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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2017 |
#R1# Takahasi blocks a head kick by Cohen.
Takahasi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cohen. Takahasi throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Cohen counters by moving into the clinch. Takahasi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Takahasi avoiding damage.
#BC2# Takahasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Takahasi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Cohen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Cohen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takahasi. Cohen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Takahasi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1# Cohen tries to roll over but Takahasi keeps him under control. Cohen wants to control but Takahasi is keeping busy and won't allow it. Takahasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Cohen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SU2# Takahasi stands up out of the half guard. Cohen fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Takahasi scores with a body shot.
Cohen misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2# Takahasi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cohen was covering up waiting for the punch and Takahasi finishes the takedown easily into guard. Takahasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Takahasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cohen tries to strike from the bottom.
Takahasi wants to control from the top but Cohen keeps moving. #T3# Cohen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2# Takahasi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cohen dives on top into guard.#REVR# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cohen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Cohen 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. #SUB# Cohen drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cohen seems to have locked his on tight now - Takahasi screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cohen, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Everett Cohen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1# Sand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sand delivers a nice body kick.#TD2# Sand shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Sand wants to take a breather but Cohen is having none of it. Cohen is controlling Sand's position as best he can from this difficult position. Sand is trying to control. Cohen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cohen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cohen is trying to maintain the position but Sand is very close to passing his half guard.#T1# Sand trying to control from Cohen's half guard. Cohen has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Cohen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cohen has Sand pulled in close to control his posture. Cohen keeping full guard, as Sand tries to pass. Cohen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Sand avoids the head kick by Cohen.
#CL2# Sand moves into the clinch.#BC2# Sand breaks from the clinch.
Cohen tries to clinch but Sand moves out of range. #CL2# Sand drives through and clinches with Cohen against the cage.
#BC2# Sand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cohen avoids a kick to the body.
Cohen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2# Sand shoots in and bounces Cohen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Cohen seems keen to control Sand's posture. Sand wants to control from the top but Cohen keeps moving. #T3# Sand is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Cohen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Sand is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Sand has an active guard here but Cohen has managed to pass into half guard.
Sand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cohen is working away from the top position though. Sand wants to improve his position but Cohen is controlling well.
#SUB# Sand is trying to control Cohen's posture. Cohen takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Sand! Cohen is rotating here... this could be the end... Sand is out! Cohen has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Everett Cohen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Barbarosa clinches. #TD2# Barbarosa jumps into guard, dragging Cohen to the mat.
Barbarosa pulls Cohen in close to prevent any damage. Cohen lands a couple of elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cohen throws a strike but Barbarosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Cohen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cohen keeping moving, preventing Barbarosa from controlling successfully. Barbarosa throwing strikes but missing. Cohen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barbarosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Barbarosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Barbarosa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Cohen trying to control the position here. Cohen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Barbarosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Barbarosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #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.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Cohen gets caught napping as Barbarosa dives in and scores a takedown. Cohen manages to retain guard. Cohen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cohen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Barbarosa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Barbarosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cohen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# Barbarosa wants to control from the top but Cohen keeps moving. Barbarosa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cohen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SU2# Barbarosa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cohen, up you get! Barbarosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2# It looks like Everett Cohen has been cut.#CL2# Cohen tries to keep at a distance but Barbarosa has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Barbarosa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T4##SU2# Barbarosa decides to return to a standing position. #CL2# Barbarosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Barbarosa jumps guard.
Barbarosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES2# Barbarosa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cohen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Cohen tries to keep at a distance but Barbarosa has taken the fight into the clinch. Cohen lands a body shot. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# Barbarosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Barbarosa has closed the distance and engaged Cohen in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Barbarosa dominated that round. The cut man is working on Everett Cohen's cut. That's time! Cohen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Barbarosa clinches. Barbarosa digs a right hand into Cohen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cohen's gas tank. #TD2# Barbarosa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barbarosa wants to control but Cohen is keeping him busy. Cohen trying to control from the bottom.
Cohen controlling the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barbarosa wants to stand up but Cohen has a hold of him and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cohen trying to control here.
