Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN Fight Night Kape v Slow
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Harvey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harvey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harvey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad throws a body shot but no joy.
Harvey cracks Cozad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cozad walks into a stiff left hand from Harvey.
Cozad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harvey clobbers Cozad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harvey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvey has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cozad is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Harvey punishes Cozad's body with a nice straight punch.
Cozad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cozad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harvey.
Cozad walks into a straight right hand from Harvey.
Harvey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cozad's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Cozad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harvey connects with a looping right hand.
Cozad lands a jab to the nose.
Cozad connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Harvey lands with a right hand.
A big left from Cozad misses.
Harvey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harvey connects with a nice looking jab.
Cozad misses with a jab to the body
and Harvey counters with a two punch combo.
Harvey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harvey lands a body shot.
Cozad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harvey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cozad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Harvey scores with a jab. Cozad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Harvey lands a jab to Cozad's midsection.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cozad throws out the jab.
Harvey staying out of range there.
Cozad with a nice cross.
Cozad closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Harvey! Cozad dives in looking to finish! Harvey is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pope Cozad!

Event: HZN 8 Bollomard v Hendrix
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD#
Cozad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mesquita's guard.
Mesquita 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##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Cozad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Cozad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cozad is looking to improve his position.
Cozad is controlling Mesquita's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Cozad is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Cozad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cozad trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Cozad is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Cozad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Cozad defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita is trying to control. Cozad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cozad won't allow Mesquita to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mesquita trying to work for an americana but Cozad has managed to regain full guard.
Cozad looking to control.
Mesquita is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Cozad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cozad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cozad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mesquita is trying to control the position but Cozad postures up. #T3#
Cozad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Cozad defends it easily. #SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cozad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cozad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita looking to control. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Mesquita pulls Cozad in close to prevent any damage.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita looking to control.
Cozad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cozad is stalling in the full guard.
Cozad wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cozad stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vitor Mesquita 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##TD#
Cozad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pope Cozad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Cozad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at New York Public Gym inform us that Mesquita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cozad defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mesquita working for submissions but it's allowed Cozad to get to half guard. #SUB#
Cozad is looking for a kimura here.
Mesquita trying to control here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita is controlling Cozad's trapped leg to prevent Cozad from advancing to side control.
Mesquita is looking to control Cozad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita wants to control but Cozad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mesquita won't allow Cozad to pass to mount. #T3#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Cozad is looking for a kimura but Mesquita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cozad to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mesquita has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cozad escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cozad!#SUB#
Cozad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Cozad is trying to get an arm triangle but Mesquita is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Cozad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mesquita connects with a right hand. Cozad shakes it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Cozad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mesquita wants to control but Cozad postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Cozad 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##TD#
Cozad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mesquita!
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Cozad is controlling well.
Mesquita is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad is taking a breather. Mesquita 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.#SUB#
Cozad is looking for a kimura but Mesquita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cozad to get the leverage. #T1#
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Cozad from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cozad defends it easily.
Cozad postures up. #SUB2#
Mesquita 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mesquita is trying to keep Cozad in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Mesquita has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cozad 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 Mesquita.#T3#
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Cozad seems to be working for a kimura but Mesquita defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita 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!
Cozad is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Mesquita 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, Cozad has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cozad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cozad for a finish. #T4#
Cozad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Cozad to control.
Cozad is trying to escape the mount.
Cozad wants to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away.
Mesquita with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita wants to control the pace but Cozad is squirming around nicely.
Cozad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.#SUB2#
Mesquita with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Mesquita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mesquita 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 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vitor Mesquita!

Event: APEX 3
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Cozad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belmond as he avoids it easily.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Cozad moves into range and clinches up with Belmond.
Cozad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cozad is working Belmond over against the cage.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Cozad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belmond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cozad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belmond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Itziar Belmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pope Cozad.
Belmond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Belmond.
Belmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cozad's defenses.
Belmond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cozad tries a body shot but Belmond blocks it.
Belmond lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Pope Cozad has been cut.#T1#
Belmond is working Cozad over against the cage.
Belmond lands a hook that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad swings wildly with an uppercut but Belmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cozad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmond's elbow.
