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Event:
NYF 30: Tonioli vs Black II
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Tokoro throws a hook but Cosme avoids it easily.
Tokoro looks to land a left hand but Cosme moved out of range nicely.
Cosme is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tokoro scores with a hook to the body. Cosme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tokoro lands a jab to Cosme's midsection.
Cosme tries to clinch but Tokoro moves away
and Tokoro counters with a straight right hand.
Tokoro dips to his left and cracks Cosme with an uppercut!
Cosme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Tokoro misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Tokoro there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tokoro, as that shot connected.
Cosme takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosme staying out of range there.#CL#
Cosme closes the distance and clinches.
Cosme fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tokoro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tokoro lands an uppercut.
Cosme jumps guard but Tokoro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tokoro gets through Cosme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tokoro tries to throw a body punch but Cosme avoids it by throwing Tokoro back against the cage. #T1##TD#
Cosme decides to pull guard.
Tokoro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cosme managing to control the position. #SUB#
Cosme is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tokoro rolls with it to try and escape but Cosme cranks on the arm and Tokoro is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edvaldo Cosme!
An out of breath and clearly excited Edvaldo Cosme thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
NYF 27: Tonioli vs Williams 2
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Tokoro coming out on top.#CL#
Cosme clinches. #TD#
Cosme decides to pull guard.
Tokoro is looking to stand up but Cosme won't let him. #SUB#
Cosme looking for a triangle here. Tokoro is fighting it but it looks tight! Cosme pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tokoro is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edvaldo Cosme!
Edvaldo Cosme gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
NYF 24: Mendez vs Ferguson
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Cosme tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Carter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Cosme.#CL#
Cosme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Cosme controls his hands.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cosme backwards. #BC2#
Carter breaks the clinch.
Cosme tries to clinch
and Carter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cosme tries to clinch up
and Carter counters with a left and a right that stings Cosme.
Danga de danga de dang - Carter scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Edvaldo Cosme has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cosme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Carter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cosme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter unleashes a big counter combination but Cosme bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1##CL#
Cosme clinches.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cosme backwards. #BC2#
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cosme tries to clinch
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Cosme is rocked!#CL#
Cosme rushes Carter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carter pushes Cosme against the cage. Carter is working some dirty boxing. Carter pushes off with a quick right hook! Cosme goes down! Cosme tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Carter moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Carter!
A victorious Ian Carter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SFC 1: Jovovic vs. Santana
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Cherokee misses with a double jab.
Cherokee connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Cosme pushes Cherokee up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Cherokee is trying to trip Cosme. He has hold of a leg but Cosme is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cherokee persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Cosme working for a triangle but Cherokee defends it easily.
Cherokee tries to stand but Cosme is controlling from the bottom.
Cherokee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Cherokee gets to his feet - Cosme follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cherokee clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Cosme jumps into guard, dragging Cherokee to the mat.
Cherokee trying to control but Cosme is working from the bottom.
Cherokee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1##SUB2#
Cosme looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Cosme looking for a guillotine here but Cherokee defends easily.
Cherokee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cherokee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cosme on the ground.
Cherokee wants to control from the top but Cosme keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Cosme is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cherokee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Cosme is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cherokee trying to control but Cosme is working from the bottom.
Cherokee throwing strikes but missing.
Cosme keeping moving, preventing Cherokee from controlling successfully.
Cosme not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Cherokee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cosme has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cherokee has managed to get both his arms back between Cosme's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Cosme avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cherokee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cosme works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cherokee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cosme keeping moving, preventing Cherokee from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cosme working for a triangle but Cherokee defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Cosme looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Cosme working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cherokee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cosme is tightening it up a little... Cherokee has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cherokee reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cherokee taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cosme!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edvaldo Cosme!
Edvaldo Cosme took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
aaab
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ryhein as Cosme shoots in.
Cosme misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cosme shoots in and drives through. Ryhein sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvaldo Cosme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryhein connects with an inside leg kick.
