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Event:
Combate 4: Jefferson vs. Dead
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocean takes a swing at Cozad's ribcage but misses.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ocean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cozad's waist but Cozad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ocean off to one side.
Ocean missing with a left hand there. Cozad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Ocean closes the distance and pushes Cozad back into the cage.
Ocean is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ocean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cozad tries to pull guard but Ocean holds him up against the cage and eventually Cozad drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Ocean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ocean keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ocean's waist but Ocean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cozad off to one side.
Ocean has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil 🇧🇷 in the buildup to the fight.
Billy Ocean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Cozad.
Cozad has his takedown stuffed
enabling Ocean to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Ocean clinches up with Cozad and pushes him back against the cage.
Ocean is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cozad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ocean stalling the fight.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Ocean scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cozad jumps guard but Ocean turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cozad tries to pull guard but Ocean holds him up against the cage and eventually Cozad drops back down to his feet.
Cozad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ocean is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cozad is looking to break free of the clinch but Ocean has double underhooks.
Ocean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cozad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cozad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ocean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cozad is trying to break free.
Cozad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ocean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Ocean breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Cozad has a takedown stuffed.
Cozad ducks right into an uppercut from Ocean. #CUT#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Cozad doesn't manage to clinch there - Ocean circles away.
Ocean lands an overhand right.#CL#
Ocean has closed the distance and engaged Cozad in a clinch.
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!
Ocean lands a body shot.
Ocean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad struggles to land a body shot inside as Ocean controls his hands.
#BC2#
Cozad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ocean moves out of range as Cozad throws a body kick.
No joy there for Cozad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ocean scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ocean has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ocean there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3##CL#
Ocean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cozad, pushing him back against the cage.
Ocean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cozad blocks an uppercut.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ocean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cozad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Ocean breaks the clinch.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Ocean moves into range and clinches up with Cozad.
Ocean throws a punch but it's blocked by Cozad.
Ocean blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cozad fails to pull guard.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Ocean has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.#T4#
Cozad tries to pull guard but Ocean holds him up against the cage and eventually Cozad drops back down to his feet.
Ocean tries to throw a body punch but Cozad avoids it by throwing Ocean back against the cage.
Ocean tries a body shot but Cozad blocks it.
Ocean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ocean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ocean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cozad is trying to pull guard but Ocean has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Cozad jumps guard and drags Ocean to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cozad 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.
Cozad pulls Ocean in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Ocean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Cozad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cozad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cozad. That's going to slow Ocean down.
Mike Cozad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Ocean scores with a takedown into Cozad's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cozad is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ocean keeping moving, preventing Cozad from controlling successfully.
Ocean managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Ocean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SU2#
Cozad gets to his feet. Ocean looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Ocean takes the fight into the clinch.
Billy Ocean has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cozad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ocean swings wildly with an uppercut but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ocean lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cozad misses with a body punch.
Ocean swings wildly with an uppercut but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Cozad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ocean smiles and moves away.
Billy Ocean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Cozad.
Cozad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cozad counters with a three punch combo that has Ocean backing up. Ocean nods at Cozad to acknowledge the strikes.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown but Ocean shows good takedown defense.
Cozad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Ocean rushes Cozad and presses him up against the cage.
Ocean misses with some punches.
Ocean misses with some punches.
#BC#
Ocean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cozad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cozad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ocean is fending him off so far but Cozad persists. Nope, Ocean circles away and we're back to standing.
Ocean is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Ocean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ocean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Ocean digs a right hand into Cozad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cozad's gas tank.
Ocean lands a nice shot to the body.
Cozad is breathing heavily.
Ocean lands a shoulder strike.
Ocean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cozad can do to turn this around?
Cozad is trying to break the clinch but Ocean has him pressed against the cage.
Ocean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ocean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Ocean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ocean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ocean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ocean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cozad tries to circle away but Ocean has him pinned against the cage.
Ocean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ocean throws a head punch that misses.
Cozad stalling.
Ocean scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Ocean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ocean lands a body shot.
Ocean gets through Cozad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ocean throws a head punch that misses.
Ocean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ocean just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ocean is keeping busy.
Ocean lands a hook that snaps the head of Cozad backwards. #ROC#Cozad is rocked!
Ocean throws a big uppercut that drops Cozad! More strikes from Ocean and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cozad lies dazed against the cage as Ocean celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Ocean!
Billy Ocean bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Combate FN3: Benitoy vs. Ergun
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad wants to clinch#TD2#
and Sergeev counters with a shoot takedown. Cozad fights it but they end up in guard.
Sergeev controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Sergeev 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.
Cozad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeev passes Cozad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sergeev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sergeev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Sergeev throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Cozad has his hands clasped together but Sergeev breaks the hold and Cozad is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Sergeev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Sergeev! |
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Event:
CFN2: Lundgren vs. Conway
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad connects with a high kick. #TD#
Cozad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wilder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Cozad from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wilder working for a triangle but Cozad defends it easily.
Cozad wants to stand but Wilder has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Cozad trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom. #T1#
Wilder controlling the position.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Wilder controlling Cozad's posture.
Cozad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Wilder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cozad won't allow Wilder to sweep him here.
Cozad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Wilder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cozad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilder on the ground.#SUB2#
Wilder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cozad throwing strikes from guard but Wilder blocks nicely.