Cozad scores with a shot to the side of Belmond's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cozad.
Cozad misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belmond.
Cozad lands a hook that snaps the head of Belmond backwards.
Cozad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Cozad. #T2#
Belmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cozad fails to land.
The referee calls for Belmond to work. #TD2#
Cozad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Belmond uses from the top position.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Cozad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Belmond 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 Cozad.
Belmond tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cozad is trying to escape the position but Belmond is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cozad wants to control but Belmond postures up.#T3#
Cozad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belmond wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmond tries to stand but Cozad is controlling his head.
The referee asks Belmond politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Belmond prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cozad is trying to improve his position.
Cozad is trying to control Belmond's posture but Belmond avoids it.
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. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belmond tries to stand but Cozad is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Itziar Belmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cozad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belmond. #TD2#
Cozad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cozad is looking to stall here but Belmond recovers full guard.
Cozad trying to move into half guard but instead Belmond has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Belmond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Cozad is looking for a triangle here but Belmond uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Cozad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cozad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Belmond throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Cozad counters with a takedown into side control.
Belmond is trying to control Cozad's posture but Cozad avoids it.
Belmond isn't going anywhere.
Cozad controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Cozad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belmond has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cozad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cozad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Cozad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belmond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Belmond is pushing Cozad's head away, looking to escape. Cozad manages to hold on to the position though.
Cozad controls the position. #SUB2#
Cozad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belmond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cozad working away.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cozad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmond keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belmond throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Cozad counters with a takedown into side control.
Cozad moves into full mount!
Cozad tries to control but Belmond wriggling away.
Pope Cozad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belmond gets back to half guard.#T3#
Cozad stops Belmond from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Cozad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belmond sees it coming and defends easily.
Belmond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cozad is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Belmond reverses the position - he's now on top in Cozad's guard.
Belmond sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
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.
Belmond won't allow Cozad to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Belmond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belmond is looking to stand up but Cozad won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cozad working for submissions but it's allowed Belmond to get to half guard.
Cozad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pope Cozad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Belmond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belmond jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belmond tries to clinch but Cozad is having none of it. #CL#
Belmond closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belmond.
Cozad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cozad tries to pull guard but Belmond won't allow it.
Belmond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad tries a body shot but Belmond blocks it.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cozad tries to work over Belmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Itziar Belmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cozad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmond's elbow. #T1#
Cozad tries to throw a body punch but Belmond avoids it by throwing Cozad back against the cage.
Cozad jumps guard but Belmond turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cozad letting Belmond take a breather here.
Belmond blocks a body shot from Cozad.
Cozad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Itziar Belmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pope Cozad.
Cozad tries to work over Belmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cozad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belmond trying to control the position but instead, Cozad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Belmond into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belmond.#T2#
Belmond misses with an elbow over the top.
Belmond taking a breather.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Cozad misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Belmond fails to land.
Cozad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belmond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cozad is trying to pull guard but Belmond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Belmond lands an elbow inside that Cozad shrugs off.
A left hand lands to the body for Belmond.
Cozad tries a body shot but Belmond blocks it.
Cozad misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Belmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cozad working aggressively here.
Belmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belmond pushes Cozad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cozad can do to turn this around?
Cozad tries to pull guard but Belmond holds him up against the cage and eventually Cozad drops back down to his feet.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Belmond holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Belmond just leaning against Cozad, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cozad. #T4#
Belmond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Belmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cozad tries to pull guard but Belmond won't allow it.
Cozad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cozad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belmond smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Cozad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cozad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmond is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmond is pulling down on Cozad's head. It's preventing any offense from Cozad, at least for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itziar Belmond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belmond 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itziar Belmond!
During a confident post fight interview, Itziar Belmond thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Dankovich
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1##CL2#
McFistface clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
McFistface jumps into guard, dragging Cozad to the mat. #SUB2#
McFistface is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cozad trying to control but McFistface is working from the bottom.
McFistface is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cozad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McFistface swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cozad stands and throws McFistface's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface trying to remain calm as Cozad controls from the top position.
Cozad has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McFistface!