Ryhein stuffs the takedown attempt from Cosme. Cosme gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein slaps away a takedown attempt from Cosme, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Ryhein throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#It looks like Edvaldo Cosme has been cut.#CL2#
Ryhein forces Cosme back against the cage and clinches.
Ryhein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cosme backwards.
A hook to the body from Ryhein.
Ryhein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryhein is working Cosme over against the cage.
The referee calls for Ryhein to work.
Cosme is working for takedown but Ryhein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ryhein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ryhein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ryhein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cosme backwards.
Still in the clinch, Ryhein scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Ryhein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cosme backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosme has Ryhein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ryhein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ryhein slows down the pace here.
A short right from Ryhein.
Cosme is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryhein is defending well.
Cosme is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ryhein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cosme wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryhein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ryhein.
Ryhein pushes Cosme back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cosme is breathing heavily.
Ryhein manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ryhein'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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryhein.
Cosme jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ryhein walks away with a smile on his face. Cosme gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3##CL2#
Ryhein has managed to clinch.
Ryhein lands an uppercut.#TD#
Cosme pulls guard successfully.
Cosme is looking to sweep but instead, Ryhein has passed into half guard.
Cosme gets back to full guard.
Ryhein postures up.
#SUB#
Cosme has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryhein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryhein is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryhein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cosme. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryhein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryhein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosme is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryhein is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Ryhein gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Ryhein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edvaldo Cosme's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cosme fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Ryhein counters by moving into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ryhein.
Ryhein stalls.
Ryhein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cosme tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryhein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryhein.
Ryhein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cosme seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ryhein can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Ryhein.
Ryhein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryhein.
Ryhein works on Cosme's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Ryhein.
A short right from Ryhein.
Ryhein gets through Cosme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosme being controlled against the cage.
Ryhein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cosme backwards. #T1#
Cosme is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryhein is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvaldo Cosme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryhein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ryhein gets through Cosme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cosme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cosme being controlled against the cage.
Ryhein lands a body shot.
Ryhein is working Cosme over against the cage.
Ryhein digs a right hand into Cosme's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cosme's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryhein lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Ryhein to work.
Cosme drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ryhein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ryhein throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Cosme doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryhein counters with a huge left! Cosme is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ryhein isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cosme from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ryhein!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Ryhein!
Einar Ryhein thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Money - Additional - #9
Date: Dec 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Cosme takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Edvaldo Cosme has been cut.
Jayden Sven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosme looks for a takedown but Sven sprawls well.
Cosme looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Cosme closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sven is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Cosme tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cosme. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sven prevents Cosme from moving into mount. #T1#
Sven is looking to regain half guard here but Cosme keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Cosme tries for a kimura but Sven is defending well. #SUB#
Cosme looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cosme trying to control the action but Sven is working from the bottom.
Sven is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cosme trying to control the action but Sven is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cosme tries for a kimura but Sven is defending well. #SUB#
Cosme is trying to get an arm triangle but Sven is defending well.
Sven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cosme trying to control the action but Sven is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Cosme has hold of Sven's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sven seems comfortable defending it but Cosme has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sven is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sven is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cosme couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edvaldo Cosme!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edvaldo Cosme made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Gillespie vs Dover - Money #23
Date: Nov 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Cosme throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lance tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cosme is in Lance's guard.
Lance wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lance preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cosme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lance wants to sweep here but Cosme controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Cosme drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lance looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lance looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lance! #REVB#
Cosme is looking to regain half guard here but Lance keeps moving and retains side control.
Lance is looking to take a break and control but Cosme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosme is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Cosme is not content to let Lance control the position.
Lance is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cosme gets back to half guard.
Lance tries to pass to full mount but Cosme defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cosme looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lance trying to control the pace. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lance tries to pass to full mount but Cosme defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosme works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lance not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cosme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lance is one step ahead there.
