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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Brickowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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ADCC Champion
Good low kicks
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Brickowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brickowski throws a leg kick
and Cozad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brickowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cozad throws a big shot that misses.
Cozad just misses with a punch to the body.
Brickowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cozad's sensitive parts.
Cozad on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cozad shoots in and gets a takedown into Brickowski's guard.
Brickowski keeping moving, preventing Cozad from controlling successfully.
Cozad looking to pass the guard.
Brickowski is trying to keep Cozad in close.
Brickowski wants to stand up but Cozad is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brickowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brickowski wants to stand up but Cozad is controlling him.
Brickowski keeping moving, preventing Cozad from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brickowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Brickowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad.
Brickowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Cozad thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brickowski throws a solid leg kick but Cozad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brickowski.
Brickowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cozad.
Brickowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cozad looks to land a left hand but Brickowski moved out of range nicely.
Cozad avoids the head kick by Brickowski.
Brickowski lands with a good body shot.
A nice combination there by Cozad.
It looks like Marco Brickowski has been cut.
Brickowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brickowski 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.
Brickowski misses with a low kick.
Marco Brickowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brickowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Cozad missing with a left hand there. Brickowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Cozad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brickowski is trying to defend but Cozad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cozad wants to work for an arm triangle but Brickowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad is working for a kimura but Brickowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Cozad trying to advance position but Brickowski counters by regaining guard.
Cozad pushes down on Brickowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brickowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cozad is working away from the top position though.
Cozad controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cozad trying to control the action but Brickowski is working from the bottom.
Cozad passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brickowski!
Cozad wants to control the pace but Brickowski is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brickowski gets back to half guard.
Brickowski trying to hold on to Cozad's head to control him but Cozad postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco Brickowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marco Brickowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Cozad avoids a kick to the body.
Brickowski avoids the body shot from Cozad.
A big left from Brickowski misses.
Brickowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cozad's sensitive parts.
Brickowski lands with a kick to the temple. Cozad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brickowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cozad throws an off balance right hand
and Brickowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cozad misses with a left hand
and Brickowski counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brickowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Brickowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Cozad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brickowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cozad somewhat.
Brickowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brickowski is looking to chop away at Cozad's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cozad. Brickowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brickowski throws a head kick that misses.
Brickowski looks to throw a body kick
and Cozad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brickowski feints and then cracks Cozad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cozad down.
Cozad lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch combination from Cozad misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brickowski.
Cozad is breathing heavily.
Brickowski lands with a straight right. Cozad didn't see that one coming.
A combination from Cozad does no damage.
Brickowski misses with a hook.
Cozad throws a right hand that misses
and Brickowski counters with a big head kick but Cozad shrugs it off.
A big left from Cozad misses.
Marco Brickowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cozad missing with a left hand there. Brickowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cozad throws a right hand that misses
and Brickowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brickowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brickowski throws a head kick that half lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Cozad blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brickowski moves away.
Brickowski feints and then cracks Cozad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cozad down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brickowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cozad.
Brickowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cozad.
Brickowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cozad manages to avoid it.
Brickowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brickowski counters with an inside leg kick.
Cozad defending well as Brickowski loads up on a big left hand.
Brickowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brickowski is looking to land body kicks.
Brickowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cozad throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Brickowski.
Brickowski misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brickowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brickowski is looking to chop away at Cozad's legs.
Brickowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brickowski tries a low kick but Cozad avoids it.
Cozad shoots in but no luck this time.
Marco Brickowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Cozad.
Brickowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brickowski connects with a leg kick. Cozad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Brickowski.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brickowski.
Cozad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brickowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Brickowski lands a leg kick that knocks Cozad off balance momentarily.
Brickowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cozad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cozad.
Brickowski is trying to control Cozad's posture but Cozad avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brickowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cozad off and has taken his back!
Brickowski looking for the choke from the back.
Brickowski missing with strikes from the back.
Cozad is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brickowski is riding his opponent, not letting Cozad buck him off.
Brickowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cozad on the ground.
Cozad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Brickowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marco Brickowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brickowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brickowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cozad!
No luck for Cozad with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Brickowski misses.
Nice takedown defense from Brickowski. No joy for Cozad on that attempt.
A big left from Cozad misses.
Brickowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brickowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brickowski lands with a slapping head kick.
Cozad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cozad scores with a body shot.
Brickowski drops his hands momentarily and Cozad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cozad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cozad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brickowski 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 Cozad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cozad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brickowski.
Brickowski throws a head kick but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brickowski misses with a leg kick
enabling Cozad to counter with a crisp jab.
Brickowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Brickowski is looking to wear down Cozad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brickowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cozad.
Brickowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brickowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cozad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cozad misses with a looping right.
Brickowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Brickowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brickowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brickowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cozad.
Brickowski tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brickowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brickowski. That's going to slow Cozad down.
Cozad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brickowski at a distance.
Brickowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brickowski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brickowski feints and then cracks Cozad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cozad down.
Brickowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brickowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cozad tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brickowski.
Brickowski thumps Cozad with a low kick.
Brickowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brickowski cracks the inside of Cozad's front leg.
Cozad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brickowski. Brickowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Cozad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brickowski. Brickowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Connor Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brickowski lands a head kick. Cozad smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Donk. Brickowski catches Cozad right on the button with a cross.
Cozad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cozad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crunch! Brickowski slams his shin into Cozad's torso.
Brickowski lands with a kick to the temple. Cozad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brickowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brickowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brickowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cozad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brickowski scores with a leg kick.
Cozad avoids the head kick by Brickowski.
Brickowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cozad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brickowski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brickowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cozad's head.
Brickowski connects with a leg kick. Cozad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cozad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brickowski can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brickowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brickowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brickowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brickowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cozad. That did some damage!
Cozad tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cozad shoots in looking for a takedown. Brickowski tries to sprawl out of it but Cozad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Brickowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marco Brickowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Cozad.
Brickowski throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brickowski scores with a hook to the body. Cozad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brickowski throws a lazy head kick
and Cozad counters with a takedown into side control.
Brickowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Brickowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brickowski, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Marco Brickowski!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Marco Brickowski!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Marco Brickowski!
Marco Brickowski wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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