McFistface is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Cozad with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McFistface squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McFistface is squirming around, avoiding Cozad's attempts to control the action.
McFistface wants to hold on but Cozad pushes him away.
McFistface tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cozad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cozad avoids the attempt from McFistface to control.#T2#
Cozad controlling from mount.
McFistface working to try and regain half guard.
McFistface stops Cozad from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
McFistface is squirming around, avoiding Cozad's attempts to control the action.
McFistface sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cozad is keen to just control but McFistface is a slippery customer.
McFistface wants to get back to full guard.
Cozad is thwarting McFistface's attempts to control the position.#T3#
McFistface tries to roll over but Cozad keeps him under control.
McFistface won't allow Cozad to pass to mount. #SUB#
Cozad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McFistface sees it coming and defends easily.
Cozad prevents McFistface from standing back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cozad is trying to control. McFistface wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McFistface throws a right and a left that Cozad avoids nicely. #TD2#
McFistface closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cozad to the mat! Cozad manages to get full guard.
McFistface throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cozad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFistface scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Cozad has momentary wrist control but McFistface slips an elbow through the middle.
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface lands a couple of elbows.
McFistface works over Cozad with some ground and pound from guard.
Cozad keeping full guard, as McFistface tries to pass. #SUB#
Cozad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McFistface scoring with some ground and pound.
Cozad trying to keep a closed guard but McFistface is proving a slippery customer.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFistface connects with a couple of short punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McFistface working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFistface loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougie McFistface dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cozad takes a kick to the side of the head.
McFistface moves in looking to clinch but Cozad pushes him off.
McFistface has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
McFistface closes the distance and pushes Cozad back into the cage.#TD2#
McFistface is trying to trip Cozad. He has hold of a leg but Cozad is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McFistface persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cozad wants to sweep here but McFistface controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFistface is working Cozad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McFistface tries to stand but Cozad is controlling from the bottom.
McFistface looking to sit in guard and control but Cozad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McFistface tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McFistface 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. #SUB2#
McFistface throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
McFistface working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cozad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cozad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cozad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McFistface manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cozad manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Cozad looking for a guillotine here but McFistface defends easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cozad keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cozad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cozad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cozad keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully.
McFistface would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Cozad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McFistface is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Cozad looking for subs off his back but McFistface has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Cozad is defending against the submission attempts here by McFistface. #SU2#
McFistface escapes and gets back to his feet.
McFistface misses with the combination.
McFistface lands with a straight right. Cozad didn't see that one coming.#T4##TD#
Cozad closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cozad wants to take a breather but McFistface is having none of it.
McFistface regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cozad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McFistface is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cozad stands and throws McFistface's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dougie McFistface has got the better of the ground game so far.
McFistface sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cozad is thwarting McFistface's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cozad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McFistface is just riding it out for now. Cozad eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
McFistface looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougie McFistface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Cozad gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
McFistface wants the takedown. Cozad is fighting it off but McFistface persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cozad's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Cozad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McFistface works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McFistface looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cozad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
McFistface is trying to work for a kimura but Cozad is defending well. #SUB2#
McFistface 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad has hold of McFistface's hands but McFistface slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1##SUB2#
McFistface is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McFistface slips a nice elbow through Cozad's hands, connecting with Cozad's forehead.#SU2#
McFistface decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Cozad checks the leg kick.
Cozad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
McFistface closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Cozad drags the fight down to the ground.
McFistface is in close to Cozad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McFistface trying to control the position from guard on top but Cozad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFistface preventing the sweep. #T2#
McFistface works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McFistface is thwarting Cozad's attempts to control the position.
Cozad is in trouble now - McFistface has advanced to mount!
Cozad can't escape the position.
McFistface landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McFistface lands a heavy elbow.
McFistface postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cozad looks a forlorn figure.
McFistface landing strikes from the mount and Cozad is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McFistface goes for an armbar but Cozad turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cozad. #T3#
Cozad trying to control but McFistface is working from the bottom.
Dougie McFistface is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McFistface controlling Cozad's posture.
Pope Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cozad content to stall in guard here.
Cozad looking to pass the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McFistface looking for a sweep. Not yet McFistface, not yet.