Cosme doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Cosme keeping moving, preventing Lance from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cosme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lance is one step ahead there.
Cosme trying to keep a closed guard but Lance is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cosme looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lance is fending him off so far but Cosme persists. Nope, Lance circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cosme.
Cosme shoots in looking for a takedown but Lance manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cosme's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvaldo Cosme. That's going to take a lot out of him.#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.
No luck for Cosme with that takedown attempt.
Cosme changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lance tries to avoid it but Cosme manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lance to the ground. Lance escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lance defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cosme.
Lance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cosme closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lance circles away.
Cosme looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lance unleashes a big counter combination but Cosme bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Lance dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cosme.
Lance slaps away a takedown attempt from Cosme, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lance unleashes a big counter combination but Cosme bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vitor Lance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cosme fails with the takedown.
Lance is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvaldo Cosme. 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.
Cosme dives in and grabs Lance's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lance pushes down on Cosme's head and hops out.
Lance unleashes a big counter combination but Cosme bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Cosme gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Lance makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lance.
Lance is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lance has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lance keeping moving, preventing Cosme from controlling successfully.
Cosme advances position into side control!
Cosme tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Lance's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lance is looking for a sweep.
Cosme is looking to take a break and control but Lance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lance is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lance is trying to improve his position.
Lance wants to control but Cosme postures up.
Lance is looking to regain half guard here but Cosme keeps moving and retains side control.
Lance is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Lance tries to escape but Cosme is in control.
Sloppy strikes there by Cosme.#SUB#
Cosme is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lance is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lance tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Lance's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lance tries to buck Cosme off but Cosme is having none of it.
Cosme is looking to take a break and control but Lance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lance stuffs the takedown.
Cosme shoots in but Lance avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cosme fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vitor Lance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Cosme with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vitor Lance will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lance displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cosme.
Cosme goes for a double leg but Lance avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lance continues to drive forward.#TD#
Cosme wants the takedown. Lance is fighting it off but Cosme persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lance's guard against the cage.
Lance keeping moving, preventing Cosme from controlling successfully.
Cosme is fighting to break Lance's control of his arms but Lance is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Cosme drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cosme jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosme is one step ahead there.
Lance is controlling Cosme's posture.#T1#
Cosme tries to free his leg and advance position but Lance is retaining full guard.
Lance controlling the position.
Cosme wants to control from the top but Lance keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lance leaves Cosme with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvaldo Cosme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosme shoots in for a takedown but Lance shows good takedown defense.
Lance is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cosme shoots in looking for a takedown but Lance manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cosme's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Lance's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cosme fails with the takedown.
As Cosme backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Cosme manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Cosme shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lance manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cosme postures up.
Lance 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cosme accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Cosme not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lance is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cosme wants to control from the top but Lance keeps moving.
Lance pulls Cosme in to control the position.
Lance wants to sweep here but Cosme controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cosme shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lance but Lance pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lance leaves Cosme with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lance stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lance wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cosme or perhaps it was just good defense by Lance, which made it look bad.
Despite the aggression on Lance's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edvaldo Cosme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosme looks for a takedown but Lance sprawls well.
Lance throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Lance comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lance winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Lance! |
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Event:
Fran vs Atunes - Money # 21
Date: Oct 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Stepanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stepanov is nestled in close to Cosme, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stepanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cosme is looking to control Stepanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosme avoid being mounted?
Stepanov prevents Cosme from improving his position.
Stepanov working over Cosme with some ground and pound. Cosme looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stepanov slips a nice elbow through Cosme's hands, connecting with Cosme's forehead.
Stepanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stepanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cosme with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cosme is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanov winds up and cracks Cosme with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but Cosme is defending well.
Stepanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stepanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stepanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Stepanov is nestled in close to Cosme, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cosme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stepanov slips a nice elbow through Cosme's hands, connecting with Cosme's forehead.
Stepanov slips a nice elbow through Cosme's hands, connecting with Cosme's forehead.
Stepanov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cosme!