Cozad trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cozad stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cozad has gone for a leg lock! Wilder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cozad's guard.#REVB#
Cozad working a defensive guard but Wilder manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Cozad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Wilder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wilder gets to mount! Cozad was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cozad's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wilder content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder with shots to the head and body - Cozad looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cozad tries to hold on but Wilder postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Wilder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Cozad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wilder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Cozad gets to his feet. Wilder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cozad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Wilder gets caught flat footed, as Cozad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wilder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cozad wants to get back to his feet but Wilder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cozad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reggie Wilder has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Cozad controls Wilder momentarily but Wilder frees himself.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wilder. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wilder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Wilder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cozad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilder has managed to get both his arms back between Cozad's legs - danger averted.
Wilder controlling from the top position.
Wilder passes into half 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.
Cozad is trying to get back to full guard.
Cozad wants to control but Wilder is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Wilder seems content to control.
Wilder slips a nice elbow through Cozad's hands, connecting with Cozad's forehead.
Cozad trying to control here.
Wilder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilder winds up and cracks Cozad with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Cozad wants to control but Wilder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cozad tries to kick Wilder off but Wilder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilder wants to stand but Cozad has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cozad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cozad tries to clinch but Wilder is having none of it. #TD#
Cozad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cozad lands in his opponent's guard.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wilder is looking for a triangle but Cozad pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilder holds on and takes a little breather.
Cozad throws a strike but Wilder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cozad is trying to keep Wilder in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cozad is looking to sweep but instead, Wilder has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cozad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cozad throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Cozad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wilder sprawls well initially but Cozad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cozad stalling away here and it's allowed Wilder to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wilder pulls Cozad in close to his closed guard and prevents Cozad from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cozad's guard. #REVB#
Wilder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Wilder won't allow Cozad to get back to his feet.
Cozad doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cozad wants to hit a sweep here but Wilder passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cozad there!
Cozad is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
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.
Cozad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cozad has given up his back here. Will Wilder look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Wilder is riding his opponent, not letting Cozad buck him off. #SUB2#
Wilder looking for the RNC.
Cozad is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wilder controls the position.#T3#
Cozad breaks Wilder's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cozad looking to sit in guard and control but Wilder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cozad is looking to stand back up but Wilder counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cozad. #SUB2#
Wilder is looking for a kimura but Cozad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilder to get the leverage.
Cozad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilder is working away from the top position though.
Cozad is trying to stand.
#T4#
Cozad tries to roll over but Wilder keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Wilder there.
Wilder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cozad is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cozad is trying to stand back up but Wilder is controlling him
Cozad is doing well to control the position and prevent Wilder from advancing to side control.
Wilder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cozad tries to roll over but Wilder keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Wilder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilder 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Wilder! |
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Event:
CMMA 24 Platt vs Oakley
Date: Aug 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Cozad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Two looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Cozad looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Two throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cozad uses it to pass to side control.
Two really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cozad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad is looking to take a break and control but Two is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Two is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cozad is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Two throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cozad. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB#
Cozad is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Two to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Two shrugs it off.
Two has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Cozad's lack of action.
Cozad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Two wants to control but Cozad is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
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.
Cozad wants to pass to mount but Two is defending the position.
Two is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Two trying to control but Cozad postures up.
Two on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Two is trying to get back to full guard.
Cozad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Two keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two won't allow Cozad to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Cozad is looking for a kimura here.
Two has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cozad is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Two shoots in and bounces Cozad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cozad wants to get back to his feet but Two passes into half guard.
#T4##REVR#
Cozad wants to get back to his feet.
Two is thwarting Cozad's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Two is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Two is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cozad!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cozad regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cozad 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##CL#
Cozad rushes Two and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Two turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Two manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Cozad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Two decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cozad to his feet.
Two misses with a takedown attempt - Cozad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Cozad gets a double leg takedown into Two's guard.
Two not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cozad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Two controls Cozad momentarily but Cozad frees himself. #T1#
Two tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cozad looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Two looking for a guillotine here but Cozad defends easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Cozad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cozad misses with a combination
and Cozad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Cozad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Two, pushing him back against the cage.
Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Two tries to pull guard but Cozad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mike Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tourny Two.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Cozad decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cozad manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Two escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cozad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Cozad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Two's guard.
Two tries to get to full guard but Cozad has control of the leg.
Cozad is looking to advance position but Two won't allow it.
Two is looking to control Cozad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Two avoid being mounted?
Cozad wants to pass to mount but Two is defending the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Two is looking to escape.
Two missing with punches from the bottom.
Two trying to control from the bottom.
Cozad trying to control from half guard but Two is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cozad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Cozad fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Two to the ground. Cozad is now in Two's guard.
Two looking for a sweep. Not yet Two, not yet.
Two can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cozad controls the pace.
Two wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Two escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cozad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cozad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two looking for a sweep. Not yet Two, not yet. #T1#
Two not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cozad slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Cozad is working for a submission of some sort.
Cozad is controlling the pace.
Cozad 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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cozad is looking to take a break and control but Two is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Two is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cozad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cozad's back!
You can see the frustration on Cozad's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Two struggling to land strikes to the head as Cozad covers up. #SUB2#
Two working for a choke but Cozad reverses nicely into Two 's guard.
Two keeping moving, preventing Cozad from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cozad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Two's guard.
Two looking for a sweep. Not yet Two, not yet.
Two trying to keep a closed guard but Cozad is proving a slippery customer.
Two trying to strike off his back.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Two has his foot on Cozad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cozad works his way back into a safe position though.
Cozad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cozad wants to stand but Two has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Two looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cozad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?
Two showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tourny Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Two trying to control but Cozad is working from the bottom.
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 Mike Cozad.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cozad, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Cozad! |
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