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Event:
CWC 301 - Morrison Jr vs Lee
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Huhrera dives in and scores a takedown into Cosades's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (0) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera is stalling in the full guard.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard.
Cosades looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosades, not yet.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cosades bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huhrera 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (2) Huhrera
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Cosades drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Huhrera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cosades has Huhrera in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (4) Huhrera
Huhrera forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cosades is in trouble now - Huhrera has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (2) vs (7) Huhrera
Huhrera content just to control the position here.
Huhrera 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been hearing good reports from Cosades's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Let's hope that Huhrera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More stalling from Huhrera .
Huhrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huhrera controlling the pace for now.
Cosades gets back to half guard.
Cosades is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huhrera controlling the pace. #T3#
Huhrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cosades does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard.
Cosades gets back to full guard.
Huhrera content to stall in guard here.
Huhrera trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom. #T4#
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera keeps trying to improve his position.
Cosades wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huhrera controls the pace.#T5#
Huhrera trying to move into half guard but instead Cosades has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (7) Huhrera
Huhrera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cosades controls the pace.
Huhrera pulls Cosades in close to prevent any damage.
Cosades passes Huhrera 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cosades is stalling here. Huhrera is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cosades seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Huhrera has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (4) vs (11) Huhrera
Cosades gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Huhrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Cosades is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huhrera is taking a breather. Cosades says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Cosades is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cosades is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Huhrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huhrera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Huhrera tries to pass to full mount but Cosades defends it.
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huhrera passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (4) vs (14) Huhrera
Huhrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cosades bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (14) Huhrera
Cosades won't allow Huhrera to sweep him here. #T8#
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades looking to pass the guard.
Cosades is working hard here to advance position.
Huhrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cosades trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom. #T9#
Huhrera trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Cosades drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cosades jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huhrera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Huhrera with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huhrera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (16) Huhrera #T10##SUB#
Cosades has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huhrera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.
Cosades being controlled here, momentarily.
Huhrera forces his way into half guard.
Cosades tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
Huhrera is taking a breather. Cosades says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T11#
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but Cosades defending well.
Cosades is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huhrera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huhrera prevents Cosades from improving his position.
Huhrera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Huhrera wants to pass to mount but Cosades is defending the position. #T12#
Cosades wants to control but Huhrera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cosades tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
Huhrera not doing much here.
Cosades tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg. #T13#
Huhrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Huhrera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Huhrera wants to advance to full mount but Cosades doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Huhrera passes Cosades's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Cosades is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cosades is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
Cosades manages to get to full guard.
Huhrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera won't allow Cosades to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera wins on points by 16 to 6.
After winning the bout, Julio Valeron Huhrera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Ottke vs Simone
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cosades misses with a takedown attempt - Saldini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saldini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Caius Cosades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Cosades closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saldini to the mat! Saldini manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Cosades
Saldini is pulling down on Cosades's head. It's preventing any offense from Cosades, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini is trying to keep Cosades in close.
Saldini wants to improve his position but instead Cosades has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Cosades prevents Saldini from improving his position.
Saldini gets back to full guard.
Cosades tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Cosades trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Cosades slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
My spies in Oblivion Gate inform me that Cosades has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saldini has his hands on Cosades's head, controlling the position.
Saldini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB2#
Cosades drops back looking for a leg! Saldini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saldini manages to kick Cosades off! Cosades jumps back into Saldini's guard.
Saldini managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass. #T4#
Cosades is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini looking for a sweep. Not yet Saldini, not yet. #T5#
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Saldini is trying to keep Cosades in close.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Saldini 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.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully. #T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saldini holds on and takes a little breather.
Cosades trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Cosades advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (5) Cosades
Cosades advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (0) vs (7) Cosades#T7#
Cosades wants to control the pace but Saldini is squirming around nicely.
Cosades is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cosades wants to control but instead Saldini manages to regain half guard.
Cosades has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (10) Cosades
Saldini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (10) Cosades#T8#
Cosades keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini won't allow Cosades to sweep him here.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades 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.#T9#
Cosades keeps trying to improve his position.
Saldini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cosades is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Cosades can't keep his opponent in guard - Saldini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
Cosades manages to get to full guard.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully. #T11#
Cosades wants to sweep but no luck.
Saldini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.
Saldini controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Cosades lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (12) Cosades
Cosades being controlled here momentarily.
Saldini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (12) Cosades
Cosades tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
Cosades won't allow Saldini to pass to mount. #T14#
Saldini stalling away here and it's allowed Cosades to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Saldini is pushing down on Cosades's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cosades is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saldini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (7) vs (12) Cosades
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades wins on points by 12 to 7.
A relieved looking Caius Cosades 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:
CWC 299 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 23 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cosades closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cruz quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Cosades#SUB2#
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Cosades.
#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
Cruz is staying active underneath Cosades, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Cosades is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cruz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Cosades has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades trying to control the pace. #T1#
Cruz moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cosades defends it easily.
Cosades won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass. #SUB#
Cruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cosades stacks Cruz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cosades! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (5) Cosades
Cosades trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cosades tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is trying to escape the position but Cosades is controlling the position.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Cosades keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (5) Cosades
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Cosades defending well.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Cosades is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (2) vs (9) Cosades
Cruz is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Cosades is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cosades has the hooks in. Cruz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cruz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cosades.
#SUB2#
Cosades is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cruz with him. Cruz is trying to defend but Cosades has an arm under the chin now! Cruz grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Steel vs Lee
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 24 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cosades shoots in and bounces Brown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown managing to control the position.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Cosades is proving a slippery customer.
Brown is trying to hold Cosades in close to prevent damage but Cosades has managed to pass into half guard.
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Cosades seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Cosades might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown controlling the position for now.#T3##SUB2#
Cosades is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown wants to control but Cosades is keeping busy.
Brown is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cosades is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Cosades uses his free foot to push down on Brown 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown . Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Cosades
Cosades tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cosades's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cosades's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (5) Cosades#SUB#
Brown has managed to slip his arm under Cosades's chin. This could be all over... yep, Cosades is tapping out! Submission win for Brown .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Brown !
Antonio Brown tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Pavlov vs Cosades
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 30 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cosades closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pavlov to the mat! Pavlov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Cosades
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov has his hands on Cosades's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Cosades is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cosades pushes down on Pavlov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Pavlov trying to hold on to Cosades's head to control him but Cosades postures up.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
My spies in Oblivion Gate inform me that Cosades has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Cosades won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov controlling Cosades's posture. #T4#
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Cosades passes into half guard.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosades's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Cosades
Pavlov trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Cosades tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Cosades tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Cosades
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades stops Pavlov from passing to mount. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Cosades's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pavlov taking a break here but Cosades is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cosades reverses the position - he's now on top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Cosades
Cosades trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #T8#
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Cosades
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Cosades trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Cosades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T10#
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Cosades
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Pavlov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pavlov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cosades is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working. #T11#
Cosades tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cosades will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cosades gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Cosades has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Cosades manages to get to full guard.
Cosades has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Pavlov stays in close to Cosades's body and controls the position.
Pavlov pushing down on Cosades's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cosades is just riding it out for now. Pavlov eventually gives up the hold.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Cosades is defending the position. #T14#
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (4) Cosades
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Our winner, Matvey Pavlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Camara vs Silva Jr 2
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cosades shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Cosades shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Cosades postures up.
Cosades stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cosades's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cosades defends it easily.
Cosades showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Cosades sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Sitsongrit doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Cosades paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Sitsongrit - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
After the fight, Marcinho Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 295 - Archer vs Cosades
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cosades closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Archer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Cosades
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Cosades has moved into half guard.
My spies in Oblivion Gate inform me that Cosades has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer wants to improve his position but Cosades is controlling well.
Cosades is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cosades perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Cosades.
#SUB2#
Cosades is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer keeping control of the position. #T1#
Cosades prevents Archer from improving his position.
Archer gets full guard.#SUB#
Archer has his foot on Cosades's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cosades works his way back into a safe position though.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cosades defends well.#T2##SUB#
Archer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Archer has his foot on Cosades's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cosades works his way back into a safe position though.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cosades avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cosades not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cosades trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Cosades drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cosades jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer working a defensive guard but Cosades passes into half guard.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Archer wants to sweep here but Cosades controlling him for the moment.
Archer being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Archer is trying to keep Cosades in close.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cosades manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Cosades#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Cosades is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Cosades keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer is looking to pass into half guard but Cosades pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cosades is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (4) Cosades
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Cosades controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Archer keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Archer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cosades is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Archer. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (2) vs (7) Cosades
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Cosades keeps moving and retains side control.
Archer is trying to control Cosades's posture but Cosades avoids it.
Cosades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Archer is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Archer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Archer sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Archer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cosades pulls his head out easily.
Cosades trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Cosades performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Cosades's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer working a defensive guard but Cosades manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (2) vs (10) Cosades#SUB2#
Cosades tries for a kimura but Archer is defending well.
Archer tries to buck Cosades off but Cosades is having none of it.#T9#
Cosades trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Cosades trying to control the position but Archer is working away.
Cosades controls the position from side control.
Archer is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Cosades moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
Cosades staying calm.
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Cosades keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Archer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Cosades is trying for a kimura here. Archer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cosades wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caius Cosades!
A very excited looking Caius Cosades made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Brown vs Morrison
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 24 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sakuraba enables Cosades to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sakuraba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Sakuraba
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sakuraba is pulling down on Cosades's head to control his posture.
Cosades works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sakuraba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sakuraba.
We've been hearing good reports from Cosades's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sakuraba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cosades slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Sakuraba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard.
Sakuraba looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (2) Sakuraba
Cosades trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Cosades won't allow Sakuraba to sweep him here. #T2#
Sakuraba is pulling down on Cosades's head. It's preventing any offense from Cosades, at least for the moment.
Sakuraba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cosades controls the pace.
Cosades has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sakuraba controlling Cosades's posture.
Cosades sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades stands and throws Sakuraba's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (7) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba is not content to let Cosades control the position. #T4##SUB#
Cosades swings around for an armbar but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cosades's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (7) vs (4) Sakuraba#SUB#
Cosades looking for a guillotine here but Sakuraba defends easily.
Sakuraba is stalling in the full guard.
Sakuraba advances to half guard. #T5#
Sakuraba controlling the action here.
Cosades is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Sakuraba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosades wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
#T6#
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba is taking a breather. Cosades says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cosades is trying to get back to full guard.
Cosades wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
#T7#
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cosades wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cosades is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Sakuraba is just content to waste time from the top position. Cosades takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cosades being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba stays in close to Cosades's body and controls the position. #T9##SUB#
Cosades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakuraba stays in close to Cosades's body and controls the position.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Sakuraba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cosades's guard.
Cosades controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sakuraba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11##SUB#
Cosades looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Sakuraba wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Cosades is having none of it.
Sakuraba prevents Cosades from improving his position.
Sakuraba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sakuraba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
More stalling from Sakuraba.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosades is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Caius Cosades decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - Pavlov vs Silva Jr
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 30 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison closes the distance and clinches up with Cosades, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes Cosades against the cage but Cosades circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Morrison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cosades's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (0) vs (2) Morrison#SUB#
Cosades working for submissions but it's allowed Morrison to get to half guard.
Morrison is looking to advance position but Cosades won't allow it.
Cosades tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Morrison wants to take a breather but Cosades is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cosades is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison pulls his head out easily.
Morrison is pressing down on Cosades's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cosades is holding on for now. #T1#
Morrison prevents Cosades from improving his position.
Cosades trying to control but Morrison postures up.
Morrison prevents Cosades from improving his position.
Morrison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cosades trying to get back to full guard but Morrison takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (0) vs (5) Morrison#T2#
Cosades gets back to half guard.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Cosades is working away.
Morrison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.#T3#
Cosades is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morrison passes into half guard.
Morrison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Morrison is pressing down on Cosades's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cosades is holding on for now.
Cosades controlling the position well. #T4#
Cosades tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Morrison is stalling here. Cosades is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Morrison seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cosades has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (4) vs (5) Morrison
We've been hearing good reports from Cosades's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Morrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison is trying to escape the position but Cosades is controlling the position.
Morrison is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Morrison's face as Cosades controls the position.
Morrison prevents Cosades from improving position.
Morrison is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cosades off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (4) vs (9) Morrison
Cosades turns into Morrison and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (9) Morrison
Cosades controls from within his opponent's guard.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Morrison keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morrison's guard.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Cosades is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison is still trying to improve position.
Morrison is looking to control Cosades's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morrison avoid being mounted?
Well, if Cosades is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T7#
Morrison trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cosades has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Morrison moves into full guard.
#T8#
Morrison keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass. #SUB2#
Morrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cosades defends it easily.#SUB2#
Morrison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cosades is aware though and is defending well.
Cosades passes into half guard.
Morrison manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Cosades is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Cosades avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cosades is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Our spies down at at New York Public Gym inform us that Morrison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Morrison working for a triangle but Cosades defends it easily.
#T10#
Cosades controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosades trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Cosades's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Morrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosades's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (11) Morrison
Cosades being controlled here, momentarily.
Morrison passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (6) vs (14) Morrison#T12#
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working.
Cosades can't do much from the bottom here.
Cosades is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working. #T13#
Cosades tries to buck Morrison off but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Morrison has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cosades! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (6) vs (16) Morrison
Morrison controlling the pace for now.
Morrison is looking to work his way around to Cosades's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T14#
Cosades is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Cosades is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cosades slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cosades is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison wins on points by 16 to 6.
David Morrison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 290
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cosades.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cosades shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the ropes. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joshua Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caius Cosades.
Cosades shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cosades.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cosades.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cosades swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cosades is defended easily by Brown.
Cosades shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cosades's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cosades is defended easily by Brown.
Cosades shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Cosades shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades controlling from the top position.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Cosades
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Cosades is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown controlling the action here.
Cosades has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosades is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cosades wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
#T3#
Brown prevents Cosades from improving his position.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
Cosades is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brown works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Cosades
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cosades is looking to escape. #T4#
Brown avoids the attempt from Cosades to control.
Cosades is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Brown goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cosades turns into him and now he's in Brown's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (5) vs (4) Cosades
Cosades looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cosades manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (4) Cosades
Cosades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Brown trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cosades working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cosades wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brown is now in half guard.
Brown passes into side control, despite Cosades's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (10) vs (4) Cosades
Cosades struggling a bit here.#T7#
Cosades trying to remain calm as Brown controls from the top position.
Brown wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Cosades wants to control but Brown postures up.
Cosades is looking to reverse the position.
Cosades is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cosades is not content to let Brown control the position.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Cosades has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Cosades trying to control from the bottom.
Cosades is doing well to control the position and prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
Cosades wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cosades keeping control of the position.
Cosades wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Cosades is trying is best to control the position here.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Cosades is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown is thwarting Cosades's attempts to control the position.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Cosades is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Cosades is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cosades lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (6) Cosades
Brown keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass.
Cosades 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.
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Cosades passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (10) vs (9) Cosades#T11#
Cosades is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brown will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brown prevents Cosades from moving into mount.
Cosades works to advance to full mount. Brown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (10) vs (11) Cosades
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Cosades's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Cosades is working for a guillotine from mount but Brown frees his head quite easily.
#T12#
Cosades wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Cosades tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cosades working for a guillotine from mount but Brown is in no mood to give up.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cosades looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (11) Cosades#T13#
Brown wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
Cosades is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Cosades preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (15) vs (11) Cosades
Cosades tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Cosades tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cosades is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 289 - Sydney
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Yuri Boshtok!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cosades closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boshtok quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Boshtok#SUB#
Cosades is working for a kimura but Boshtok is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cosades seems to be looking for submissions.
Boshtok won't allow Cosades to pass to mount. #SUB#
Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Boshtok defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is keeping the position.#T1#
Cosades wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving. #SUB#
Cosades drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boshtok looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boshtok looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boshtok! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (2) vs (4) Boshtok
Cosades is looking to regain half guard here but Boshtok keeps moving and retains side control.
Boshtok controlling from side mount.
Cosades is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Cosades is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Cosades tries to buck Boshtok off but Boshtok is having none of it.
Boshtok content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cosades tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Boshtok staying calm.
Cosades 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.
Cosades manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cosades tries to roll over but Boshtok keeps him under control.
Boshtok uses his free foot to push down on Cosades's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cosades. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (2) vs (7) Boshtok
Cosades keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Boshtok trying to control but Cosades is having none of it.
Boshtok tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cosades is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boshtok wants to control the pace but Cosades is squirming around nicely.
Cosades is working to get back to half guard.
Boshtok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cosades slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cosades wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy.
#T5#
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working.
Cosades is looking for a sweep. Boshtok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boshtok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Boshtok might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boshtok trying to control from half guard but Cosades is working away.
Boshtok stalling.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard.
Cosades moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6##SUB#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard.
Cosades seems keen to control Boshtok's posture.
Boshtok controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boshtok trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cosades is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boshtok defends well.
Boshtok looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (7) Boshtok#T7#
Cosades sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Boshtok defends the submission attempt.
Cosades trying to control from Boshtok's half guard. Boshtok has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boshtok trying to control the position here.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Cosades tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Boshtok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (9) Boshtok
Cosades tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boshtok trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Cosades lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (9) Boshtok
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Boshtok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (11) Boshtok
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cosades is looking to cinch up a triangle. Boshtok throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cosades's body to avoid the submission. Cosades has instead reached around Boshtok's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cosades arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caius Cosades!
A very excited looking Caius Cosades made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Los Angeles
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cosades gets a double leg takedown into Lee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (2) Lee
Cosades is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Cosades is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (2) vs (5) Lee
Lee working away.
Cosades is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Cosades is working hard here to advance position.
Cosades can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee takes a little break here. Cosades wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Cosades is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
Lee wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Cosades's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cosades is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (6) vs (5) Lee
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cosades's guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (7) Lee#T3#
Cosades is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cosades wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cosades there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (6) vs (10) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cosades regains half guard.#T4#
Lee controlling the action here.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Cosades is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cosades gets back to full guard.
Lee postures up.
#SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
Lee working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cosades's thigh. Cosades counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T5#
Cosades keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Cosades has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Lee trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Cosades is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Cosades wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.#T7#
Cosades is trying to keep Lee in close.
#SUB#
Cosades throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Cosades's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (6) vs (13) Lee#SUB2#
Lee tries for a kimura but Cosades is defending well.
Lee working away.
Lee trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Lee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Proving Grounds. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lee working away.#T8#
Cosades tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Cosades tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee is trying to move to mount but Cosades reverses beautifully and ends up in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (8) vs (13) Lee
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there. #T9#
Cosades tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cosades controls the pace.#T10#
Cosades postures up.
#SUB2#
Lee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cosades has passed into half guard!
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Cosades is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cosades trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T12#
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cosades controls the pace.
Cosades postures up.
Cosades controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (8) vs (15) Lee
Lee trying to control from half guard but Cosades is working away. #T13#
Lee is taking a breather. Cosades says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee is pressing down on Cosades's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cosades is holding on for now.
Cosades is trying to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cosades is controlling Lee's trapped leg to prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Lee is stalling here. Cosades is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cosades has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (12) vs (15) Lee
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cosades's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 15 to 12.
Morrison Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 286 LA
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cosades defends well and Al Jhit ends up having to push Cosades into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cosades drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Jhit pulls his leg out and moves away.
Al Jhit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cosades circles away.#TD2#
Cosades throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Al Jhit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cosades is in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Cosades pushes his legs off easily.
Cosades showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit is looking to advance position but Cosades won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cosades gets full guard.#T3#
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Jhit postures up.
#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Jhit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cosades is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades is keeping the position for now.
Cosades looking to control.
Cosades wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Al Jhit is now in half guard.
Cosades trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Cosades manages to get to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Cosades manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Cosades
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Jhit's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is defending against the submission attempts here by Cosades.
Al Jhit won't allow Cosades to pass to mount. #T7##SUB2#
Cosades seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Jhit manages to get to full guard.
Al Jhit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8##SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
My spies in Oblivion Gate inform me that Cosades has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself. #T9#
Al Jhit has control of Cosades's left arm, preventing Cosades from doing any damage.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cosades is aware though and is defending well.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Al Jhit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (4) Cosades#T11#
Cosades bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (6) Cosades
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Al Jhit has his foot on Cosades's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cosades works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving. #T12#
Cosades stays in close to Al Jhit's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit has Cosades pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Cosades is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Al Jhit has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cosades is looking to defend but Al Jhit has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cosades! Al Jhit pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cosades taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bazar Al Jhit!
After winning the bout, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 285
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Poika dives in and scores a takedown into Cosades's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (0) vs (2) Poika
Poika stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.
Poika 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.
Poika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosades swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass. #SUB#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Poika pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.#T1#
Poika trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Poika drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cosades looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cosades looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cosades! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (4) vs (2) Poika#SUB#
Cosades looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Poika looks to move to half guard but instead Cosades has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (6) vs (2) Poika
Poika is looking to improve his position but Cosades isn't that keen on the idea.
Poika regains half guard.#T2#
Cosades wants to pass to mount but Poika is defending the position.
Cosades prevents Poika from improving his position.#SUB#
Cosades is working for a kimura but Poika is defending it quite comfortably.
Cosades passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (9) vs (2) Poika
Poika keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Poika tries to hold on but Cosades pushes him away.
Poika is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosades trying to control but Poika is having none of it.
Poika wants to hold on but Cosades pushes him away.
Poika is squirming around, avoiding Cosades's attempts to control the action.
Poika is desperately trying to improve his position but Cosades has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Cosades moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Poika has worked his arm free - good work by Poika!
#T4#
Cosades working away.
Poika prevents Cosades from moving into mount.
Poika is trying to control Cosades's posture but Cosades avoids it.
Poika is trying to work for a sweep but Cosades has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (11) vs (2) Poika
Poika is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Cosades jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Poika manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cosades is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Poika will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T5#
Poika tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cosades wants to control but Poika is keeping him busy.
Poika gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Poika wants to improve his position but Cosades is controlling well.
Poika keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Cosades is thwarting Poika's attempts to control the position.
Poika wants to improve his position but Cosades is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cosades is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poika doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosades. #SUB#
Cosades looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T7#
Cosades uses his free foot to push down on Poika's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Poika. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (14) vs (2) Poika
Poika can't escape the position.
#T8#
Cosades tries to control but Poika wriggling away.
We've been hearing good reports from Cosades's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Poika sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cosades passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (17) vs (2) Poika
Poika is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Poika slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cosades wants to control but Poika is keeping him busy.
Poika trying to hold on to Cosades's head to control him but Cosades postures up.
Poika wants to get back to full guard.
Cosades passes into side control, despite Poika's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (20) vs (2) Poika#SUB#
Cosades is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poika has escaped the position, nice work there.
Poika looking for a sweep but Cosades has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (22) vs (2) Poika#T10#
Cosades wants to control the pace but Poika is squirming around nicely.
Poika sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Poika trying to control but Cosades postures up.
Cosades looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cosades is looking to pass Poika's guard but actually Poika recovers to full guard.
Cosades slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (25) vs (2) Poika#T11#
Poika gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades is looking to advance position but Poika won't allow it.
Cosades seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poika does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cosades is stalling here. Poika is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cosades seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Poika has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (25) vs (6) Poika
Poika trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Poika is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cosades knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12##SUB2#
Poika working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Poika trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Poika taking a breather here.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Cosades's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working. #SUB2#
Poika looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cosades manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (27) vs (6) Poika
Poika is not content to let Cosades control the position.
Poika gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Cosades wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Poika controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself.
Cosades stopping the sweep attempt from Poika.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poika wants to hit a sweep here but Cosades passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Poika there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (30) vs (6) Poika
Poika wants to hold on but Cosades pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades takes the fight on points by 30 to 6.
A relieved looking Caius Cosades 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:
CWC 282
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dyon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cosades (0) vs (4) Dyon
Cosades tries to buck Dyon off but Dyon is having none of it.
Cosades regains half guard.
Cosades is not content to let Dyon control the position.
Cosades trying to control but Dyon postures up.
Cosades is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cosades trying to control but Dyon postures up.
Dyon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (0) vs (7) Dyon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Dyon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cosades, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Dyon works to advance to full mount. Cosades defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (0) vs (9) Dyon
Dyon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cosades is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Dyon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cosades tries to lock up and control but Dyon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cosades regains half guard.
Dyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosades is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cosades is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2##SUB2#
Dyon is looking for a kimura but Cosades is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dyon to get the leverage.
Dyon wants to pass to mount but Cosades is defending the position.
Dyon wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Dyon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cosades trying to control from the bottom.
Dyon wants to free his trapped foot but Cosades is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cosades tries to get to full guard but Dyon has control of the leg.
Dyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosades is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Cosades is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cosades gets full guard.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Dyon won't allow Cosades to sweep him here.
Dyon slips nicely into half guard.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard.
Dyon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dyon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cosades! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (0) vs (12) Dyon#T4##SUB2#
Dyon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cosades turns into him and now he's in Dyon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (12) Dyon
Dyon wants to control but Cosades passes easily into half guard.
Cosades will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cosades is controlling the pace.
Dyon trying to control here.
Cosades is stalling here. Dyon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cosades seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dyon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (2) vs (16) Dyon#T5#
Dyon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cosades tries to buck Dyon off but Dyon is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dyon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cosades sneaks back into half guard.
Cosades wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Dyon is looking to take a break and control but Cosades is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosades moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dyon preventing the sweep.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Cosades is looking for a triangle here but Dyon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (2) vs (19) Dyon
Dyon controlling from side mount. #T7#
Cosades stops Dyon from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Cosades's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cosades is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Dyon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cosades is trying to control Dyon's posture but Dyon avoids it. #T8#
Cosades stops Dyon from passing to mount.
Cosades is trying to get back to half guard.
Cosades gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (2) vs (21) Dyon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon tries to control but Cosades wriggling away. #T9##SUB2#
Dyon has control of Cosades's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cosades regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cosades manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura but Cosades is defending well.
Cosades wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Dyon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dyon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cosades! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (2) vs (24) Dyon
Cosades is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cosades keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cosades is working hard here to advance position.
Dyon looking to control but Cosades is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Dyon moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Cosades (2) vs (27) Dyon
Cosades rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cosades is looking to control Dyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Dyon trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Dyon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but Cosades defending well.
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Dyon is pressing down on Cosades's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cosades is holding on for now.
Dyon stalling.
Well,Cosades is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Dyon trying to mount his opponent but Cosades defends it.
Cosades wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy.
Dyon is looking to advance position but Cosades won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cosades has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13#
Dyon is looking to advance position but Cosades won't allow it.
Cosades is pressing down on Dyon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dyon is pushing down on Cosades's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cosades is fighting to maintain full guard but Dyon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cosades trying to control here.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Dyon wants to free his trapped foot but Cosades is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cosades gets back to full guard.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades wants to sweep here but Dyon controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon wins on points by 27 to 2.
Juu Dyon is the new lightweight champion!
Juu Dyon 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:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cosades closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cosades lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Cosades
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cosades controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades is stalling in the full guard.
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cosades won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Cosades trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Cosades 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.
Let's hope that Cosades has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cosades controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cosades postures up.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cosades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades content to stall in guard here.
Cosades forces his way into half guard.
Cosades takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cosades trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Cosades is pressing down on Steel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel is holding on for now. #T6#
Cosades content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Steel won't allow Cosades to pass to mount.
Cosades prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cosades's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cosades's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (4) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades tries to escape but Steel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Steel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cosades.
Cosades breaks Steel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (4) Cosades#T8#
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Cosades stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (4) vs (7) Cosades
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cosades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cosades is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel trying his best to control but Cosades has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (4) vs (9) Cosades#T9#
Cosades trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to hold on but Cosades postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades trying to control but Steel is having none of it. #T10#
Steel wants to hold on but Cosades pushes him away.
Cosades wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Cosades sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel is looking to improve his position but Cosades isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Cosades can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Steel tries to reverse the position but Cosades maintains control.#T12#
Cosades controlling his opponent.
Steel regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Cosades wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it. #T13#
Cosades is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Cosades sits in half guard.
Cosades passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (4) vs (12) Cosades
Steel is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Cosades is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steel is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Cosades staying calm.
Cosades tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades wins on points by 12 to 4.
Caius Cosades is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Caius Cosades thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 276
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cosades shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flenderson is trying to defend but Cosades finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (0) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades is looking to advance position but Flenderson won't allow it.
Flenderson is holding on to half guard well.
Cosades trying to control from half guard but Flenderson is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura but Flenderson is defending well.
Cosades tries to pass to full mount but Flenderson defends it. #T1#
Cosades trying to control the action but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Cosades prevents Flenderson from improving his position.#T2#
Flenderson wants to control but Cosades is keeping busy.
Cosades keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cosades seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flenderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cosades slows the pace down in half guard.
Flenderson wants to control but Cosades is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Flenderson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Cosades has latched onto it... Big trouble! Cosades pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Flenderson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Cosades!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caius Cosades!
Our winner, Caius Cosades, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 270
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cosades scores with a takedown into Boshtok's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok is looking to sweep but instead, Cosades has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a kimura but Boshtok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cosades to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cosades is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boshtok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosades. #T1#
Cosades is looking to stall here but Boshtok recovers full guard.
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boshtok's guard.
Boshtok is looking to control Cosades's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boshtok avoid being mounted?#T2#
Boshtok is not content to let Cosades control the position.
Cosades works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (0) vs (5) Cosades
Boshtok trying to remain calm as Cosades controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Cosades thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades trying to control the position but Boshtok is working away. #T3#
Boshtok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boshtok tries to get to full guard but Cosades has control of the leg.
Cosades seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boshtok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB2#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura but Boshtok is defending well.
Boshtok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at X-Mansion, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boshtok wants to improve his position but Cosades is controlling well.
Cosades not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boshtok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosades. #T5#
Cosades is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Cosades is working for a kimura but Boshtok is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Cosades wants to control but Boshtok is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boshtok defends it well.
Cosades is trying to control the action in half guard but Boshtok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is defending well.
Cosades trying to control the action but Boshtok is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Boshtok defends the submission attempt.
Cosades wants to take a breather but Boshtok is having none of it. #T8#
Cosades is looking to advance position but Boshtok won't allow it.
Cosades trying to control from Boshtok's half guard. Boshtok has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Cosades trying to control but Boshtok is working from the bottom.
Boshtok 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.
Cosades is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully. #T10#
Cosades advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (0) vs (8) Cosades
Boshtok is looking for a sweep.
Cosades taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Cosades wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boshtok, who protects the arm well. #T11#
Cosades working away.
Boshtok is not content to let Cosades control the position.
You can see the frustration on Boshtok's face as Cosades controls the position. #T12#
Cosades trying to control the action but Boshtok is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cosades tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cosades has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boshtok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cosades trying to control the action but Boshtok is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Cosades is trying to get an arm triangle but Boshtok is defending well.
Cosades wants to control but Boshtok is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Boshtok is right now. #T14#
Boshtok being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Boshtok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cosades thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Caius Cosades 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:
CWC 260
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cosades throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steel was covering up waiting for the punch and Cosades finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Cosades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steel keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass. #T1#
Cosades is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel 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.
Cosades is stalling in the full guard.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
Cosades showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel trying to control the position.
#T3#
Cosades wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel is pulling down on Cosades's head to control his posture.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#SUB2#
Cosades thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Cosades trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel controlling Cosades's posture.
Steel is trying to keep Cosades in close.
#T5#
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosades's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Cosades#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel defends well.
Steel trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cosades controlling Steel's posture.
Cosades trying to control the position.
#T6#
Steel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steel trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Cosades is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Cosades wants to hit a sweep here but Steel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cosades there! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades is trying to escape the mount.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cosades for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Steel wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cosades is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Cosades working to try and regain half guard.