Cosme takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Cosme is rocked!
Stepanov lands a big shot to the head and Cosme winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov!
Boryenka Stepanov retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Boryenka Stepanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
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Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Cosme shoots in for a takedown but Ryhein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryhein throws a head kick but Cosme moves out of range.
Cosme appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ryhein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cosme takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Ryhein.
Cosme looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryhein is fending him off so far but Cosme persists. Nope, Ryhein circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosme takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Edvaldo Cosme has been cut.
Ryhein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cosme on the side of the head.
Ryhein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cosme.
Ryhein flicks out a counter leg kick but Cosme steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvaldo Cosme. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryhein.
Ryhein swings for the body but Cosme moves out of range.
Cosme half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ryhein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cosme.
Ryhein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ryhein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cosme has time to react.#T2#
Cosme shoots in but Ryhein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryhein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cosme with a body shot.
Cosme fails with a takedown attempt.
Cosme shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ryhein counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Cosme gets tackled into the cage by Ryhein. Ryhein maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Ryhein breaks the clinch.
Ryhein throws a head kick but Cosme moves out of range.
#T3#
Cosme darts in looking for a takedown but Ryhein gets double underhooks and turns Cosme into the cage.
Ryhein raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ryhein effectively controlling the action here.
Cosme is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryhein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Ryhein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Ryhein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Ryhein.#CL2#
Cosme gets tackled into the cage by Ryhein. Ryhein maintains the clinch.
Ryhein lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Ryhein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryhein stuffs the takedown.
Ryhein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ryhein jabs at Cosme's body.
Ryhein throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cosme counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosme is trying to control the action in half guard but Ryhein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ryhein wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cosme is trying to work for a kimura but Ryhein is defending well.
Ryhein is controlling Cosme's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ryhein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cosme is working away from the top position though.
Cosme seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryhein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryhein is looking to improve his position.
Ryhein is controlling Cosme's trapped leg to prevent Cosme from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Ryhein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edvaldo Cosme's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cosme takes one to the side of the head.
Ryhein has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cosme is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ryhein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cosme shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryhein sprawls well. Ryhein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cosme gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosme checks a leg kick.
Ryhein tries a head kick but it misses.
Edvaldo Cosme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosme fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Ryhein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ryhein scores with a jab. Cosme acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ryhein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cosme. That did some damage!
Ryhein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cosme. Cosme circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cosme tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryhein swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvaldo Cosme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Ryhein.
Ryhein throws a low kick but Cosme moves out of range easily. #T2#
Cosme changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryhein tries to avoid it but Cosme manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryhein to the ground. Ryhein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cosme tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryhein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cosme somewhat.
Cosme backing away here, and Ryhein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ryhein scores with the left hand. Cosme knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryhein. Cosme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosme half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Ryhein lands a head shot.
Cosme fails to land the takedown.
Ryhein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Ryhein catches Cosme right on the button with a cross.
Cosme doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryhein counters with a crisp right that sends Cosme to the canvas! Ryhein follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Ryhein!
An out of breath Einar Ryhein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Davis vs Goodman - Money - #12
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Cosme counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cosme throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christ won't allow Cosme to pass to mount.
Cosme stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Cosme seems to be working for a kimura but Christ defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosme stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
Christ felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cosme missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Christ scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cosme manages to mount him!
Cosme looking to ground and pound but Christ is blocking nicely. #T1#
Christ really wants to buck Cosme off and get back to his feet.
Cosme looking to control but Christ is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cosme sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Cosme wants to finish this one by submission but Christ is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cosme.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Christ really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cosme. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christ is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Cosme has taken his back!
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Cosme throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Cosme is looking to control Christ but Christ is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Christ trying to get back to his feet but Cosme is in full control for now. #SUB#
Cosme is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Christ has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2#
Cosme throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Cosme missing with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but Cosme has full control of the position and if anything, Christ has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cosme just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Christ wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Christ defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cosme missing with strikes.