McFistface is looking to stand back up but Cozad counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McFistface.
McFistface wants to control but Cozad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McFistface manages to get to full guard.
Cozad preventing the sweep.
Cozad is looking to work some ground and pound but McFistface has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougie McFistface comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McFistface 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougie McFistface!
An out of breath Dougie McFistface thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Averyanov
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Weaver. That snapped Cozad's head back.
Weaver pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cozad is out of range and Weaver settles back down.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weaver as he jumps to the side.
Cozad looks for a takedown but Weaver sprawls well.
Cozad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cozad tries to counter with a takedown but Weaver is quick to defend against it.
Weaver attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cozad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Weaver.
Weaver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cozad.
Cozad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weaver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver misses with a two punch combination.
Cozad tries to counter by clinching up but Weaver breaks away and moves out of range.
Weaver attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver misses with a left hand #TD#
and Cozad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weaver's guard.#SUB2#
Weaver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cozad passes into side control.
Weaver tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB#
Cozad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Weaver is not content to let Cozad control the position.
Weaver is trying to improve his position.#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.
Weaver is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Cozad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee asks Cozad politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cozad prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cozad avoids the strikes from the bottom by Weaver.
Weaver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cozad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cozad advances to mount.
Weaver is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Weaver sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Cozad seems to be looking for submissions.
Cozad prevents Weaver from improving his position.#SUB2#
Weaver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cozad pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozad passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Weaver! #SUB#
Weaver has left one of his arms exposed and Cozad doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Weaver screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pope Cozad!

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn 3
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Cozad wants to counter with a clinch but Canizares pushes him away.
Canizares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Canizares is looking to slow Cozad down with leg kicks.
Canizares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Canizares swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad wants to counter the offense by Canizares and move into the clinch position.
Cozad avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Canizares misses.
Canizares fakes the leg kick and cracks Cozad in the body.
Cozad tries to clinch there but Canizares circles away.
Crunch! Canizares slams his shin into Cozad's torso.
Canizares scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cozad gets a clinch.
Canizares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canizares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canizares lands with a left to the head.
Cozad prevents a body shot from Canizares. #T1#
Canizares lands a body punch in the clinch.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Cozad avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Cozad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Canizares tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cozad or not.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cozad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Canizares or not.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cozad.
Canizares lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cozad.
Canizares lands with a right to the head.
Canizares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cozad.
Cozad cracks Canizares with a nice body shot.
Cozad misses with a punch on the inside.
Canizares lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canizares pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Cozad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Canizares walks away with a smile on his face. Cozad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Canizares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canizares scores with a jab to the head.
Canizares thumps Cozad with a low kick.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares.
Canizares cracks a nice hook into Cozad's ribs.
Canizares throws a front kick that sends Cozad stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Cozad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Canizares is looking to regain half guard here but Cozad keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB2#
Cozad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Canizares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cozad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canizares keeps working. #SUB2#
Cozad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canizares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canizares is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cozad trying to control the action but Canizares is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canizares tries to improve position but can't.
Canizares keeps Cozad under control for a moment.#SUB2#
Cozad tries for a kimura but Canizares is defending well.
Canizares seems a little lost for a moment, as Cozad dominates the positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Cozad clinches up against the cage.
Canizares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Cozad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Canizares working aggressively here.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Cozad avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Canizares lands with a light punch inside.
Cozad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Canizares just stands there and leans against the cage.
Canizares lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Canizares is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Canizares. #TD2#
Cozad manages to pull guard.
Canizares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Canizares has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cozad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canizares is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Canizares pushing down on Cozad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cozad can do to turn this around?
Canizares performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cozad is looking to improve his position.
Canizares slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Cozad trying to control but Canizares postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ezequiel Canizares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cozad clinches up with Canizares and pushes him back against the cage.
Ezequiel Canizares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Canizares scores with a shoulder strike.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Cozad is trying to pull guard but Canizares turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Canizares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cozad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cozad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Cozad.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Canizares. #T4#
Cozad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canizares prevents a body shot from Cozad.
A right hand to the body from Canizares.
Cozad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canizares tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares scores with a hook to the body.