Cosades tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cosades is working to get back to half guard.
Cosades keeps trying to improve his position.
Cosades tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away. #T10#
Steel wants to control the pace but Cosades is squirming around nicely.
Cosades tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cosades has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cosades is looking to escape.
Cosades tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
Steel controlling his opponent. #T11#
Cosades is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cosades is still trying to improve position.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Cosades is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Steel controlling from mount. #T12#
Cosades is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Cosades is trying to escape the mount.
Cosades sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cosades makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cosades.#T13#
Cosades has Steel pulled in close to control his posture.
Cosades is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Cosades has Steel pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.#T14#
Cosades pulls Steel in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cosades manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (5) vs (4) Cosades
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Bjj Steel is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 257
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cosades bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cosades (4) vs (0) Cubbedge #SUB#
Cosades tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cosades has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Cosades swings around for an armbar but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cosades's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cosades looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosades, not yet.
Cosades is working hard here to advance position.
Cosades looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cubbedge passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (4) vs (5) Cubbedge
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cosades's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Cubbedge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cosades's legs.
Cosades tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Cosades's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cosades is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cosades is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cubbedge wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy. #T3#
Cosades prevents Cubbedge from moving into mount.
Cosades is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Cubbedge controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Cosades's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Cosades is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cubbedge off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (8) vs (5) Cubbedge
Cubbedge is really stuck here.
#T5##SUB#
Cubbedge 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 Cosades gets his way!
#SUB#
Cosades is looking for the choke from the back position but Cubbedge is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
Cubbedge is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cosades is looking for the choke from the back position but Cubbedge is controlling his hands well.
Cosades is riding his opponent, not letting Cubbedge buck him off. #T6##SUB#
Cosades looking for the RNC.
Cubbedge is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Cosades tightening his grip on Cubbedge , looking for the choke.
Cosades is hanging on to Cubbedge 's back as he tries to escape.
#T7##SUB#
Cosades is looking for the choke from the back position but Cubbedge is controlling his hands well.
Cosades controls the position.
Cubbedge wants to control his opponent's hands but Cosades gets his hands free. #SUB#
Cosades looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Cubbedge is controlling Cosades 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (8) vs (7) Cubbedge
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. #T8#
Cubbedge content to stall in guard here.
Cosades wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cosades looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosades, not yet. #T9#
Cubbedge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cosades trying to hold on to Cubbedge 's head to control him but Cubbedge postures up.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Cosades controlling the position well.
Cubbedge trying to mount his opponent but Cosades defends it. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cosades doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cubbedge .
Cubbedge prevents Cosades from improving his position.#T11#
Cubbedge is keen to just control but Cosades is a slippery customer.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Cosades is defending well. #SUB#
Cosades looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Cosades trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cosades knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Cosades looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Cubbedge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cosades knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cosades trying to control from the bottom.
#T14##SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for a submission of some sort.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Cosades is pressing down on Cubbedge 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Cubbedge won't allow Cosades to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Caius Cosades retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Caius Cosades thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 253
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Steel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (0) vs (2) Steel
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosades preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg. #T1#
Cosades works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass. #SUB#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cosades has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Cosades's legs - danger averted.
Steel 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.
Cosades is controlling Steel's posture.#T3##SUB#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Cosades is trying to keep Steel in close.
Cosades seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cosades controlling Steel's posture.
Cosades looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosades, not yet. #T4#
Cosades trying to control the position here.
Steel trying to move into half guard but instead Cosades has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (2) Steel
Cosades postures up.
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cosades looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cosades looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cosades is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (4) Steel
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosades swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cosades trying to control here.
Cosades is pressing down on Steel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cosades trying to control the position.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (4) Steel
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there. #T7#
Cosades looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel has control of Cosades's left arm, preventing Cosades from doing any damage.
Cosades looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Steel managing to control the position.
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (6) Steel#SUB#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Cosades looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cosades looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10#
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cosades can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.#T11#
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (6) Steel
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
Steel wants to control but Cosades is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cosades has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (9) vs (6) Steel
Cosades controls the position from side control.
Cosades is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Steel can't do much from the bottom here.
Cosades trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is trying to control Cosades's posture but Cosades avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Caius Cosades retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Caius Cosades made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 242
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Rico Cole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cole rushes Cosades and presses him up against the cage.
Cole stops a takedown attempt from Cosades.
#TD2#
Cosades has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cole clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cole (0) vs (4) Cosades
Cole has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Cosades has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cole has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cosades controls the action.#SUB2#
Cosades is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cole knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cole for a finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cosades has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1##SUB2#
Cosades is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cole knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cole for a finish. #SUB2#
Cosades is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cole is defending well though. Cosades let's go of the attempt for now.
Cole tries to roll but Cosades sticks to his back.
Cole trying to control the action but Cosades just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
Cole tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cosades controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Cosades has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Cole is looking to get to half guard.
Cosades tries to control but Cole wriggling away.
Cole doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Cole tries to hold on but Cosades postures up.
Cosades trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Cole is trying desperately to improve position.
Cosades controlling the pace for now.
Cosades trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Cosades moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cole has worked his arm free - good work by Cole!
#T5#
Cole tries to buck Cosades off but Cosades is having none of it.
Cosades working away.
Cosades staying calm.
You can see the frustration on Cole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Cole prevents Cosades from improving position. #SUB2#
Cosades working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cole is looking for a sweep.
Cosades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working. #T7#
Cosades working away.
Cole prevents Cosades from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cosades working away.
Cole is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Cosades wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy.
Cosades advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cole (0) vs (6) Cosades
Cosades controlling his opponent.
Cosades trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Cosades controlling the pace for now.
Cole wants to control but Cosades is having none of it.
Cosades can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cole is looking to escape. #T10#
Cosades might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cole haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cosades controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Cosades looking to secure an arm triangle but Cole defends it well. #T11#
Cosades looking to control but Cole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cole tries to lock up and control but Cosades gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cole is trying to escape the mount.
Cole is squirming around, avoiding Cosades's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Cosades avoids the attempt from Cole to control.
Cosades takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cole tries to reverse the position but Cosades maintains control.
Cosades can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cole is looking to escape.
Cole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Cosades controlling the pace for now.
Cole tries to hold on but Cosades pushes him away. #SUB2#
Cosades has hold of Cole's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cole manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T14#
Cosades trying to control but Cole is having none of it.
Cole wants to control but Cosades is having none of it.
Cole manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole wants to control but Cosades is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades wins on points by 6 to 0.
Caius Cosades is the new lightweight champion!
Caius Cosades seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 232
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cosades closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Conforto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Cosades
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cosades preventing the sweep.
Cosades is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cosades stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades postures up.
Conforto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cosades slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (0) vs (5) Cosades
Conforto tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Cosades working away.
Cosades is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Conforto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Conforto tries to improve position but can't.
Conforto is not content to let Cosades control the position.
Cosades tries to move to mount but Conforto blocks the move with his legs.
Cosades trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom. #T2#
Conforto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cosades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Conforto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cosades off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (4) vs (5) Cosades#SUB#
Conforto working for a choke but Cosades is defending well.
Cosades has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Conforto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cosades is defending well though. Conforto let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Cosades showing good submission defense here.
#T3##SUB#
Conforto looking for the choke from the back.
Cosades wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Conforto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cosades has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Conforto tightening his grip on Cosades, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Conforto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cosades has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Conforto is not going to allow Cosades to sit and survive in this position.
Cosades is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Conforto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Cosades is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cosades turns into Conforto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (7) Cosades#T5#
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Conforto controlling Cosades's posture.
Conforto wants to improve his position but instead Cosades has moved into half guard.
Conforto is looking for a sweep. Cosades is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cosades is controlling the pace.
Cosades is keen to just control but Conforto is a slippery customer.#T6#
Cosades tries to pass to full mount but Conforto defends it.
Conforto is trying to maintain the position but Cosades is very close to passing his half guard.
Cosades trying to mount his opponent but Conforto defends it. #SUB#
Cosades moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Conforto. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (10) Cosades
Conforto prevents Cosades from improving position.
Cosades trying to control the position but Conforto is working away. #T7#
Conforto being controlled for a moment.
Cosades wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy.
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
Conforto wants to control but Cosades postures up.#T8#
Cosades controls the position from side control.
Conforto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cosades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Conforto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Conforto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cosades off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (8) vs (10) Cosades#SUB#
Cosades showing good submission defense here.
#T9#
Cosades rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cosades gets back to full guard.
Cosades looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.#T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cosades is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (8) vs (12) Cosades
Cosades's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosades not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
Cosades is pushing down on Conforto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conforto is fighting to maintain full guard but Cosades has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cosades looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Conforto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cosades is working away from the top position though.
Conforto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cosades is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Conforto is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
Cosades passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (8) vs (15) Cosades
Conforto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cosades looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Conforto regains half guard.#T13#
Conforto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Conforto is looking to control Cosades's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conforto avoid being mounted?
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.
Cosades controlling the action here.
Conforto trying to hold on to Cosades's head to control him but Cosades postures up.
#T14##SUB2#
Conforto is defending against the submission attempts here by Cosades.
Cosades trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades 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.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades wins on points by 15 to 8.
After winning the bout, Caius Cosades thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 224
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dyon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cosades but Cosades pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cosades misses with a takedown attempt - Dyon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cosades shoots in for a takedown but Dyon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dyon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Cosades. No joy for Dyon on that attempt.
Caius Cosades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juu Dyon.#TD#
Cosades gets a double leg takedown into Dyon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
Cosades trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Cosades stopping the sweep attempt from Dyon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon keeps trying to improve his position.
Cosades sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Dyon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dyon wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at The Sparring Cages inform us that Dyon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dyon working a defensive guard but Cosades manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (5) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cosades is trying to get an arm triangle but Dyon is defending well. #T2#
Cosades wants to control but Dyon is keeping him busy.
Dyon holding on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyon keeps working.
Dyon is looking to reverse the position.
Dyon wants to control but Cosades postures up.
Cosades trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Dyon wants to get back to full guard but Cosades has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (8) vs (0) Dyon
Cosades tries to control but Dyon wriggling away.
Dyon regains half guard.#SUB#
Cosades is working for a submission of some sort.
Dyon is refusing to be controlled, as Cosades sits in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Cosades is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dyon sees it coming and defends easily.
Dyon trying to control from the bottom.
Dyon gets full guard.
Dyon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cosades stands and throws Dyon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (11) vs (0) Dyon
Dyon sneaks back into half guard.
Cosades is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosades will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Dyon is trying to control but Cosades manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (14) vs (0) Dyon
Cosades controlling the pace for now.
Dyon tries to reverse the position but Cosades maintains control.
Cosades wants to control the pace but Dyon is squirming around nicely.
Dyon is looking to get to half guard.
Cosades trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Dyon tries to reverse the position but Cosades maintains control.
Cosades takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dyon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (14) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cosades wants to sweep but no luck.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully. #T7#
Cosades trying to keep a closed guard but Dyon is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (16) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (16) vs (4) Dyon
Cosades has Dyon pulled in close to control his posture.
Cosades looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyon is one step ahead there. #T8#
Dyon looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (18) vs (4) Dyon
Dyon working a defensive guard here.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving.
Dyon working a defensive guard but Cosades manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (21) vs (4) Dyon#T9#
Dyon being controlled for a moment.
Cosades has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dyon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (23) vs (4) Dyon
Cosades can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dyon is looking to escape.
Dyon tries to hold on but Cosades postures up.
Dyon is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Cosades can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dyon is looking to escape.
Dyon is desperately trying to improve his position but Cosades has a good base and remains in mount.
Cosades can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dyon is looking to escape.
Dyon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (23) vs (6) Dyon
Dyon trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom. #T11#
Dyon 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.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Cosades seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dyon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cosades haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Cosades controlling Dyon's posture.
Cosades continues to stall.
Dyon controlling from the top position.
Cosades is pulling down on Dyon's head to control his posture.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully. #T13#
Cosades wants to sweep but no luck.
Dyon trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Dyon looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (25) vs (6) Dyon
Cosades trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dyon working for submissions but it's allowed Cosades to get to half guard.
#T14#
Dyon is looking to get back to full guard here but Cosades has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (28) vs (6) Dyon
Dyon prevents Cosades from improving position.
Dyon manages to get back to half guard.
Dyon tries to get to full guard but Cosades has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cosades is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades trying to control from half guard but Dyon is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades takes the fight on points by 28 to 6.
A relieved looking Caius Cosades 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:
CWC 222
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cosades drives through with a takedown into Alopodis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Cosades
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Cosades controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cosades has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Cosades
Alopodis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cosades off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (5) Cosades
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis has the hooks in. Cosades is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alopodis is trying to stick to Cosades's back but Cosades is turning into Alopodis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alopodis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cosades. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (7) Cosades
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Cosades trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Cosades stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#T1#
Cosades wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Cosades controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (7) Cosades
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Cosades defends it.
Alopodis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cosades reverses the position - he's now on top in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (9) Cosades#SUB#
Alopodis working for a triangle but Cosades defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (9) Cosades#T2#
Alopodis preventing the sweep.
Cosades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis won't allow Cosades to sweep him here.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosades swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Alopodis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cosades manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alopodis has Cosades in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (11) Cosades
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosades is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cosades preventing the sweep.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosades's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (11) Cosades#T3#
Alopodis is looking to pass into half guard but Cosades pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cosades is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (13) Cosades
Alopodis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cosades advances to half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Cosades passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alopodis! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (16) Cosades
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Cosades has control of Alopodis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alopodis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alopodis tries to reverse the position but Cosades maintains control.
Cosades looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alopodis is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4##SUB2#
Alopodis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cosades.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Cosades isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Alopodis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cosades.
Alopodis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (12) vs (16) Cosades
Cosades pulls Alopodis in close to prevent any damage.
Alopodis pushing down on Cosades's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Alopodis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cosades controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well.
Alopodis is pressing down on Cosades's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cosades is holding on for now.
Alopodis passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (15) vs (16) Cosades#T6#
Cosades is not content to let Alopodis control the position.
Alopodis advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (17) vs (16) Cosades
Alopodis tries to take Cosades's back but instead Cosades uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Alopodis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cosades! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (20) vs (16) Cosades
Cosades sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cosades trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (23) vs (16) Cosades#T7##SUB#
Alopodis goes for an armbar but Cosades turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cosades. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (23) vs (18) Cosades#SUB#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cosades defends it easily.
Cosades passes Alopodis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cosades is pressing down on Alopodis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alopodis is holding on for now.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Cosades seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alopodis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosades.
Alopodis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving. #SUB#
Alopodis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cosades stacks Alopodis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cosades! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (23) vs (21) Cosades
Alopodis gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosades.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Cosades is controlling well.
#T9#
Cosades tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Cosades is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Alopodis has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cosades is looking to defend but Alopodis has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cosades! Alopodis pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cosades taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ceph Alopodis!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ceph Alopodis waved his t-shirt featuring HELLS BALLS RECOVERY's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CACC 211
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cosades shoots in for a double leg but Arias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cosades shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Cosades scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Arias
Arias is looking to control Cosades's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arias avoid being mounted?
Arias is looking to get back to full guard here but Cosades has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (5) vs (0) Arias#SUB#
Cosades tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arias regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias trying to control but Cosades postures up.
#SUB2#
Arias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cosades pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Arias wants to improve his position but Cosades is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Arias defends the submission attempt.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cosades is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arias is just riding it out for now. Cosades eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arias manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Arias keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cosades avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cosades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Cosades preventing the sweep.
Cosades is pushing down on Arias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arias is fighting to maintain full guard but Cosades has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cosades is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Arias to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Cosades pushes down on Arias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
Arias has a hand on Cosades's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cosades takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (8) vs (0) Arias
Cosades wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Cosades looking to secure an arm triangle but Arias defends it well. #SUB#
Cosades wants to finish this one by submission but Arias is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cosades.
Arias can't escape the position.
#T4#
Arias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cosades is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Arias! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (11) vs (0) Arias
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cosades working for a submission but Arias is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Cosades wants to finish this one by submission but Arias is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cosades.
Arias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Cosades looking to secure an arm triangle but Arias defends it well.
Cosades wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely. #T5##SUB#
Cosades jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Arias is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Arias and Cosades has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Arias is trying to improve his position.
Arias is trying to work for a sweep but Cosades has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (13) vs (0) Arias
Arias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arias is trying to escape the mount.
Arias manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Cosades wants to work for an arm triangle but Arias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6#
Arias trying to hold on to Cosades's head to control him but Cosades postures up.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Cosades has control of the leg.
Arias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (13) vs (2) Arias#SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Arias seems to be working for a kimura but Cosades defends the submission attempt.#T7#
Cosades won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
Cosades is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cosades slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cosades looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there.
Arias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.
My spies in (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cosades wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cosades is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (15) vs (2) Arias
Cosades passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (18) vs (2) Arias
Arias is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cosades is trying to get an arm triangle but Arias is defending well.
Cosades tries to advance to mount but Arias instead regains half guard.
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Arias is defending well. #T9#
Arias gets full guard.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias is looking to sweep but instead, Cosades has passed into half guard.
Arias regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Arias controlling Cosades's posture.
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (18) vs (4) Arias
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cosades manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving. #T11#
Arias looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (20) vs (4) Arias
Cosades passes Arias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arias gets back to full guard.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
Cosades looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias is trying to control the position but Cosades postures up.
Cosades tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (20) vs (6) Arias
Arias wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Arias is looking to advance position but Cosades has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (24) vs (6) Arias#SUB#
Cosades looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T13##SUB#
Cosades looking to secure an arm triangle but Arias defends it well.
Arias is trying desperately to improve position.
Cosades wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Cosades jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arias manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cosades gets to mount! Arias was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (26) vs (6) Arias#T14#
Cosades is stalling here but it's allowed Arias to get half guard.
#SUB#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura but Arias is defending well.
Cosades moves into full mount! Arias won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (29) vs (6) Arias
Arias tries to lock up and control but Cosades gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arias is trying to maintain the position but Cosades is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades takes the fight on points by 29 to 6.
After winning the bout, Caius Cosades thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 204: Sparxx vs Bennett
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chito Jacare Salazar !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cosades closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Salazar
Salazar is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cosades trying to control from half guard but Salazar is working away. #SUB2#
Salazar looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cosades has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Salazar defend it? Cosades steps over the head and cranks it - Salazar is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cosades!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caius Cosades!
A victorious Caius Cosades 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:
CACC 197: Cosades vs Dennis
Date: May 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Holt Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cosades is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dennis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cosades sets himself, and Dennis steps forward looking for the clinch! Cosades avoids it this time.#TD2#
Dennis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cosades was covering up waiting for the punch and Dennis finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (0) vs (2) Dennis
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Cosades controlling the position.
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
Dennis trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades seems keen to control Dennis's posture.#SUB#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Dennis pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Cosades throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dennis escapes and throws Cosades's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (0) vs (5) Dennis
Cosades can't do much from the bottom here.
Cosades is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dennis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Cosades gets back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard.
Cosades has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennis is working away from the top position though.
Cosades is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dennis jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (0) vs (8) Dennis
Cosades is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Dennis working away.
Cosades is not content to let Dennis control the position.
Cosades manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dennis's best efforts.#SUB2#
Dennis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cosades sees it coming and defends easily.
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Dennis trying to control from half guard but Cosades is working away.
Cosades wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
Cosades tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dennis has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (0) vs (11) Dennis
Cosades prevents Dennis from taking his back.#T5#
Dennis controlling the pace for now.
Dennis wants to control the pace but Cosades is squirming around nicely.
Cosades sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dennis seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cosades has recovered full guard.
Cosades is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Dennis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Cosades has an active guard here but Dennis has managed to pass into half guard.
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Cosades is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cosades is working hard here to advance position.
Cosades trying to hold on to Dennis's head to control him but Dennis postures up.
Cosades manages to get to full guard.
#T8#
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
Dennis trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Dennis is stalling in the full guard.
Cosades is trying to keep Dennis in close.
#T9#
Dennis is fighting to break Cosades's control of his arms but Cosades is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dennis trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Dennis is fighting to break Cosades's control of his arms but Cosades is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
Cosades bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dennis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (11) Dennis
Dennis looking to control.
#T10#
Cosades not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades looking to pass the guard.
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dennis's guard. #SUB#
Cosades looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Dennis is defending against the submission attempts here by Cosades.
#T11#
Cosades is just content to waste time from the top position. Dennis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dennis's guard. #SUB#
Cosades wants to work for an arm triangle but Dennis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dennis is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Cosades trying to pass the guard but Dennis defending well.
Cosades trying to control from Dennis's half guard. Dennis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dennis is trying to control the position but Cosades postures up.
Cosades trying to control but Dennis is working from the bottom.
Cosades advances to half guard.
Cosades is keen to just control but Dennis is a slippery customer.#T13#
Dennis wants to get back to full guard.
Dennis keeps trying to improve his position.
Cosades is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dennis! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (5) vs (11) Dennis
Cosades controlling his opponent.
Dennis tries to lock up and control but Cosades gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cosades can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dennis is looking to escape.
Dennis tries to reverse the position but Cosades maintains control.#T14#
Dennis manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Cosades is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cosades is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dennis defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dennis reverses the position - he's now on top in Cosades's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (5) vs (13) Dennis
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis wins on points by 13 to 5.
Our winner, Holt Dennis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 192: Huhrera vs Halli
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dyon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cosades is trying to defend but Dyon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (0) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon trying to mount his opponent but Cosades defends it.
Cosades has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dyon is working away from the top position though.
Cosades makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cosades.
Dyon stands and throws Cosades's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (0) vs (5) Dyon
Cosades prevents Dyon from moving into mount.
Dyon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades is trying to control Dyon's posture but Dyon avoids it.
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
Cosades struggling a bit here.#T1#
Dyon tries to advance to mount but Cosades instead regains half guard.
Cosades gets back to full guard.
Cosades tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dyon being controlled here momentarily.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cosades looking for a guillotine here but Dyon defends easily.
Dyon looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Dyon is still trying to improve position.
Dyon keeps trying to improve his position.
Dyon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cosades manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (5) Dyon
Cosades trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dyon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cosades doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cosades manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dyon is looking for a triangle but Cosades pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Cosades stands and throws Dyon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (5) vs (5) Dyon
Cosades trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dyon wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Cosades has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Dyon'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! Dyon is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Cosades!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 181:Brown v Morrison Jr 2
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cosades shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cosades showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Steel
Cosades tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel is looking to control Cosades's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cosades manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (2) Steel#T1#
Steel preventing the sweep.
Cosades will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel passes Cosades's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cosades wants to control the action here but instead Steel manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (2) vs (5) Steel
Cosades slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (2) vs (8) Steel
Cosades wants to control but Steel is having none of it.#T2#
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cosades is looking to escape.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel wants to take Cosades's back here but Cosades is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T3#
Cosades can't escape the position.
Steel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cosades is holding on tight.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cosades is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Steel prevents Cosades from getting the reversal.
Cosades is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Steel wants to control the pace but Cosades is squirming around nicely.
Cosades sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Cosades defends it.
Cosades is controlling Steel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Cosades is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosades slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Steel postures up.
Cosades 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.#SUB#
Cosades looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steel has picked Cosades up and slammed him! Cosades can't keep hold of the triangle and Steel manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (2) vs (11) Steel
The referee asks Steel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Steel trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Steel tries for a kimura but Cosades is defending well. #T6#
Cosades is trying to get back to half guard.
Cosades is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Steel controlling the position from side mount.
Cosades is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Cosades struggling a bit here.
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
Steel in the domination position with Cosades hanging on.
Cosades tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Cosades is not content to let Steel control the position. #T8#
Cosades can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
Cosades struggling a bit here.
Cosades is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Steel looking to control but instead Cosades has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Steel not doing much here.
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Steel controlling the action here.
Steel wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Cosades actively working from the bottom here.
Cosades is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (6) vs (11) Steel#SUB#
Cosades is looking for a choke. Steel gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Steel manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (13) Steel
Cosades tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11##SUB#
Cosades working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Steel is trying to control. Cosades wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Steel is thwarting Cosades's attempts to control the position.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Well,Cosades is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cosades is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Steel controlling the action here.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosades is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Steel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cosades holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cosades trying to control here.
Steel trying to control the pace. #T14##SUB#
Cosades looking for a kimura from the bottom but Steel passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (6) vs (16) Steel
Cosades is trying to control Steel's posture but Steel avoids it.
Steel taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 16 to 6.
Bjj Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 166: Ribbler vs Savkov
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cosades fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cosades's waist but Cosades gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee leaves Cosades with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caius Cosades. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cosades enables Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cosades manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (0) vs (2) Lee
Cosades looking to control but Lee passes into half guard.
Cosades regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee pushing down on Cosades's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee wants to take a breather but Cosades is having none of it. #T1#
Cosades is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Cosades moves into full guard.
Cosades is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cosades wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Cosades looking to control.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee wants to advance to full mount but Cosades doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lee content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cosades has locked up a guillotine! Cosades's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lee is holding on here and Cosades must be using up a lot of energy. Lee has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cosades gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 161: Jiurgite vs Jello
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Arlo Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cosades tries to keep at a distance but Rochester has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Cosades wants the takedown. Rochester is fighting it off but Cosades persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rochester's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Rochester
Cosades pushing down on Rochester's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Cosades is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rochester defends it well.
Rochester is looking for a sweep. Cosades is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cosades is looking for a kimura but Rochester is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cosades to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (5) vs (0) Rochester#SUB#
Cosades goes for an armbar but Rochester turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rochester. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (5) vs (2) Rochester#T1#
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
Rochester trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Rochester looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (7) vs (2) Rochester#SUB2#
Rochester throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cosades uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (10) vs (2) Rochester#SUB#
Cosades goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rochester has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cosades but great work by Rochester. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (10) vs (6) Rochester#T2#
Cosades wants to control but Rochester postures up.
Rochester trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Cosades manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
My spies in Defiant MMA inform me that Rochester has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Rochester is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cosades has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cosades holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Rochester is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cosades sees it coming and defends easily.
Cosades has a hand on Rochester's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rochester takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (10) vs (9) Rochester
Rochester trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cosades tries to hold on but Rochester pushes him away. #T3##SUB2#
Rochester goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cosades turns into him and now he's in Rochester's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (12) vs (9) Rochester#SUB#
Cosades drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rochester dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (12) vs (11) Rochester
Cosades has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rochester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosades swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rochester is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cosades is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cosades has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (14) vs (11) Rochester#SUB2#
Rochester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cosades gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rochester swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rochester looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cosades has picked Rochester up and slammed him! Rochester can't keep hold of the triangle and Cosades manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (17) vs (11) Rochester
Rochester is trying to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB#
Cosades is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rochester has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cosades wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rochester, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Cosades is working to tighten his grip on Rochester's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rochester has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cosades is really squeezing tight and eventually Rochester passes out! Cosades breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 154: Hozdic vs Bok II
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cosades fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Horse sprawls well initially but Cosades persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Horse (0) vs (2) Cosades#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a kimura here.
Horse wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cosades is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Horse defends the submission attempt.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but Horse defending well. #T1#
Horse is looking to control Cosades's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Horse avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Cosades is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Horse trying to control but Cosades postures up.
#T2#
Horse is doing well to control the position and prevent Cosades from advancing to side control.
Horse is trying to maintain the position but Cosades is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Horse defends the submission attempt.
Horse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Cosades seems to be looking for submissions.
Cosades wants to pass to mount but Horse is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Horse is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Cosades wants to pass to mount but Horse is defending the position.
Horse is trying to control but can't.
Horse moves into full guard.
Horse pulls Cosades in close to prevent any damage.
Cosades tries to free his leg and advance position but Horse is retaining full guard. #T5#
Horse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cosades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horse is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Horse has Cosades pulled in close to control his posture.
Horse looking to control.
#T6#
Horse pulls Cosades in close to prevent any damage.
Cosades postures up.
Horse 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.
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Horse's guard. #SUB2#
Cosades is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a kimura but Horse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cosades to get the leverage. #T7#
Horse wants to control but Cosades is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Cosades is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Horse is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cosades's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cosades's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Horse (4) vs (2) Cosades#T8#
Cosades rolls, trying to escape but Horse keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Horse's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cosades rolls, trying to escape but Horse keeps control of the position.
Cosades staying busy and making it hard for Horse to control.
Cosades tries to escape but Horse has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Horse is trying to control but Cosades is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Horse can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cosades is looking to escape.
Cosades wants to hold on but Horse pushes him away.
Cosades really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cosades sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Horse is keen to just control but Cosades is a slippery customer.#T10#
Cosades trying to control but Horse postures up.
Horse trying to control from half guard but Cosades is working away.
Cosades is looking to control Horse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Cosades wants to improve his position but Horse is controlling well.
Cosades trying to control but Horse postures up.
#T11#
Cosades tries to get to full guard but Horse has control of the leg.
Horse works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (7) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades is not content to let Horse control the position.
Horse just content to control the position. #T12#
Horse wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Cosades sneaks back into half guard.
Cosades trying to control from the bottom.
Cosades tries to get to full guard but Horse has control of the leg. #T13#
Cosades makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cosades.
Cosades looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Horse trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cosades manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horse (7) vs (4) Cosades
Cosades is looking to advance position but Horse has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Horse (11) vs (4) Cosades
Horse controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Cosades is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cosades has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Horse wants to control the pace but Cosades is squirming around nicely.
Cosades is looking to improve his position but Horse isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horse takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horse takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Crazy Horse took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CACC 146: Hozdic vs Tormenta
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paddy Fagan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Fagan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Cosades pulls guard successfully.
Fagan wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Fagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard.
Cosades seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fagan pushes down on Cosades's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working.
Fagan is stalling here. Cosades is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fagan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cosades has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (4) vs (0) Fagan
Fagan is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades working away.#SUB#
Cosades wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fagan, who protects the arm well.
Cosades tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1##SUB#
Cosades tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cosades has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fagan is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fagan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fagan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Fagan is looking for a triangle here but Cosades uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (7) vs (0) Fagan
Fagan is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cosades wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fagan, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fagan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cosades is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fagan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosades.
Fagan is trying to maintain the position but Cosades is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Cosades seems to be looking for submissions.
Fagan is looking for a sweep. Cosades is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Fagan actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Fagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cosades pulls his head out easily.
Cosades frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (10) vs (0) Fagan
Fagan is desperately trying to improve his position but Cosades has a good base and remains in mount.
Cosades forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Cosades (13) vs (0) Fagan#SUB#
Cosades looking to break Fagan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fagan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cosades will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fagan tries to roll but Cosades sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Fagan showing good submission defense here.
Fagan just trying to survive but Cosades is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Cosades has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Cosades patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fagan just trying to survive but Cosades is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Fagan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fagan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fagan can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Cosades looking to secure an arm triangle but Fagan defends it well.
Cosades is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cosades takes Fagan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fagan is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Cosades (16) vs (0) Fagan
Fagan wants to control his opponent's hands but Cosades gets his hands free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Fagan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cosades is staying active.
Fagan is trying to break free.
Fagan trying to control the hands but Cosades breaks the grip. #SUB#
Cosades is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Fagan has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Cosades has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Fagan taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Cosades doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caius Cosades!
A relieved looking Caius Cosades 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:
CACC 142: Ribbler vs Gatsby
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tokugawa has Cosades up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD#
Cosades gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Tokugawa#SUB#
Cosades is looking for a kimura but Tokugawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cosades to get the leverage.
Cosades is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tokugawa! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (5) vs (0) Tokugawa#SUB#
Cosades looking for a guillotine from mount but Tokugawa is having none of it. #SUB#
Cosades swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tokugawa is now in Cosades's guard. A big mistake from Cosades there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (5) vs (2) Tokugawa
Tokugawa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cosades working for a triangle but Tokugawa defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Tokugawa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cosades is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cosades has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (7) vs (2) Tokugawa
Tokugawa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cosades puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Cosades seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tokugawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cosades pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura but Tokugawa is defending well.