Christ wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Christ showing good submission defense here.
Good control from Cosme.#SUB#
Christ is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cosme gets his way!
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Cosme is looking to control Christ but Christ is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Christ trying to get back to his feet but Cosme is in full control for now. #SUB#
Christ is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Christ trying to get back to his feet but Cosme is in full control for now. #T4#
Christ is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cosme off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Cosme 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.
Cosme missing with strikes from the back.
Christ wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Cosme has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Christ is in real trouble here. Cosme gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Christ is tapping out! Cosme wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edvaldo Cosme!
Edvaldo Cosme decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Cosme vs Quark - Money - #9
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Quark gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Cosme manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cosme is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quark with a nice head shot there.
Quark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quark trying to control but Cosme is working from the bottom.
Quark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quark chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosme can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quark controls the pace.
Quark trying to control but Cosme is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosme trying to control the position.
Cosme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cosme is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cosme is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Quark keeping full guard, as Cosme tries to pass.
Cosme trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark 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.
Cosme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quark swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Quark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Cosme from controlling successfully.
Cosme in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Quark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosme.
Cosme is fighting to break Quark's control of his arms but Quark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Quark is trying to keep Cosme in close.
Quark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosme's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cosme has momentary wrist control but Quark slips an elbow through the middle.
Quark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosme manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quark manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Quark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Quark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Quark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Quark trying to control but Cosme is working from the bottom.
Quark stopping the sweep attempt from Cosme.
Cosme is trying to hold Quark in close to prevent damage but Quark has managed to pass into half guard.
Quark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cosme knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosme wants to get back to full guard.
Quark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Quark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cosme keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Cosme trying to control from the bottom.
Cosme is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Quark there.
Cosme is not content to let Quark control the position.
Quark working Cosme over with strikes.
Cosme gets back to full guard.
Quark scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Quark throws a big elbow that misses.
Quark stopping the sweep attempt from Cosme.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark dominated that round.
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#
Quark darts in and clinches Cosme up against the cage.
Quark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quark lands a body punch.
Cosme tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quark smiles and moves away.
Cosme moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Quark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cosme can't get the takedown.
Quark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cosme backwards.
Cosme jumps guard but Quark stands there with Cosme around his waist. Cosme gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvaldo Cosme. 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.
Quark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quark scores with a shoulder strike.
Quark stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Cosme's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Quark.
Cosme tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quark smiles and moves away.
Quark tries to clinch but Cosme moves out of range. #T1#
Cosme shoots in looking for a takedown. Quark tries to sprawl out of it but Cosme keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Quark clinches up with Cosme and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quark.
Quark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quark tries to throw a body punch but Cosme avoids it by throwing Quark back against the cage.
Cosme has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Quark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Cosme gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cosme trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Quark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cosme can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Quark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cosme manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Quark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cosme gets back to full guard.
Cosme not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barkeep Quark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cosme manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quark manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosme's guard. #REVB#
Cosme looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosme, not yet. #T3#
Cosme has Quark pulled in close to control his posture.
Quark pushes down on Cosme's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Quark trying to control the action but Cosme is working from the bottom.
Quark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Quark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Quark slips a nice elbow through Cosme's hands, connecting with Cosme's forehead.
Quark is looking to take a break and control but Cosme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosme wants to control but Quark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quark trying to control the action but Cosme is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Quark seems content to control.#T4#
Quark throwing shots but Cosme is blocking nicely.
Quark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cosme is looking for a sweep. Quark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cosme trying to get back to full guard but Quark takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Quark tries to control but Cosme wriggling away.
Quark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cosme is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Quark moves to clinch but Cosme breaks away #TD#
and Cosme counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cosme trying to control from half guard but Quark is working away.
Quark controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Quark gets full guard.
Cosme trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosme wants to control from the top but Quark keeps moving.
Quark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cosme wants to control from the top but Quark keeps moving. #T1#
Cosme throws a big elbow that misses.
