores with a hook to the body.
Kuhn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cozad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuhn. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Cozad.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuhn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Kuhn.
Kuhn with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuhn.
Kuhn lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Kuhn.
Kuhn landing knees to the body.
Kuhn lands with a light punch inside.
Kuhn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuhn with a knee to the head.
Kuhn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cozad avoids it.
Kuhn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cozads head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuhn works on Cozad's body with a couple of short punches.
Cozad stalling in the clinch but Kuhn improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuhn.
A short uppercut from Kuhn.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuhn.
Zack Kuhn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kuhn pushes Cozad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuhn tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuhn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kuhn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuhn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cozad taking a breather.
Cozad trying to stall but Kuhn improves his position.
A short left from Kuhn.
Kuhn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuhn gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.#T3#
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuhn gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Kuhn digs a right hand into Cozad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cozad's gas tank.
Cozad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kuhn up against the cage.
Kuhn lands a nice shot to the body.
Mike Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cozad wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuhn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cozad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuhn scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Kuhn.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cozad tries to clinch but Kuhn moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cozad throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kuhn counter with a right hand. #CL#
Kuhn clinches up with Cozad and pushes him back against the cage.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuhn gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Cozad stalling in the clinch.
Kuhn tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Kuhn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuhn 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Kuhn!
Zack Kuhn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2021

#R1##CL#
Cozad clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.
Newton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cozad stops a takedown attempt from Newton.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newton goes for a takedown attempt but Cozad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cozad tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cozad to the ground. Cozad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mike Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Newton.#CL#
Cozad instigates a clinch.
Cozad taking a breather.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cozad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cozad stalling in the clinch but Newton improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad misses with a hook.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cozad tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cozad to the ground. Cozad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Cozad closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Cozad tries to tie him up.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Cozad can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Cozad trying to stall but Newton improves his position. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.#CL#
Cozad clinches.
Cozad taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cozad taking a breather.
Cozad trying to stall but Newton improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cozad tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cozad to the ground. Cozad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cozad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Newton gets tackled into the cage by Cozad. Cozad maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Cozad tries to tie him up.
Newton's coach down at Hotrod Express MMA Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Newton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Cozad would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cozad seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Newton is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Good work by Newton as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Cozad misses.
Nice defenses there by Newton.#CL#
Cozad moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Cozad stalling in the clinch but Newton improves position.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Newton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cozad tries to stall but Newton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.#TD2#
Newton dives in and scores a takedown into Cozad's guard.
Cozad wants to sweep but no luck.
Cozad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Cozad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Cozad.#SUB2#
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Newton throws a big right hand that misses.
Newton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cozad keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton trying to control but Cozad is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cozad is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Cozad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Newton sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Newton postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bert Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cozad moves into the clinch.
Cozad is pressed up against the cage. Newton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cozad down to the mat. Cozad avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cozad cracks Newton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mike Cozad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Newton.
Cozad throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Cozad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Cozad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cozad looking to stall.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Cozad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Newton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown but Cozad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Cozad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Newton sprawls and moves away.
Cozad wants to slow Newton down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Newton gets tackled into the cage by Cozad. Cozad maintains the clinch.
Cozad taking a breather.
Cozad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad wants to stall.
Cozad is looking to control Newton's arms but Newton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Newton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Newton.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cozad defends it well.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Newton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cozad's waist but Cozad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Newton off to one side.
Cozad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mike Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Newton.#CL#
Cozad forces Newton back against the cage and clinches.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Cozad looking to stall. #T1#
Cozad looking to stall.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cozad is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.#CL#
Cozad forces Newton back against the cage and clinches.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Newton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad taking a breather.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cozad is looking to control Newton's arms but Newton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Cozad rushes Newton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Cozad is trying to stall.
Cozad looking to stall.
Newton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cozad fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Cozad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cozad looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Cozad tries to tie him up.
Cozad trying to stall but Newton improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.#CL#
Cozad has managed to clinch.
Cozad trying to stall but Newton improves his position.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Newton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cozad looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.#CL#
Cozad moves into range and clinches up with Newton.
Cozad wants to stall.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Mike Cozad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Cozad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.#CL#
Cozad clinches.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newton is keeping busy.
Newton looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cozad is trying to stall. #T4#
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Newton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Newton shoots in and drives through. Cozad sprawls well.
Cozad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
Cozad attempts a counter takedown but Newton avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Cozad moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Newton tries for a takedown but Cozad manages to get underhooks.
Cozad is looking to control Newton's arms but Newton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Cozad tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.#CL#
Cozad has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Cozad tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Cozad dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Newton takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Cozad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Newton looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cozad throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cozad moves into the clinch.
Cozad looking to stall.
Cozad wants to stall.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cozad is looking to control Newton's arms but Newton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Cozad tries to tie him up.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newton is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Cozad closes the distance and pushes Newton back into the cage.
Newton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cozad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cozad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mike Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Newton.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Cozad tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
No luck for Newton with that takedown attempt.
Cozad throws a low kick but Newton avoids it.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Cozad closes the distance and pushes Newton back into the cage.#T2#
Cozad looking to stall.
Newton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cozad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cozad stalling against the cage.
Cozad stalling in the clinch but Newton improves position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Newton tries to counter it with a takedown but Cozad pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Cozad has Newton up against the cage in a clinch.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Newton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.
Newton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cozad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Newton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.#T3#
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Newton gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cozad throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Bert Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Cozad closes the distance and clinches.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newton is keeping busy.
Cozad prevents the takedown attempt.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Cozad stalling in the clinch but Newton improves position.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Newton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Cozad tries to tie him up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Newton blocks a jab.
Cozad stuffs the takedown.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newton with the counter takedown but Cozad avoids it easily.
Cozad misses with an uppercut.
Newton feints the counter takedown.
Cozad throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cozad missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Cozad misses.
Newton staying out of range there.#CL#
Cozad clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mike Cozad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cozad stalling in the clinch but Newton improves position.
Cozad stops a takedown attempt from Newton.
Bert Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cozad stalling in the clinch but Newton improves position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Cozad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cozad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Cozad!

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