#SUB#
Cosades is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cosades seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tokugawa has recovered full guard. #T3#
Cosades tries to free his leg and advance position but Tokugawa is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cosades drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tokugawa dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (7) vs (4) Tokugawa#SUB#
Cosades has his foot on Tokugawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tokugawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tokugawa trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tokugawa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Tokugawa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cosades dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (9) vs (4) Tokugawa#T4#
Cosades slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (12) vs (4) Tokugawa#SUB#
Cosades wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tokugawa, who protects the arm well.
Cosades advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (14) vs (4) Tokugawa#SUB#
Cosades with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T5##SUB#
Cosades swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tokugawa is now in Cosades's guard. A big mistake from Cosades there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (14) vs (6) Tokugawa
Tokugawa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (14) vs (9) Tokugawa#SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Tokugawa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cosades has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tokugawa but great work by Cosades. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (18) vs (9) Tokugawa
Tokugawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cosades off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (18) vs (13) Tokugawa#SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for the RNC.
Tokugawa doesn't have the hooks in and Cosades manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (20) vs (13) Tokugawa#T6#
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tokugawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tokugawa wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cosades avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tokugawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tokugawa's guard. #T7##SUB#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura but Tokugawa is defending well.
#SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tokugawa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tokugawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cosades passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tokugawa! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (23) vs (13) Tokugawa#T8##SUB#
Cosades has hold of Tokugawa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tokugawa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cosades moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Cosades (26) vs (13) Tokugawa#SUB#
Tokugawa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T9#
I really don't envy Tokugawa right now.
#SUB#
Cosades is looking for the choke from the back position but Tokugawa is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Cosades is persistently looking for the submission but Tokugawa is defending it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Cosades is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tokugawa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T10#
Tokugawa is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Tokugawa tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Cosades has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Tokugawa is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 135: Bok vs Sparxx III
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Jesus St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cosades shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches St Pierre napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cosades (4) vs (0) St Pierre#SUB#
Cosades is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but St Pierre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
St Pierre wants to control but Cosades postures up.
St Pierre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cosades is working for a kimura but St Pierre is defending it quite comfortably.
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
St Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosades's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (2) St Pierre
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1##SUB#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
Cosades keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully. #SUB#
St Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades is keeping the position for now.
Cosades is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (2) St Pierre
St Pierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cosades trying to move into half guard but instead St Pierre has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (4) St Pierre
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosades swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cosades looking for a guillotine here but St Pierre defends easily.
#SUB#
St Pierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cosades has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, St Pierre has managed to get both his arms back between Cosades's legs - danger averted.#T3#
St Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (8) vs (4) St Pierre
St Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Cosades has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing St Pierre to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cosades is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - St Pierre pulls down on the head and he's put Cosades to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesus St Pierre!
After winning the bout, Jesus St Pierre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 130: Boss vs Toussaint
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Mate Orsic!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cosades shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Orsic#SUB#
Cosades seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Orsic is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 126: Brown vs Morrison Jr
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Grzegorz Gorski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gorski tries to sprawl but Cosades drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Gorski#SUB#
Gorski is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Cosades has latched onto it... Big trouble! Cosades pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gorski is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Cosades!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 121: Ty vs Gracie
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown but Cosades shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Cosades throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ulatov was covering up waiting for the punch and Cosades finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (0) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ulatov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ulatov can't keep his opponent in guard - Cosades advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Ulatov gets full guard.
Cosades forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ulatov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Cosades is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulatov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cosades is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cosades working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ulatov's thigh. Ulatov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Ulatov is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Ulatov looking for subs off his back but Cosades has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for submissions but instead, Ulatov has regained full guard.
Cosades advances to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
Cosades works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (5) Cosades#SUB2#
Cosades swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ulatov is now in Cosades's guard. A big mistake from Cosades there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (5) Cosades#SUB2#
Cosades escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ulatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5#
Ulatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard.
Ulatov passes Cosades's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cosades is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ulatov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cosades is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ulatov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ulatov is trying to work for a kimura but Cosades is defending well.
Ulatov prevents Cosades from improving his position.#T6##SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura here.
Cosades makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cosades.#SUB2#
Cosades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cosades has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ulatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ulatov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (5) vs (5) Cosades#T7##SUB#
Ulatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ulatov trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades regains half guard.#SUB#
Ulatov is working for a kimura but Cosades is defending it quite comfortably.
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Cosades moves into full guard.
Ulatov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cosades's guard. #SUB#
Cosades is defending against the submission attempts here by Ulatov.
#SUB2#
Cosades is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ulatov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ulatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cosades has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cosades is looking for a sweep. Ulatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cosades has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Cosades is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura here.
Ulatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosades is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ulatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ulatov is looking to take a break and control but Cosades is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T11#
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cosades actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
Cosades is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ulatov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ulatov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ulatov (5) vs (9) Cosades#SUB2#
Cosades seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Ulatov's chin but Ulatov turns very nicely into Cosades's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Ulatov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (7) vs (9) Cosades
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Cosades tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Ulatov looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (7) vs (11) Cosades#T13#
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades trying to move into half guard but instead Ulatov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (9) vs (11) Cosades
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ulatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cosades working for a triangle but Ulatov defends it easily.
#T14##SUB2#
Cosades is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ulatov is aware though and is defending well.
Ulatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ulatov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cosades dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (9) vs (13) Cosades
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ulatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cosades gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades wins on points by 13 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Caius Cosades thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 118
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cosades bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (0) vs (4) Cosades
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis moves into full guard.
Alopodis is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis trying to keep a closed guard but Cosades is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Alopodis wants to control position but Cosades is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Alopodis here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 110
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Jesus St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
St Pierre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cosades sprawls well initially but St Pierre persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (0) vs (2) St Pierre#SUB2#
St Pierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cosades sees it coming and defends easily.
Cosades tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
Cosades is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
St Pierre is taking a breather. Cosades says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cosades tries to get to full guard but St Pierre has control of the leg.
St Pierre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cosades! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (0) vs (5) St Pierre
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades is desperately trying to improve his position but St Pierre has a good base and remains in mount.
St Pierre wants to control the pace but Cosades is squirming around nicely.
Cosades has given up his back here. Will St Pierre look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Cosades (0) vs (8) St Pierre#T1#
St Pierre trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
St Pierre looking to break Cosades's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cosades remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise St Pierre will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
St Pierre is persistently looking for the submission but Cosades is defending it well.
St Pierre really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cosades.#SUB2#
St Pierre is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB2#
Cosades preventing the rear naked choke attempt from St Pierre.
Cosades rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cosades is trying to get back to full guard.
St Pierre is looking to pass Cosades's guard but actually Cosades recovers to full guard.
Cosades keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
Cosades bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in St Pierre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (8) St Pierre#T3##SUB2#
St Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cosades can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cosades got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cosades has managed to get both his arms back between St Pierre's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Pierre is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (10) St Pierre
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving. #SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving. #SUB#
Cosades has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre is looking to pass into half guard but Cosades pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cosades is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (10) St Pierre
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
St Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
St Pierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cosades controls the pace.#T5#
Cosades wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
St Pierre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
St Pierre has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cosades doesn't defend quickly enough and St Pierre has managed to lock this one up! Can Cosades escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to St Pierre on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesus St Pierre!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jesus St Pierre thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Cosades moves out of range. #CL#
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Cosades in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Cosades manages to get underhooks.
Cosades is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Cosades gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (0) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurmagomedov is holding on for now.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cosades seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nurmagomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Cosades prevents Nurmagomedov from improving his position.
Nurmagomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to maintain the position but Cosades is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Cosades is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB2#
Cosades is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Cosades content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cosades moves into full mount! Nurmagomedov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (0) vs (5) Cosades
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Cosades is having none of it.#SUB2#
Cosades wants to finish this one by submission but Nurmagomedov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cosades. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cosades controlling his opponent.
Cosades trying to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Cosades goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nurmagomedov turns into him and now he's in Cosades's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (5) Cosades#T4#
Nurmagomedov won't allow Cosades to sweep him here.
Cosades has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nurmagomedov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (5) vs (5) Cosades
Nurmagomedov tries to move to mount but Cosades blocks the move with his legs.
Cosades is looking to reverse the position.
Cosades has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Cosades sneaks back into half guard.
Cosades tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.#T5#
Cosades works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Nurmagomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cosades looking to control.
#T6#
Cosades is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Cosades working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cosades trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Cosades wants to improve his position but instead Nurmagomedov has moved into half guard.
Cosades gets full guard.
Cosades wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosades, not yet.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
Cosades 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.#T7##SUB2#
Cosades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurmagomedov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (8) vs (5) Cosades
Cosades is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov gets to mount! Cosades was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurmagomedov (10) vs (5) Cosades
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Cosades is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cosades gets back to half guard.
Cosades is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Nurmagomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cosades does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Cosades gets back to full guard.
Cosades has Nurmagomedov pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Cosades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurmagomedov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (13) vs (5) Cosades#T10#
Cosades is looking to reverse the position.
Cosades regains half guard.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (16) vs (5) Cosades
Cosades gets back to half guard.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cosades trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
#T12#
Cosades keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cosades is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cosades is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cosades wants to sweep but Nurmagomedov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (19) vs (5) Cosades
Cosades is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working. #T13#
Cosades tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Cosades's face as Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Cosades tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cosades can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down. #T14#
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cosades will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cosades is looking to reverse the position.
Cosades trying his best to control but Nurmagomedov has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nurmagomedov (21) vs (5) Cosades
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace for now.
Cosades can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov fails to move to back control.
Cosades is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nurmagomedov takes the fight on points by 21 to 5.
Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 94
Date: May 30, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Morrison Lee!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cosades did well to prevent Lee getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (0) vs (2) Lee
Cosades is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cosades works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Cosades has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cosades looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cosades looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cosades! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (4) vs (2) Lee#SUB#
Cosades tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cosades looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cosades tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1##SUB#
Cosades is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Cosades is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee stops Cosades from passing to mount. #SUB#
Cosades tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Lee is not content to let Cosades control the position. #SUB#
Cosades is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Cosades tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cosades has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Cosades swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cosades's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (4) Lee
Lee wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cosades looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee wants to take a breather but Cosades is having none of it.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Cosades is defending well.
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Cosades is defending well.
Cosades wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#T5#
Cosades won't allow Lee to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cosades has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee is pressing down on Cosades's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cosades is holding on for now.
Cosades wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee wants to take a breather but Cosades is having none of it. #T6#
Cosades is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Cosades has an active guard here but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosades is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cosades controlling the position for now.
Lee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (4) vs (7) Lee
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cosades is looking to escape. #T7#
Cosades tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Cosades regains half guard.
Lee works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (4) vs (10) Lee
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cosades is looking to escape. #T8#
Cosades wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee wants to control the pace but Cosades is squirming around nicely.
Cosades tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away. #SUB2#
Lee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cosades manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Cosades's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee tries to move to mount but Cosades blocks the move with his legs.
Cosades trying his best to control but Lee has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (4) vs (12) Lee
Cosades is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cosades regains half guard.
Cosades is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10##SUB#
Lee moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cosades. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (4) vs (15) Lee
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cosades is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (8) vs (15) Lee
Lee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cosades wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Cosades trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Cosades has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (11) vs (15) Lee#T11#
Lee regains half guard.
Cosades is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Cosades is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cosades looking to pass the guard. #T12##SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cosades doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cosades manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Cosades postures up.
Cosades trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Cosades advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13##SUB#
Cosades is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Well,Cosades is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cosades seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cosades looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Cosades is working for an americana but Lee has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cosades was thinking about the submission.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully. #T14#
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Cosades has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cosades is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cosades looking to pass the guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but Cosades postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Lee gets full guard.
Cosades looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 15 to 11.
Morrison Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Syn 685 Toivonen vs Dog
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Cosades tries to work over Cadman 's front leg with a kick but Cadman checks it.
Nice cross by Cosades.
Cadman dips to his left and cracks Cosades with an uppercut!
Cadman walks into a jab.
Cadman checks a leg kick nicely.
Cosades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadman .
Cosades drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cadman sprawls and moves away.
Cadman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cosades.
A little jabbing left from Cadman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cadman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cadman throws out a leg kick but Cosades moves out of range and Cadman only half commits.
Cadman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Cadman moved away.
We've been hearing reports that Cosades has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cadman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cosades.
Cadman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cadman tries to clinch up but Cosades circles away and keeps his distance.
Cadman lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cadman manages to avoid it.
Cosades takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cayden Cadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosades lands with a good body shot.
Cosades throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
Cadman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cosades. #TD#
Cosades decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cosades lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Cosades there.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but Cadman defending well.
Cosades looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cosades wants to take a breather but Cadman is having none of it. #SUB#
Cosades is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cadman sees it coming and defends easily.
Cosades not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cosades is just content to waste time from the top position. Cadman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Cosades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cadman is keeping the position for now.
Cosades throws a big right hand that misses.
Cadman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cosades 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.
Cosades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cadman is keeping the position for now.
Cosades working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cadman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cadman controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself.
Cosades throws a big elbow that misses.
Cosades postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cosades takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cosades takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Cosades.
Sloppy strikes from Cadman . Those never looked like landing.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.
Cadman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Cadman looks to land a combination but Cosades avoids it well.
Cadman just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadman avoids a kick to the body.
Cadman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cadman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosades is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cosades tries to move into range but Cadman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cadman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cadman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cosades misses with a leg kick.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Cosades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cadman counters with a nice uppercut.
Cosades throws a chopping leg kick but Cadman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cadman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cosades throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cadman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cadman slips a straight right by Cosades.
Nice straight punches there by Cosades. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cosades.
A shot to the liver by Cosades. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cayden Cadman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cosades's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cosades throws a front kick aimed at Cadman 's knee but Cadman avoids it well.
Cosades misses with a body kick.
Cosades swings for the body but Cadman moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cadman . Cosades does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Cadman misses.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Cosades is looking to score with low kicks.
Cadman feints a jab promting Cosades to slip. Cadman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cosades slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cadman misses with a few strikes there.
Cadman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick from Cadman misses.
Cosades drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cadman sprawls and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cadman 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 Cosades has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cosades and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman misses the jab.
Cosades appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cadman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cadman misses with an uppercut.
Cadman walks into a jab.
Cadman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman scores with a jab to the head.
Cadman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cosades.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cosades.
Cosades throws a leg kick which misses Cadman 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cadman tries to avoid it.
Cosades fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cadman on the side of the head.
Cosades tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cosades throws a body punch but Cadman moves out of range.
Cosades has a takedown stuffed.
Cadman moves out of range of the leg kick from Cosades.
A left lands for Cadman .
Cadman delivers a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Cadman as he connects with a hook.
Cadman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cosades.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cadman ! But no joy.
Cosades tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cadman defends well and Cosades ends up having to push Cadman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cosades checks a leg kick.
Cosades lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cadman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cadman .
Cadman cracks Cosades with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Cadman .
Cadman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
Cadman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cadman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades attempts a counter takedown but Cadman avoids it well and moves away.
Cadman with a nice cross.
Cosades throws a solid leg kick but Cadman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cosades.
Cadman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cosades fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cosades tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cadman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cosades somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caius Cosades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cadman checks the leg kick.
Cadman throws a hook but Cosades avoids it easily.
Cosades throws a low kick but Cadman avoids it.#T3#
Cadman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cadman ducks under a wild hook from Cosades.
Cadman looks to throw the jab but Cosades is out of range.
Cosades stalks Cadman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cadman 's face. Cadman staggers backwards, shaken.
Cosades throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Cadman finds it's target.
Cayden Cadman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cosades misses the body punch
and Cadman counters with a nice uppercut.
Cosades with a jab.
A big left from Cosades misses.
Cosades moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Cosades misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Cadman blocks the leg kick.
Cadman lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cadman throws a hook but Cosades blocks it.
Cadman missing with a left hand there. Cosades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadman throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Cosades shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cadman pinned against the cage. Cadman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cosades misses with a looping left.
Cadman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cadman lands with a straight right. Cosades didn't see that one coming.
Cosades moves away from the strike by Cadman .
Cadman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cadman moves out of range of the leg kick from Cosades.
Cadman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cosades.
Cadman connects with the punch.
Cadman throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosades.
Cosades throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cadman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cosades misses with an uppercut
letting Cadman counter with a right hand.
Cosades misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Cadman .
Cadman scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cayden Cadman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cadman cracks Cosades with an open hand slap.
Cosades misses with a looping right.
Cadman missing with a left hand there. Cosades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cosades.
Cadman feints a jab promting Cosades to slip. Cadman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cosades slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cosades slips a jab and a cross from Cadman .
Cadman throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Cosades counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cadman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cosades.
Cosades wants to free his trapped foot but Cadman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cosades lands strikes from half guard.
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!#SUB#
Cosades is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cadman is just riding it out for now. Cosades eventually gives up the hold.
Cadman is trying to stand back up but Cosades is controlling him
#T1##SUB#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura but Cadman is defending well.
Cadman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cadman controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself.
Cosades trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES2#
Cadman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cosades off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cosades misses with a leg kick.
Cosades blocks a jab.
Cosades walks into a straight right hand from Cadman .
Cosades takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cadman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cosades on the side of the head.
A jab from Cadman does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Cosades.
Cadman checks a low kick from Cosades.
Cadman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cosades pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosades swings widly with a right hand
and Cadman counters with a solid body kick.
Cadman cracks Cosades with an open hand slap.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Cadman moved away.
Cosades waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cadman .
Cadman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cosades with a body shot.#T3#
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Jab from Cadman .
Cosades misses with a body shot.
Cosades scores with a sloppy right hand. Cadman should have avoided that one.
Cadman lands with a nice combination. Cosades backs away looking to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cadman . That's going to slow Cosades down.
Cadman moves away from the strike by Cosades.
Cadman lands with a nice combination. Cosades backs away looking to recover.
Cadman lands with a right hand.
Cosades looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cosades looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosades tries a low kick but Cadman avoids it.
Cosades throws a push kick but Cadman slaps the foot to one side.
Cosades sets himself, and Cadman steps forward looking for the clinch! Cosades avoids it this time.
Cosades moves away from the strike by Cadman .
Cadman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Cadman misses #TD#
so Cosades counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Cadman pushes Cosades off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4#
Nice shot lands for Cadman .
Cosades takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cosades looks to score with a jab to the body but Cadman is just out of range.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Cadman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cosades misses with a low kick as Cadman jumps back.
Cosades scores with a jab. Cadman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cayden Cadman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cosades goes for a double leg but Cadman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cadman continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cadman lands a two punch combo.
Cosades finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cadman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cadman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cosades. That did some damage!
Cadman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cadman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cosades.
Cadman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cosades has time to react.
Cadman scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Cadman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cadman 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Cadman !
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Event:
Syn 679 Piano vs Frankels
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Cosades lands with a cross.
Cosades drops his hands momentarily and Northrop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Northrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cosades walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Northrop darts in looking for a takedown but Cosades gets double underhooks and turns Northrop into the cage. #KD2#
Northrop lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Cosades sprawling to the canvas. Northrop follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Cosades hang on? #CUT2#
It looks like Caius Cosades has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Cosades actively working from the bottom here.
Northrop prevents Cosades from improving his position.
Northrop 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.
Cosades is looking for a sweep. Northrop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cosades gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Northrop drops back looking for a leg! Cosades is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cosades manages to kick Northrop off! Northrop jumps back into Cosades's guard.
Cosades seems keen to control Northrop's posture.#T1#
Cosades working a defensive guard but Northrop passes into half guard.
Cosades is looking to control Northrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Northrop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cosades trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Northrop is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cosades has managed to free his arm - good work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Northrop working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB#
Cosades is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Northrop pulls his head out easily.
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
Cosades gets full guard.
Cosades has momentary wrist control but Northrop slips an elbow through the middle.
Northrop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Northrop trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Cosades has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Northrop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cosades is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Northrop defends well.
Cosades controlling the position.
Northrop trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Northrop scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Northrop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop postures up.
Northrop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cosades wants to improve his position but instead Northrop has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Cosades trying to control here.
Northrop slips a nice elbow through Cosades's hands, connecting with Cosades's forehead.#SUB2#
Northrop is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cosades defends it well. #SUB2#
Northrop is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cosades trying to control here.
Northrop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cosades trying to control from the bottom.
Northrop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Northrop is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cosades is looking to control Northrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?#T4#
Northrop scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cosades keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Northrop is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cosades is looking to control Northrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Cosades manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Northrop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Northrop works over Cosades with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Cosades working for a triangle but Northrop defends it easily.
Northrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caius Cosades's cut.
That's time! Cosades's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Northrop closes the distance and clinches.
Northrop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cosades to keep the fight standing.
Cosades has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Northrop lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cosades.
#BC#
Cosades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Northrop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Cosades to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Northrop. That's going to slow Cosades down.
Northrop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Northrop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades is looking to counter punch.
A lazy body kick from Northrop
letting Cosades counter with a right hand.
Northrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cosades counters with a crisp right that sends Northrop to the canvas! Cosades follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caius Cosades!
A relieved looking Caius Cosades thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Russell Northrop stepped up to the mic, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 674 Turner vs Mahmoud
Date: Mar 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makaki Iii tries to bum rush Cosades with a series of wild strikes but Cosades uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cosades drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makaki Iii defends it well.#TD#
Makaki Iii looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cosades tries to roll over but Makaki Iii keeps him under control.
Cosades controlling the position for now.
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cosades trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cosades is not content to let Makaki Iii control the position.
Cosades trying to control but Makaki Iii postures up.
Makaki Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Makaki Iii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cosades defending well though.
Makaki Iii is thwarting Cosades's attempts to control the position.
Cosades tries to get to full guard but Makaki Iii has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Cosades actively working from the bottom here.
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
Makaki Iii is looking to take a break and control but Cosades is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makaki Iii is thwarting Cosades's attempts to control the position.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard.
Makaki Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cosades's head.
Makaki Iii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cosades on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Makaki Iii is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cosades is staying active underneath Makaki Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makaki Iii is thwarting Cosades's attempts to control the position.
Makaki Iii winds up and cracks Cosades with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Makaki Iii is trying to control. Cosades wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cosades tries to roll over but Makaki Iii keeps him under control.
Cosades is looking to control Makaki Iii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Cosades wants to improve his position but Makaki Iii is controlling well.
Makaki Iii is thwarting Cosades's attempts to control the position.
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
Cosades works his way to full guard. Good work.
Makaki Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Cosades has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosades is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Cosades is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makaki Iii is aware though and is defending well.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Makaki Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makaki Iii wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving. #T3#
Cosades is trying to control the position but Makaki Iii postures up. #SUB2#
Cosades working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaki Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaki Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Cosades has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Makaki Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.
Makaki Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makaki Iii cracks Cosades with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makaki Iii postures up.
Makaki Iii is fighting to break Cosades's control of his arms but Cosades is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Makaki Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard.
Cosades is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cosades is controlling Makaki Iii's posture.
Makaki Iii preventing the sweep.
Makaki Iii pushes down on Cosades's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makaki Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cosades taking some punishment here, with Makaki Iii in his half guard. #T4#
Cosades is looking to control Makaki Iii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Makaki Iii wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
Cosades is trying to get back to full guard.
Cosades is positioning himself well to prevent Makaki Iii advancing to mount.
Makaki Iii thows a huge punch but Cosades dodges it nicely.
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makaki Iii thows a huge punch but Cosades dodges it nicely.
Cosades trying to control but Makaki Iii postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosades tries to get to full guard but Makaki Iii has control of the leg.
Cosades keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Makaki Iii tries to pass to full mount but Cosades defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii 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#
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD#
Makaki Iii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cosades tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Makaki Iii is in Cosades's guard.
Cosades preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cosades escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makaki Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makaki Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Makaki Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Makaki Iii scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makaki Iii postures up and lands a big shot to Cosades's brow.
Makaki Iii looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Cosades is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Makaki Iii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cosades controls Makaki Iii momentarily but Makaki Iii frees himself.
Makaki Iii works over Cosades with some ground and pound from guard.
Makaki Iii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cosades utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii postures up.
Cosades controlling the position.#SUB2#
Makaki Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosades can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makaki Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makaki Iii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makaki Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2##SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Makaki Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Cosades working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makaki Iii.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makaki Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cosades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makaki Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Yancy Makaki Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cosades is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cosades postures up.
Cosades loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cosades throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cosades being controlled here momentarily.
Makaki Iii has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Makaki Iii controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself.
Makaki Iii has control of Cosades's left arm, preventing Cosades from doing any damage.
Cosades throws a big right hand that misses.
Cosades trying to control but Makaki Iii is working from the bottom.
Makaki Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cosades loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makaki Iii working a defensive guard here.
Cosades loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makaki Iii is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cosades throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaki Iii's waist but Makaki Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cosades off to one side.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Cosades lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Makaki Iii moves away from the strike by Cosades. #TD#
Makaki Iii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cosades looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Makaki Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaki Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Makaki Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cosades on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makaki Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cosades takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cosades quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Cosades is positioning himself well to prevent Makaki Iii advancing to mount.
Makaki Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Makaki Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cosades trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back.
Cosades taking some punishment here, with Makaki Iii in his half guard.
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makaki Iii working over Cosades with some ground and pound. Cosades looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Makaki Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cosades's head.
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
Cosades on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Makaki Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working.
Makaki Iii is thwarting Cosades's attempts to control the position.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makaki Iii wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Cosades slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cosades has momentary wrist control but Makaki Iii slips an elbow through the middle.
Cosades controls Makaki Iii momentarily but Makaki Iii frees himself.
Cosades seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Cosades working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaki Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaki Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makaki Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cosades trying to control the position.
#T3#
Makaki Iii trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Makaki Iii content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Makaki Iii dives in and scores a takedown into Cosades's guard.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades wants to sweep but no luck.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades trying to control the position here. #T4##SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cosades wants to sweep here but Makaki Iii controlling him for the moment.
Makaki Iii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cosades looking to control.
Makaki Iii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cosades controls Makaki Iii momentarily but Makaki Iii frees himself.
Makaki Iii is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Makaki Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makaki Iii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 670 Kerr vs Valentine
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Cosades checks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Cosades has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Petersen misses.
Cosades misses with a shot to the body
letting Petersen counter with a right hand.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Cosades checks it.
Cosades changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petersen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cosades pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petersen is out of range and Cosades settles back down.
Petersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cosades walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petersen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petersen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cosades. That's going to slow Petersen down.
A jab from Petersen misses.
Petersen throws out a loose jab but Cosades uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Cosades does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosades takes one on the button.#T1#
Good work by Petersen as he checks the leg kick.
Petersen takes a swing at Cosades's ribcage but misses.
Petersen misses with the combination.
Cosades appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cosades checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petersen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cosades counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cosades fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petersen scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Petersen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosades tries to move into range but Petersen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petersen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petersen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cosades counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Cosades is nestled in close to Petersen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Cosades.
Petersen tries to roll over but Cosades keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cosades is working for a kimura but Petersen is defending it quite comfortably.
Petersen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cosades.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cosades's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petersen controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself. #T3#
Cosades with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Cosades trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Petersen pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Cosades looking for subs off his back but Petersen has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cosades has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Cosades is controlling Petersen's trapped leg to prevent Petersen from advancing to side control.
Cosades is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Petersen dominated that round.
That's time! Cosades's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Petersen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petersen throws a jab when Cosades was well out of range.
Petersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petersen scores with a kick to the body.
Petersen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cosades doesn't seem bothered though.
Petersen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petersen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cosades circles away quickly and effectively.
Petersen checks a leg kick nicely.
Cosades takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Petersen lands with a kick to the temple. Cosades shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A low kick from Petersen misses #TD#
and Cosades counters with a shoot takedown. Petersen fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades is looking to work some ground and pound but Petersen has wrist control.
Cosades works over Petersen with some ground and pound from guard.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cosades is really struggling to control Petersen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cosades controlling Petersen's posture. #SUB#
Cosades has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Petersen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cosades.
Caius Cosades overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Cosades struggling a bit here.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working.
Cosades 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.
Cosades is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cosades prevents Petersen from improving position.
Cosades is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Petersen tries for a kimura but Cosades is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working.
Petersen gets to mount! Cosades was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cosades slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back.
Cosades moves into full guard.
#T4##SUB#
Cosades escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cosades pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Cosades wants to control the position but Petersen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Petersen is stalling here. Cosades is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Petersen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cosades has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cosades tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosades wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven Petersen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cosades's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cosades tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petersen is able to avoid easily.
Cosades throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Cosades tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cosades is looking to wear down Petersen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cosades.
Petersen throws out a counter right but Cosades avoids it with no problem.
Cosades dives in and grabs Petersen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petersen pushes down on Cosades's head and hops out.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
Cosades avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Cosades drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petersen sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Petersen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cosades doesn't seem phased though.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.
Cosades tries to counter with a takedown but Petersen is quick to defend against it.
Petersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cosades staying out of range there.#T1#
Cosades misses the jab.
Petersen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petersen jabs at Cosades's body.
Petersen misses with a left hand #TD#
and Cosades counters with a single leg into guard. Petersen didn't expect that.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cosades manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Cosades escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cosades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cosades throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Petersen escapes and throws Cosades's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cosades manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petersen defending well though.
Cosades throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Cosades is looking for a kimura but Petersen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cosades to get the leverage. #SUB#
Cosades is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petersen moves into full guard.
#T3#
Cosades not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen has momentary wrist control but Cosades slips an elbow through the middle.
Cosades connects with a couple of short punches.
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosades.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cosades is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cosades throwing strikes but missing.
Steven Petersen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Cosades scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cosades throws a big elbow that misses.
Cosades cracks Petersen with a solid left hand.
Cosades is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cosades is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cosades throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petersen is pulling down on Cosades's head. It's preventing any offense from Cosades, at least for the moment.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Petersen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosades throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Caius Cosades.
I think Petersen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Petersen!
Steven Petersen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Syn 668 Magafuli vs Robinson
Date: Jan 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Cosades shoots in looking for a takedown. Mumu tries to sprawl out of it but Cosades keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mumu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mumu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cosades.
Cosades lands a head shot.
Mumu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mumu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cosades lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mumu at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu throws a head kick but Cosades moves out of range.
Mumu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot by Mumu.#T1#
Cosades tries a low kick but Mumu avoids it.
Mumu throws a counter high kick but Cosades was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mumu scores with a decent looking hook.
Cosades shoots in but Mumu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cosades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mumu missing with a left hand there. Cosades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cosades takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Mumu moved away.
Mumu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cosades connects with a jab.#T2#
Cosades scores with a jab.
Cosades bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mumu's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Abdel Mumu has been cut.
Caius Cosades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosades lands a body shot.
Cosades has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Cosades misses.
Cosades throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Mumu to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumu lands a really nice looking cross but Cosades seems unphased.
#CUT#
It looks like Caius Cosades has been cut.
Mumu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Cosades. Beautiful body shot.
Abdel Mumu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cosades throws a good cross that connects.
Mumu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Cosades throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mumu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mumu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cosades connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mumu scrambles back to his feet.
Cosades buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cosades fails with the takedown.
Abdel Mumu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caius Cosades.
Cosades throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cosades attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Mumu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mumu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Cosades dives in for a single leg takedown but Mumu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cosades feints the counter takedown.
Mumu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cosades was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu.
Mumu throws the left hand but Cosades avoids the punch easily.
Cosades throws a sloppy body shot
and Mumu counters with a left to the body.
Mumu misses with a body shot.
Cosades tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mumu throws a big shot that misses.
Cosades with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mumu counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Abdel Mumu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cosades fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mumu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cosades throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mumu to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Cosades closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mumu did well to prevent Cosades getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mumu moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mumu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cosades with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cosades postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades chips away with some ground and pound.