Cohen is controlling Barbarosa's trapped leg to prevent Barbarosa from advancing to side control. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1# Barbarosa wants to control but Cohen is keeping him busy. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Cohen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barbarosa.#TD2# Barbarosa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cohen was covering up waiting for the punch and Barbarosa finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Cohen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Cohen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbarosa prevents Cohen from breaking the clinch. Cohen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barbarosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2# Barbarosa is struggling to control the position.#TD2# Barbarosa has picked Cohen up - he's going for a ride! Barbarosa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cohen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barbarosa. Barbarosa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Barbarosa controlling from mount. Barbarosa looking to finish Cohen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cohen! Cohen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3# Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Barbarosa is landing with some decent strikes but Cohen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Barbarosa lands a couple of good shots and Cohen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2# Cohen is rocked!#SUB2# Cohen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barbarosa's arms. Oh Cohen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Alejandro Barbarosa has got the better of the ground game so far. Barbarosa has good solid back control here. #SUB2# Barbarosa looking for the choke but no joy. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Barbarosa drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Cohen is in real trouble here! Barbarosa lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Barbarosa is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro Barbarosa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Cohen misses with a few strikes there.
Cohen throws a sloppy head kick and Trotta moves out of range easily. Trotta now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Cohen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trotta moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Trotta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Cohen tries a head kick but it misses.
Cohen misses with a head kick.
Trotta is looking for the big counter here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Cohen.
#T1# Trotta avoids the head kick by Cohen.
As Cohen backs off Trotta throws a huge counter combo but Cohen manages to avoid it all. Trotta avoids the head kick by Cohen.
Trotta follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Trotta blocks a head kick by Cohen.
Cohen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trotta moves out of range of the body kick from Cohen.
Trotta raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Cohen throws a sloppy head kick and Trotta moves out of range easily. A little jabbing left from Trotta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A punch combination from Cohen misses. Trotta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Cohen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cohen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Cohen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trotta pinned against the cage. Trotta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Trotta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Cohen tries to clinch up but Trotta circles away and keeps his distance. Trotta unleashes a big counter combination but Cohen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Nice takedown defense from Trotta. No joy for Cohen on that attempt. #T3# Cohen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cohen misses with the combination.
Cohen is breathing heavily. Trotta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD# Cohen shoots in and bounces Trotta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Trotta wants to stand but Cohen is controlling the position. #T4# We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trotta can do anything to dispel that myth. Cohen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cohen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB# Cohen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trotta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cohen has Trotta in his guard.#REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everett Cohen dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Trotta dodges the punch combination from Cohen.
Trotta now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Cohen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cohen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trotta can do to turn this around?#CL# Cohen has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Cohen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cohen manages to end up in side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trotta is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB# Cohen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB# Cohen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB# Cohen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Trotta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cohen but great work by Trotta. Trotta wants to control but Cohen is keeping him busy. #T2# Cohen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Trotta's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Trotta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cohen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Trotta passes to full mount! Trotta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cohen is looking to escape. Trotta working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3# Trotta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cohen is looking to escape. Trotta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cohen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Trotta wants to control but instead Cohen manages to regain half guard. Trotta moves into full mount! Cohen won't be happy about that! Trotta looking to control but Cohen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4# Trotta content just to control the position here. Trotta tries to control but Cohen wriggling away. Trotta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Trotta looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2# Cohen is rocked! Trotta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Oh Cohen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Trotta wants to control the pace but Cohen is squirming around nicely. Trotta loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Cohen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Trotta land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Trotta stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Trotta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1# Cohen throws a head kick but Johnston moves out of range.
Cohen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cohen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Johnston throws out a counter right but Cohen avoids it with no problem. Cohen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD# Cohen feints and as Johnston raises his hands in defense, Cohen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Cohen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Johnston looking for a guillotine here but Cohen defends easily.
Cohen distracts Johnston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cohen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cohen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2# Johnston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cohen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Johnston has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cohen doesn't defend quickly enough and Johnston has managed to lock this one up! Can Cohen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Johnston on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Johnston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1# A head kick by Cohen misses and Bridges counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cohen's knee momentarily. Bridges tries a head kick but it misses.
