PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alan Sansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sansing kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 'Rockin' The Paradise' by Styx. Cozad has chosen Too Legit To Quit by Hammer as his entrance music. Rickson Cozad acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Sansing
vs
Cozad

175 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alan Sansing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rickson Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sansing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cozad as he jumps to the side.
Sansing misses with a hook

and Cozad counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cozad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sansing is trying to break the clinch but Cozad has him pressed against the cage.
Cozad misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Cozad.
Cozad swings wildly with an uppercut but Sansing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cozad lands a right hand.
Cozad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sansing's elbow.
Cozad misses with a punch to the body.
Cozad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Cozad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Cozad.
Cozad has Sansing pressed against the cage, preventing Sansing from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cozad working aggressively here.
Cozad lands a body punch.
Sansing's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cozad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cozad lands an uppercut.
Cozad lands a body shot.
Cozad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cozad lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Cozad.
A short body shot lands from Cozad as the two fighters clinch.
Cozad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sansing up against the cage.
Cozad continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cozad.
Cozad has Sansing pressed against the cage.
Cozad lands with a light punch inside.
Cozad lands with a light punch inside.
Cozad misses with a knee to the head.
Cozad scores with a hook to the body.
Cozad lands a hook that snaps the head of Sansing backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cozad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cozad tries to land knees in the clinch but Sansing avoids the damage to the body.
Cozad connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sansing backwards.
A short left from Cozad.
Cozad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cozad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sansing backwards.
Cozad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cozad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sansing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cozad digs a right hand into Sansing's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sansing's gas tank.
Sansing tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cozad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cozad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sansing is trying to drag Cozad to the mat but Cozad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Sansing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cozad cracks Sansing with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad controlling the action here for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cozad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sansing tries to break free but Cozad pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Cozad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cozad drives through and clinches with Sansing against the cage.
Sansing is trying to push Cozad away but Cozad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sansing has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cozad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sansing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cozad lands an elbow just above Sansing 's eye.
Cozad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cozad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cozad lands a body shot.
Cozad digs a right hand into Sansing's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sansing's gas tank.
Sansing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cozad lands a nice uppercut.
Cozad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cozad misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Cozad.
Sansing fails to pull guard.
Cozad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sansing effectively controlling the action here.
Cozad lands an uppercut.
Cozad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cozad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cozad misses with a body punch.
Cozad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sansing blocks an uppercut.
Sansing is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cozad to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Sansing. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cozad misses with a punch on the inside.
Cozad misses with a punch to the body.
Cozad controlling the action here for a moment.
Sansing prevents a body shot from Cozad.
Sansing wants to break free but Cozad has control.
Cozad misses with a knee strike.
Cozad struggles to land a body shot inside as Sansing controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cozad throws an elbow but misses.
Cozad misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Sansing tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sansing avoids a wild elbow strike from Cozad.
Cozad lands a body shot.
Rickson Cozad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cozad scores with a hook to the body.
Cozad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cozad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sansing backwards.
Sansing drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cozad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sansing is looking to break free of the clinch but Cozad has double underhooks.
Cozad scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cozad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cozad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Cozad.
Cozad tries to work over Sansing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cozad misses with the head strike.
Cozad lands a hook that snaps the head of Sansing backwards.
Nice body punch from Cozad - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad lands a shot to the body.
Sansing has had enough of the clinch but Cozad keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Cozad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Cozad.
Cozad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cozad leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Cozad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sansing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sansing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Cozad. No joy for Sansing on that attempt.
Sansing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cozad as he jumps to the side.
Alan Sansing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad tries to clinch but Sansing is having none of it.
Sansing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Sansing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad wants to clinch.
Sansing throws a predictable looking body shot

and Cozad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cozad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cozad prevents Sansing from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Cozad.
Cozad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cozad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cozad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sansing's elbow.
Cozad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sansing backwards.
Sansing takes a shot to the head.
Cozad lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Cozad.
Alan Sansing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sansing is trying to break free.
Cozad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cozad misses with a body punch.
Cozad throws an elbow but it misses.
Cozad is working Sansing over against the cage.
Cozad misses with a punch to the body.
Sansing blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Cozad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cozad throws an elbow that misses.
Cozad misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cozad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cozad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cozad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cozad lands a knee to the head.
Cozad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cozad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Cozad.
Cozad tries to throw a body punch but Sansing avoids it by throwing Cozad back against the cage.
Cozad lands with a short shot to the head.
Cozad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cozad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sansing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Sansing has picked Cozad up - he's going for a ride! Sansing dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sansing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cozad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sansing is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cozad has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sansing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Sansing is trying for a kimura here. Cozad looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sansing wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alan Sansing!
Alan Sansing 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.
The defeated Rickson Cozad had this to say: 'Oh well, I figured this would happen...'.