Mumu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosades's guard. #REVR#
Cosades looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mumu is one step ahead there.
Mumu wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Cosades is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Cosades keeping full guard, as Mumu tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cosades has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mumu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cosades looking for a guillotine here but Mumu defends easily.
Cosades trying to keep a closed guard but Mumu is proving a slippery customer.
Mumu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mumu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mumu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cosades wants to sweep but no luck.
Mumu trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cosades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mumu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mumu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosades swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mumu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mumu defends well.
Mumu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cosades trying to keep a closed guard but Mumu is proving a slippery customer.
Cosades might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mumu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mumu stays in close to Cosades's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Cosades being controlled here, momentarily.
Cosades tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Mumu pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Cosades has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mumu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cosades is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mumu is aware though and is defending well.
Mumu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades is keeping the position for now.
Mumu wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Mumu sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Mumu pushes his legs off easily.
Mumu controlling from the top position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mumu wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.
Cosades trying to control the position here.
Mumu looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Cosades working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mumu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mumu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cosades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mumu trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Caius Cosades will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cosades closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cosades throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cosades takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cosades throws a low kick but Mumu moves out of range easily.
Mumu scores with the left hand. Cosades knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mumu in his tracks.
Cosades throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cosades works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Mumu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mumu throws a poor cross that misses
and Cosades counters with a leg kick.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Mumu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mumu throws an overhand right that lands on Cosades's shoulder, as Cosades tries to avoid the shot.
Cosades shoots in looking for a takedown. Mumu tries to sprawl out of it but Cosades keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mumu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cosades lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Mumu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cosades throws an off balance right hand
and Mumu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cosades lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cosades lands with a nice body punch.
Cosades blocks a jab.
Cosades fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mumu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cosades misses with a leg kick.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Mumu stuffs the takedown.
Mumu checks a low kick from Cosades.
Abdel Mumu is winning the standup battle so far.
Cosades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Cosades walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick from Cosades is predictable there
and Mumu counters with a nice uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cosades.
Mumu throws a monster overhand right that drops Cosades! Mumu follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdel Mumu!
Abdel Mumu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Syn 666 Jones vs Murphy
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Mumu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cosades changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cosades has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cosades throws a low kick but Mumu moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cosades.
A jab from Cosades finds it's way through Mumu's defenses.
Cosades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mumu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cosades thinking.
Mumu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mumu lands a jab.
Cosades throws a shot from downtown. Mumu moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cosades throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cosades tries to work over Mumu's front leg with a kick but Mumu checks it.
Mumu misses with a body kick.
Mumu throws a leg kick which misses Cosades's front leg but catches the back leg as Cosades tries to avoid it.
Mumu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cosades.
Mumu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mumu throws a leg kick but Cosades sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mumu throws out a loose jab but Cosades uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Cosades lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mumu tries a low kick but Cosades avoids it.
Cosades with the counter takedown but Mumu avoids it easily.
Good work by Mumu as he checks the leg kick.
Cosades displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu throws out the jab. #T1#
Cosades digs a good body shot into Mumu's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Mumu. That snapped Cosades's head back.
Mumu checks a low kick from Cosades.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mumu.
Mumu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cosades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosades.
Cosades is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mumu throws a big shot that misses.
Mumu motions for Cosades to come forward. Mumu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mumu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cosades.
Abdel Mumu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cosades blocks the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mumu.
Mumu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cosades. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu misses the target.
Cosades with the counter takedown but Mumu avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumu blocks a jab.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Cosades moves out of range of the leg kick from Mumu.
Mumu scores with a head kick.
Cosades fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mumu.#T2#
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Mumu connects with a single shot there.
Cosades listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cosades.
Cosades lands with a shot to the body.
Cosades lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mumu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mumu throws a low kick but Cosades avoids it.
Cosades lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Cosades.
Mumu blocks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cosades.
Mumu throws the kick towards the body but Cosades avoids it.
Mumu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cosades checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mumu throws a solid leg kick but Cosades takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mumu.
Mumu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cosades can pounce on him.
Mumu missing with a left hand there. Cosades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu loads up on a big right hand but Cosades slips the punch.
Cosades throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu's shoulder, as Mumu tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mumu.#T3#
Mumu misses with a straight right.
Cosades walks into a left hand.
Cosades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cosades throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu's shoulder, as Mumu tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu lands with an uppercut that bounces Cosades off the cage and back into range.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cosades.
Cosades walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mumu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Mumu misses its intended target.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Mumu misses with a straight left.
Cosades changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mumu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cosades is out of range.
Mumu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mumu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cosades.
Cosades throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cosades stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mumu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cosades's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mumu under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cosades finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cosades stuns Mumu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Cosades throws a leg kick which misses Mumu's front leg but catches the back leg as Mumu tries to avoid it.
Cosades tries to score with a low kick but Mumu moves his leg out of the way.
Cosades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu connects with a looping right hand.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
Mumu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cosades attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu tried to counter with a leg kick but Cosades avoided it.
Cosades shoots for a double leg takedown but Mumu sprawls well. He's pushed Cosades's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Mumu.
Mumu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Mumu has managed to clinch.
Mumu misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu struggles to land a body shot inside as Cosades controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cosades creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mumu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cosades prevents a body shot from Mumu.
Cosades misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mumu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mumu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mumu struggles to land a body shot inside as Cosades controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdel Mumu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cosades avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cosades 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.
Cosades throws a leg kick which misses Mumu's front leg but catches the back leg as Mumu tries to avoid it.
Cosades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
Cosades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumu.
Cosades getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mumu thuds his right hand into Cosades's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mumu checks a leg kick.
Good work by Mumu as he checks the leg kick.
Cosades lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mumu throws a hook to the side of Cosades's head but Cosades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cosades will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mumu throws a sloppy head kick and Cosades moves out of range easily.
Cosades with the counter takedown but Mumu avoids it easily.
Cosades staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades misses with a body shot.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Cosades.
Mumu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mumu misses with a body shot.
Cosades lands a head shot.
Mumu throws a jab when Cosades was well out of range.#T1#
Good work by Cosades as he checks the leg kick.
Cosades tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cosades looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.
Mumu lands a jab to Cosades's midsection.
Cosades avoids the body shot from Mumu.
Mumu scoring well with a low kick there.
Cosades wants to slow Mumu down by chopping away at his legs.
Mumu throws a body kick that misses.
Mumu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Mumu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mumu tries to work over Cosades's front leg with a kick but Cosades checks it.
Mumu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mumu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cosades can pounce on him.
Cosades scores with a jab. Mumu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cosades uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Cosades misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cosades.
Mumu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cosades. Cosades obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades throws a leg kick which misses Mumu's front leg but catches the back leg as Mumu tries to avoid it. #T2#
Cosades on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cosades shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mumu but Mumu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abdel Mumu is winning the standup battle so far.
Mumu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosades changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cosades on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mumu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Mumu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cosades.
Cosades takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cosades.
Cosades attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cosades staying out of range there.
Cosades buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mumu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cosades keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cosades on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mumu. Mumu obviously looking to wear him down.
Cosades just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Cosades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosades checks a leg kick nicely.
Cosades throws a front kick aimed at Mumu's knee but Mumu avoids it well.
Mumu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cosades manages to circle out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mumu checks a leg kick.
Mumu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mumu. Those never looked like landing.
Mumu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick lands from Cosades.
Mumu tries to clinch up but Cosades circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Cosades misses.
Mumu throws a hook but Cosades avoids it easily.
Mumu connects with a solid leg kick.
Cosades fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Mumu misses.
Cosades looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Mumu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cosades moves out of range of the body kick from Mumu.
#T4#
Mumu throws a hook to the side of Cosades's head but Cosades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abdel Mumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosades misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu.
Cosades misses with a low kick as Mumu jumps back.
Cosades misses with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mumu 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 Cosades has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cosades and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mumu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mumu cracks Cosades with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cosades sizes up Mumu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cosades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cosades throws out a powerful jab.
Mumu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Mumu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mumu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A good leg kick by Cosades.
Cosades throws the left hand but Mumu avoids the punch easily.
Cosades blocks a low kick nicely.
Cosades avoids the body shot from Mumu.
Mumu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Caius Cosades will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cosades takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Mumu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cosades looks to land a right hand but Mumu moved out of range.
Cosades lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mumu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mumu.
Mumu tries to land a front kick but Cosades steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mumu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cosades throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
Mumu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A bone on bone clash there as Cosades blocks the leg kick.
Mumu misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Cosades counters with a shoot takedown. Mumu fights it but they end up in guard.
Cosades engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cosades postures up and lands a big shot to Mumu's brow. #SUB#
Mumu looking for a guillotine here but Cosades defends easily.
Cosades working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Cosades trying to control but Mumu is working from the bottom.
Cosades makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Cosades got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mumu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cosades has managed to get both his arms back between Mumu's legs - danger averted.
Cosades stopping the sweep attempt from Mumu.
Mumu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cosades working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mumu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cosades is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cosades's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cosades keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mumu's head.
Cosades trying to control but Mumu is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Mumu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cosades can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mumu has momentary wrist control but Cosades slips an elbow through the middle.
Cosades trying to control but Mumu is working from the bottom.
Cosades chips away with some ground and pound.
Cosades postures up and lands a big shot to Mumu's brow.
Mumu wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mumu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cosades postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mumu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mumu moves into full mount! Cosades won't be happy about that!
Cosades has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu is looking to work his way around to Cosades's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3#
Cosades wants to hold on but Mumu pushes him away.
Cosades regains half guard.#SUB#
Mumu is trying to work for a kimura but Cosades is defending well.
#SUB#
Mumu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cosades won't allow Mumu to pass to mount.
Cosades slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cosades 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.#SUB2#
Cosades has his foot on Mumu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mumu works his way back into a safe position though.
Mumu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB2#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mumu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mumu won't allow Cosades to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Mumu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cosades has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mumu has managed to get both his arms back between Cosades's legs - danger averted.
Mumu is pushing down on Cosades's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cosades is fighting to maintain full guard but Mumu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mumu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Caius Cosades has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Mumu is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mumu wants to pass to mount but Cosades is defending the position. #SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Cosades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cosades has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Syn 663: Christmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Rhod is looking to clinch but Cosades is avoiding it.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cosades checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cosades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosades half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cosades misses the jab.
Rhod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cosades doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhod lands a body shot.
Rhod leaves Cosades with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
Rhod has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cosades is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cosades throws a low kick, looking for Rhod's leg but Rhod calmly moves out of range.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Cosades throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod throws a hook but Cosades blocks it.
Rhod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rhod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cosades shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rhod checks the leg kick.
Cosades fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Cosades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cosades misses with an uppercut.
Cosades bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhod's head.
Rhod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cosades rather than just go for the knockout.
Cosades with a poor takedown
and Rhod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caius Cosades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosades walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cosades throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhod counters with a stiff right hand.
Cosades misses with a leg kick
and Rhod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cosades scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cosades 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 Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rhod lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cosades scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cosades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cosades momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosades tries a low kick but Rhod avoids it.
Rhod lands with an uppercut that bounces Cosades off the cage and back into range.
Rhod throws a hook but Cosades avoids it easily.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch but Cosades swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Rhod jabs at Cosades's body.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Cosades drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rhod sprawls and moves away.
Cosades fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cosades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod wants to clinch.
Rhod tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Cosades counters with a shoot takedown. Rhod fights it but they end up in guard.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
Cosades missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cosades trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rhod is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cosades throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cosades throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cosades accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cosades forces his way into half guard.
Cosades thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhod's head.
Cosades throws a strike but Rhod avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Cosades throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely.
Cosades being controlled here momentarily.
Rhod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rhod keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cosades throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cosades 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.
Cosades distracts Rhod with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rhod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades scoring with some ground and pound.
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 Caius Cosades will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cosades wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cosades throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cosades is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cosades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cosades throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rhod, right into the meat.
Cosades lands a jab to the nose.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod throws a good cross that connects.
Rhod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cosades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Cosades lands with a good body shot.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
Cosades swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Rhod misses.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cosades.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosades moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod lands a jab to Cosades's midsection.
Cosades throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Cosades throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.#T1#
Rhod moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
Rhod misses with a hook.
Cosades attempts a counter takedown but Rhod avoids it well and moves away.
Cosades lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rhod lands a jab to the nose.
Cosades lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhod tries to work over Cosades's front leg with a kick but Cosades checks it.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Cosades shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cosades scores with a decent looking hook.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cosades attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cosades ducks right into an uppercut from Rhod.
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!
Cosades thows a leg kick but Rhod checks it
and Rhod counters with a leg kick.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod throws a series of strikes that have Cosades backpedaling.
#T2#
Cosades tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhod is able to avoid easily.
Rhod on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cosades needs to keep his hands up - Rhod had a free shot at his head there.
Cosades staying out of range there.
Rhod throws a hook but Cosades blocks it.
Cosades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod lands with an uppercut that bounces Cosades off the cage and back into range.
Cosades lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rhod's sensitive parts.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Cosades lands a nice looking body shot.
Rhod throws a jab when Cosades was well out of range.
Rhod connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cosades. Cosades circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cosades walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rhod throws the left hand but Cosades avoids the punch easily.
Rhod throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Cosades counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Caius Cosades overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
Cosades is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Cosades trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Cosades postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosades throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cosades is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cosades throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely.
Cosades's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cosades has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cosades throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cosades scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cosades trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cosades throws out a leg kick but Rhod moves out of range and Cosades only half commits.
Rhod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rhod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Cosades misses
and Rhod counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Cosades misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cosades 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 Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheers as Cosades lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rhod doesn't seem phased though.
Rhod lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhod lands a glancing blow to the side of Cosades's head.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Cosades moved out of range nicely.
Rhod 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.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Cosades takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cosades misses with a straight right.
Cosades scores with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Rhod checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cosades 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 Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rhod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod with a hook.
Cosades blocks a head kick by Rhod.
#T1#
Cosades dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
A cross from Rhod lands.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
Cosades throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cosades 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 Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rhod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cosades.
Cosades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhod.#TD#
Cosades closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cosades lands in his opponent's guard.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cosades tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Cosades grinds an elbow into Rhod's temple.
Cosades is staying tight to Rhod's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rhod avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cosades.
Cosades trying to control the action but Rhod is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Cosades wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rhod, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Cosades misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rhod can't do much from the bottom here.
Cosades is looking to take a break and control but Rhod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosades tries to advance to mount but Rhod instead regains half guard.
Cosades drops an elbow to the side of Rhod's head. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cosades missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cosades content to control rather than advance.
Cosades thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cosades passes to side control.
Cosades throws an elbow but Rhod slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rhod defending against the ground and pound.
Cosades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhod keeps working.
Cosades working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Cosades showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cosades has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Caius Cosades!
After winning the bout, Caius Cosades thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Syn 659 Gravas vs Papadopoulos
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Petersen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petersen connects with an inside leg kick.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
A big left from Cosades misses.
Cosades throws a head kick that misses.
Petersen is looking to counter punch.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
Petersen cracks Cosades with an open hand slap.
Petersen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cosades sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Cosades will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petersen tries to work over Cosades's front leg with a kick but Cosades checks it.
Cosades changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Cosades.
Cosades takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen cracks Cosades with a good jab.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of Cosades's head but Cosades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Petersen lands a slapping body shot.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen pushes Cosades away with a front kick.
Cosades avoids the head kick by Petersen.
Cosades is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cosades scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petersen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petersen checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cosades.
Cosades thows a leg kick but Petersen checks it
and Cosades takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petersen lands a head kick!
Cosades lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades feints and then cracks Petersen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petersen down.
Petersen misses with a wild combination.
Cosades drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petersen defends it well.#T2##TD2#
Cosades shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petersen is trying to defend but Cosades finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cosades lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Cosades.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cosades lands a nice short elbow.
Petersen wants to control but Cosades is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cosades missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cosades tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petersen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosades.
Cosades has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cosades is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Petersen managing to control the position.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cosades working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petersen can't keep his opponent in guard - Cosades advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cosades is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cosades is working away from the top position though.
Cosades lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petersen has his hands clasped together around Cosades's back. He's all about the action.
Cosades thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cosades thows a huge punch but Petersen dodges it nicely.
Cosades sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Cosades has control of the leg.
Petersen taking some punishment here, with Cosades in his half guard.
Cosades lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Petersen trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caius Cosades will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Petersen throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Cosades counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Petersen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cosades moves into full mount! Petersen won't be happy about that!
Cosades controlling from mount.
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Cosades gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cosades controlling the position easily from mount.
Petersen is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Petersen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cosades.
Petersen tries to hold on but Cosades postures up.#T1#
Petersen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cosades missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cosades is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cosades wants to work for an arm triangle but Petersen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cosades throws a strike but Petersen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cosades loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cosades engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cosades with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Cosades sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades lands a couple of digs.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen has momentary wrist control but Cosades slips an elbow through the middle.
Cosades chips away with some ground and pound.
Cosades trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to keep Cosades in close.
Caius Cosades has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cosades postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Cosades is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself.
Cosades slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cosades postures up.
Cosades scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cosades is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petersen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
Cosades displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersen throws out the jab.
Cosades feints the counter takedown.
Cosades slips a straight right by Petersen.
The crowd cheers as Petersen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cosades doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petersen, as that shot connected.
Cosades moves away from the strike by Petersen.
Cosades takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petersen misses with a hook
letting Cosades counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Cosades misses.
Cosades darts in looking for a takedown but Petersen gets double underhooks and turns Cosades into the cage.
Cosades pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petersen misses with a leg kick.
Cosades misses with a looping right.
Cosades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petersen counters with an outside leg kick.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Cosades's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petersen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cosades scrambles back to his feet.
Petersen throws a hook but Cosades blocks it.
Petersen throws a sloppy head kick and Cosades moves out of range easily.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Cosades shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving. #T1#
Petersen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Cosades throwing strikes but missing.
Petersen 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.
Cosades is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cosades chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Petersen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cosades misses with a low kick as Petersen jumps back.
Petersen connects with a right hand. Cosades shakes it off.
Petersen throws a jab when Cosades was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Petersen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cosades checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3#
Cosades takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cosades tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cosades tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petersen is able to avoid easily.
Cosades tries to land a leg kick but Petersen saw it coming and moves away.
Cosades throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petersen throwing a counter right hand but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
Caius Cosades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petersen lands with an uppercut that bounces Cosades off the cage and back into range.
Petersen moves out of range as Cosades strikes.
Cosades throws a jab but it's blocked by Petersen.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosades tries to score with a low kick but Petersen moves his leg out of the way.
Good exchange - Cosades coming out on top.#T4#
Petersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petersen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petersen scores with a kick to the body.
Petersen slips under a jab.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petersen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Petersen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steven Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosades waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
Petersen walks into a stiff left hand from Cosades.
Cosades keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petersen jabs Cosades to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Cosades.
Petersen tried to counter with a leg kick but Cosades avoided it.
Steven Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cosades slips a jab and a cross from Petersen.
Petersen moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Petersen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cosades has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caius Cosades!
An out of breath Caius Cosades 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:
Syn 652 Keenan vs Jernit
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
A big left from Cosades misses.
Cosades throws a lazy right hand but Doyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cosades missing with a left hand there. Doyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doyle 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cosades.
Doyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Doyle.
Doyle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cosades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Cosades shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cosades was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Cosades goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Doyle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cosades's guard! Nice work there by Doyle!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Cosades is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doyle is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doyle preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Cosades working for a triangle but Doyle defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cosades working for a triangle but Doyle defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Cosades has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doyle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cosades working for submissions but it's allowed Doyle to get to half guard.
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cosades is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doyle pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
Cosades misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cosades is trying to get back to full guard.
Cosades punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Cosades is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doyle pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back.
Cosades trying to control but Doyle postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Cosades is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doyle pulls his head out easily.
Cosades wants to control but Doyle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cosades, right into the meat.
Doyle throws a body shot but no joy.
Doyle lands with a shot to the body.
Jimmy Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cosades with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Doyle to score with a decent uppercut.
Doyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cosades.
Doyle tests Cosades's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doyle looks to land a right hand but Cosades moved out of range.
Doyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cosades.
Cosades tries to counter with a takedown but Doyle is quick to defend against it.
Doyle connects with a body shot.
Doyle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cosades tries to work over Doyle's front leg with a kick but Doyle checks it. #T4#
Cosades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
Cosades loads up on a big right hand but Doyle slips the punch.
Cosades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Doyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosades attempts a counter takedown but Doyle avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Doyle misses the target.
Doyle tries to clinch up but Cosades circles away and keeps his distance.
Cosades throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cosades tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doyle defends well and Cosades ends up having to push Doyle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cosades misses with a body shot.
Doyle checks a low kick from Cosades.
It seemed like Doyle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Doyle misses.
Cosades moves away from the strike by Doyle.
Cosades throws out a loose jab but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyle throws a wild body kick that Cosades sees coming a mile off.
Doyle slips a straight right by Cosades.
Doyle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doyle blocks a jab.
Doyle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Doyle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cosades throws a low kick but Doyle moves out of range easily.
Doyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cosades.
A little jabbing left from Doyle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Doyle.
Doyle slips under a jab from Cosades.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.
Cosades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doyle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Doyle, as that shot connected.
Cosades misses with a body shot.
Cosades tests Doyle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cosades.
Cosades swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cosades throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doyle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Doyle avoids the body shot from Cosades.
Doyle misses with a looping left.
Cosades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doyle moves away.
Cosades connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades digs a good hook to Doyle's body.
Doyle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Doyle staying out of range there.
Doyle feints a counter leg kick.
Cosades misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doyle.
Cosades doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cosades misses the shot to the body.
Cosades misses with a hook
and Doyle counters with a one-two to the body.
Cosades throws a solid leg kick but Doyle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cosades.
Doyle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cosades swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cosades throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doyle misses with a straight right.
Doyle slips under a jab from Cosades.
Cosades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosades attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doyle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cosades at a distance.
Cosades uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Cosades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
Doyle connects with an inside leg kick.
Cosades slips a straight right by Doyle.
Cosades ducks right into an uppercut from Doyle. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosades moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cosades throws a body punch but Doyle moves out of range.
A big left from Cosades misses.
Doyle slips a jab from Cosades.
Doyle connects with a jab.
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Cosades fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doyle.
Doyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Cosades.
Doyle throws a right and a left that Cosades avoids nicely.
Doyle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Doyle moves out of range of the strikes.
Doyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Cosades tries to keep at a distance but Doyle has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Cosades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doyle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doyle scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Cosades looks to land a right hand but Doyle moved out of range.
Cosades lands a glancing blow to the side of Doyle's head.
Doyle throws a hook to the side of Cosades's head but Cosades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doyle connects with a jab.
Doyle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cosades.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Doyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosades throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
Cosades lands a lovely overhand right.
Doyle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cosades lands a glancing blow to the side of Doyle's head.
Cosades moves away from the strike by Doyle.
Doyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cosades throws out the jab.
Doyle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Cosades tried to counter with a leg kick but Doyle avoided it.
Doyle looks to throw the jab but Cosades is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosades misses with an uppercut. Doyle saw that one coming.
Doyle wants to counter with a clinch but Cosades pushes him away.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Doyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doyle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cosades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosades throws a big shot that misses.
Cosades with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doyle lands a jab to Cosades's midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cosades cracks the inside of Doyle's front leg.
Nice cross by Doyle.
Nice uppercut lands for Cosades. That snapped Doyle's head back.
Cosades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doyle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cosades.
Doyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cosades appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cosades takes one to the side of the head.
Doyle cracks Cosades with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cosades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Cosades is looking to counter punch.
Doyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cosades.
Nice cross by Cosades.
Doyle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cosades.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Doyle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Cosades - just one landing.
Cosades slips a jab from Doyle.
Cosades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosades.
Doyle blocks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cosades checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cosades connects with a looping right hand.
Doyle avoids the body shot from Cosades.
Cosades throws a leg kick that misses.
Cosades keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Doyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosades throws a low kick but Doyle moves out of range easily.
Doyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosades attempts a counter takedown but Doyle avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cosades lands a jab.
Cosades tries for a takedown but Doyle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Doyle avoids the body shot from Cosades.
Doyle wants to counter the offense by Cosades and move into the clinch position.
Cosades throws a hook but Doyle avoids it easily.
Doyle shapes to counter with a head kick.
Doyle throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Cosades counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cosades. #T1#
Doyle keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Cosades has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Doyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Doyle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cosades works over Doyle with some ground and pound from guard.
Cosades working some strikes from top position.
Cosades working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doyle's head.
Caius Cosades overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doyle is trying to control the position but Cosades postures up.
Cosades is working Doyle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cosades lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Cosades got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doyle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cosades has managed to get both his arms back between Doyle's legs - danger averted.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cosades works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Cosades is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Doyle is defending against the submission attempts here by Cosades.
Cosades throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cosades is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Doyle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cosades.
Cosades seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doyle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cosades working over Doyle with some ground and pound. Doyle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Doyle wants to control but Cosades is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cosades is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doyle is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Doyle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Doyle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cosades is looking to take a break and control but Doyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cosades lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cosades working Doyle over with strikes.
Cosades winds up and cracks Doyle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cosades is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cosades is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cosades missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosades takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doyle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cosades.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Cosades showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doyle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Doyle!
Jimmy Doyle spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Syn 646: End of Summer Special
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Collins throws a body punch but Cosades moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Cosades.
Cosades stuffs the takedown.
Cosades looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Caius Cosades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Decent striking displayed by Cosades there.
Cosades scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cosades misses with a body punch
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Cosades connects with a looping right hand.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Cosades avoids the body shot from Collins.
Cosades half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cosades fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Collins.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cosades throws out the jab.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Collins misses with a looping right.
Cosades scores with a jab. Collins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cosades swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Cosades ducks down to avoid it.
Cosades comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cosades misses with a wild body shot.
Collins throws a good cross that connects.
Cosades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cosades doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Collins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosades gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Collins winds up and cracks Cosades with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Collins winds up and cracks Cosades with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Collins seems to be looking for submissions.
Cosades trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Collins manages to pass to mount!
Cosades tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cosades is trying desperately to improve position.
Collins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cosades manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Collins lands with a punch from half guard.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Cosades is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Collins passes Cosades's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Collins 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cosades is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
My spies in Relentless Gym inform me that Collins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Collins working the head and body with strikes.
Cosades is positioning himself well to prevent Collins advancing to mount.
Collins passes to full mount!
Cosades tries to hold on but Collins postures up.
Cosades holds on for dear life, controlling Collins's posture momentarily.
Cosades wants to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Collins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cosades looks a forlorn figure.
#T4#
Cosades sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cosades has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Collins connects with a nice short shot to Cosades's temple.
Cosades avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collins.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Collins lands a nice short elbow.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cosades trying to control but Collins postures up.
Collins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosades is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Collins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cosades works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Collins landing with the ground and pound.
Cosades is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Collins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A cross from Cosades lands.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Cosades.
Cosades connects with a solid leg kick.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Cosades.
Cosades throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Collins scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the body from Cosades misses
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Collins moved away.
Cosades misses with a body punch
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins drops his hands momentarily and Cosades takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Collins moved away.
A little jabbing left from Collins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cosades.
Collins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cosades lands a head shot.#T1#
Collins defending well as Cosades loads up on a big left hand.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cosades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Collins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cosades cracks the inside of Collins's front leg.
Collins slips a straight right by Cosades.
Cosades throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Collins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cosades won't be happy with that.
Collins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Collins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cosades tries to buck Collins off but Collins is having none of it.
Collins scores with punches from side control.
Collins cracks Cosades with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cosades sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cosades is concentrating on defense, preventing Collins from advancing position. #T2#
Collins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cosades misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cosades wants to control the action here but instead Collins manages to pass to full mount!
Cosades is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cosades keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cosades is working hard here to advance position.
Cosades in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Collins blocks Cosades's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Collins dominating with strikes here.
Cosades really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Collins dominating with strikes here.
Cosades tries to hold on but Collins postures up.
Collins working the ground and pound effectively.
Cosades slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Cosades is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
Cosades is holding on to half guard well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Collins lands a nice short elbow.
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
Collins stalling.
Cosades is trying to control but Collins passes into side control!
Cosades is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins working the head and body with strikes.
Cosades throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Collins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Collins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cosades some visible discomfort.
#T4#
Cosades wants to control but Collins postures up.
Cosades is looking to regain half guard here but Collins keeps moving and retains side control.
Collins working the ground and pound.
Collins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cosades is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cosades is trying to get back to half guard.
Collins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cosades keeping his opponent close.
Collins cracks Cosades with a big right hand but Cosades just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Collins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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!#SUB2#
Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cosades can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cosades uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Collins drives through with a takedown into Cosades's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Cosades looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
#SUB#
Cosades looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
Collins wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cosades's head.
Collins postures up.
Collins connects with a couple of short punches.
Misha Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cosades is trying to keep Collins in close.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades is keeping the position for now.
Cosades scores with a nice shot.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Collins scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Cosades had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.#SUB#
Cosades looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
Cosades has his hands on Collins's head, controlling the position.
Collins wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving. #SUB#
Cosades has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Collins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cosades escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Collins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.#SUB2#
Collins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Collins lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Cosades is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins postures up in Cosades's guard and throws a big left but Cosades blocks it.
Collins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Collins cracks Cosades with a solid left hand.
Collins postures up in Cosades's guard and throws a big left but Cosades blocks it. #T4#
Cosades looking to control.
Cosades seems keen to control Collins's posture.
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Collins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Collins trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosades swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins stands up over Cosades, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins connects with a couple of short punches.
Cosades avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Misha Collins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Cosades looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Collins has picked Cosades up and slammed him! Cosades can't keep hold of the triangle and Collins manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Misha Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Collins 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misha Collins!
Misha Collins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Syn 641 Murphy vs Magufuli
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Cosades takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
Cosades drops his hands momentarily and Cook takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cosades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cosades swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cosades throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Cook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Cosades tries a low kick but Cook avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades throws the kick towards the body but Cook avoids it.
Cook swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cosades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cosades on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cosades lands a jab to Cook's midsection.
Josh Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Cosades goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cosades feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cooks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Josh Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cook looks to land a left hand but Cosades moved out of range nicely.
Cosades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
Cosades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cook rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cosades counters with a stiff right hand.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
Cosades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cook throwing a counter right hand but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Cosades connects with a high kick.
Cook takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cook looks to throw the jab but Cosades is out of range.
Cook backing away here, and Cosades unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
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!
Cook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cosades.
Cosades throws out a counter right but Cook avoids it with no problem.
Cook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
Cosades misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cosades misses with a series of wild punches.
Cosades scores with a head kick.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Cosades slips the punch.
Cosades moves away from the strike by Cook.
Cosades throws a body kick that misses.
Cosades keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Cook throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Cosades decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cook's guard.
Cook is trying to keep Cosades in close.
Cosades throws a big right hand that misses.
Cook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosades.
Cosades lands a couple of elbows.
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosades missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Cosades throws a big elbow that misses.
Cosades scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cosades with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cosades working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cook's head.
Cosades working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cook is trying to hold Cosades in close to prevent damage but Cosades has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cosades connects with a nice short shot to Cook's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades 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#
Cosades lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cook moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cosades doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Cosades lands a big head kick that sends Cook tumbling to the mat! Cosades takes a step backwards and waves Cook back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Cook is rocked!
Cosades drops Cook with a big left hand! Cook is injured, injured bad! Cosades jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caius Cosades!
During a confident post fight interview, Caius Cosades thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Syn 634 San Pedro vs Alzheimer
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Cosades dives in and grabs Trump's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trump pushes down on Cosades's head and hops out.
Trump lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trump.#CUT#
It looks like Caius Cosades has been cut.
Cosades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trump manages to avoid it.