Bridges lands a slapping body shot.
Cohen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bridges makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD2# Bridges drops Cohen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cohen looks back up at him and smiles so Bridges waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# Cohen is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Everett Cohen has been cut. 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! Bridges lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Cohen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cohen is breathing heavily. Bridges drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Cohen's head, knocking him out cold! Bridges is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Bridges!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# Pletees stuns Cohen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Pletees lands a head kick!
#CUT2# It looks like Everett Cohen has been cut.#TD# Cohen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pletees! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pletees tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB# Cohen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cohen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Cohen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pletees is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cohen working the ground and pound. Cohen landing a few strikes. #SUB# Cohen is working to tighten his grip on Pletees's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pletees has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cohen is really squeezing tight and eventually Pletees passes out! Cohen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Everett Cohen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Cohen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Cohen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Cohen pulls Reis in close to prevent any damage. Reis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Reis looks winded! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cohen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Cohen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# Cohen pulls Reis in close to prevent any damage. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Cohen'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.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Cohen moves into the clinch. Reis prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD# Cohen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reis trying to hold on to Cohen's head to control him but Cohen postures up.
#T2##SUB# Cohen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reis is just riding it out for now. Cohen eventually gives up the hold. Reis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Cohen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cohen. Reis is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB# Cohen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cohen. #SUB# Cohen is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Cohen wants to work for an arm triangle but Reis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Reis is looking to control Cohen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reis avoid being mounted?#SUB# Cohen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Reis is defending against the submission attempts here by Cohen.
#SUB# Cohen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Reis to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everett Cohen dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Cohen misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reis! But no joy. Cohen tries a head kick but it misses.
Cohen throws a head kick but Reis moves out of range.
#TD2# Cohen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES# Cohen pushes Reis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tomas Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cohen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2# Cohen gets tackled into the cage by Reis. Reis maintains the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cohen. Reis is breathing heavily.#TD2# Reis pulls guard effortlessly. #T1# Cohen cracks Reis with a solid left hand. Cohen scoring with punches to the head and body. Cohen lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Cohen 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. #SUB# Cohen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reis! #REVB# Reis working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Cohen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Cohen tries to bench press Reis off him but Reis keeps the position. Cohen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Cohen is trying is best to control the position here. Reis prevents Cohen from improving his position.#T3# Cohen is holding on to half guard well. Reis misses with a head shot. Cohen uses the momentum to regain guard. Cohen pulls Reis in close to prevent any damage. Further stalling from Cohen.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2# Reis gets the takedown into side control. #ES# Cohen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Cohen misses with a head kick.
Reis is looking for the big counter here. Cohen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Cohen has closed the distance and engaged Reis in a clinch.
Cohen is trying to drag Reis to the mat but Reis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Reis lands a damaging elbow. #BC# Cohen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Cohen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everett Cohen dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Reis dodges the punch combination from Cohen.
Cohen misses with a series of wild punches.
Reis is trying to counter with his kicks. Cohen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2# Reis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cohen moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Cohen is pulling down on Reis's head to control his posture. Cohen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reis can do to turn this around?#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Reis won't allow Cohen to sweep him here. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Everett Cohen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Everett Cohen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A head kick misses from Reis. Cohen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reis manages to circle out of the way. Reis avoids the head kick by Cohen.
Cohen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Reis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Reis prevents the takedown attempt.
Cohen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reis walks away with a smile on his face. Cohen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3# A head kick misses from Cohen. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Cohen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everett Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Reis manages to break the clinch.
Reis connects with a solid leg kick. A combination from Cohen does no damage. Cohen misses with a wild combination.
#T4##CL2# Reis closes the distance and pushes Cohen back into the cage. Cohen wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2# Reis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES# Cohen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Reis is on him like a limpet, forcing Cohen back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cohen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reis is defending well. Cohen being controlled against the cage. Reis prevents the takedown attempt.
Tomas Reis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Everett Cohen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Reis looking to throw knees to the head but Cohen is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tomas Reis. I think Cohen 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everett Cohen!
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