Cozad is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canizares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Cozad controls the action.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Cozad tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike.
Canizares blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canizares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cozad.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Cozad controls his hands.
Cozad jumps guard but Canizares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pope Cozad.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Cozad avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Cozad misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Canizares connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cozad. Cozad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canizares.
Cozad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Canizares lands with a nice body punch.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canizares as he jumps to the side.
Canizares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad dives in for a single leg takedown but Canizares sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Cozad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Canizares defends it nicely.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pope Cozad.#T1#
Canizares digs a good hook to Cozad's body.
Canizares cracks Cozad with an open hand slap.
Canizares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canizares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cozad moves away.
Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch but Canizares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Canizares.#CL2#
Cozad instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Canizares.
Canizares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canizares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Canizares lands a hook that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Canizares scores with a shoulder strike.
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 shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cozad swings wildly with an uppercut but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike.
Canizares blocking some punches.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cozad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cozad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canizares to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cozad.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canizares pushes Cozad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Canizares.
Cozad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canizares tries a body shot but Cozad blocks it.
Cozad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Canizares walks away with a smile on his face. Cozad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Decent striking displayed by Canizares there.#T3#
Canizares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canizares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cozad.
Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Cozad slips under a jab from Canizares.
A slapping body kick lands there for Canizares.
Canizares clobbers Cozad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Canizares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cozad doesn't seem bothered though.
Pope Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canizares misses with a kick to the body.
Cozad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Canizares defends it well.
Canizares scores with a nice head shot.
Cozad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Canizares cracks Cozad with a good jab.
Canizares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Canizares lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cozad will feel that in the morning.
Canizares scores with a nice right hand.
Canizares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cozad closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Canizares lands an overhand right.
Canizares throws a wild body kick that Cozad sees coming a mile off.
Cozad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Canizares scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
Canizares with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canizares, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!
A victorious Ezequiel Canizares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Lunak
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Hanayama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cozad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanayama scrambles back to his feet.
Cozad throws an overhand right that lands on Hanayama's shoulder, as Hanayama tries to avoid the shot.
Hanayama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cozad's head.
Hanayama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cozad.
Hanayama throws a body punch but Cozad moves out of range.
Hanayama throws a series of punches but Cozad moves out of range.
A head kick from Cozad lands but Hanayama takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.#CL2#
Hanayama closes the distance and clinches.
Cozad throws a head punch that misses.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Hanayama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.
Hanayama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cozad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad scores with a shot to the side of Hanayama's head.
A frustrated look appears on Cozad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cozad avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Hanayama.
Cozad misses with the head strike. #T1#
Hanayama looking for a takedown.
Hanayama misses with some punches.
Hanayama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cozad throws a head punch that misses.
Hanayama scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Cozad breaks from the clinch.
Hanayama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Hanayama closes the distance and pushes Cozad back into the cage.
Hanayama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanayama lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanayama avoiding damage as Cozad throws knees to the body.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Cozad working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Hanayama tightens his grip and picks Cozad up, before dumping him to the ground. Cozad manages to land in guard.
Cozad is wriggling around but Hanayama manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Hanayama is looking to advance position but Cozad won't allow it. #T2#
Cozad is not content to let Hanayama control the position.
Cozad wants to get back to his feet.
Hanayama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hanayama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hanayama fails to take his opponent's back.
Cozad is squirming around, avoiding Hanayama's attempts to control the action.
Hanayama content just to control the position here. #T3#
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanayama wants to control the pace but Cozad is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Hanayama jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cozad manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cozad is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cozad 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.#SUB2#
Hanayama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cozad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hanayama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cozad is trying to buck Hanayama off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Hanayama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaoru Hanayama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hanayama checks a low kick from Cozad.
Hanayama slips under a jab.
Hanayama is looking to clinch.
Hanayama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanayama.
Hanayama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Hanayama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cozad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hanayama looking to pass the guard.
Hanayama won't allow Cozad to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad is wriggling around but Hanayama manages to pass to half guard.
Hanayama is looking to take a break and control but Cozad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanayama prevents Cozad from standing back up. #T1##SUB2#
Hanayama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cozad is just riding it out for now. Hanayama eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hanayama is looking for a kimura but Cozad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanayama to get the leverage.