Trump ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trump went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Trump misses.
Trump has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trump there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cosades will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cosades swinging wildly here.
Cosades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump lands with a straight right. Cosades didn't see that one coming.
Trump slips under a jab from Cosades.#T1#
Cosades thuds his right hand into Trump's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Cosades misses.
Trump is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cosades getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Trump moves into the clinch successfully.
Trump misses with the head strike.
Cosades tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of Cosades backwards.
Trump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Cosades breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Trump lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump looks to land a right hand but Cosades moved out of range.
Hillary Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trump fails with an attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Trump.
Trump throws a lazy uppercut
and Cosades counters with a leg kick.
Trump scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Cosades is rocked!
Trump avoids the head kick by Cosades.
Trump misses with a straight right.
Cosades throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A combination from Cosades does no damage. #KD#
Trump drops Cosades with a right and a left! Trump comes rushing in but Cosades regains his composure and manages to keep Trump in guard.
Cosades is still in real trouble! Can Trump finish him?
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.#T3##SUB2#
Cosades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trump lands a couple of digs.
Trump wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Cosades seems to have recovered his senses.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trump wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Cosades is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cosades missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cosades throwing shots but Trump is blocking nicely. #T4#
Trump trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cosades is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cosades working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Trump trying to hold on to Cosades's head to control him but Cosades postures up.
Trump blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cosades.
Cosades thows a huge punch but Trump dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cosades pulls his head out easily.
Cosades working over Trump with some ground and pound. Trump looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hillary Trump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caius Cosades's cut.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Trump misses with a looping left.
Trump moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCosades.
Cosades has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trump finds it's way round the side to connect with Cosades's head.
Nice uppercut there from Trump.
Cosades thuds a left hand into Trump's body.
Trump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trump's corner calls for a 1-2. Trump obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cosades takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trump lunges at Cosades with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cosades's hand.
Cosades on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cosades throws a jab but it's blocked by Trump.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosades throws a hook but Trump avoids it easily.#T1#
Cosades rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trump scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Trump has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cosades.
Trump cracks a nice hook into Cosades's ribs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cosades lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trump or not.
Cosades stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cosades working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cosades doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump misses with the head strike.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trump scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Good body shot from Trump.
Cosades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of Cosades backwards. #TD2#
Trump is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cosades is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Trump to the mat. Trump regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cosades can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Trump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cosades is aware though and is defending well.
Trump is trying to keep Cosades in close.
#SUB#
Cosades stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Trump throws up his legs and catches Cosades in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Cosades tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Trump! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hillary Trump!
Hillary Trump 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:
CEC 632
Date: Dec 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Seok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seok looks for a takedown but Cosades sprawls well.
Cosades swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seok moves away from the strike by Cosades.
Seok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seok misses with a looping left.
Seok misses with a wild body shot.
Seok connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Seok lands.
Cosades connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seok's hands.
Seok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seok throws a series of punches but Cosades avoids them all with ease. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Seok. Cosades does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seok has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big left from Cosades misses.
Seok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cosades.
Seok's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cosades under the eye.
Cosades throws a head kick but Seok moves out of range.
Cosades misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Seok feints and as Cosades raises his hands in defense, Seok changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Sweat inform us that Cosades has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Seok passes Cosades's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Seok seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cosades is looking for a sweep. Seok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Seok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cosades manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cosades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seok defends well.
Seok tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Cosades has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Seok from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seok postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB2#
Cosades looking for a guillotine here but Seok defends easily.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Seok from controlling successfully.
Cosades looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seok controlling from the top position.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Seok from controlling successfully.
Seok throwing strikes from guard but Cosades blocks nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Seok is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Seok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Seok tries to pass.
Seok throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Seok connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sang Seok dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cosades scores with a jab to the head.
Seok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cosades.
Cosades connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cosades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seok misses with a two punch combination.
Cosades throws a hook to the side of Seok's head but Seok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seok changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Seok dives in for a single leg takedown but Cosades sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cosades is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seok with a body shot.
Seok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades lands a jab to the head.
Seok missing with a left hand there. Cosades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Seok misses. #T1#
Seok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cosades defending well as Seok loads up on a big left hand.
Cosades defending well as Seok loads up on a big left hand.
Cosades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cosades on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Seok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cosades moves forwards but Seok connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cosades digs a good body shot into Seok's ribs.
Cosades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cosades misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seok.
Cosades takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Cosades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Cosades misses.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Seok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seok takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cosades shoots in and drives through. Seok sprawls well.
A punch lands to the side of Seok 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seok moves away from the strike by Cosades.
Seok scores with a nice strike.
Seok scores with a sloppy right hand. Cosades should have avoided that one. #T3#
Cosades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Cosades gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Seok trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Seok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Seok chips away with some ground and pound.
Cosades utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Seok postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seok postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4##SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Seok passes into side control.
Cosades is trying to improve his position.
Cosades is trying to control Seok's posture but Seok avoids it.
Seok trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Seok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cosades is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lee Sang Seok will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cosades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seok.
Cosades throws a counter combo.
Seok connects with a solid leg kick.
Seok works the jab nicely.
Cosades misses with a head kick.
Seok walks into a straight right hand from Cosades.
Seok misses with a leg kick.
Seok scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seok finds it's way round the side to connect with Cosades's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seok.
Cosades lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cosades tries to move into range but Seok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Seok throws an overhand right that lands on Cosades's shoulder, as Cosades tries to avoid the shot.
Cosades 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.
Cosades keeps Seok at a distance using the push kick.
Seok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosades can do to turn this around?
Seok scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Seok misses its intended target.
Cosades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seok attempts a counter takedown but Cosades avoids it well and moves away.
Jab by Seok.
Cosades takes one on the button.
Seok has his takedown stuffed
and Cosades counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Sang Seok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cosades thows a leg kick but Seok checks it #TD#
so Seok counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Cosades has his foot on Seok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seok works his way back into a safe position though.
Cosades looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosades, not yet.
Seok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee Sang Seok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Seok pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Cosades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Seok wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.
Seok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Cosades escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cosades working for a triangle but Seok defends it easily.
Seok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cosades jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seok missing with a left hand there. Cosades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seok slips a jab from Cosades.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Seok.
Cosades lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cosades misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sang Seok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seok has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sang Seok!
Lee Sang Seok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEC 629
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Fu Tu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fu Tu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cosades waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fu Tu.
Cosades fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fu Tu avoids it really well and circles away.
Fu Tu misses with a looping left.
It looked like Cosades wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fu Tu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cosades closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fu Tu loads up on a big right hand but Cosades slips the punch.
It looked like Cosades wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades fails with the takedown
and Fu Tu counters with a nice body kick.
Cosades takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fu Tu!
Fu Tu looks to land a right hand but Cosades moved out of range.#T1#
Cosades takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Fu Tu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cosades has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fu Tu looks to land a body kick but Cosades moved away.
Cosades looks to land a body kick but Fu Tu moved away.
Cosades gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cosades misses with a right hand
and Fu Tu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fu Tu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fu Tu moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fu Tu.
Cosades moves out of range as Fu Tu strikes.
Fu Tu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades takes one on the button.
Fu Tu scores with the left hand. Cosades knows he should have avoided that one.
Cosades looks for a takedown but Fu Tu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caius Cosades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosades on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fu Tu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fu Tu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fu Tu scores with a body shot.
Fu Tu's corner calls for a 1-2. Fu Tu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cosades misses with a head kick.
Fu Tu connects with a single shot there.
Cosades dives in for a single leg takedown but Fu Tu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Fu Tu misses with a kick to the body.
Fu Tu thows a body kick. Cosades tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cosades on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fu Tu. Fu Tu obviously looking to wear him down.
Fu Tu walks into a stiff left hand from Cosades.
Cosades scores with a kick to the body.
Shi Fu Tu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cosades takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fu Tu feints and then cracks Cosades's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cosades down.
Cosades moves out of range of the body kick.
Cosades stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fu Tu.
Both fighters circling a little - Fu Tu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fu Tu lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Fu Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosades comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Cosades gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Fu Tu fakes the leg kick and cracks Cosades in the body.
Fu Tu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fu Tu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cosades throws a sloppy head kick
and Fu Tu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cosades thinking.
Cosades takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fu Tu.
Cosades lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fu Tu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fu Tu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fu Tu swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
Cosades will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fu Tu throws a looping overhand right but Cosades ducks down to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fu Tu - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Fu Tu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fu Tu misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cosades with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice straight punches there by Cosades. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cosades.
Fu Tu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cosades thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jab by Cosades.
Cosades looks for the body kick but Fu Tu saw that one coming.
Fu Tu throws a looping overhand right but Cosades ducks down to avoid it.
Fu Tu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cosades looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cosades might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fu Tu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cosades is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fu Tu moves forwards but Cosades connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shi Fu Tu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu Tu with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Cosades throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a right hand to the body.
Shi Fu Tu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fu Tu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cosades.
Fu Tu looks to throw the jab but Cosades is out of range.
Fu Tu scores with a hook.
Fu Tu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fu Tu catches Cosades with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cosades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cosades slips a straight right by Fu Tu.
An inside leg kick from Cosades misses.
Cosades fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Fu Tu. No joy for Cosades on that attempt.
Cosades shoots in for a double leg but Fu Tu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caius Cosades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cosades takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Fu Tu jabs Cosades to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades lands with an uppercut that bounces Fu Tu off the cage and back into range.
A cross from Fu Tu lands.
Cosades steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fu Tu. That one must have hurt.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cosades.
Fu Tu is looking to regain half guard here but Cosades keeps moving and retains side control.
Fu Tu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cosades off and has taken his back!
Fu Tu trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Cosades is in a bad position with Fu Tu working for a choke. Cosades manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Fu Tu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cosades manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Fu Tu from controlling successfully.
Fu Tu wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.
Cosades seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fu Tu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cosades works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fu Tu looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fu Tu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosades's guard. #REVB#
Fu Tu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades is keeping the position for now.
Fu Tu is looking to work some ground and pound but Cosades has wrist control.
Fu Tu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Fu Tu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Fu Tu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cosades's guard.
Fu Tu trying to mount his opponent but Cosades defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cosades manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fu Tu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Fu Tu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cosades slips a straight right by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu looks to throw the jab but Cosades is out of range.
Cosades fails with the takedown
and Fu Tu counters with a stiff right hand.
Cosades lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fu Tu lands a nice hook to Cosades's body. Cosades takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Fu Tu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fu Tu throws a poor cross that misses
and Cosades counters with an outside leg kick.
Fu Tu lands a jab to the nose.
Cosades lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fu Tu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cosades is out of range.
Cosades swings widly with a right hand
and Fu Tu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fu Tu misses with a body kick.
Fu Tu lands with a nice body punch.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fu Tu cracks Cosades with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades tries to land a body kick
and Fu Tu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cosades tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fu Tu's corner calls for a 1-2. Fu Tu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cosades looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Fu Tu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fu Tu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cosades's head.
Cosades takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cosades uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Cosades throws a poor cross that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fu Tu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fu Tu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cosades swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fu Tu connects with a body shot.
Cosades misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu misses with a body kick.
Cosades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cosades looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cosades misses with a hook.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cosades throws a body punch but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Cosades swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Fu Tu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fu Tu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cosades takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fu Tu with a jab.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cosades was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
Cosades was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cosades fails with the takedown
and Fu Tu counters with a good low kick that Cosades was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cosades walks into a straight right hand from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Fu Tu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cosades's calf.
Nice body punch from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Fu Tu finds it's way through Cosades's defenses.
Cosades takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fu Tu catches Cosades with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Cosades sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fu Tu throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Fu Tu misses #TD#
and Cosades decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fu Tu's guard.
Fu Tu is trying to control the position but Cosades postures up.
Fu Tu looking for a sweep. Not yet Fu Tu, not yet.
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!
Cosades is fighting to break Fu Tu's control of his arms but Fu Tu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Cosades throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fu Tu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fu Tu is trying to control the position but Cosades postures up.
Fu Tu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
Fu Tu has momentary wrist control but Cosades slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cosades's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cosades lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fu Tu pulls Cosades in close to his closed guard and prevents Cosades from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cosades is working Fu Tu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fu Tu looking for a sweep. Not yet Fu Tu, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shi Fu Tu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fu Tu 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shi Fu Tu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shi Fu Tu made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
CEC 624
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Cosades stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Millennium throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cosades throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Millennium on the side of the head.
Millennium throws a shot to the body.
Cosades throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cosades takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cosades avoids the head kick by Millennium.
#TD2#
Millennium shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millennium passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cosades!
Millennium controlling from the full mount.
Cosades keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Cosades tries to hold on but Millennium pushes him away.
Millennium can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cosades is looking to escape.
Cosades tries to hold on but Millennium postures up.
Cosades 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.#SUB2#
Millennium is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cosades is surviving well by controlling Millennium's body position as best he can.
Millennium can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cosades is looking to escape.
Cosades is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Cosades is squirming around, avoiding Millennium's attempts to control the action.
Cosades is in all sorts of trouble here.
Millennium tries to control but Cosades wriggling away.
Cosades keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Millennium moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cosades has worked his arm free - good work by Cosades!
#T3#
Cosades is not content to let Millennium control the position. #SUB2#
Millennium tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cosades is not content to let Millennium control the position.
Millennium laying and praying for a moment but Cosades takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Millennium is controlling well.
#SUB#
Millennium is looking to stall in half guard but Cosades is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Millennium taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caius Cosades!
A very excited looking Caius Cosades made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEC 618
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Kneecap misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cosades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cosades takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kneecap tries to clinch up but Cosades circles away and keeps his distance.
Cosades changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kneecap misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kneecap.
Cosades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kneecap.
Pretentious Kneecap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneecap just misses with a punch to the body.
Cosades takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kneecap throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cosades is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cosades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kneecap.
Cosades tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cosades takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kneecap looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cosades follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cosades takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kneecap throws a lazy right hand but Cosades sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneecap uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Kneecap as he connects with a hook.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kneecap.
Cosades appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cosades thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kneecap if he has to take too many more of those.
Cosades avoids the body shot from Kneecap.
It seemed like Cosades was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kneecap lands a body shot.
Kneecap wants to clinch.
Cosades scores with a hook.
Kneecap looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cosades! But no joy.
Cosades scores with a hook to the body. Kneecap takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kneecap misses with a head kick.
Kneecap tries to score with a low kick but Cosades moves his leg out of the way.
Cosades needs to keep his hands up - Kneecap had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cosades.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneecap throws a body punch but Cosades moves out of range.
Cosades lands a jab to the nose.
Cosades throws a head kick that misses
and Kneecap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kneecap scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kneecap lands the left hand.
Cosades scores with a nice right hand.
Kneecap throws a body punch but Cosades moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kneecap.
Kneecap is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kneecap throws a sloppy body shot
and Kneecap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cosades moves forwards but Kneecap connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kneecap throws a sloppy head kick and Cosades moves out of range easily.
Cosades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kneecap appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kneecap works Cosades's body with a nice hook.
Kneecap lands a nice hook to Cosades's body. Cosades takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Cosades misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cosades gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Kneecap misses
and Cosades counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circle, before Cosades throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kneecap's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cosades lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 614
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Cosades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henry swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cosades throws out the jab.
Henry connects with a body shot that sends Cosades's belly button to the back.
Caius Cosades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosades tried to score with a low kick but Henry checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Henry misses.
Henry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cosades misses with a straight right.
Cosades takes one on the button.
Cosades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henry.
Cosades slips a jab from Henry.
Cosades lands with an uppercut that bounces Henry off the cage and back into range.
Henry defending well as Cosades loads up on a big left hand.
Henry throws out a loose jab but Cosades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry throws a body shot but no joy.
Cosades misses with a shot to the body
and Henry counters with a nice uppercut.
Cosades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cosades fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henry.
Henry misses with a wild body shot.
Cosades lands with a nice body punch.
Henry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cosades.#T1#
Cosades throws a push kick but Henry slaps the foot to one side.
Cosades swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Henry throws a lazy right hand but Cosades sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cosades attempts a counter takedown but Henry avoids it well and moves away.
Cosades paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cosades throws out the jab.
Cosades slips a straight right by Henry.
Good leg kick by Cosades there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cosades - that will leave a mark!
Cosades takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Cosades does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Cosades.
Cosades misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henry throws out a counter right but Cosades avoids it with no problem.
Cosades moves away from the strike by Henry.
A bone on bone clash there as Cosades blocks the leg kick.
John Henry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cosades with a nice cross.
Cosades ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Cosades feinted with a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henry.
Cosades blocks a head kick by Henry.
#T2#
Henry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry throws an overhand right that lands on Cosades's shoulder, as Cosades tries to avoid the shot.
Cosades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Cosades shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cosades pushing down on Henry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cosades performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Cosades is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henry defends it well.
Henry is refusing to be controlled, as Cosades sits in half guard. #T3#
Henry tries to get to full guard but Cosades has control of the leg.
Cosades is keen to just control but Henry is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Cosades.
Cosades thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing that Cosades has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Henry is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cosades wants to pass to mount but Henry is defending the position.
Henry trying to hold on to Cosades's head to control him but Cosades postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cosades is looking to stall here but Henry recovers full guard.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades dominated that round.
That's time! Cosades's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cosades with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Henry to score with a decent uppercut.
Henry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henry was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosades.
Henry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cosades.
Henry tries to move into range but Cosades moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henry just misses with a punch to the body.
Cosades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Henry misses the target.
Cosades throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cosades jabs Henry right on the nose. Henry blinks but takes it well.
Caius Cosades is winning the standup battle so far.
Cosades misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
Henry misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Henry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid body kick from Cosades.
Cosades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry.
Henry jabs Cosades right on the nose. Cosades blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cosades.
Henry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cosades.
Cosades moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHenry.#T1#
Henry misses with a looping right.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cosades moves away.
Henry throws a shot from downtown. Cosades moves away and avoids it.
Cosades changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cosades throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henry's waist but Henry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cosades off to one side.
Cosades throws a hook but Henry avoids it easily.
Henry jabs at Cosades's body.
Cosades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosades misses with a looping right.
Henry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cosades defending well as Henry loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Cosades is predictable there
and Henry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cosades wants to slow Henry down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy left from Henry finds it's target.
Cosades swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Henry throws a shot to the body.
Henry misses with an uppercut.
Cosades walks into a straight right hand from Henry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Cosades finds it's way through Henry's defenses.
A lazy left from Henry finds it's target.#T2#
Henry looks to throw the jab but Cosades is out of range.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Henry dips to his left and cracks Cosades with an uppercut!
Henry jabs Cosades to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Henry cracks Cosades with a good jab.
Cosades uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Henry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Henry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cosades misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cosades tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henry defends well and Cosades ends up having to push Henry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Henry blocks a low kick nicely.
Cosades on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cosades takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cosades slips a jab and a cross from Henry.
Cosades misses with a body shot
and Henry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cosades.
Henry misses with an uppercut. Cosades saw that one coming.
Cosades lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Cosades does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosades drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henry sprawls and moves away.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Cosades half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cosades punishes Henry's body with a nice straight punch.
Henry just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cosades!
Henry throws a body shot but no joy.
Cosades swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Cosades throws out a loose jab but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cosades throws a looping overhand right but Henry ducks down to avoid it.
Cosades staying out of range there.
Henry misses with a wild body shot.
Cosades misses with a wild body shot.
Cosades misses with a looping left.
Cosades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cosades moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHenry.
Cosades misses the shot to the body.
Cosades just misses with a punch to the body.
Cosades lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cosades scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Cosades has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Henry finds it's way round the side to connect with Cosades's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry blocks the body kick.
Henry cracks Cosades with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henry lands with a cross.
Henry throws a hook to the side of Cosades's head but Cosades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cosades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Cosades throws a lazy right hand but Henry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cosades uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henry has time to react.
Henry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cosades.
Cosades uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henry.
Cosades fails with the takedown.
Henry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caius Cosades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry throws a hook to the side of Cosades's head but Cosades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cosades, right into the meat.
Cosades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cosades fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cosades lands with a hook. Henry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Henry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cosades scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Henry.
A swing and a miss from Henry.
Cosades swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Cosades closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Henry lands with a right hand.
Cosades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cosades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
Henry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cosades misses with a hook.
Cosades misses with a takedown attempt - Henry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Henry.
Henry defending well as Cosades loads up on a big left hand.
Cosades scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henry in his tracks.
Henry throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades throws a hook but Henry avoids it easily.
Cosades tries to work over Henry's front leg with a kick but Henry checks it.
Henry throws a shot to the body.
Henry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Cosades ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cosades.
Henry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Henry misses the jab.
Cosades waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Cosades missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cosades fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Henry is out of range.
Henry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cosades on the side of the head.
Cosades scores with a leg kick.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
Henry moves out of range as Cosades throws a body kick.
Cosades connects with a nice looking jab.
Cosades takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Henry just misses with a punch to the body.
Cosades jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Cosades lands.
Henry throws a jab when Cosades was well out of range.#T2#
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cosades throws out the jab.
Cosades feints and then cracks Henry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henry down.
Henry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry misses with a hook. Cosades ducked under it nicely.
Cosades attempts a counter takedown but Henry avoids it well and moves away.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cosades throws out the jab.
Henry misses with a hook. Cosades ducked under it nicely.
Cosades attempts a counter takedown but Henry avoids it well and moves away.
Cosades takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Henry takes a swing at Cosades's ribcage but misses.
Henry throws a body punch but Cosades moves out of range.
Cosades scores with a leg kick.
Cosades throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Henry cracks Cosades with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henry throws out a loose jab but Cosades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cosades tries to counter with a takedown but Henry is quick to defend against it.
A jab lands there for Cosades.
Cosades tries to land a leg kick but Henry saw it coming and moves away.
Henry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cosades.
Cosades attempts a counter takedown but Henry avoids it well and moves away.
Cosades throws a shot from downtown. Henry moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Cosades is predictable there
and Henry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Cosades lands with a right hand.
Henry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cosades works the jab nicely.
Henry drops his hands momentarily and Cosades takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Henry throws a body shot but no joy.
Henry misses the jab.
Henry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cosades delivers a nice body kick.
Cosades just misses with a punch to the body.
Henry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cosades changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Henry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cosades.
Henry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters circling a little - Cosades finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades defending well as Henry loads up on a big left hand.
Cosades scores with a jab.
Henry swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
Cosades half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henry digs a good hook to Cosades's body.
#T4#
Henry lands a nice shot to the body.
Henry moves away from the strike by Cosades.
It seemed like Henry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henry slips under a jab from Cosades.
Henry moves out of range as Cosades strikes.
Nice cross by Henry.
Cosades misses with a body shot.
Henry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cosades backs up against the cage.
Jab, jab by Cosades - just one landing.
Henry swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
Cosades paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cosades takes one to the chin there.
Henry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
Cosades half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henry has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cosades.
A swing and a miss from Henry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cosades swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henry.
Henry slips a jab from Cosades.
It seemed like Henry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henry throws a looping overhand right but Cosades ducks down to avoid it.
Henry lands a really nice looking cross but Cosades seems unphased.
Cosades throws a shot from downtown. Henry moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Cosades showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cosades has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 610
Date: Aug 24, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Seok misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cosades. Seok shrugs it off though.
Seok misses with a looping left.
Seok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seok avoids the body shot from Cosades.
Cosades blocks a jab.
Cosades looks to throw the jab but Seok is out of range.
Cosades throws a jab when Seok was well out of range.
Cosades slips under a jab.
Caius Cosades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosades scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seok. Cosades does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades takes one to the chin there.
Seok throws a shot from downtown. Cosades moves away and avoids it.
Cosades takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A good leg kick by Cosades.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seok. Cosades does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Seok has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Seok checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Cosades shoots in but Seok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cosades looks for a takedown but Seok sprawls well.
Cosades slips under a jab.
Cosades tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seok throws a leg kick but Cosades sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cosades on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seok throws a shot from downtown. Cosades moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seok checks a leg kick.
Cosades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Seok misses.
Seok tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cosades swivels and escapes.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Seok.
Decent striking displayed by Cosades there.
Cosades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seok was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosades.
A low kick from Cosades is predictable there #TD#
and Seok decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cosades's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seok is stalling in the full guard.
Cosades preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seok 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.
Seok content to stall in guard here.
Seok trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seok is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Cosades looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seok is one step ahead there.
Seok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Cosades has his foot on Seok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seok works his way back into a safe position though.
Cosades is trying to control the position but Seok postures up. #SUB2#
Cosades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seok passes Cosades's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Seok seems content to control.
Seok is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosades is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cosades is looking to control Seok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Cosades is controlling Seok's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cosades swings for the body but Seok moves out of range.
Seok misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Seok blocks the leg kick.
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 Lee Sang Seok will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Seok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Cosades lands with a nice body kick.
A cross from Seok lands.
An inside leg kick from Cosades misses.
Seok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Seok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seok attempts a counter takedown but Cosades avoids it well and moves away.
Cosades misses with a head kick.
Cosades waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seok.
Seok attempts a counter takedown but Cosades avoids it well and moves away.
Seok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the liver by Seok. Beautiful body shot.
Cosades scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cosades throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range.
A big right from Cosades misses.
Seok lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Seok misses with a hook. Cosades ducked under it nicely.
Cosades throws the kick towards the body but Seok avoids it.
Cosades shoots in but Seok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cosades shoots in but Seok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seok misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
so Cosades counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cosades working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cosades throws a big elbow that misses.
Cosades trying to control but Seok is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Seok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cosades is aware though and is defending well.
Cosades trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Seok manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Cosades looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seok is one step ahead there.
Seok connects with a couple of short punches.
Cosades lands a decent punch to the body there.
Seok with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Seok is stalling in the full guard.
Cosades wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Seok is now in half guard. #T3#
Cosades is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Seok scores with a couple of nice shots.
Seok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cosades is refusing to be controlled, as Seok sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Seok there.
Cosades is looking to control Seok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Cosades is in trouble now - Seok has advanced to mount!
Cosades tries to reverse the position but Seok maintains control.#T4#
Seok dominating with strikes here.
Cosades can't escape the position.
Cosades tries to lock up and control but Seok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Seok is looking to work his way around to Cosades's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Seok wants to control the pace but Cosades is squirming around nicely.
Cosades can't escape the position.
Cosades keeps trying to improve his position.
Seok wants to control the pace but Cosades is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sang Seok dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Seok lands a jab.
Lee Sang Seok is winning the standup battle so far.
Seok looks to score with a jab to the body but Cosades is just out of range.
Seok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cosades.
Seok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cosades darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosades can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Cosades. That snapped Seok's head back.
Cosades throws a jab when Seok was well out of range.
Cosades scores with a kick to the midsection.
Seok blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cosades tries to score with a low kick but Seok moves his leg out of the way.
Seok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cosades throws out a loose jab but Seok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seok throws a body punch but Cosades moves out of range. #T1#
Seok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cosades.
Seok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Cosades finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cosades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seok was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosades.
Cosades will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cosades misses the shot to the body.
Cosades connects with a nice looking jab.
Cosades throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seok tries to counter with a takedown but Cosades is quick to defend against it.
Seok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cosades momentarily.
Good work by Seok as he checks the leg kick.
Cosades slips under a jab.
Seok throws an overhand right that lands on Cosades's shoulder, as Cosades tries to avoid the shot.
Seok shoots in but no luck this time.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Sang Seok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A low kick from Cosades misses #TD#
and Seok counters with a shoot takedown. Cosades fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Cosades looking for subs off his back but Seok has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cosades tries to roll over but Seok keeps him under control.
Seok seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seok is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Seok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cosades tries to roll over but Seok keeps him under control.#T4#
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.
Cosades works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Seok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cosades has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seok has managed to get both his arms back between Cosades's legs - danger averted.
Cosades will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cosades wants to sweep here but Seok controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cosades looking for a guillotine here but Seok defends easily.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Seok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cosades.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Cosades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seok has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sang Seok!
Lee Sang Seok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 605
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Newcastle swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
Newcastle throws a body punch but Cosades moves out of range.
Newcastle just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newcastle. Cosades does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newcastle loads up on a big right hand but Cosades slips the punch.
Newcastle swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Cosades counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cosades.
Newcastle wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Cosades 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.
Newcastle is trying to control the position but Cosades postures up.
Newcastle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cosades manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Cosades working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newcastle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newcastle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newcastle looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cosades had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newcastle defends it easily.#T1#
Newcastle tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard.
Newcastle is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Newcastle lying in Cosades's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Cosades decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Newcastle taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caius Cosades!
A very excited looking Caius Cosades made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEC 601
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Vogler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vogler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Cosades.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vogler, as that shot connected.
Vogler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cosades, right into the meat.
Vogler throws an overhand right that lands on Cosades's shoulder, as Cosades tries to avoid the shot.
Vogler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Vogler misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Cosades misses.
Cosades connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cosades.
Cosades throws a lazy right hand but Vogler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Vogler checks it.
Cosades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cosades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vogler counters with a thumping low kick.
Vogler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cosades shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vogler as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Cosades throws a jab when Vogler was well out of range.
Cosades avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut lands for Cosades. That snapped Vogler's head back.
Cosades pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vogler, right into the meat.
Cosades lands a glancing blow to the side of Vogler's head.
Nice shot by Vogler.
Cosades misses with an uppercut. Vogler saw that one coming.
Cosades moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cosades takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cosades slips a jab from Vogler.
Cosades bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vogler's head backwards.
Vogler tests Cosades's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades misses with an uppercut. Vogler saw that one coming.#T2#
Vogler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cosades can pounce on him.
Gunter Vogler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cosades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Vogler misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Vogler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosades moves out of range as Vogler strikes.
Cosades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vogler moves away.
Vogler throws out a powerful jab.
Cosades throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vogler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cosades's knee momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Vogler as he connects with a hook.
Vogler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cosades throws a looping overhand right but Vogler ducks down to avoid it.
Vogler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cosades, right into the meat.
Vogler slips under a jab.
Vogler connects with a jab.
Vogler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Cosades lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vogler thows a leg kick but Cosades checks it #TD2#
and Cosades counters with a takedown into side control.
Vogler is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cosades lands a few punches from side control.
Vogler can't do much from the bottom here.
Vogler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Vogler actively working from the bottom here.
Cosades controlling the pace. #T4#
Vogler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vogler.
Vogler has momentary wrist control but Cosades slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosades postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vogler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cosades passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cosades working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vogler slips a jab from Cosades.
Cosades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vogler missing with a left hand there. Cosades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vogler tests Cosades's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vogler lands a glancing blow to the side of Cosades's head.
Vogler lands with a hook. Cosades tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cosades thows a body kick. Vogler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vogler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vogler scores with a jab to the head.
Cosades lands a head shot.
Vogler slips a straight right by Cosades.
Cosades scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogler throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosades.
Vogler is looking to score with low kicks.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Cosades throws a lazy right hand but Vogler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Cosades swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cosades takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vogler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Cosades. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Cosades misses.
Jab from Vogler.
Cosades scores with a nice strike.
Vogler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cosades.
Cosades misses with a right hand
and Vogler counters with a nice uppercut.
Vogler misses the jab.
Caius Cosades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vogler slips under a jab.
Cosades displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vogler throws out the jab.
Vogler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vogler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cosades misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Cosades slips under a jab.
Cosades fails to land the takedown.
Cosades takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cosades shoots and misses
and Vogler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cosades misses with a lunging right hand
and Cosades takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Cosades misses.
Vogler looks to land a right hand but Cosades moved out of range.
Vogler throws a looping overhand right but Cosades ducks down to avoid it.
Vogler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cosades.
Vogler misses the jab.
Cosades ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cosades looks to score with a jab to the body but Vogler is just out of range.
