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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Cosworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Cosworth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitch Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Cosworth!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosworth moves out of range of the body kick from Webster.
Mitch Webster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cosworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Webster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cosworth on the side of the head.
Cosworth shoots in for a takedown but Webster shows good takedown defense.
Cosworth closes the distance and clinches up with Webster, looking for a takedown. Cosworth pushes Webster against the cage but Webster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cosworth shoots in for a takedown but Webster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitch Webster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Cosworth.
Webster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cosworth throws a series of punches but Webster avoids them all with ease.
Webster lands with a straight right. Cosworth didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Cosworth.
Cosworth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Webster wants to get back to striking at distance but Cosworth won't allow it.
Webster prevents the takedown attempt.
Webster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cosworth breaks the clinch.
Webster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cosworth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cosworth looks gassed!
Cosworth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Webster is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosworth slows the pace down.
Webster is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cosworth asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Webster is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Webster is trying to buck Cosworth off.
You can see the frustration on Webster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cosworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Webster.
Webster misses with the combination.
Webster cracks Cosworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Webster throws a series of punches but Cosworth avoids them all with ease.
Webster scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Webster throws a series of punches but Cosworth moves out of range.
Cosworth slips a jab and a cross from Webster.
Cosworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A leg kick checked by Cosworth.
Webster throws a sloppy head kick and Cosworth moves out of range easily.
Webster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Webster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cosworth counters with a head kick. That will keep Webster thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A jab from Webster finds it's way through Cosworth's defenses.
Webster works the jab nicely.
Webster misses with a head kick.
Webster works over Cosworth's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Webster scores with a four punch combination!
Good exchange - Webster coming out on top.
Webster throws a leg kick but Cosworth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cosworth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cosworth fails to land the takedown.
Cosworth slips a jab and a cross from Webster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster throws a one two combo.
Webster throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cosworth tries for a takedown but Webster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Webster is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Webster lands a jab to Cosworth's midsection.
Webster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cosworth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Webster swivels and escapes.
A combination from Webster does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cosworth is defended easily by Webster.
Webster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cosworth dodges the punch combination from Webster.
Webster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cosworth's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Webster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Webster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cosworth shoots in for a double leg but Webster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Webster throws a good cross that connects.
Webster scores with a three punch combo!
Webster looks for the body kick but Cosworth saw that one coming.
Cosworth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cosworth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Webster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cosworth.
Webster lands a really nice looking cross but Cosworth seems unphased.
Cosworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Webster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cosworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Webster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Webster.
Webster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some bone on bone action there as Cosworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cosworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cosworth momentarily.
Webster throws a nice looking combination but Cosworth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Webster tries a low kick but Cosworth avoids it.
Webster waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cosworth.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Webster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cosworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cosworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cosworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Webster.
Webster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cosworth counters with a one-two to the body.
Webster lands a lovely overhand right.
Mitch Webster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Webster displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Webster stuffs the takedown.
Webster fails to land with a series of punches.
Cosworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Webster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Webster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cosworth in his tracks.
Webster lands a jab to the nose.
Mitch Webster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webster throws a right and a left that Cosworth avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Webster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Webster wants it to stay on the feet.
Mitch Webster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Cosworth.
Cosworth shoots in for a takedown but Webster shows good takedown defense.
Webster throws a series of punches but Cosworth moves out of range.
Cosworth lands a jab-cross combination.
Webster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cosworth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Webster throws a right hand that Cosworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Cosworth also avoids with ease.
Webster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cosworth misses with a takedown attempt - Webster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cosworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Webster finds it's way round the side to connect with Cosworth's head.
Webster throws a chopping leg kick but Cosworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Webster stuffs the takedown attempt from Cosworth. Cosworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Webster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cosworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster throws a hook to the side of Cosworth's head but Cosworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Webster moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Webster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cosworth counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Webster!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Webster is looking to escape.
Webster trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cosworth landing strikes from the mount and Webster is in trouble!
Cosworth avoids the attempt from Webster to control.
Webster is desperately trying to improve his position but Cosworth has a good base and remains in mount.
Webster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Webster tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosworth trying to control but Webster is having none of it.
Cosworth unloads with some shots from mount but Webster bucks and avoids them well.
You get the feeling that Webster really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Webster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Webster wants to hold on but Cosworth pushes him away.
Webster is squirming around, avoiding Cosworth's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Webster dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Webster stalks Cosworth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cosworth's face. Cosworth staggers backwards, shaken.
Webster misses with a few strikes there.
Cosworth tries to clinch up.
Webster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cosworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Webster motions for Cosworth to come forward. Webster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Webster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Webster wants it to stay on the feet.
Webster scores with a jab to the head.
Webster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Webster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Webster misses with the combination.
Nice shot by Webster.
Some wild striking there from Webster.
Webster throws a lazy head kick
and Cosworth counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Webster!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cosworth takes Webster's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Webster is in trouble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosworth lands a shot to the body.
Webster rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cosworth wants to free his trapped foot but Webster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cosworth is trying to control. Webster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Webster gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cosworth wants to stand but Webster is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cosworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Cosworth stopping the sweep attempt from Webster.
Webster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Webster misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mitch Webster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosworth wants to control but Webster is having none of it.
Webster controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Webster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cosworth is looking to escape.
Webster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cosworth wants to control but Webster is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mitch Webster.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Webster, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Webster!
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energy
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