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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Areeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Areeno!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Areeno throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cozad.
Areeno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Areeno.
Areeno scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Areeno misses with a kick to the body.
Areeno lands a slapping body shot.
Areeno throws a head kick but Cozad moves out of range.
Areeno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cozad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Areeno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cozad.
A combination from Cozad does no damage.
Areeno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cozad misses the target.
Cozad dodges the punch combination from Areeno.
Areeno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Areeno scores with a jab. Cozad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Areeno tries to bum rush Cozad with a series of wild strikes but Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steve Areeno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Areeno stalks Cozad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cozad's face. Cozad staggers backwards, shaken.
Areeno scores with a jab.
Cozad throws a body punch but Areeno moves out of range.
Cozad checks a leg kick.
Cozad blocks a head kick by Areeno.
Cozad slips a straight right by Areeno.
Areeno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozad takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Areeno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Areeno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Areeno throws a jab when Cozad was well out of range.
Cozad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Areeno to counter with a crisp jab.
Cozad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Areeno does no damage.
Areeno lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad slips under a jab.
Areeno moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
Cozad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Areeno punishes Cozad's body with a nice straight punch.
Areeno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Areeno throws a head kick that misses.
Cozad throws a looping overhand right but Areeno ducks down to avoid it.
Areeno takes a swing at Cozad's ribcage but misses.
Cozad tries to clinch but Areeno moves out of range.
Cozad throws a sloppy body shot
and Areeno counters with a nice uppercut.
Cozad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Areeno connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Cozad misses.
Cozad dodges the punch combination from Areeno.
Nice defenses there by Cozad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad shoots in but Areeno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Areeno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cozad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Areeno makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Areeno swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Areeno lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Areeno throws a shot from downtown. Cozad moves away and avoids it.
Areeno misses with a body shot
and Cozad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Areeno won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Areeno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Areeno manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Areeno regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cozad.
Areeno keeping moving, preventing Cozad from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad wants to pass the guard but Areeno is keeping the position.
Cozad trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Areeno manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cozad looking for a sweep. Not yet Cozad, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areeno wants to control from the top but Cozad keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Areeno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Areeno throws a wild body kick that Cozad sees coming a mile off.
Areeno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cozad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cozad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areeno was well out of range. Poor timing from Cozad.
Areeno scores with a shot to the body.
Steve Areeno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cozad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Areeno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cozad somewhat.
Areeno throws a front kick aimed at Cozad's knee but Cozad avoids it well.
Areeno pushes Cozad away with a front kick.
Areeno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Areeno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cozad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Areeno.
Areeno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areeno misses with a shot to the body
and Cozad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Areeno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cozad tries to clinch but Areeno is having none of it.
Areeno fakes the leg kick and cracks Cozad in the body.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cozad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Areeno!
Cozad misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Cozad.
Areeno throws a good cross that connects.
Areeno keeps Cozad at a distance using the push kick.
Areeno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Areeno thows a body shot but no joy.
Areeno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Areeno throws a head kick that half lands.
Areeno lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areeno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areeno.
Cozad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Areeno tries a head kick but it misses.
Areeno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cozad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Areeno takes a swing at Cozad's ribcage but misses.
Areeno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cozad.
Areeno lands with a hook. Cozad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Areeno lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Areeno scores with a sloppy right hand. Cozad should have avoided that one.
Cozad checks a low kick from Areeno.
Areeno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Areeno missing with a left hand there. Cozad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Areeno.
Cozad pushes Areeno up against the cage in a clinch.
Areeno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areeno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Areeno.
Cozad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Areeno takes a swing at Cozad's ribcage but misses.
Steve Areeno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Areeno stuns Cozad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Areeno throws a nice outside leg kick.
Areeno looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Areeno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Areeno takes a swing at Cozad's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Cozad blocks the leg kick.
Cozad misses with a two punch combination.
Areeno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Areeno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good exchange - Areeno coming out on top.
Areeno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cozad counters with a leg kick.
Areeno throws a lazy head kick
and Cozad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cozad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad can't break the clinch.
Areeno is working Cozad over against the cage.
Areeno digs a right hand underneath Cozad's ribcage. Cozad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Areeno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Areeno misses with a punch to the body.
Areeno lands a shot to the body.
Areeno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Areeno misses with some punches.
Cozad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Areeno.
Areeno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Areeno working aggressively here.
Areeno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Areeno struggles to land a body shot inside as Cozad controls his hands.
Areeno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cozad's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Areeno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Areeno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cozad's elbow.
Cozad lands an uppercut.
Areeno tries to throw a body punch but Cozad avoids it by throwing Areeno back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Areeno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cozad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Areeno backs up against the cage.
Areeno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Areeno walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cozad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Areeno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cozad thows a body shot but no joy.
Areeno lands with a good body shot.
Areeno misses with a low kick as Cozad jumps back.
Cozad drops his hands momentarily and Areeno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Areeno fails to land with a series of punches.
Cozad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cozad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cozad tries to clinch
and Areeno counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Areeno keeps Cozad at a distance using the push kick.
Cozad is looking to wear down Areeno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Areeno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Areeno.
A head kick misses from Areeno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Areeno. Beautiful body shot.
Connor Cozad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Areeno swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Areeno looks for the body kick but Cozad saw that one coming.
Areeno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Areeno scores with a punch to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cozad crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Areeno - the referee stops the clock and Cozad gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Areeno. Cozad manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Areeno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Areeno misses the shot to the body.
Cozad misses the jab.
A big right from Areeno misses.
Areeno scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cozad will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Areeno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cozad manages to avoid it.
Areeno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cozad moves in looking to clinch but Areeno pushes him off.
Areeno scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cozad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Areeno lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Areeno - that will leave a mark!
Areeno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Areeno stuns Cozad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Areeno.
Areeno lands with a straight right. Cozad didn't see that one coming.
Areeno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Areeno's corner calls for a 1-2. Areeno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cozad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cozad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Areeno jabs at Cozad's body.
Areeno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Cozad misses.
Cozad takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Connor Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areeno lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by Areeno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Areeno.
Cozad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cozad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Areeno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cozad drops his hands momentarily and Areeno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Areeno shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Areeno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cozad moves away.
Areeno lands a high kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cozad is defended easily by Areeno.
An inside leg kick lands from Areeno.
Areeno lands a jab to the nose.
Cozad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad scores with a punch to the head.
Areeno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Areeno works over Cozad's head and body with a nice combination.
Cozad tries to clinch up but Areeno circles away and keeps his distance.
Areeno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Areeno but Areeno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A solid body kick from Areeno.
Areeno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cozad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Areeno looks to land a combination. Cozad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Areeno scores with a hook to the body. Cozad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cozad misses with a straight left.
Areeno moves away from the strike by Cozad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Areeno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Areeno 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Areeno!
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