Vogler is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Vogler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vogler throws a hook but Cosades avoids it easily.
Vogler throws a leg kick but Cosades moved away.
Vogler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vogler misses with a looping right.
Vogler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vogler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vogler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosades lands a nice looking body shot.
Cosades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cosades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vogler.
Cosades connects with a right hand. Vogler shakes it off.
Cosades shoots in and drives through. Vogler sprawls well.
Gunter Vogler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caius Cosades.
Vogler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vogler throwing a counter right hand but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Cosades throws a low kick but Vogler moves out of range easily. #T4#
Vogler lands a body shot.
Vogler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Vogler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vogler.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Vogler.
Cosades feints the counter takedown.
Vogler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vogler throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosades.
Cosades misses with a low kick as Vogler jumps back.
Vogler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cosades fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vogler checks it well.
Cosades throws a hook but Vogler avoids it easily.
Cosades rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vogler counters with an inside leg kick.
Cosades is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vogler.
A quick step to the side and Vogler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gunter Vogler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vogler works the jab nicely.
Cosades avoids a kick to the body.
Vogler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cosades uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cosades 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 Vogler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vogler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cosades has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vogler.
Cosades has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cosades there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vogler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cosades on the side of the head.
Vogler cracks Cosades with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cosades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cosades tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vogler throws a big shot that misses.
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
Vogler throws a looping overhand right but Cosades ducks down to avoid it.
Cosades throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Vogler.
Cosades misses with a low kick as Vogler jumps back.
Vogler throwing a counter right hand but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Cosades misses with a left hand
and Vogler counters with a stiff right hand.
Vogler slips a jab from Cosades.
Vogler throws a sloppy head kick and Cosades moves out of range easily.
Vogler throws a body punch but Cosades moves out of range.
Vogler moves out of range as Cosades throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Vogler. Those never looked like landing.
Vogler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vogler misses with a low kick as Cosades jumps back.
Vogler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vogler connects with a body shot.
Vogler misses with a low kick.
Cosades misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vogler.
Vogler thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Cosades walks into a jab.
Vogler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cosades scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Vogler.
Cosades misses the shot 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!
Cosades throws a body kick that misses.
Cosades throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vogler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vogler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vogler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cosades throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Cosades.
Cosades slips under a jab from Vogler.
Cosades throws a shot from downtown. Vogler moves away and avoids it.
Cosades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogler misses with a straight left.
Cosades drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vogler defends it well.
Vogler connects with a body shot.#T3#
A head kick misses from Cosades.
Vogler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Cosades dives in and scores a takedown into Vogler's guard.
Vogler 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.#SUB#
Cosades got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vogler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cosades has managed to get both his arms back between Vogler's legs - danger averted.
Cosades stands up over Vogler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Vogler wants to sweep but no luck.
Vogler being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Vogler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cosades defends well.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Gunter Vogler.
I think Vogler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gunter Vogler!
Gunter Vogler 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:
CEC 596
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Cosades misses. #TD#
Aoki shoots in and bounces Cosades off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Sweat inform us that Cosades has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Aoki 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aoki stands and throws Cosades's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Cosades tries to improve position but can't.
Cosades dodges the ground and pound from Aoki.
Aoki scoring with punches from side control.
Cosades is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki throws a strike aimed at the side of Cosades's head but Cosades avoids it well.
A lull in the action here as Aoki stalls from top position.
Cosades avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aoki. #T2#
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working. #SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosades manages to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cosades has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
Cosades controlling the position well.
Aoki lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Cosades trying to control from the bottom.
Cosades gets full guard.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosades swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosades is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cosades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aoki's corner calls for a 1-2. Aoki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
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.
Cosades jabs at Aoki's body.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Cosades sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cosades stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Cosades looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cosades.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cosades connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taiki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cosades's waist but Cosades gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aoki off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cosades throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
Cosades takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiki Aoki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Aoki fails with the takedown
and Cosades counters with a nice uppercut.
Cosades pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aoki is out of range and Cosades settles back down.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Cosades's shoulder, as Cosades tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Cosades on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.
Cosades throws a big shot that misses.
Cosades throws a hook to the side of Aoki's head but Aoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki throws a right hand that misses
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cosades in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki looks for a takedown but Cosades sprawls well.
Aoki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cosades can pounce on him.
#T1#
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Cosades cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taiki Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Cosades sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Aoki slips under a jab from Cosades.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Aoki checks it.
Cosades throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Aoki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Cosades is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Aoki frees his head nicely. Oh but Cosades has switched to an armbar! Aoki is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 588
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Fu Tu scores with a punch to the head.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Cosades throws a looping overhand right but Fu Tu ducks down to avoid it.
Cosades takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cosades takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cosades misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu takes one to the side of the head.
Fu Tu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cosades has time to react.
Cosades scores with a push kick.
Fu Tu misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Cosades counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fu Tu won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cosades lands a few punches from side control.
Fu Tu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cosades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cosades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fu Tu keeps working.
Fu Tu sneaks back into half guard.
Fu Tu is looking to improve his position.
Cosades is looking to advance position but Fu Tu won't allow it. #T1#
Fu Tu wants to get back to full guard.
Fu Tu moves into full guard.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Fu Tu keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cosades working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cosades stands and throws Fu Tu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosades is putting a hurting on Fu Tu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cosades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fu Tu keeps working.
Fu Tu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cosades wants to free his trapped foot but Fu Tu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fu Tu tries to roll over but Cosades keeps him under control.#T2#
Fu Tu is looking to get back to full guard here but Cosades has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cosades working the body and head with strikes.
Fu Tu is trying to get back to half guard.
Fu Tu is not content to let Cosades control the position.
Cosades has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fu Tu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cosades off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Fu Tu is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cosades has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Fu Tu working for the choke.
Cosades rolls, trying to escape but Fu Tu keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Cosades looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fu Tu.
Fu Tu is trying to stick to Cosades's back but Cosades is turning into Fu Tu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fu Tu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cosades.
Fu Tu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fu Tu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Fu Tu stands up.
Cosades keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu.
Cosades scores with a decent looking hook.
Cosades moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fu Tu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fu Tu slips a jab from Cosades.
Caius Cosades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Fu Tu blocks the leg kick.
Fu Tu ducks under a wild hook from Cosades.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosades drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Cosades goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cosades waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fu Tu.
It looks like Fu Tu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cosades moves out of range as Fu Tu strikes.
Cosades attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cosades takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cosades walks into a jab.
Fu Tu misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cosades, right into the meat.
Cosades looks for a takedown but Fu Tu sprawls well.
Cosades works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fu Tu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fu Tu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cosades tries to land a front kick but Fu Tu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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 Shi Fu Tu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fu Tu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cosades uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cosades closes the distance and clinches up with Fu Tu, looking for a takedown. Cosades pushes Fu Tu against the cage but Fu Tu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fu Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cosades throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fu Tu on the side of the head.
Cosades feints and then cracks Fu Tu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fu Tu down.
Fu Tu staying out of range there.
Cosades displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fu Tu throws out the jab.
Fu Tu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cosades checks a leg kick.
Cosades clobbers Fu Tu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cosades shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Cosades with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fu Tu to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Cosades blocks it.
Fu Tu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fu Tu misses with a looping left.#T1#
Cosades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fu Tu.
Cosades getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fu Tu blocks a head kick by Cosades.
Fu Tu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cosades momentarily.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cosades scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cosades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosades works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Fu Tu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fu Tu.
Cosades dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fu Tu. That did some damage!
Cosades tries to land a front kick but Fu Tu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cosades bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cosades fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fu Tu is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cosades connects with a nice looking jab.
Cosades lands a lovely overhand right.
Fu Tu scores with a kick to the body.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Cosades on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fu Tu. Fu Tu obviously looking to wear him down.
Fu Tu throws the left hand but Cosades avoids the punch easily.
Cosades gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cosades throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cosades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fu Tu lands with a right hand.
Cosades misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fu Tu misses with a wild body shot.
Fu Tu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fu Tu checks a leg kick.
Fu Tu appears to be looking for a big counter.
A bone on bone clash there as Fu Tu blocks the leg kick.
Shi Fu Tu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cosades.
Cosades cracks Fu Tu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fu Tu throws a looping overhand right but Cosades ducks down to avoid it.
Fu Tu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cosades. #T3#
Fu Tu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cosades checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cosades bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cosades misses with a body kick.
Shi Fu Tu is winning the standup battle so far.
Fu Tu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Cosades avoids the body shot from Fu Tu.
Nice uppercut there from Fu Tu.
Cosades lands a jab to the nose.
Fu Tu misses with a looping right.
Cosades moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fu Tu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cosades lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fu Tu will feel that in the morning.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Fu Tu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cosades needs to keep his hands up - Fu Tu had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu Tu misses with a few strikes there.
Fu Tu misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cosades was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
Cosades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cosades misses with a wild body shot.
Cosades looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Cosades.
Cosades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosades only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fu Tu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cosades is out of range and Fu Tu settles back down.
Cosades dips to his left and cracks Fu Tu with an uppercut!
Cosades takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cosades throws a low kick but Fu Tu moves out of range easily.
Cosades throws a jab but it's blocked by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cosades connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fu Tu jabs Cosades right on the nose. Cosades blinks but takes it well.
Fu Tu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cosades is able to avoid easily.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Caius Cosades will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cosades lands an overhand right.
Cosades throws the left hand but Fu Tu avoids the punch easily.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Fu Tu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cosades is out of range and Fu Tu settles back down.
Cosades throws a body punch but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Nice cross by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cosades throws a jab when Fu Tu was well out of range.
Fu Tu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cosades.
Fu Tu throws out a loose jab but Cosades uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Cosades.
Cosades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu Tu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Fu Tu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fu Tu feints and then cracks Cosades's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cosades down. #T1#
Cosades throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cosades throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cosades.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cosades's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cosades throws a low kick but Fu Tu avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fu Tu.
Cosades with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fu Tu to score with a decent uppercut.
Fu Tu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fu Tu throws a wild body kick that Cosades sees coming a mile off.
Cosades avoids the body shot from Fu Tu.
Cosades throws the kick towards the body but Fu Tu avoids it.
Cosades shoots in for a double leg but Fu Tu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fu Tu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cosades manages to circle out of the way.
Cosades checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Fu Tu blocks the low kick.
Fu Tu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Cosades misses with a head kick.
Cosades staying out of range there.
Cosades cracks Fu Tu with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosades thumps Fu Tu with a low kick.
Fu Tu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cosades.
Cosades throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Fu Tu counters by clinching up.
Fu Tu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cosades blocking some punches.
Fu Tu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cosades is trying to push Fu Tu away but Fu Tu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cosades doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fu Tu pushes Cosades back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cosades throws a punch but it's blocked by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cosades misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cosades gets through Fu Tu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fu Tu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cosades misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Fu Tu prevents a body shot from Cosades. #BC#
Fu Tu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cosades motions for Fu Tu to come forward. Cosades throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cosades tried to score with a low kick but Fu Tu checks it.
Cosades lands with a good body shot.
Fu Tu misses with a hook. Cosades ducked under it nicely.
Cosades lands a jab to the nose.
Cosades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fu Tu.
Cosades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu moves out of range of the strikes.
Cosades connects with a crisp jab.
Cosades misses the jab.
Fu Tu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cosades manages to circle out of the way.
Fu Tu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Cosades.
Cosades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Cosades slips under a jab.
Fu Tu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fu Tu throws a front kick aimed at Cosades's knee but Cosades avoids it well.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Cosades avoids it easily.
Fu Tu walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fu Tu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fu Tu cracks the inside of Cosades's front leg.
Cosades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fu Tu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fu Tu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Cosades.
Cosades feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fu Tu's calf.
Cosades scores with a jab. Fu Tu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fu Tu cracks Cosades with an open hand slap.
Cosades with a nice cross.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Cosades avoids it easily.
That kick from Fu Tu tenderised Cosades's leg. Cosades is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 Shi Fu Tu.
Well Fu Tu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shi Fu Tu!
After the big win, Shi Fu Tu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
CEC 581
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Cosades lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dekkers doesn't seem phased though.
Dekkers throws a solid leg kick but Cosades takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dekkers.
Cosades checks the leg kick.
Cosades half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cosades throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cosades wants to land a leg kick but Dekkers is out of range.
Dekkers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dekkers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cosades takes a step back to recover.
Dekkers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
Cosades looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dekkers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dekkers throws a body punch but Cosades moves out of range.
Dekkers misses with a low kick.
Cosades just misses with a punch to the body.
Dekkers just misses with a punch to the body.
Dekkers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cosades checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dekkers throws a low kick but Cosades avoids it.
A lazy left from Cosades finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dekkers.
Cosades changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Cosades scores with a body shot.
Dekkers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dekkers!
A head kick misses from Cosades.
Dekkers throws the kick towards the body but Cosades avoids it.
Dekkers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dekkers connects with an inside leg kick.
Dekkers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cosades takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dekkers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by Cosades there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dekkers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cosades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cosades is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cosades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cosades chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dekkers can pounce on him.
Cosades jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cosades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Dekkers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dekkers moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Dekkers is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cosades on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dekkers just misses with a punch to the body.
Cosades thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dekkers throws a low kick but Cosades avoids it.
Cosades fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dekkers.
Cosades misses with a straight left.
Dekkers throws a leg kick that misses.
Cosades avoids the head kick by Dekkers.
Dekkers just misses with a punch to the body.
Dekkers throws a leg kick
and Cosades counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cosades throws a front kick that sends Dekkers stumbling back into the cage.
Cosades scores with a leg kick.
Dekkers throws a solid leg kick but Cosades takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dekkers.#T3#
Dekkers wants to land a leg kick but Cosades is out of range.
Cosades throws a sloppy head kick and Dekkers moves out of range easily.
Dekkers throws a low kick but Cosades moves out of range easily.
Cosades was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cosades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dekkers 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 Cosades has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cosades and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cosades misses the jab.
Cosades moves out of range of the leg kick from Dekkers.
Cosades cracks Dekkers with an open hand slap.#TD#
Dekkers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cosades accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cosades passes Dekkers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dekkers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Cosades preventing the sweep.
Dekkers keeps trying to improve his position.
Cosades is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cosades looking to pass the guard.
Cosades scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cosades is looking to work some ground and pound but Dekkers has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosades stands up over Dekkers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cosades postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Cosades as he connects with a hook.
Cosades takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dekkers. That's going to slow Cosades down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cosades, right into the meat.
Cosades tries for a takedown but Dekkers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cosades throws a solid leg kick but Dekkers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cosades.
Cosades lands a jab to the nose.
Dekkers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dekkers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades misses with a hook. Dekkers ducked under it nicely.
Cosades backing away here, and Dekkers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cosades throws a lazy right hand but Dekkers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dekkers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dekkers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cosades moves away.
Cosades swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cosades avoids the body shot from Dekkers.
Cosades throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dekkers counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Dekkers throws a low kick but Cosades moves out of range easily.
Dekkers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cosades lands a head shot.
Cosades looks to land a right hand but Dekkers moved out of range.
Bas Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cosades changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dekkers tries to avoid it but Cosades manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dekkers to the ground. Dekkers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dekkers throws out a leg kick but Cosades moves out of range and Dekkers only half commits.
Cosades lands a jab to the head.
Dekkers slips a jab from Cosades.
Dekkers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cosades lands with a kick to the temple. Dekkers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cosades lands a jab to the nose.
Cosades is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dekkers loads up on a big right hand but Cosades slips the punch.
Cosades throws a shot to the body.
Cosades throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dekkers's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dekkers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dekkers tries to score with a low kick but Cosades moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Cosades wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Dekkers tries to score with a low kick but Cosades moves his leg out of the way.
Cosades looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cosades fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick and Cosades moves out of range easily.
Dekkers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cosades thows a leg kick but Dekkers checks it
and Dekkers counters with an outside leg kick.
Dekkers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cosades finds it's way round the side to connect with Dekkers's head.
Dekkers motions for Cosades to come forward. Dekkers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dekkers misses with a body shot
and Cosades counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dekkers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dekkers. That's going to slow Cosades down.
Dekkers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dekkers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Cosades closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cosades not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cosades missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dekkers wants to control but Cosades is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cosades is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dekkers is just riding it out for now. Cosades eventually gives up the hold.
Cosades controlling the action here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cosades is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cosades misses with a head shot. Dekkers uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Dekkers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades landing some decent shots from guard.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Dekkers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dekkers tries to land a body kick
and Cosades cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dekkers is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dekkers.
Cosades feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dekkers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dekkers needs to keep his hands up - Cosades had a free shot at his head there.
Cosades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dekkers.
Cosades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dekkers can do to turn this around?
Dekkers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cosades fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dekkers on the side of the head.
Dekkers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cosades.
Cosades fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dekkers checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cosades tries to land a leg kick but Dekkers saw it coming and moves away.
Dekkers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cosades throws a sloppy head kick
and Dekkers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosades pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dekkers is out of range and Cosades settles back down. #T1#
Dekkers lands the left hand.
Dekkers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cosades on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dekkers. Dekkers obviously looking to wear him down.
Cosades moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Cosades looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dekkers!
Cosades throws an elbow but Dekkers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cosades wants to control but Dekkers is keeping him busy.
Dekkers tries to buck Cosades off but Cosades is having none of it.
Cosades looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dekkers is avoiding damage well.
Cosades has control of an arm but Dekkers manages to advance to Cosades's back!
Caius Cosades overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades tries to escape but Dekkers has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Dekkers patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Dekkers looking for the choke from the back.
Bas Dekkers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosades tries to escape the position.
Dekkers punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Cosades showing good submission defense here.
Cosades trying to control the hands but Dekkers breaks the grip. #T3#
Dekkers is trying to stick to Cosades's back but Cosades is turning into Dekkers. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dekkers's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cosades.
Dekkers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosades.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cosades's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cosades scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cosades controls from within his opponent's guard.
Caius Cosades is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dekkers is pulling down on Cosades's head. It's preventing any offense from Cosades, at least for the moment.#T4#
Cosades controlling from the top position.
Cosades has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Cosades showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cosades has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caius Cosades!
During a confident post fight interview, Caius Cosades thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 170
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Cosades lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stark's sensitive parts.
Cosades avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cosades takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stark lands a head shot.
Cosades avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cosades flicks out a counter leg kick but Stark steps away.
Stark lands a two punch combo.
Cosades scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades moves away from the strike by Stark.
A big right from Stark misses.
Jab, jab by Cosades - just one landing.
Cosades feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cosades showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
#TD2#
Cosades shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stark is trying to defend but Cosades finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosades thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stark's head. #T1#
Stark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cosades seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cosades thows a huge punch but Stark dodges it nicely.
Cosades stops Stark from getting back to his feet.
Stark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Cosades. #SUB2#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
Cosades passes into side control, despite Stark's attempt to control the position.
Cosades is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Cosades lands a nice forearm strike.
Stark prevents Cosades from improving position. #SUB2#
Cosades tries for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
Cosades scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cosades cracks Stark with a big right hand but Stark just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stark is looking for a sweep.
Stark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cosades takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cosades prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark wants to control but Cosades is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cosades lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cosades slips a nice elbow through Stark's hands, connecting with Stark's forehead.
Cosades working the head and body with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Stark is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark taking some punishment here, with Cosades in his half guard.
Stark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cosades's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cosades's back!
Cosades is trapped and Stark is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB#
Stark is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cosades defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Cosades 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 Stark gets his way!
#SUB#
Stark is looking for the choke from the back position but Cosades is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caius Cosades will probably get the nod.
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#
Stark misses with a looping left.
Cosades moves out of range as Stark strikes.
The crowd cheers as Cosades lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stark doesn't seem phased though.
Cosades cracks Stark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
And Cosades responds with a good body kick, but Stark manages to step out the way in time.
A head kick from Cosades lands but Stark takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Cosades. That snapped Stark's head back.
Stark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cosades.
Cosades throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Stark throws a series of punches but Cosades avoids them all with ease.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosades throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cosades.
Khal Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cosades just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Stark throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Cosades counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stark won't be happy with that.
Caius Cosades has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Cosades wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stark, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Cosades landing a few strikes.
Cosades working the head and body with strikes.
Cosades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cosades is working Stark over with some ground and pound from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cosades working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Stark wants to control but Cosades postures up.
Cosades working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Cosades are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cosades trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Cosades looks up at the clock and then as Stark takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cosades smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
Stark wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Cosades works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cosades wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Cosades looks up at the clock and then as Stark takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cosades smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cosades lands a few punches from side control.
Stark is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cosades connects with a decent elbow.
Stark regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Cosades seems content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Cosades looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cosades scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cosades looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cosades working the head and body with strikes.
Cosades thows a huge punch but Stark dodges it nicely.
Stark tries to roll over but Cosades keeps him under control.
Cosades is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stark trying to control but Cosades postures up.
#T4#
Stark moves into full guard.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades preventing the sweep.
Cosades scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stark has momentary wrist control but Cosades slips an elbow through the middle.
Cosades connects with a couple of short punches.
Stark can't keep his opponent in guard - Cosades advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cosades takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cosades lands a leg kick that knocks Stark off balance momentarily.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cosades.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cosades moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cosades slips under a jab.
Stark cracks Cosades with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cosades uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Stark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Cosades now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cosades has a takedown stuffed.
Good shot there by Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Cosades scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cosades cracks the inside of Stark's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cosades.
#T1#
Stark checks a leg kick.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosades lands a leg kick that knocks Stark off balance momentarily.
Stark throws a series of punches but Cosades moves out of range.
Khal Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cosades moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Stark misses.
Cosades dodges the punch combination from Stark.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cosades defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cosades counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark throws a head kick but Cosades moves out of range.
Cosades lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for Cosades. That snapped Stark's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
and Cosades counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Cosades.
Stark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cosades to score with a decent uppercut.
Khal Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Stark misses.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Stark moves away from the strike by Cosades.
Cosades scores with a jab.
Cosades is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cosades throws a body shot but no joy.
Cosades throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Stark throws a head kick that half lands.
Stark misses with a right hand
enabling Cosades to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosades avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Cosades throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Stark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark throws a body shot but no joy.
Stark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cosades cracks a nice hook into Stark's ribs.#T3#
Stark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Cosades on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark misses with a hook.
Nice body kick from Cosades.
Cosades throws a head kick that half lands.
Cosades moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cosades connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cosades.
Caius Cosades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Cosades saw that one coming.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cosades lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark misses with a right hand
and Cosades counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Stark misses the target.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
and Cosades counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Cosades scores with a head kick. Stark tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cosades cracks Stark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stark lands a jab to Cosades's midsection.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
Cosades connects with an inside leg kick.
Cosades avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cosades to score with a decent uppercut.
Cosades keeps Stark at a distance using the push kick.
Cosades lands with a cross.
Cosades fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caius Cosades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cosades scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cosades throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Cosades counters with a nice uppercut.
Cosades throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Stark is looking to counter punch.
Cosades throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Cosades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cosades has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caius Cosades!
After winning the bout, Caius Cosades thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Khal Stark was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my sponsors Zenith Nutrition & Red Light Coffeeshop and all the fans!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 167
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Cosades fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and I Can has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cosades throws a head kick that half lands.
I Can has his takedown stuffed
and Cosades counters with a left to the body.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from I Can.
An attempted straight right counter from Cosades misses the target.
I Can walks into a jab.
Cosades slips under a jab.
Cosades throws a low kick, looking for I Can's leg but I Can calmly moves out of range.
Cosades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from I Can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cosades.
Nice body punch from Cosades.
I Can throws a lazy uppercut
and I Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that Cosades has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
I Can moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
I Can ducks under a wild hook from Cosades.
I Can tries to counter with a clinch but Cosades shakes him off and moves away.
Good exchange - Cosades coming out on top.
Cosades throws the left hand but I Can avoids the punch easily.
I Can misses with a hook to the body
and Cosades counters with a left to the body.
I Can swings widly with a right hand
and Cosades counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
I Can lands a nice shot to the body.
I Can misses with a body shot.
Cosades swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Because I Can seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Cosades.
I Can throws an overhand right that lands on Cosades's shoulder, as Cosades tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Cosades clobbers I Can with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
I Can with a poor takedown
and Cosades counters with a nice uppercut.
Cosades throws a leg kick but I Can moved away.
I Can 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.
Cosades looks to land a left hand but I Can moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from I Can misses.
Cosades bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of I Can's head.
I Can is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from I Can. Cosades does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosades lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
I Can shoots in for a double leg but Cosades sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Caius Cosades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Because I Can.
I Can throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cosades cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Cosades! I Can is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caius Cosades!
A victorious Caius Cosades thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Because I Can spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 166
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cosades's sensitive parts.
Cosades swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Esposito counters with a nice body shot.
Cosades connects with an inside leg kick.
Cosades throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Esposito counters with a slapping leg kick.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito throws a wild body kick that Cosades sees coming a mile off.
Cosades throws a quick inside leg kick.
Esposito throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Cosades counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Esposito !
We've been hearing that Cosades has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cosades connects with a decent elbow.
An elbow from Cosades crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Cosades crashes against the mat.
Esposito seems a little lost for a moment, as Cosades dominates the positioning.
Cosades tries to score with some ground and pound. Esposito controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Esposito wants to control but Cosades postures up.
Cosades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esposito keeps working. #T1#
Cosades postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cosades landing strikes.
Esposito is looking for a sweep.
Cosades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esposito keeps working.
Cosades throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cosades working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cosades misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cosades is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esposito on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Cosades moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cosades 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.
Cosades misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cosades trying to control the action but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito is trying to control Cosades's posture but Cosades avoids it.
Esposito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cosades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Cosades are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Esposito defending against the ground and pound.
Esposito managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cosades.
Esposito 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.
Cosades wants to control but Esposito is keeping him busy.
Cosades misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Esposito parries the strikes from Cosades easily there. Cosades is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Esposito to escape.
Cosades scoring with punches from side control.
Esposito taking punishment in the form of punches.
The strikes coming from Cosades are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cosades is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosades lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
An elbow from Cosades crashes against the mat.
Cosades looks up at the clock and then as Esposito takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cosades smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cosades grinds an elbow into Esposito 's temple.
Cosades landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades trying to control the position but Esposito is working away.
Cosades misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosades with the ground and pound but Esposito regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Cosades throwing shots but Esposito is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Cosades. Beautiful body shot.
Cosades shoots in for a takedown but Esposito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cosades shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Esposito defends it nicely.
Cosades throws a wild body kick that Esposito sees coming a mile off.
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cosades's sensitive parts.
Cosades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esposito can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Esposito .
Cosades throws a head kick but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cosades feints and then cracks Esposito 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Esposito down.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Esposito punishes Cosades's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Cosades misses with a kick to the body.
Dante Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses.
Esposito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Esposito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cosades takes a swing at Esposito 's ribcage but misses.
Esposito throws a head kick but Cosades moves out of range.
Nice shot by Esposito .
Esposito walks into a straight right hand from Cosades.
Cosades uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Esposito is looking to score with low kicks.
Esposito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cosades feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Esposito 's calf.
Cosades takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cosades just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esposito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Cosades misses.
Esposito throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Esposito misses with a leg kick
and Cosades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Esposito feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cosades's calf.
A swing and a miss from Cosades.
It seemed like Esposito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cosades connects with a solid leg kick.
Esposito swings widly with a right hand
and Cosades counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Esposito feints and then cracks Cosades's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cosades down.
Cosades takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Esposito moves out of range of the leg kick from Cosades.
Esposito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Esposito slaps away a takedown attempt from Cosades, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Esposito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caius Cosades. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Cosades scores with a body shot.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.
Cosades misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Esposito - just one landing.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Cosades moved away.
Cosades shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Esposito sprawls well. Esposito wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cosades gets slowly back to his feet.
Esposito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cosades throws a front kick aimed at Esposito 's knee but Esposito avoids it well.
Esposito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Esposito moves out of range as Cosades throws a body kick.
Esposito was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cosades looks to land a body kick but Esposito moved away.#T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Esposito crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cosades - the referee stops the clock and Esposito gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cosades. Esposito manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Caius Cosades is winning the standup battle so far.
Esposito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Esposito 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.
Cosades throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cosades, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito delivers a nice body kick.#TD#
Cosades closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Esposito quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Esposito manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cosades keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but Cosades avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
Esposito tries to work over Cosades's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito .
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Cosades.
Cosades lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Caius Cosades will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Esposito 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.
Cosades blocks a head kick by Esposito .
Cosades just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cosades with a body shot.
Cosades is looking to wear down Esposito with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cosades throws a sloppy head kick and Esposito moves out of range easily.
Cosades is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cosades connects with a solid leg kick.
Cosades throws a head kick but Esposito moves out of range.
Cosades slips a straight right by Esposito .
Cosades shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Esposito defends it nicely.
Esposito was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Esposito .
Cosades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Esposito .
Cosades lands a slapping body shot.
Esposito with a hook.#T1#
Esposito lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cosades will feel that in the morning.
Cosades thows a body kick. Esposito tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cosades punishes Esposito 's body with a nice straight punch.
Cosades lands a head kick!
Cosades throws a lazy body kick
and Esposito counters with a solid body kick.
Cosades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosades.
Cosades looks to land a body kick but Esposito moved away.
Cosades throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Cosades feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Esposito .
Cosades lands a head kick. Esposito smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Dante Esposito has been cut.
Cosades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Dante Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Esposito misses with a hook. Cosades ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosades looks to throw a body kick
and Esposito counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cosades's knee momentarily.
Cosades throws a head kick but Esposito moves out of range.
Cosades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Esposito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cosades finds it's way round the side to connect with Esposito 's head.
Cosades lands with a nice body kick.
Esposito wants to land a leg kick but Cosades is out of range.
Cosades swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Esposito has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cosades.
Cosades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cosades connects with the punch.
Cosades feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Esposito 's calf.
Cosades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Esposito misses with a kick to the body.
Esposito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Cosades throws a body kick that misses
and Esposito counters with an inside leg kick.
Cosades misses the shot to the body.
Esposito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cosades throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esposito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Esposito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esposito throws out a counter right but Cosades avoids it with no problem.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Cosades is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Caius Cosades is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cosades connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cosades takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid body kick from Esposito .
Esposito tries to score with a low kick but Cosades moves his leg out of the way.
Esposito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Esposito on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cosades ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Esposito .
Cosades drops down looking for a counter takedown but Esposito sprawls and moves away.
Esposito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosades misses with a kick to the body.
Caius Cosades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosades just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cosades moves away.
Nice body punch from Cosades.
Esposito lands a nice looking body shot.
Esposito thuds his right hand into Cosades's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cosades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Cosades decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cosades is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Cosades showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cosades has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caius Cosades!
An out of breath Caius Cosades 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:
MMAHelsinki - 161
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Cosades shoots in.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Cosades takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Cosades.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt defending well as Cosades loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Cosades misses. #T1#
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Cosades's leg but Cosades calmly moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cosades jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosades circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Cosades.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt lands a jab to Cosades's midsection.
Cosades misses with a body kick.
Cosades punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Cosades attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt cracks Cosades with an open hand slap.#T2#
Cosades scores with a nice body kick.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cosades lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Hunt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Cosades throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Cosades tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Cosades.
#TD#
Hunt shoots in and gets a takedown into Cosades's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cosades is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cosades works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cosades wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Cosades looking to control.
#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cosades trying to control the position.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cosades tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hunt working the ground and pound but Cosades is defending the strikes.
Cosades tries to bench press Hunt off him but Hunt keeps the position. #SUB#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cosades tries to bench press Hunt off him but Hunt keeps the position.
Hunt wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cosades, who protects the arm well.
Cosades tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cosades scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cosades just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Cosades keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Cosades struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Cosades misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cosades backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cosades.
Cosades tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosades can do to turn this around?
