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Event:
Highland 76
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Cozad throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kerr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kerr lands a couple of elbows.
Cozad keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
Kerr distracts Cozad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kerr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kerr landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr is in close to Cozad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kerr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cozad's head.
Kerr prevents Cozad from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Kerr works over Cozad with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#Cozad is rocked!
Kerr postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Cozad's head off the mat! Cozad is out! He's out! Kerr jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marko Kerr! |
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Event:
Highland 65
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Sydal dives in for a single leg takedown but Cozad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sydal misses with the combination.
Cozad lands a right hook to the body.
Sydal dives in and grabs Cozad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cozad pushes down on Sydal's head and hops out.
And Cozad counters with a quick kick to the body but Sydal blocks it.
Sydal tries to clinch but Cozad is having none of it. #TD2#
Sydal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sydal controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad wants to get back to his feet.
Cozad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sydal. #T1#
Cozad wants to get back to his feet.
Sydal trying to control the action but Cozad is working from the bottom.
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. Sydal connects with a nice short shot to Cozad's temple. #SUB2#
Sydal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cozad sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sydal trying to control from half guard but Cozad is working away.
Cozad scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sydal manages to mount him!
#T2##SUB2#
Sydal has hold of Cozad's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cozad manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cozad is trying to stand but he's just given Sydal his back.
Cozad is trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB2#
Sydal is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cozad has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Sydal has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cozad taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Sydal doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dylan Sydal! |
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Event:
Highland 54
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Cozad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kong is looking to clinch.
Cozad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cozad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cozad throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kong tries to clinch #KD#
and Cozad counters with a nice right hand that sends Kong toppling to the canvas! Kong scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cozad finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cozad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Cozad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch but Cozad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cozad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kong at a distance.
Kong tries to clinch up
and Cozad counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad! |
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Event:
Highland 45
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Cozad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Scobie lands a left and a right that send Cozad crashing to the mat, dazed. Scobie thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Cozad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scobie throws a hook but Cozad blocks it.
Scobie circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cozad to the canvas! Cozad doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Scobie keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Scobie! |
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Event:
Highland 36
Date: May 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Trottsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cozad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Trottsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cozad, pushing him back against the cage.
Cozad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Trottsky misses with the head strike.
Cozad pushes Trottsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cozad scores with a shot to the side of Trottsky's head.
Trottsky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cozad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trottsky misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cozad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trottsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trottsky tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Cozad lands a brutal uppercut that launches Trottsky off his feet! Trottsky tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad! |
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Event:
Highland 20
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cozad circles away.
Cozad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cozad misses the jab.
Cozad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cozad.
A jab from Cozad misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Cozad moves out of range.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cozad scores with a nice head shot.
Cozad 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.
Cozad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Cozad follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cozad manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Cozad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cozad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Cozad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson pushes Cozad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cozad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cozad.
Cozad swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cozad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Johnson. #BC2#
Cozad breaks from the clinch.
Cozad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad motions for Johnson to come forward. Cozad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad.
Cozad with a jab.
Cozad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cozad looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Johnson rushes Cozad and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Cozad pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Cozad tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Cozad controls the action.
Cozad misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cozad stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position. #BC2#
Cozad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cozad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cozad manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Cozad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Cozad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a looping right.#CL#
Cozad gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. #T4#
Cozad swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Cozad looks winded!
Cozad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Cozad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Cozad's ribcage. Cozad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cozad up against the cage.
Cozad prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Cozad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Cozad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cozad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cozad's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cozad can do to turn this around?
Johnson just leaning against Cozad, taking a breather.
Cozad wants to stall.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson works on Cozad's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cozad! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Johnson is unloading with more strikes now! Cozad drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jameson Johnson! |
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Event:
Highland 8
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Martin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Martin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martin lands with a kick to the temple. Cozad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cozad throws out the jab.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cozad just manages to avoid it.
Martin scores with a leg kick.
Martin moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
Martin is looking to slow Cozad down with leg kicks.
Cozad throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Cozad throws a head kick that misses.
Martin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Martin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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 body kick lands there for Martin.
Cozad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Martin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
Martin lands a front kick.#T1#
A good leg kick by Martin.
Martin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cozad.
Cozad 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.
Martin connects with an inside leg kick.
Cozad throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martin. That's going to slow Cozad down.
Whack! Martin lands a heavy head kick that drops Cozad. The ref tackles Martin to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Cozad was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sean Martin! |
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Event:
Highland 1
Date: Feb 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Scobie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cozad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scobie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malcolm Scobie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scobie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scobie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad.
Cozad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scobie was well out of range. Poor timing from Cozad.
Cozad walks into a jab.
Cozad misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Scobie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cozad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scobie's hands.#CUT#It looks like Malcolm Scobie has been cut.
Cozad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Scobie out cold! Scobie is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Cozad! |
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