Cosme wants to pass the guard but Quark is keeping the position.
Quark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosme's guard. #REVB#
Quark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cosme's head.
Cosme keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Cosme looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosme, not yet.
Cosme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cosme controlling the position.
Cosme controls Quark momentarily but Quark frees himself. #T2#
Quark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Quark is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosme is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Quark working over Cosme with some ground and pound. Cosme looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Quark is thwarting Cosme's attempts to control the position.
Quark works his way into side control.
Quark lands some shots froms side control.
Cosme is looking for a sweep.
Quark cracks Cosme with a big right hand but Cosme just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cosme is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Quark is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Quark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cosme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cosme is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Cosme in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cosme tries to reverse the position but Quark maintains control.
Quark wants to control the pace but Cosme is squirming around nicely.
Cosme is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Quark.
Cosme is squirming around, avoiding Quark's attempts to control the action.
Cosme is trying to escape the mount.
Quark cracks Cosme with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cosme is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Quark is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cosme can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Quark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quark is landing with some decent strikes but Cosme is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Cosme is rocked!
Quark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Cosme is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cosme slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quark moves into full mount! Cosme won't be happy about that!
Quark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A big strike lands for Quark! That's really hurt Cosme and he's turned his back - Quark keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Quark jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barkeep Quark!
Barkeep Quark is the new welterweight champion!
Barkeep Quark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Cosme vs Morpheus - Money #6
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick by Morpheus misses #TD#
and Cosme counters with a single leg into guard. Morpheus didn't expect that.
Cosme pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morpheus is keeping the position for now.
Cosme stops Morpheus from standing up.
Cosme is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cosme trying to control the position from guard on top but Morpheus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cosme accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Cosme drops back looking for a leg! Morpheus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morpheus manages to kick Cosme off! Cosme jumps back into Morpheus's guard.
Cosme trying to control but Morpheus is working from the bottom. #T1#
Morpheus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cosme trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cosme wants to control from the top but Morpheus keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morpheus lands with a kick to the temple. Cosme shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Morpheus scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Edvaldo Cosme has been cut.
Morpheus throws a good cross that connects.
Cosme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morpheus throws a push kick but Cosme slaps the foot to one side.
Cosme closes the distance and clinches up with Morpheus, looking for a takedown. Cosme pushes Morpheus against the cage but Morpheus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Morpheus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Cosme looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cosme is looking to work some ground and pound but Morpheus has wrist control.
Cosme is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morpheus keeping full guard, as Cosme tries to pass.
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!
Morpheus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosme.
Morpheus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosme. #SUB#
Cosme thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cosme controlling from the top position. #T3##SUB#
Cosme drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cosme jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cosme throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morpheus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cosme drops back looking for a leg! Morpheus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morpheus manages to kick Cosme off! Cosme jumps back into Morpheus's guard. #SUB#
Cosme is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosme is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morpheus can do anything to dispel that myth.#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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morpheus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosme.
Cosme passes Morpheus's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Cosme is trying for a kimura here. Morpheus looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cosme wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edvaldo Cosme!
Edvaldo Cosme retains his welterweight title!
Edvaldo Cosme 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. |
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Event:
Snarf vs God - Money #3
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Baller throws an overhand right that lands on Cosme's shoulder, as Cosme tries to avoid the shot.
Baller throws a looping overhand right but Cosme ducks down to avoid it.
Cosme changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baller tries to avoid it but Cosme manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baller to the ground. Baller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cosme seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Baller misses.
Cosme appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cosme's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cosme scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Baller.
Cosme defending well as Baller loads up on a big left hand.
Baller stuns Cosme with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cosme fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baller scores with a sloppy right hand. Cosme should have avoided that one.
Cosme misses with a takedown attempt - Baller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvaldo Cosme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baller swings for the body but Cosme moves out of range.
Baller lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Baller. That snapped Cosme's head back.
#CUT2#It looks like Edvaldo Cosme has been cut.