Cosades is working Hunt over against the cage.#BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caius Cosades seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Hunt moves out of range as Cosades strikes.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Cosades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Cosades's head back.
Cosades defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Cosades misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Cosades takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cosades misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cosades is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosades. #T2#
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Cosades saw that one coming.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Cosades manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Hunt gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cosades breaks from the clinch.
Hunt clobbers Cosades with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Cosades's legs.
Cosades let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cosades. Cosades circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cosades misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cosades.
Cosades scores with a nice body kick.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cosades was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cosades has time to react.#TD2#
Cosades closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hunt's guard.#ES#
Hunt manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt prevents a body shot from Cosades.
Cosades tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cosades prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Cosades swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cosades avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Hunt can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
A nice left hand lands by Cosades.
Hunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt digs a right hand into Cosades's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cosades's gas tank.
Cosades scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Cosades.
#BC2#
Cosades manages to break the clinch.
Hunt moves out of range as Cosades throws a body kick.
Cosades scores with a nice strike.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Cosades.
Hunt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2#
Cosades fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hunt sprawls well initially but Cosades persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Hunt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cosades keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cosades shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Cosades misses with a looping right.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosades.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Cosades lands a jab.
Cosades moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCosades.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Cosades has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cosades and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Cosades.#T1#
Cosades scoring well with a low kick there.
Cosades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Cosades throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cosades throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt wants to slow Cosades down by chopping away at his legs.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Cosades takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cosades misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Cosades counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Cosades throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cosades darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Hunt there.
Cosades comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cosades cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg. #T3#
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Cosades makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cosades stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cosades throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cosades.
Cosades throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Cosades slips the punch.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Cosades darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Cosades lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cosades to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caius Cosades.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt made sure to mention his sponsor, Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview.
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CEC 560
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Cosades throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cosades.
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Anderson tries to clinch up
and Cosades cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cosades misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson's coach down at Got Your 6 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Cosades counter with a right hand. #T1#
Cosades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosades shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Cosades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Cosades connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Cosades tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cosades backwards.
Cosades working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cosades misses with a body punch.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Cosades is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cosades digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Cosades's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cosades.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Cosades.
Cosades throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cosades.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Cosades tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Anderson tries a body shot but Cosades blocks it.
Cosades lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
#BC#
Cosades manages to break the clinch.
Cosades misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cosades misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Anderson moves into the clinch.
Cosades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Cosades's ribcage. Cosades let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Cosades turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cosades wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Cosades working the ground and pound.
Anderson tries to buck Cosades off but Cosades is having none of it.
Cosades cracks Anderson with a big elbow. #T4#
Cosades landing a few strikes.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cosades misses with the ground and pound.
Cosades in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Cosades wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Cosades is chipping away with strikes.
Cosades in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Anderson is not content to let Cosades control the position.
Cosades is working Anderson over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cosades dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!#CL2#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cosades misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
Anderson tries to work over Cosades's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson is looking to control Cosades's arms but Cosades gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anderson has his back to the cage.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cosades tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cosades breaks the clinch.
Mr Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Cosades.
Anderson throws a counter combo.
Cosades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cosades jabs at Anderson's body.#T1#
Cosades goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Cosades pushes him away.
Cosades jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Caius Cosades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosades throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Cosades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Cosades.
Cosades misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Cosades takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cosades swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cosades lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Cosades shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cosades misses with a head kick.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Cosades.
Cosades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Cosades avoids it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson pushes Cosades back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cosades misses with the head strike.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cosades lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cosades controls his hands.
#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cosades lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cosades misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cosades misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Cosades.
Cosades scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Cosades escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cosades scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Cosades takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson slips under a jab from Cosades.
Cosades throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily. #T4#
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cosades circles away.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cosades lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Cosades.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Caius Cosades is winning the standup battle so far.
Cosades throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson tries to clinch up but Cosades circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cosades counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson tries to counter with a clinch but Cosades shakes him off and moves away.
Cosades takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Cosades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cosades misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cosades's knee momentarily.
Cosades takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson wants to counter the offense by Cosades and move into the clinch position.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Cosades circles away and keeps his distance.
Cosades misses with a hook
and Cosades takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cosades shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Cosades keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cosades looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson wants to clinch.#T2#
Cosades throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Cosades shrugs it off.
Anderson checks a low kick from Cosades.
Cosades misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cosades as Anderson tries to tie him up.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Cosades.
Cosades tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Cosades softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cosades.
Cosades looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cosades is keeping busy.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Cosades.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cosades.
Caius Cosades is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cosades misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cosades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Cosades prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mr Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosades on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Cosades doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson works on Cosades's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Cosades avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Cosades controls the action.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice left hand lands by Cosades.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Cosades blocks it.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
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 Caius Cosades.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cosades, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caius Cosades!
After winning the bout, Caius Cosades thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CEC 555
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Cosades paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Perfectionist stuffs the takedown.
Cosades keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Perfectionist scores with a push kick.
The Perfectionist tries to score with a low kick but Cosades moves his leg out of the way.
The Perfectionist misses with a looping right.
The Perfectionist throws out a leg kick but Cosades moves out of range and The Perfectionist only half commits.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cosades has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The Perfectionist throws a right hand that misses
and Cosades counters with a lovely straight right hand!
AJ The Perfectionist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosades defending well as The Perfectionist loads up on a big left hand.
The Perfectionist throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosades.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Perfectionist swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
Cosades gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Perfectionist counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cosades's knee momentarily.
The Perfectionist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cosades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosades tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The Perfectionist misses with a jab to the body
and Cosades counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
The Perfectionist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Cosades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
The Perfectionist gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cosades fails to land.
Cosades wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cosades lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Cosades manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Cosades blocks the low kick.
The Perfectionist misses with a leg kick.
Cosades follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cosades tries a head kick but it misses.
Cosades dives in for a single leg takedown but The Perfectionist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Cosades.
The Perfectionist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cosades moves away.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist throws a chopping leg kick but Cosades manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Perfectionist lands with a kick to the temple. Cosades shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Caius Cosades has been cut.
Cosades throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Perfectionist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Perfectionist walks into a left hand.
The Perfectionist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Perfectionist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cosades manages to avoid it.
The Perfectionist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cosades scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
The Perfectionist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cosades was covering up waiting for the punch and The Perfectionist finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cosades preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
The Perfectionist works over Cosades with some ground and pound from guard.
The Perfectionist postures up.
Cosades utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cosades throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Perfectionist uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Perfectionist is chipping away with strikes.
The Perfectionist landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cosades is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The Perfectionist landing strikes.
The Perfectionist throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The Perfectionist sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cosades is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The Perfectionist is working Cosades over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by The Perfectionist.
Cosades tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ The Perfectionist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caius Cosades's cut.
That's time! The Perfectionist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cosades checks a leg kick.
Cosades appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Perfectionist lands with a straight right. Cosades didn't see that one coming.
The Perfectionist slips a straight right by Cosades.
And The Perfectionist counters with a quick kick to the body but Cosades blocks it.
Cosades misses with a right hand
and The Perfectionist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cosades thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Perfectionist misses with a body shot.
AJ The Perfectionist is winning the standup battle so far.
Cosades slips a straight right by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
The Perfectionist connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Perfectionist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cosades.
Good shot there by The Perfectionist.
Cosades throws a push kick but The Perfectionist slaps the foot to one side.
The Perfectionist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cosades. That did some damage!#T1#
The Perfectionist clobbers Cosades with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
The Perfectionist manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cosades on his heels. He'll look to pass Cosades's guard now, I'm sure.
The Perfectionist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Perfectionist looking to pass the guard.
The Perfectionist has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The Perfectionist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cosades works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Perfectionist throws a big right hand that misses.
Cosades manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Perfectionist manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
The Perfectionist looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades preventing the sweep. #T2#
Cosades distracts The Perfectionist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cosades with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cosades stands and throws The Perfectionist's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cosades misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cosades cracks The Perfectionist with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here.
Cosades wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Perfectionist keeps working.
The Perfectionist on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cosades lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
The Perfectionist tries to bench press Cosades off him but Cosades keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on The Perfectionist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Cosades is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Perfectionist is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Perfectionist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cosades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cosades taking a break here but The Perfectionist is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cosades is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cosades is controlling the pace.
#T4#
The Perfectionist is trying to stand.
Cosades scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
The Perfectionist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
The Perfectionist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cosades pulls his head out easily.
The Perfectionist wants to control but Cosades is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Perfectionist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cosades missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cosades has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cosades lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that AJ The Perfectionist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Caius Cosades's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cosades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Perfectionist.
Cosades listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cosades gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cosades gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cosades defending well as The Perfectionist loads up on a big left hand.
Cosades moves away from the strike by The Perfectionist. #TD#
Cosades tries to sprawl but The Perfectionist drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cosades regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
The Perfectionist is in close to Cosades's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cosades looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Perfectionist is one step ahead there.
The Perfectionist postures up.
#SUB2#
Cosades working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Perfectionist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Perfectionist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Perfectionist throws a big elbow that misses.
Cosades looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cosades keeping full guard, as The Perfectionist tries to pass.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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 Perfectionist looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cosades trying to control but The Perfectionist is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The Perfectionist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cosades gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cosades postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
The Perfectionist is looking for a triangle but Cosades pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Perfectionist's guard.
The Perfectionist is trying to maintain the position but Cosades is very close to passing his half guard.
AJ The Perfectionist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cosades lands a nice short elbow.
Cosades drops an elbow to the side of The Perfectionist's head.
AJ The Perfectionist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Perfectionist has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cosades is working away from the top position though.
Cosades is looking to advance position but The Perfectionist won't allow it. #T4#
Cosades missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Perfectionist blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cosades.
The Perfectionist has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cosades is working away from the top position though.
Cosades is keen to just control but The Perfectionist is a slippery customer.
Cosades working over The Perfectionist with some ground and pound. The Perfectionist looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The Perfectionist punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosades throwing shots but The Perfectionist is blocking nicely.
Cosades throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Perfectionist trying to hold on to Cosades's head to control him but Cosades postures up.
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 AJ The Perfectionist.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Perfectionist, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ The Perfectionist!
A less than humble AJ The Perfectionist misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
CEC 545
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Maanpohja shoots in for a double leg but Cosades sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cosades throws a right and a left that Maanpohja avoids nicely.
Maanpohja misses with a takedown attempt
and Cosades counters with a left to the body.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Cosades sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Caius Cosades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Maanpohja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maanpohja with a poor takedown
and Cosades counters with a straight right hand.
Cosades connects with a single shot there.
Maanpohja 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.
Maanpohja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Maanpohja clinches up against the cage.
Cosades lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards. #BC#
Cosades escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maanpohja with a poor takedown #KD#
and Cosades counters with a head kick that drops Maanpohja to the mat! Maanpohja scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maanpohja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cosades moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cosades scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Maanpohja is rocked!
Cosades sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Maanpohja's defenses. It connects perfectly with Maanpohja's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caius Cosades!
Our winner, Caius Cosades, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEC 540
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hogan moves out of range of the leg kick from Cosades.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses.
Hogan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hogan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Cosades checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.
Ben Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan cracks Cosades with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hogan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan scores with a head kick. Cosades tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cosades misses with a looping right.
A big right from Hogan misses.
Good work by Cosades as he checks the leg kick.
Cosades is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
A jab from Hogan finds it's way through Cosades's defenses.
Hogan punishes Cosades's body with a nice straight punch.
Cosades fails with the takedown.
Cosades on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Cosades. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cosades.
Cosades throws a looping overhand right but Hogan ducks down to avoid it.
Hogan is looking to counter punch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Cosades's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Hogan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cosades, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hogan wants to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Hogan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hogan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan throws a head kick but Cosades moves out of range.
#TD2#
Cosades shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hogan's guard.
Cosades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogan is keeping the position for now.
Cosades with a nice head shot there.
Cosades won't allow Hogan to get back to his feet. #T3#
Cosades scoring with some ground and pound.
Cosades throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cosades stands up over Hogan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cosades trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Cosades lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cosades's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hogan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
Cosades lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Hogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosades.
Cosades cracks Hogan with a solid left hand.
Hogan wants to stand and escape but Cosades is having none of it.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cosades tries to free his leg and advance position but Hogan is retaining full guard.
Cosades preventing the sweep.
Cosades postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cosades scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cosades scoring with some ground and pound.
Cosades has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Ben Hogan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cosades is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Cosades misses
and Hogan counters with a straight right hand.
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cosades! But no joy.
Cosades takes one to the side of the head.
Hogan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hogan throws a right hand that misses
and Cosades connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Hogan clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Hogan manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan loads up on a big right hand but Cosades slips the punch.
Cosades takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hogan cracks Cosades with a good jab.
Hogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Cosades avoids the head kick by Hogan.
Hogan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosades can do to turn this around?
Hogan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hogan.
Cosades throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hogan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cosades throws out a loose jab but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hogan duly obliges.
Hogan throws a nice head kick!
Ben Hogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cosades lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hogan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cosades.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan walks into a straight right hand from Cosades.
Nice body kick there by Hogan.
Hogan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Cosades fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hogan is looking to slow Cosades down with leg kicks.
Hogan slips under a jab.
Hogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hogan lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Cosades slips a jab from Hogan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hogan.
Cosades shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hogan as he jumps to the side.
Cosades shoots in looking for a takedown. Hogan tries to sprawl out of it but Cosades keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hogan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Hogan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cosades wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cosades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Hogan has Cosades up against the cage in a clinch.
Cosades is looking to control Hogan's arms but Hogan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cosades has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Cosades breaks the clinch.
Hogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cosades sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cosades displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogan throws out the jab. #T4#
Hogan throws a chopping leg kick but Cosades manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but Cosades moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
Hogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hogan with a nice cross.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Hogan coming out on top.
Hogan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cosades's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hogan checks a low kick from Cosades.
Hogan lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Hogan as he connects with a hook.
Cosades 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.
Hogan misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Hogan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cosades walks into a straight right hand from Hogan.
Hogan scores with a kick to the midsection.
A cross from Cosades lands.
Hogan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cosades throws a lazy right hand but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hogan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hogan throws a nice looking combination but Cosades bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hogan throws a head kick but Cosades moves out of range.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Cosades misses.
Cosades scores with a nice strike.
Hogan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cosades checks it well. #T1#
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Cosades.
Hogan throwing a counter right hand but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Cosades swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cosades counters with a body kick.
Cosades misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cosades scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hogan lands a jab to the head.
Hogan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hogan misses with a wild combination.
And Cosades tries to counter it with a takedown but Hogan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cosades looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ben Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Hogan as Cosades shoots in.
Hogan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cosades just manages to avoid it.
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick
and Cosades counters with a left and a right that stings Hogan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hogan loads up on a big right hand but Cosades slips the punch.
Hogan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hogan sizes up Cosades with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hogan with a jab.
Hogan misses with a hook. Cosades ducked under it nicely.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cosades!
Hogan connects with a solid leg kick.
Cosades misses the shot to the body.
Hogan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hogan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hogan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cosades.
Cosades is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cosades has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cosades checks a low kick from Hogan.
A big right from Cosades misses.
Nice body kick from Cosades.
Hogan throws a lazy right hand but Cosades sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cosades looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hogan takes a swing at Cosades's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Cosades slams his shin into Hogan's torso.
Cosades scoring well with a low kick there.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cosades.
Hogan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cosades swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan cracks Cosades with an open hand slap.
Cosades throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hogan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hogan missing with a left hand there. Cosades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cosades with the counter takedown but Hogan avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caius Cosades.
I think Hogan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ben Hogan!
A victorious Ben Hogan 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:
CEC 533
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Steel Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caius Cosades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steel Penn slips a straight right by Cosades.
A jab from Cosades finds it's way through Steel Penn's defenses.
Cosades lands a lovely overhand right.
Cosades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosades misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel Penn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cosades is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades's corner calls for a 1-2. Cosades obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cosades 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 Steel Penn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steel Penn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steel Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Cosades pushes Steel Penn away with a front kick.
Cosades takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
Cosades scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cosades lands a nice hook to Steel Penn's body. Steel Penn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cosades has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cosades scores with a jab.
Cosades lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel Penn's sensitive parts.
Cosades fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steel Penn checks it well.
Cosades throws a head kick but Steel Penn moves out of range.
A cross from Cosades lands.
Cosades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steel Penn throws a big counter combination but Cosades scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
A good leg kick by Cosades.
Cosades is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Steel Penn finds it's way through Cosades's defenses.
Cosades scores with a body shot.
Steel Penn blocks the body kick.
Cosades misses with a jab to the body
and Steel Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Cosades backing up. Cosades nods at Steel Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Steel Penn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cosades.
Cosades uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel Penn has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Cosades.
Steel Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Cosades swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel Penn blocks a head kick by Cosades.
#T3#
Cosades thows a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it
and Steel Penn counters with a body kick that stops Cosades in his tracks momentarily.
Cosades throws a leg kick
and Steel Penn counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cosades.
Cosades lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cosades lands a jab to the nose.
Cosades just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cosades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
Cosades misses with a looping left.
Cosades throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Steel Penn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosades lands a leg kick that knocks Steel Penn off balance momentarily.
Cosades tries to land a body kick
and Steel Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cosades dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel Penn. That did some damage!
Steel Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cosades scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cosades wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cosades.
Cosades lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel Penn's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cosades misses with a body kick.
Steel Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cosades! But no joy.
Cosades looks for the body kick but Steel Penn saw that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steel Penn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cosades misses with a leg kick
and Steel Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cosades has time to react.
Steel Penn checks a low kick from Cosades.
Steel Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cosades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
Steel Penn misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel Penn misses the target.
Cosades thuds his shin into the meat of Steel Penn's side.#T1#
Cosades tries to work over Steel Penn's front leg with a kick but Steel Penn checks it.
It looked like Steel Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cosades tries to score with a low kick but Steel Penn moves his leg out of the way.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Steel Penn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steel Penn needs to keep his hands up - Cosades had a free shot at his head there.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn.
Cosades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cosades throws a nice looking combination but Steel Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel Penn misses with a straight left.
Cosades thuds his shin into the meat of Steel Penn's side.
Steel Penn misses with a double jab.
Cosades appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cosades has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Steel Penn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Cosades. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cosades.
Cosades misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Cosades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cosades throws a right hand that misses
letting Steel Penn counter with a right hand.
Cosades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel Penn throws a combination. Cosades tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cosades lands with a nice combination. Steel Penn backs away looking to recover.
Cosades lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cosades throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steel Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cosades throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Steel Penn tried to score with a low kick but Cosades checks it.
Good leg kick by Cosades there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cosades misses with a kick to the body
enabling Steel Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosades misses with a low kick as Steel Penn jumps back.
Steel Penn throwing a counter right hand but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Cosades finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Caius Cosades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cosades throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Penn.
Cosades looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel Penn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel Penn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cosades.
Cosades lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Steel Penn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Steel Penn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cosades tries a quick counter leg kick but Steel Penn is wise to it.
Cosades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steel Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades misses with a few strikes there.
Steel Penn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cosades is able to avoid easily.
Cosades misses with a body shot.
Steel Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cosades connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cosades lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Cosades misses with a low kick as Steel Penn jumps back.
Steel Penn checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cosades fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel Penn.
Cosades misses with a body kick.
Cosades scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cosades on the side of the head.
Steel Penn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steel Penn throws a shot from downtown. Cosades moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Steel Penn has his takedown stuffed
and Cosades counters with a straight right hand.
Cosades throws a front kick aimed at Steel Penn's knee but Steel Penn avoids it well. #T1#
Cosades feints and then cracks Steel Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel Penn down.
Caius Cosades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cosades tries to avoid it but Steel Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cosades to the ground. Cosades escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and Cosades releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cosades keeps Steel Penn at a distance using the push kick.
Cosades lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cosades.
Steel Penn throws a hook but Cosades avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Cosades.
Cosades cracks the inside of Steel Penn's front leg.
The Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cosades lands the left hand.
Cosades misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Steel Penn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cosades wants to slow Steel Penn down by chopping away at his legs.
Steel Penn throws a hook but Cosades avoids it easily.
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!
A head kick by Cosades misses
and Steel Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Cosades thumps Steel Penn with a low kick.
The Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cosades as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosades scoring well with a low kick there.
Cosades throws a front kick aimed at Steel Penn's knee but Steel Penn avoids it well.
Cosades fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cosades throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Cosades connects with the punch.
Steel Penn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steel Penn with a jab.
Steel Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Cosades misses.
Steel Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cosades circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Cosades releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Caius Cosades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cosades.
Cosades 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.
Cosades lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel Penn's sensitive parts. #T4#
Cosades throws a leg kick that misses.
As Cosades looks to move away, Steel Penn throws a big counter combo but Cosades just gets out of the way.
Steel Penn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cosades defends well and Steel Penn ends up having to push Cosades into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cosades connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cosades tries to land a leg kick but Steel Penn saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cosades, right into the meat.
Cosades throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel Penn 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!
Cosades connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cosades connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Cosades.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Cosades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cosades has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The Steel Penn spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back. '.
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Event:
CEC 522
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Cosades tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cosades shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev lands a jab to the nose.
Cosades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakiyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosades.
Bakiyev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bakiyev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bakiyev digs a good hook to Cosades's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Cosades.
A little feinted left hand from Bakiyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cosades fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Cosades lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakiyev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Bakiyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bakiyev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the side of Cosades's head but Cosades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakiyev stuns Cosades with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakiyev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
It looked like Bakiyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bakiyev.
Cosades takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Bakiyev finds it's way through Cosades's defenses. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cosades.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caius Cosades.
Cosades misses the shot to the body.
Cosades moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bakiyev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakiyev lands a nice looking body shot.
Cosades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakiyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosades.
A quick step to the side and Bakiyev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cosades was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
And Cosades tries to counter it with a takedown but Bakiyev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cosades or perhaps it was just good defense by Bakiyev, which made it look bad.
Cosades shoots in for a takedown but Bakiyev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Cosades staying out of range there.
Cosades throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev.
Cosades throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cosades moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cosades thuds a left hand into Bakiyev's body.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Cosades moves out of range.
Cosades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakiyev manages to avoid it.
Cosades takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cosades misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakiyev.
#T4#
Cosades keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
And Cosades tries to counter it with a takedown but Bakiyev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cosades throws a combination that misses
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Cosades is predictable there
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosades misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Bakiyev misses its intended target.
Cosades misses with a shot to the body
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Cosades keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev misses with a hook.
Cosades swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bakiyev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cosades takes a swing at Bakiyev's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cosades.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bakiyev moves out of range of the body kick from Cosades.
Cosades misses with a straight right.
Cosades lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Cosades fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bakiyev is out of range.
Cosades misses with a body shot
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Cosades misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakiyev misses the target.
Cosades drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bakiyev defends it well.
Cosades lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bakiyev's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cosades might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bakiyev has got the better of the exchanges.
Cosades throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bakiyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cosades doesn't seem bothered though.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the body kick from Cosades.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakiyev misses the target.#T1#
Cosades thows a leg kick but Bakiyev checks it
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cosades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosades fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Bakiyev blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Bakiyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cosades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cosades avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
A slow jab from Bakiyev misses its intended target.
Cosades scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cosades throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Cosades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev lands a jab to Cosades's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakiyev as he connects with a hook.
Cosades tries to work over Bakiyev's front leg with a kick but Bakiyev checks it.
Cosades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakiyev scores with a hook to the body. Cosades takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Caius Cosades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Bakiyev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cosades throws a leg kick
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cosades looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bakiyev is fending him off so far but Cosades persists. Nope, Bakiyev circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakiyev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cosades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev lands with a shot to the body.
Bakiyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosades can do to turn this around?#T3#
Bakiyev catches Cosades with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bakiyev jabs at Cosades's body.
A lazy left from Bakiyev finds it's target.
Cosades misses the body punch
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cosades shoots in but Bakiyev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bakiyev is looking to counter punch.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caius Cosades.
Cosades fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bakiyev is out of range.
Cosades swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cosades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Cosades falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bakiyev counters with a nice body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Cosades. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Cosades is predictable there
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bakiyev thuds a left hand into Cosades's body.
Bakiyev scores with a body shot.
Bakiyev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bakiyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Cosades.
Bakiyev throwing a counter right hand but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cosades misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bakiyev, as that shot connected.
Cosades misses with an uppercut
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bakiyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cosades with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Bakiyev misses with an uppercut.
Cosades rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Cosades thuds his right hand into Bakiyev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the body kick from Cosades.
Bakiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Cosades misses with a takedown
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bakiyev checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Cosades misses
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev looks to land a left hand but Cosades moved out of range nicely.
Cosades misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cosades digs a good hook to Bakiyev's body.
Cosades avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Cosades's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev looks to land a right hand but Cosades moved out of range.
Cosades throws a lazy head kick
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Bakiyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bakiyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakiyev throws a big shot that misses.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev.
Cosades misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakiyev.
Nice straight punches there by Bakiyev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bakiyev.
Bakiyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cosades doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakiyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cosades.
Cosades throws a leg kick
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Cosades has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cosades misses with a left hand
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cosades lands a body shot.
Bakiyev checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3#
Cosades lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bakiyev's sensitive parts.
Cosades takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakiyev lands a body shot.
Cosades on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cosades looks to throw a body kick
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cosades takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakiyev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bakiyev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bakiyev scores with a jab. Cosades acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bakiyev scores with the left hand. Cosades knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades throws the left hand but Bakiyev avoids the punch easily.
Bakiyev jabs Cosades right on the nose. Cosades blinks but takes it well.
Bakiyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cosades doesn't seem bothered though.
Bakiyev checks a low kick from Cosades.
A little feinted left hand from Bakiyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bakiyev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cosades fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bakiyev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cosades finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bakiyev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab by Bakiyev.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cosades attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bakiyev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
A relieved looking Toktogulovich Bakiyev 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:
CEC 514
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Cosades throws a body kick that misses.
Stone feints the counter takedown.
Stone throws out a powerful jab.
Cosades misses the body punch
and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cosades.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone throws a body shot but no joy.
Cosades avoids the head kick by Stone.
Cosades throws a head kick that misses
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Caius Cosades has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cosades shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stone napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosades cracks Stone with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cosades tries to move to mount but Stone blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Stone manages to get back to half guard.
Cosades passes to full mount!
Cosades scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cosades lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cosades landing strikes from the mount.
Cosades working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Cosades is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stone can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stone tries to lock up and control but Cosades gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Cosades lands a couple of good shots and Stone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cosades scores with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Cosades looking for the choke from the back.
Stone 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.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Cosades.
#SUB#
Stone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cosades's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Cosades keeps control of the position as Stone tries to break free.
#T3#
Cosades lands punches and elbows.
Cosades throwing damaging strikes from the back! Stone could be in trouble here!
Stone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cosades is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Cosades gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Cosades gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Cosades apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cosades.
Stone throws a head kick but Cosades moves out of range.
#TD#
Cosades shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stone is trying to defend but Cosades finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stone taking some punishment here, with Cosades in his half guard. #T4##SUB#
Cosades is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stone sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Cosades. #SUB#
Cosades looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caius Cosades's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stone lands with a cross.
Cosades misses with a looping right.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cosades.
Cosades ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stone misses the jab.
Stone is looking to score with low kicks.
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cosades shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stone napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cosades lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stone down.
Stone is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Cosades tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cosades working the head and body with strikes.
Stone tries to bench press Cosades off him but Cosades keeps the position.
Cosades is working Stone over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stone is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Cosades has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stone is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cosades yanks on the arm and Stone is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cosades.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC 507
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Miletich clinches.
Cosades tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Cosades breaks the clinch.
Miletich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cosades throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cosades.
#TD2#
Miletich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Miletich is looking to take a break and control but Cosades is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosades tries to get to full guard but Miletich has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miletich wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cosades actively working from the bottom here.
Miletich has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Miletich trying to control but Cosades is having none of it. #SUB2#
Miletich is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cosades has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cosades!
Miletich looking for a sweep. Not yet Miletich, not yet.
Cosades connects with a couple of short punches.
Miletich keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass.
Cosades won't allow Miletich to sweep him here. #T2##SUB2#
Miletich looking for a guillotine here but Cosades defends easily.
Cosades slips nicely into half guard.
Cosades is nestled in close to Miletich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cosades is nestled in close to Miletich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miletich manages to get to full guard.
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miletich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Cosades has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cosades advances position into side control!#T3#
Miletich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cosades 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.
Miletich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cosades scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Miletich is defending well.
Cosades landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miletich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cosades landing with the ground and pound.
Cosades cracks Miletich with a solid left hand.
Cosades passes Miletich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miletich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miletich wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Miletich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cosades has passed into side control.
Cosades lands an elbow.
Miletich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cosades's best efforts.
Cosades wants to pass to mount but Miletich is defending the position.
Cosades prevents Miletich from improving his position.
Cosades scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miletich is looking to get back to full guard here but Cosades has managed to pass to side control instead.
Miletich prevents Cosades from moving into mount.
Cosades working the body and head with strikes.
Miletich is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Miletich throws an off balance right hand
and Cosades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cosades throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cosades throws a body punch but Miletich moves out of range.
Miletich unleashes a big counter combination but Cosades bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cosades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miletich moves away.
Cosades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miletich.
Cosades appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cosades is defended easily by Miletich.#CL2#
Miletich has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miletich fails to pull guard.
A short right from Cosades on the inside.
Cosades wants to stall.
Cosades lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Cosades blocks an elbow strike.
Cosades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miletich can do to turn this around?
Cosades can't find room to land a body shot as Miletich controls the action.
Cosades has a couple of punches blocked by Miletich.
Cosades blocks the elbow strike.
Miletich misses with an elbow over the top.
Miletich jumps guard but Cosades stands there with Miletich around his waist. Miletich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miletich comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Caius Cosades has been cut.#TD2#
Miletich jumps into guard, dragging Cosades to the mat.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Miletich keeps moving.
Cosades 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.
Cosades works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cosades is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cosades scoring with strikes but Miletich is staying in there.
Miletich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miletich is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Miletich keeps trying to improve his position.
Miletich gets back to half guard.
Caius Cosades overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miletich is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Miletich looking for submissions off his back.
Cosades wants to pass to mount but Miletich is defending the position.
Cosades lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Miletich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cosades's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cosades's back!
Miletich is looking to control Cosades but Cosades is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Miletich seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Cosades's chin but Cosades turns very nicely into Miletich's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Cosades.
#SUB2#
Miletich has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cosades is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Miletich.
Cosades lands a few punches from side control.
Miletich sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Miletich wants to get back to full guard.
Miletich tries to kick Cosades off but Cosades keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cosades lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cosades is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miletich pushes Cosades off looking to stand but Cosades dives back in and keeps control.
Miletich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cosades wants to pass to mount but Miletich is defending the position.
Miletich gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caius Cosades's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
#R3#
Miletich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cosades is fending him off so far but Miletich persists. Nope, Cosades circles away and we're back to standing.
Cosades throws a head kick that misses
and Cosades takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cosades misses with a body kick.
Miletich tries to close the distance and clinch but Cosades swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cosades leaves Miletich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miletich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Cosades misses the target.
Cosades doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miletich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Cosades tries to keep at a distance but Miletich has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cosades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miletich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miletich slaps away a takedown attempt from Cosades, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Miletich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caius Cosades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breannain Miletich.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miletich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miletich loads up on a big right hand but Cosades slips the punch.
Cosades finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cosades wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miletich lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Miletich misses. #CL2#
Miletich moves into range and clinches up with Cosades.
Cosades'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.
Cosades lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cosades trying to control the position but instead, Miletich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cosades into the cage.#TD2#
Miletich jumps guard and drags Cosades to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Miletich looking for a guillotine here but Cosades defends easily.
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miletich's guard.
Miletich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miletich trying to get back to full guard but Cosades takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miletich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Cosades connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Miletich taking shots to the head. #T3#
Cosades breaks from Miletich's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cosades is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Cosades connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cosades is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Miletich can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Miletich working to try and regain half guard.
Cosades cracks Miletich with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Caius Cosades is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cosades connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cosades lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cosades controlling from the full mount.
Miletich is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Cosades landing shots from mount.
Cosades landing strikes, looking to finish!
Miletich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miletich slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miletich tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cosades manages to move to mount!
Miletich is desperately trying to improve his position but Cosades has a good base and remains in mount.
Cosades looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Miletich is squirming around, avoiding Cosades's attempts to control the action.
Miletich bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Breannain Miletich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miletich wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Cosades showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cosades, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC 499
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Xiii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cosades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xiii's head.
Cosades slips under a jab from Xiii.
Xiii connects with an inside leg kick.
Xiii checks a low kick from Cosades.
Xiii moves away from the strike by Cosades.
A right-left combo lands from Cosades.
Xiii swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades tries to land a front kick but Xiii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiii drops his hands momentarily and Cosades takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xiii looks to throw the jab but Cosades is out of range.
Cosades needs to keep his hands up - Xiii had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosades throws a low kick but Xiii avoids it.#T1#
Cosades misses with a double jab.
Xiii moves out of range as Cosades throws a body kick.
Xiii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xiii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cosades moves away.
Xiii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xiii punishes Cosades's body with a nice straight punch.
Wedge Xiii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiii.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiii.
Cosades cracks Xiii with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Cosades.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiii misses the target.
Xiii misses with an uppercut.
Cosades on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Xiii scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosades tries to bench press Xiii off him but Xiii keeps the position.
Cosades regains half guard.
Xiii winds up and cracks Cosades with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back.
Cosades has hold of Xiii's hands but Xiii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Xiii controlling the action here.
Cosades is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Xiii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Xiii seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cosades for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Xiii moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cosades.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cosades manages to get back to half guard.
Xiii stalling away here and it's allowed Cosades to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Cosades escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xiii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xiii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Xiii tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wedge Xiii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cosades on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiii. Xiii obviously looking to wear him down.
Cosades wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xiii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cosades's waist but Cosades gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xiii off to one side.
Xiii lands a really nice looking cross but Cosades seems unphased.
Xiii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cosades.
Xiii misses with a kick to the body
and Xiii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cosades. That's going to slow Xiii down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cosades counter with a right hand.
Cosades throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Cosades. #TD#
Xiii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cosades is trying to defend but Xiii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Xiii prevents Cosades from improving his position.
Wedge Xiii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Xiii is controlling well.
Xiii not doing much here.
Cosades is staying active underneath Xiii, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back.
Xiii is trying to control. Cosades wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xiii thows a huge punch but Cosades dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Cosades is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xiii pulls his head out easily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xiii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Cosades blocks a jab.
Xiii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xiii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cosades.
Cosades lands a leg kick that knocks Xiii off balance momentarily.
Xiii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiii throws a body shot but no joy.
Cosades throws a front kick aimed at Xiii's knee but Xiii avoids it well.
Xiii has a takedown stuffed.
Cosades throws out a counter right but Xiii avoids it with no problem.
Cosades blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Xiii misses.
Cosades throws a low kick but Xiii avoids it.#T4#
Cosades checks a leg kick.
Cosades buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiii throws a body punch but Cosades moves out of range.
Xiii tests Cosades's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiii connects with a looping right hand.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Cosades.
Xiii moves out of range of the leg kick from Cosades.
Sloppy strikes from Cosades. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosades takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cosades misses with an uppercut. Xiii saw that one coming.
Xiii misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Xiii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Xiii scores with a sloppy right hand. Cosades should have avoided that one.
Cosades pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiii is out of range and Cosades settles back down.
Xiii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cosades has time to react.
Wedge Xiii is winning the standup battle so far.
Cosades chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiii can pounce on him.
Cosades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiii.
Xiii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cosades gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cosades scores with a leg kick.
Cosades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiii.
Cosades now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii scores with a decent looking hook.
Cosades misses with a hook.
Cosades attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiii moves out of range as Cosades throws a body kick.
#T1#
Cosades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Jab by Xiii.
Xiii cracks Cosades with an open hand slap.
Xiii slips under a jab.
Xiii swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
Cosades follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cosades lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiii swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
Xiii scores with a shot to the body.
Cosades misses with a straight left.
Xiii throws the left hand but Cosades avoids the punch easily.
Cosades is looking to chop away at Xiii's legs.
Cosades tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xiii is able to avoid easily.
Cosades lands a nice looking body shot.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cosades scores with a nice right hand.
Xiii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cosades on the side of the head.
Wedge Xiii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosades looks to land a left hand but Xiii moved out of range nicely.
Cosades misses with a jab to the body
and Xiii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xiii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cosades avoids it really well and circles away.
Xiii tries to work over Cosades's front leg with a kick but Cosades checks it.
Cosades let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xiii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosades can do to turn this around?
Cosades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xiii moves out of range as Cosades strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xiii crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cosades - the referee stops the clock and Xiii gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cosades. Xiii manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cosades jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Cosades throws a body kick that misses.
Cosades slips under a jab.
Cosades lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cosades is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiii.
Xiii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
Xiii lands with an uppercut that bounces Cosades off the cage and back into range.
Xiii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cosades misses with a looping right.
Xiii shoots in for a takedown but Cosades shows good takedown defense.
Cosades raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cosades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Cosades. That snapped Xiii's head back.
Cosades ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Cosades throws a jab when Xiii was well out of range.
Cosades connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good standup being displayed there by Xiii as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Cosades as Xiii shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedge Xiii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosades wants to land a leg kick but Xiii is out of range.
Cosades throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiii misses with a wild body shot.
Cosades finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xiii lands with a kick to the temple. Cosades shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Xiii moves out of range of the body kick.
Cosades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosades was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cosades misses with a kick to the body.
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 Wedge Xiii.
Well Xiii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wedge Xiii!
Wedge Xiii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2017 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Cosades lands a nice shot to the body.
Cosades slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cosades.
Cosades takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cosades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Johnson catches Cosades right on the button with a cross.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cosades can pounce on him.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cosades has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cosades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Cosades moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Cosades lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson throws a hook but Cosades avoids it easily.
Cosades moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1#
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson throws a jab when Cosades was well out of range.
Cosades moves out of range of the strikes.
Cosades moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Cosades. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson misses with the body kick
enabling Cosades to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosades scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cosades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Cosades moved out of range.
Cosades throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Cosades walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cosades looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cosades finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Cosades looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Cosades throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cosades throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Cosades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Cosades's ribs.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Cosades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Cosades. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Cosades misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cosades lands with a shot to the body.
Cosades wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Cosades drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cosades only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Caius Cosades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson moves out of range as Cosades throws a body kick.
Cosades connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Cosades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cosades is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson feints and then cracks Cosades's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cosades down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cosades misses with a leg kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cosades throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Cosades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Cosades throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Cosades misses.
Cosades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Cosades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Cosades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Cosades misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Cosades's shoulder, as Cosades tries to avoid the shot.
Cosades connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cosades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cosades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a low kick but Cosades avoids it.
Cosades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cosades fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cosades! But no joy.
Cosades avoids the body shot from Johnson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cosades - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cosades. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caius Cosades will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cosades lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kevin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a body punch but Cosades moves out of range. #TD#
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cosades sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cosades gets full guard.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee asks Johnson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Johnson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson advances to full mount.
Johnson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cosades is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cosades is on top in guard.
Cosades stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cosades doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cosades manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Cosades postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Cosades with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Cosades advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cosades is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Cosades lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Johnson quite badly. Johnson pulls Cosades in close trying to recover. Cosades postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Johnson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Johnson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caius Cosades!
A very excited looking Caius Cosades made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Cosades scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Cosades. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cosades.
Cosades lands a slapping body shot.
Blackman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blackman shoots in looking for a takedown. Cosades tries to sprawl out of it but Blackman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cosades manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cosades moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blackman or perhaps it was just good defense by Cosades, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Blackman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosades fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cosades scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cosades darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cosades but Cosades pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henry Blackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackman shoots in looking for a takedown but Cosades manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blackman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Blackman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cosades looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Cosades is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blackman off and has taken his back!
Cosades lands strikes to the head. #ROC2#
Blackman is rocked!
Cosades is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Oh Blackman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Cosades is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Blackman is defending well though. Cosades let's go of the attempt for now.
Cosades is landing with strikes. Blackman can't take much more of this.
Blackman's coaches at Combat Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
I really don't envy Blackman right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cosades doesn't have the hooks in and Blackman manages to turn into his guard.
Blackman seems to have got his legs back now.
Cosades manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blackman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cosades is in close to Blackman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cosades pushing down on Blackman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Blackman looking for subs from the bottom but Cosades mounts him!#T2#
Cosades putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Cosades.
Oooh a big shot lands for Cosades! Blackman is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Caius Cosades!
After winning the bout, Caius Cosades thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Cosades lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Torero misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Cosades on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cosades shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Torero was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cosades.
Torero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cosades.
Torero is looking to counter punch.
Torero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
A big left from Cosades misses.
Caius Cosades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosades connects with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cosades.
Torero defending well as Cosades loads up on a big left hand.
Cosades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torero blocks a jab.
Cosades cracks the inside of Torero's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Cosades.
Torero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Cosades dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torero. That did some damage!
Cosades will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Torero throws a big counter combination but Cosades scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cosades throws a leg kick which misses Torero's front leg but catches the back leg as Torero tries to avoid it.
Torero slips a jab and a cross from Cosades.
Torero slips a jab from Cosades.
Nice defenses there by Torero.
Torero looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cosades has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Torero is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cosades tries to land a front kick but Torero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cosades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torero blocks a head kick by Cosades.
A jab from Cosades misses.
Cosades feints and then cracks Torero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torero down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cosades darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bugoy Torero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Cosades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torero backing away here, and Cosades unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cosades checks a leg kick nicely.
Cosades misses with a leg kick.
Torero slips a straight right by Cosades.
Torero tried to counter with a leg kick but Cosades avoided it.
Torero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cosades.
Cosades throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cosades. That's going to slow Torero down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cosades connects with a solid leg kick.
Torero has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cosades.
Torero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Torero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cosades.
Torero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cosades dips to his left and cracks Torero with an uppercut!#T3#
Torero throws the kick towards the body but Cosades avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cosades! But no joy.
Cosades lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cosades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Cosades tenderised Torero's leg. Torero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Cosades.
A big right from Cosades misses.
Cosades checks a leg kick nicely.
Cosades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cosades connects with a high kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cosades.
Cosades lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cosades.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades misses with a body kick.
Cosades connects with a right hand. Torero shakes it off.
Cosades lands a body shot.
Cosades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torero throws a sloppy head kick
and Cosades counters with a thumping low kick.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Torero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cosades throws a right and a left that Torero avoids nicely.
Cosades throws a sloppy head kick and Torero moves out of range easily.
Torero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cosades lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torero's sensitive parts.
Torero throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Torero.
Torero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
A low kick from Torero misses
and Cosades counters with an outside leg kick.
Cosades lands a glancing blow to the side of Torero's head.
Cosades scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades feints a jab promting Torero to slip. Cosades then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Torero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cosades misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cosades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torero throws a body kick that misses.
Torero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Torero. Those never looked like landing.
Cosades only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cosades's corner calls for a 1-2. Cosades obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Torero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cosades.
Torero swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
Cosades fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torero.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Torero crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cosades - the referee stops the clock and Torero gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cosades. Torero manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bugoy Torero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cosades scores with a nice head shot.
Cosades throws a leg kick which misses Torero's front leg but catches the back leg as Torero tries to avoid it.
That kick from Cosades tenderised Torero's leg. Torero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cosades throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cosades backs up against the cage.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torero slips under a jab from Cosades.
Cosades is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torero.
Cosades with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab by Cosades.
Cosades jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cosades, right into the meat.
Cosades scores with a leg kick.
Cosades feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torero's calf.
Torero looks to throw the jab but Cosades is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Torero.
Cosades feints and then cracks Torero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torero down. #T3#
Cosades tried to score with a low kick but Torero checks it.
Torero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cosades looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cosades connects with a single shot there.
Cosades cracks Torero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cosades jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cosades lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cosades walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Torero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Caius Cosades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cosades throws a low kick but Torero moves out of range easily.
Torero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Torero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cosades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Cosades catches Torero right on the button with a cross.
Cosades punishes Torero's body with a nice straight punch.
Cosades's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cosades duly obliges.
Cosades lands a jab to the nose.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cosades. That's going to slow Torero down.
Cosades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cosades misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Torero throws a leg kick but Cosades checks it.
Torero backing away here, and Cosades unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Torero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cosades wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Torero blocks a head kick by Cosades.
Torero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torero misses with a body kick.
Cosades throws a fast counter high kick but Torero manages to duck under it in time.
Cosades looks to score with a jab to the body but Torero is just out of range.
As Cosades backs away, Torero returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cosades lands an overhand right.
Torero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cosades lands a front kick.
Cosades tries a low kick but Torero avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cosades. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Torero blocks the leg kick.
Cosades bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Torero's head.
Torero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cosades rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cosades throws a push kick but Torero slaps the foot to one side.
Cosades throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torero is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Torero.
Torero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cosades feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torero's calf.
Cosades throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cosades. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Cosades. Those never looked like landing.
As Cosades backs away, Torero returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cosades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Torero checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cosades - that will leave a mark!
Torero misses with a head kick.
Cosades swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torero throws a looping overhand right but Cosades ducks down to avoid it.
Cosades looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosades lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cosades throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torero looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Torero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cosades throws a sloppy head kick and Torero moves out of range easily.
Cosades throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Torero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut there from Cosades.
Torero throws a hook to the side of Cosades's head but Cosades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cosades feints a jab promting Torero to slip. Cosades then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Torero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cosades throws a sloppy head kick and Torero moves out of range easily.
Torero throws a counter high kick but Cosades was just alert enough to avoid it.
Torero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cosades.
Caius Cosades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Torero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cosades. Cosades obviously looking to wear him down.
Torero ducks under a wild hook from Cosades.
Cosades scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cosades connects with a right hand. Torero shakes it off.
A big right from Cosades misses.
Torero tried to counter with a leg kick but Cosades avoided it.
Bugoy Torero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Torero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cosades lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cosades.
Cosades scores with a hook to the body. Torero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Torero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cosades.
Torero thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Cosades was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cosades scores with a jab.
Cosades lands with a cross.
Cosades connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Cosades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cosades has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caius Cosades!
A relieved looking Caius Cosades 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:
BLOOD AND BONES
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in and bounces Cosades off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Elkemenchi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Elkemenchi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Cosades had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elkemenchi defends it easily.
Elkemenchi throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elkemenchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cosades is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Cosades is trying to control the position but Elkemenchi postures up.
Elkemenchi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elkemenchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elkemenchi landing with the ground and pound.
Elkemenchi scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elkemenchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cosades looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Elkemenchi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cosades is trying to maintain the position but Elkemenchi is very close to passing his half guard.
Elkemenchi is looking to take a break and control but Cosades is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Elkemenchi.
Cosades trying to control from the bottom.
Cosades is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sweat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Elkemenchi lands a nice short elbow.
Elkemenchi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cosades taking some punishment here, with Elkemenchi in his half guard. #T3#
Cosades regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cosades looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elkemenchi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Elkemenchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Elkemenchi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cosades manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Elkemenchi has Cosades in his guard.#REVR#
Cosades in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Elkemenchi is keeping the position.#T4#
Cosades in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elkemenchi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cosades throws a strike but Elkemenchi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elkemenchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkemenchi is in close to Cosades's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Cosades has his foot on Elkemenchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elkemenchi works his way back into a safe position though.
Elkemenchi won't allow Cosades to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Elkemenchi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Cosades gets tackled into the cage by Elkemenchi. Elkemenchi maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Elkemenchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elkemenchi is looking to clinch.
Cosades throws a big counter combination but Elkemenchi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Elkemenchi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cosades lands a glancing blow to the side of Elkemenchi's head.
Cosades lands a high kick!
Elkemenchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cosades scores with a head kick. Elkemenchi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cosades misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elkemenchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosades.
Cosades throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cosades throws a push kick but Elkemenchi slaps the foot to one side.
Cosades tried to score with a low kick but Elkemenchi checks it.
Cosades with a jab.#T1#
Cosades lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elkemenchi at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cosades. That's going to slow Elkemenchi down.
Cosades moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cosades takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Elkemenchi clinches up against the cage.
Cosades tries a body shot but Elkemenchi blocks it.
Elkemenchi wants a takedown but no success here.
Cosades working aggressively here.
Cosades misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elkemenchi blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Elkemenchi breaks from the clinch.
Elkemenchi wants to clinch up but Cosades keeps it at a distance.
Cosades connects with a right hand. Elkemenchi shakes it off.
Elkemenchi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Elkemenchi closes the distance and clinches up with Cosades, looking for a takedown. Elkemenchi pushes Cosades against the cage but Cosades circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Caius Cosades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.#T2#
Cosades throws a looping overhand right but Elkemenchi ducks down to avoid it.
Cosades ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosades rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elkemenchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Elkemenchi drops his hands momentarily and Cosades takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cosades throws a series of punches but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Donk. Cosades catches Elkemenchi right on the button with a cross.
Cosades lets loose with a powerful body kick. Elkemenchi will feel that in the morning.
Cosades throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Elkemenchi.
Cosades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elkemenchi can do to turn this around?
Elkemenchi shoots and misses
and Cosades counters with a two punch combo.
Cosades fails to land with a series of punches.
Elkemenchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cosades.#T3#
Cosades misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Elkemenchi instigates a clinch.
Cosades tries to work over Elkemenchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Cosades escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elkemenchi tries for a takedown but Cosades sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cosades misses with a few strikes there.
Cosades misses with a double jab.
Cosades throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Elkemenchi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Elkemenchi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cosades's head.
Cosades controls Elkemenchi momentarily but Elkemenchi frees himself.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elkemenchi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cosades is pulling down on Elkemenchi's head. It's preventing any offense from Elkemenchi, at least for the moment.#T4#
Elkemenchi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cosades's head.#SUB#
Cosades working for submissions but it's allowed Elkemenchi to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Elkemenchi lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Elkemenchi working over Cosades with some ground and pound. Cosades looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cosades makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cosades.
Elkemenchi preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Cosades looking for a guillotine here but Elkemenchi defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Cosades is predictable there #TD2#
and Elkemenchi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cosades's guard.
Elkemenchi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Elkemenchi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cosades is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elkemenchi works over Cosades with some ground and pound from guard.
Elkemenchi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elkemenchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkemenchi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Elkemenchi wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.
Elkemenchi landing some decent shots from guard.
Elkemenchi distracts Cosades with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Elkemenchi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cosades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades is keeping the position for now.
Elkemenchi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Cosades looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elkemenchi is one step ahead there.
Elkemenchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Elkemenchi stands up over Cosades, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cosades has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Elkemenchi has passed into side control.
Cosades can't do much from the bottom here.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Cosades is working away. #T3#
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Elkemenchi working the ground and pound.
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
Elkemenchi working the head with strikes.
Cosades tries to bench press Elkemenchi off him but Elkemenchi keeps the position.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Cosades is looking to reverse the position.
Cosades tries to control but Elkemenchi manages to take his back.#T4##SUB2#
Elkemenchi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cosades defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cosades grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Elkemenchi lands with a hammerfist to the side of Cosades's head.
Elkemenchi connects with a big shot to the side of Cosades's head.
Elkemenchi scores with punches and elbows.
Cosades wants to control his opponent's hands but Elkemenchi gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cosades knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cosades for a finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elkemenchi doesn't have the hooks in and Cosades manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Elkemenchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Elkemenchi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Elkemenchi!
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Event:
RISE TO GLORY
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Thunda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Thunda as Cosades shoots in.
It seemed like Thunda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thunda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cosades walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thunda throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosades.
Cosades throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thunda avoids it.
Cosades fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cosades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunda.
Cosades throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunda.
Cosades slips under a jab from Thunda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cosades on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Caius Cosades has been cut.
Cosades is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cosades showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thunda.
#T1#
Thunda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cosades stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cosades blocks a head kick by Thunda.
Cosades ducks right into an uppercut from Thunda.
Cosades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunda.
Thunda throws a right and a left that Cosades avoids nicely.
Cosades blocks a jab.
Thunda checks a leg kick.
Thunda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cosades's head backwards.
Thunda misses with a body shot.
Cosades changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Cosades there.
A punch lands to the side of Thunda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thunda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Thunda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades tries to counter with a takedown but Thunda is quick to defend against it.
DJ Thunda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cosades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunda.
Cosades swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cosades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosades keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thunda tries to work over Cosades's front leg with a kick but Cosades checks it.
Thunda misses with a lunging right hand
and Cosades counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Cosades tries to move into range but Thunda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD2#
Thunda bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Cosades! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Cosades is rocked!
Cosades is controlling Thunda's posture.
Thunda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thunda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Thunda pushes his legs off easily.
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
Cosades is trying to hold Thunda in close to prevent damage but Thunda has managed to pass into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Cosades manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Thunda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caius Cosades's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Cosades.
Cosades feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thunda.
A head kick misses from Cosades.
Thunda punishes Cosades's body with a nice straight punch.
Thunda wants to slow Cosades down by chopping away at his legs.
Cosades appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thunda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thunda lands a right hook to the body.
Thunda throws a big shot that misses.
DJ Thunda 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.
Thunda checks the leg kick.
Thunda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thunda connects with a body shot that sends Cosades's belly button to the back.
Cosades avoids the head kick by Thunda.
Cosades is looking for a counter combo.
DJ Thunda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cosades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunda.
Cosades is looking to counter punch.#T1#
The fighters circling - Thunda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Thunda.
Thunda looks to land a left hand but Cosades moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Cosades shoots in and gets a takedown into Thunda's guard.
Cosades working some strikes from top position.
Thunda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thunda pulls Cosades in close to prevent any damage.
Thunda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Thunda seems keen to control Cosades's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cosades throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cosades with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Thunda keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cosades shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Thunda.
Thunda thows a leg kick but Cosades checks it
and Cosades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Thunda.
Thunda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cosades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunda.
Cosades attempts a counter takedown but Thunda avoids it well and moves away.
Thunda loads up on a big right hand but Cosades slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cosades misses the target.
Thunda misses with a head kick.
Cosades swinging wildly here.
Thunda misses with a kick to the body
and Cosades counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cosades tries a head kick but it misses.
Cosades misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
A low kick from Thunda misses
and Cosades counters with an inside leg kick.
Thunda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thunda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cosades on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunda scores with a nice strike.
Thunda looks to score with a jab to the body but Cosades is just out of range.
Thunda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cosades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunda.
Cosades shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thunda sprawls well. Thunda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cosades gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Thunda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caius Cosades's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thunda throws a sloppy head kick and Cosades moves out of range easily.
Thunda throws out a powerful jab.
Cosades takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thunda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cosades half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thunda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cosades throws a quick counter head kick but Thunda was just out of range.
Thunda misses with a low kick.
Cosades seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thunda lands a nice hook to Cosades's body. Cosades takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosades is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Thunda.
Thunda looks for the body kick but Cosades saw that one coming.
Thunda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Thunda misses with a wild combination.
Cosades is looking to counter punch.
Cosades defending well as Thunda loads up on a big left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thunda. Cosades shrugs it off though.
Thunda pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cosades back to the cage. Thunda follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cosades throws a head kick but Thunda moves out of range.
Thunda throws a combination. Cosades tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oh Cosades is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cosades pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thunda is out of range and Cosades settles back down.
Thunda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cosades seems to have got his legs back now.
Cosades takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cosades takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice cross by Thunda.
Thunda misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunda misses the target.
Thunda misses with a straight left.
Thunda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosades ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cosades was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thunda misses with a combination
and Cosades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Thunda misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Cosades misses its target.
Thunda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cosades is looking to counter punch.
Thunda misses with a straight left.
Cosades is looking for a counter combo.
Cosades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunda.
Thunda lands with an uppercut that bounces Cosades off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Thunda misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thunda. #KD2#
Thunda sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Cosades to the ground! Thunda dives into full mount looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunda trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Cosades is looking to improve his position but Thunda isn't that keen on the idea.
Thunda controlling the pace for now.
Cosades is trying desperately to improve position.
Cosades is squirming around, avoiding Thunda's attempts to control the action.
Cosades really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Thunda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thunda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Thunda!
After winning the bout, DJ Thunda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Total Destruction
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ferguson tried to score with a low kick but Cosades checks it.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Cosades counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
Cosades working some strikes from top position.
Cosades working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cosades throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferguson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferguson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cosades trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson has momentary wrist control but Cosades slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Cosades lands a couple of digs.
Cosades working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cosades throwing strikes but missing.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cosades lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cosades trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Cosades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cosades accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cosades 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Cosades avoids it well.
Cosades tries to counter with a takedown but Ferguson is quick to defend against it.
Cosades scores with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Cosades shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cosades showed some decent athleticism there.
Cosades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
Ferguson is trying to control but Cosades manages to pass to mount!
Ferguson tries to hold on but Cosades pushes him away. #T3#
Cosades lands a nice shot to the head.
Cosades lands a big elbow.
Cosades cracks Ferguson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position but Cosades isn't that keen on the idea.
Ferguson is squirming around, avoiding Cosades's attempts to control the action.
Ferguson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cosades. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Cosades landing shots from mount.
Cosades trying to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson wants to control but Cosades is having none of it.
Ferguson is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosades controlling the pace for now.
Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Cosades decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson pulls Cosades in close to his closed guard and prevents Cosades from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cosades is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
Cosades distracts Ferguson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet. #T1#
Cosades postures up.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades 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.
Cosades looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cosades pushing down on Ferguson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cosades is nestled in close to Ferguson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cosades wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
Cosades is really struggling to control Ferguson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Cosades is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Cosades is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ferguson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ferguson wants to hold on but Cosades pushes him away.
The referee warns Ferguson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cosades working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cosades lands a big elbow.
Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position.
Cosades scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ferguson?
#T3#
Cosades scoring with strikes but Ferguson is staying in there.
Cosades is landing with some decent strikes but Ferguson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cosades breaks from Ferguson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cosades dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Ferguson is rocked!
Cosades looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Ferguson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caius Cosades!
A very excited looking Caius Cosades made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
COLD BLOODED
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Wilkinson scores with a shot to the body.
Cosades fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cosades misses the jab.#CL#
Wilkinson has closed the distance and engaged Cosades in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilkinson.
A head punch on the inside from Cosades fails to land.
Wilkinson effectively controlling the action here.
Cosades jumps guard but Wilkinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilkinson misses with a body punch.
Cosades misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson lands a right hand.
Cosades misses with a punch to the body.
Cosades doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilkinson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cosades lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilkinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cosadess head.
Cosades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Wilkinson prevents a body shot from Cosades.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cosades.
Nice body punch from Cosades - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Wilkinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cosades attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Wilkinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilkinson slips a straight right by Cosades.
Cosades throws a looping overhand right but Wilkinson ducks down to avoid it.
Wilkinson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cosades looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilkinson is just out of range.
Wilkinson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cosades swings for the body but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Cosades looks to land a left hand but Wilkinson moved out of range nicely.
Wilkinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cosades takes a swing at Wilkinson's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Cosades throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilkinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Cosades finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Cosades throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Wilkinson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cosades off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkinson lands with an uppercut that bounces Cosades off the cage and back into range.
Wilkinson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cosades counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilkinson thinking.
Cosades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilkinson.
Cosades feints the counter takedown.
Cosades scores with a leg kick.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Cosades connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Wilkinson thows a leg kick but Cosades checks it
and Cosades counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Cosades misses.
Wilkinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilkinson jabs at Cosades's body.
Wilkinson throws an off balance right hand
and Cosades counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilkinson needs to keep his hands up - Cosades had a free shot at his head there.
Wilkinson slips a straight right by Cosades.
Wilkinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilkinson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Cosades misses.
Cosades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wilkinson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cosades connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Cosades swings widly with a right hand
and Wilkinson counters with a nice body shot.
Cosades throws a combination that misses
and Wilkinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosades doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Wilkinson lands with a hook. Cosades tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wilkinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cosades misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Cosades there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Cosades.
Wilkinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Timothy Wilkinson will probably get the nod.
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#
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Wilkinson.
Cosades throws a hook to the side of Wilkinson's head but Wilkinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilkinson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wilkinson tries to clinch up
and Cosades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cosades scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilkinson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilkinson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wilkinson loads up on a big right hand but Cosades slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cosades moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cosades sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Caius Cosades seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Cosades tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilkinson defends well and Cosades ends up having to push Wilkinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cosades misses with a two punch combination.
Wilkinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cosades throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cosades throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Cosades misses its intended target.
Wilkinson wants to clinch
and Cosades connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cosades throws the left hand but Wilkinson avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Cosades. #T2#
Wilkinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilkinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Wilkinson tenderised Cosades's leg. Cosades is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cosades throws a big shot that misses.
Wilkinson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cosades falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Wilkinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Cosades finds it's way through Wilkinson's defenses.
Good exchange - Wilkinson coming out on top.
Wilkinson swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
Timothy Wilkinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Cosades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilkinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cosades.
Cosades avoids the head kick by Wilkinson.
It seemed like Cosades was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilkinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cosades throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilkinson. Cosades does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosades shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilkinson sprawls well. Wilkinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cosades gets slowly back to his feet.
Caius Cosades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkinson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cosades's hands.#T4#
Cosades with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Cosades blocks the low kick.
Wilkinson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cosades on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Caius Cosades has been cut.
Wilkinson slips under a jab from Cosades.
Nice defenses there by Cosades.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cosades! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Wilkinson there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades throws a low kick, looking for Wilkinson's leg but Wilkinson calmly moves out of range.
Wilkinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Timothy Wilkinson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Caius Cosades's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilkinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Cosades counters with a stiff right hand.
Cosades displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilkinson throws out the jab.
Wilkinson dodges the punch combination from Cosades.
Wilkinson moves forwards but Cosades connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilkinson throws a right hand that misses
and Cosades counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades looks to land a right hand but Wilkinson moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilkinson.
A head kick by Cosades misses
and Wilkinson counters with a leg kick.
Cosades throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Cosades throws a right hand that misses
and Wilkinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cosades misses with a hook. Wilkinson ducked under it nicely.
Wilkinson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cosades is able to avoid easily.
Cosades slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cosades swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilkinson counters with a nice body shot.
Cosades throws a nice looking combination but Wilkinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilkinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilkinson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilkinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cosades cracks Wilkinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wilkinson lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosades swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilkinson.
Cosades scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wilkinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cosades is just out of range.
Cosades changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cosades avoids the body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilkinson cracks Cosades with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cosades blocks a leg kick.
Cosades is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wilkinson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3##TD2#
Cosades closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wilkinson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cosades asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wilkinson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Wilkinson sneaks out the side door and pushes Cosades away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cosades's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilkinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cosades scrambles back to his feet.
Cosades shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilkinson as he avoids it easily.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Wilkinson moved away.
Wilkinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Timothy Wilkinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Good leg kick by Wilkinson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkinson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cosades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cosades throws out a loose jab but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cosades misses with an uppercut
and Wilkinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cosades thinking.
Cosades blocks a head kick by Wilkinson.
Cosades misses with a hook
and Wilkinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilkinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilkinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilkinson scores with a punch to the head.
Cosades tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cosades looks for the body kick but Wilkinson saw that one coming.
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 Timothy Wilkinson.
Well Wilkinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Wilkinson!
Timothy Wilkinson 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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