Cosme throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baller's waist but Baller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cosme off to one side.
Finn Baller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Baller throws a hook to the side of Cosme's head but Cosme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cosme shoots for a double leg takedown but Baller sprawls well. He's pushed Cosme's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cosme under the eye.
Baller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cosme moves away.
Cosme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baller.
Baller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cosme on the side of the head.
Baller stuffs the takedown.
Cosme is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cosme slips a straight right by Baller.
Cosme walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baller lands a nice hook to Cosme's body. Cosme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cosme avoids the body shot from Baller.
Cosme is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Cosme staying out of range there.
Baller throws a hook to the side of Cosme's head but Cosme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2##TD#
Cosme shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baller can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Cosme is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baller is trying to escape the position but Cosme is controlling the position.
Cosme seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baller for as long as he can get away with.
Cosme wants to control but Baller is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cosme tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cosme has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Cosme tries for a kimura but Baller is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Cosme looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cosme remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Baller is looking to regain half guard here but Cosme keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Cosme is trying to get an arm triangle but Baller is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Cosme looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Cosme is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cosme controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Cosme looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cosme working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Baller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edvaldo Cosme's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cosme shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baller defends it nicely.
Baller misses with a straight right.
Baller lands with a nice body punch.
Cosme is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cosme.
Cosme on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baller jabs at Cosme's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosme shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baller as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvaldo Cosme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baller lands a jab to Cosme's midsection.
Baller misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Cosme counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cosme is working away from the top position though.
Baller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cosme. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Cosme trying to mount his opponent but Baller defends it. #SUB#
Cosme is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosme is controlling the pace.
Cosme works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2##SUB#
Baller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cosme.
Cosme wants to control the pace but Baller is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Baller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cosme.
Cosme throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3##SUB#
Cosme has hold of Baller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Baller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cosme is looking to work his way around to Baller's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Cosme is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Baller is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Baller flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cosme anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Baller and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cosme slips an arm under Baller chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cosme has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cosme is squeezing on Baller like an anaconda would it's prey. Baller fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edvaldo Cosme!
Edvaldo Cosme is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Edvaldo Cosme started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Cosme shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cosme was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosme throws an elbow but Daddy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Daddy tries to bench press Cosme off him but Cosme keeps the position. #SUB2#
Daddy wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Cosme has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Daddy's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Daddy is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Cosme!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Edvaldo Cosme!
Edvaldo Cosme decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Scarfo clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Scarfo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scarfo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Scarfo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cosme missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Cosme drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cosme seems to have locked his on tight now - Scarfo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cosme, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Edvaldo Cosme!
Edvaldo Cosme decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Kharimvotrik closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cosme quickly recovers to half guard.
Cosme slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cosme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kharimvotrik is one step ahead there.
Kharimvotrik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cosme is working hard here to advance position.
Kharimvotrik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cosme controlling Kharimvotrik's posture.
Cosme continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosme looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kharimvotrik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Cosme tries to roll over but Kharimvotrik keeps him under control.
Cosme gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kharimvotrik is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cosme has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kharimvotrik is looking to defend but Cosme has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kharimvotrik! Cosme pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kharimvotrik taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edvaldo Cosme!
Edvaldo Cosme 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Bustack darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Cosme counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Cosme drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cosme jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cosme slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bustack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cosme on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cosme drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cosme seems to have locked his on tight now - Bustack screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cosme, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Edvaldo Cosme!
Edvaldo Cosme bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Cosme takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thomas throws the left hand but Cosme avoids the punch easily.
Thomas scores with a sloppy right hand. Cosme should have avoided that one.
Thomas slips a jab from Cosme.
Thomas tests Cosme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Cosme sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Edvaldo Cosme has been cut.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas cracks Cosme with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Cosme tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Cosme shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cosme showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Cosme is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thomas is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edvaldo Cosme!
Edvaldo Cosme bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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