Hanayama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cozad keeps working.
Cozad wants to get back to his feet. #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.#SUB2#
Hanayama is looking for a kimura here.
Cozad scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hanayama manages to mount him!
Cozad trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB2#
Cozad defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hanayama. #SUB2#
Hanayama looking to secure an arm triangle but Cozad defends it well. #SUB2#
Hanayama is working for a guillotine from mount but Cozad frees his head quite easily.
Hanayama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Hanayama wants to control the pace but Cozad is squirming around nicely.
Hanayama controlling from mount.
Cozad wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hanayama controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cozad is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hanayama controlling from the full mount.
Cozad trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB2#
Hanayama is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cozad to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cozad shrugs it off.
Cozad wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanayama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Hanayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaoru Hanayama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cozad throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Hanayama rushes Cozad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cozad misses with a body punch.
Cozad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanayama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanayama lands a right hand.
A short right from Cozad on the inside.
Cozad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanayama jumps guard but Cozad stands there with Hanayama around his waist. Hanayama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Hanayama jumps into guard, dragging Cozad to the mat.
Cozad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hanayama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cozad manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Cozad is looking to stand up but Hanayama isn't so interested in that idea.
Hanayama trying to control but Cozad is working from the bottom.
Hanayama content to stall in guard here.
Hanayama wants to control from the top but Cozad keeps moving.
Hanayama stops Cozad from standing up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanayama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hanayama trying to control but Cozad is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Hanayama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cozad to the ground. Hanayama is now in Cozad's guard.
Cozad wants to stand but Hanayama is controlling the position. #T3#
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Cozad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cozad wants to stand and escape but Hanayama is having none of it.
Hanayama advances to half guard.
Cozad looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Hanayama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cozad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanayama.
Hanayama moves into full mount! Cozad won't be happy about that! #T4#
Hanayama mounts Cozad! Really nice guard pass there!
You get the feeling that Cozad really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hanayama seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cozad is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cozad is squirming around, avoiding Hanayama's attempts to control the action.
Pope Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cozad is trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaoru Hanayama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hanayama 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama 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.

Event: TD 20
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1#
Lingfield throws a body punch but Cozad moves out of range.
A big right from Lingfield misses.
Cozad lands an overhand right.
Cozad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lingfield.
Lingfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lingfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Cozad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Cozad.
Cozad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lingfield takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lingfield lands with a right hand.
Cozad slips a straight right by Lingfield.
Cozad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lingfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lingfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Lingfield rushes Cozad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Lingfield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cozad clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cozad is trying to stand back up.
Cozad is keeping busy. #T1##SUB2#
Lingfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lingfield lands a shot to the head. #SUB2#
Lingfield tightening his grip on Cozad, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Lingfield working for a choke but Cozad is defending well.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet but Lingfield has full control of the position and if anything, Cozad has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Cozad is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet but Lingfield has full control of the position and if anything, Cozad has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lingfield trying to control momentarily.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Lingfield. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Lingfield biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lingfield is looking to control Cozad but Cozad is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lingfield is looking for a rear naked choke here but Cozad reverses the position brilliantly into Lingfield's guard!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lingfield is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cozad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Cozad wants to stand up but Lingfield is controlling him.
Lingfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cozad can't keep his opponent in guard - Lingfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cozad wants to get back to his feet.
Lingfield wants to control but Cozad is keeping him busy.
Cozad is trying to stand back up but Lingfield is controlling him
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lingfield working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lingfield content to control rather than advance.
Lingfield wants to control but Cozad is keeping him busy.
Cozad is trying to stand up here but Lingfield is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lingfield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cozad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lingfield 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. #SUB2#
Lingfield seems to be looking for submissions.
Cozad tries to kick Lingfield off but Lingfield keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cozad is not content to let Lingfield control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Lingfield.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Lingfield saw that one coming.
Jim Lingfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cozad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lingfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Cozad tenderised Lingfield's leg. Lingfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lingfield dives in and grabs Cozad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cozad pushes down on Lingfield's head and hops out.
Lingfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Lingfield.
Lingfield throws a hook to the side of Cozad's head but Cozad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Lingfield misses.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Lingfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lingfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lingfield lands with a nice body punch.
Cozad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lingfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cozad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Cozad does it's job there.
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!
Lingfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cozad tries to avoid it but Lingfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cozad to the ground. Cozad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lingfield.
Good shot there by Lingfield.#T1#
Lingfield throws a hook but Cozad blocks it.
Cozad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lingfield in his tracks.
Cozad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lingfield.
Lingfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Cozad counters with a left to the body.
Lingfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Pope Cozad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cozad scores with a leg kick.
Cozad connects with the punch.
Lingfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cozad as he jumps to the side.
Cozad moves out of range as Lingfield strikes.
Cozad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cozad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pope Cozad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lingfield.
Cozad lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Lingfield misses the target.
Cozad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Cozad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cozad.
Lingfield loads up on a big right hand but Cozad slips the punch.#T2#
Cozad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cozad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
It looks like Cozad has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lingfield misses with a wild body shot.
Cozad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lingfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Lingfield has Cozad up against the cage in a clinch.
Cozad tries to break the clinch but Lingfield is controlling the position.
Lingfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cozad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lingfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lingfield.
Lingfield blocks a body shot from Cozad. #BC#
Cozad breaks the clinch.
Lingfield tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Cozad connects with the punch.
Cozad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lingfield on the side of the head.
Lingfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Lingfield saw that one coming.
Cozad is looking to slow Lingfield down with leg kicks.
Cozad connects with a looping right hand.
Cozad lands with a right hand.
Lingfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Cozad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lingfield.
Cozad scores with a nice head shot.
Cozad lands a jab to Lingfield's midsection.
Cozad avoids the body shot from Lingfield.
Lingfield takes one on the button.
Cozad sizes up Lingfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lingfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cozad cracks Lingfield with an open hand slap.
Lingfield misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Lingfield. Those never looked like landing.
Lingfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lingfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Cozad throws a counter high kick but Lingfield was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cozad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cozad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cozad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lingfield scores with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cozad - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Lingfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lingfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cozad.
Cozad digs a good hook to Lingfield's body.
Cozad throws a nice looking combination but Lingfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lingfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Cozad scores with a nice strike.
Lingfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cozad connects with a right hand. Lingfield shakes it off.
Cozad jabs Lingfield right on the nose. Lingfield blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Cozad.
Cozad moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad misses with a straight right.
Lingfield ducks under a wild hook from Cozad.
Cozad connects with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Cozad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cozad lands a leg kick that knocks Lingfield off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Cozad 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#
Cozad lands with an overhand left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cozad.#CL2#
Lingfield moves into the clinch.
Lingfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lingfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cozad prevents it.
Cozad struggles to land a body shot inside as Lingfield controls his hands. #TD2#
Cozad is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lingfield is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cozad to the mat. Cozad regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cozad wants to stand but Lingfield is controlling the position.
Lingfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cozad is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lingfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Cozad is retaining full guard. #T1#
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Cozad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cozad wants to stand but Lingfield is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cozad looks to land a left hand but Lingfield moved out of range nicely.
Cozad scores with the left hand. Lingfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Cozad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lingfield's hands.
Lingfield misses with a looping right.
Lingfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lingfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cozad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Lingfield closes the distance and pushes Cozad back into the cage.
Cozad can't break the clinch.
Lingfield goes for a takedown attempt but Cozad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cozad thumps Lingfield with a low kick.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Lingfield misses the target.
Lingfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cozad circles away.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lingfield.
Lingfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lingfield swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lingfield lands with a good body shot.
Lingfield takes a swing at Cozad's ribcage but misses.
Cozad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cozad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cozad. That's going to slow Lingfield down.
Donk. Cozad catches Lingfield right on the button with a cross.
Lingfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cozad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lingfield can do to turn this around?
Cozad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozad scores with a jab. Lingfield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lingfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lingfield throws out a loose jab but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lingfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Lingfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cozad cracks Lingfield with a good jab.
Lingfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lingfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cozad throws a shot to the body.
Lingfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Lingfield.
Lingfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cozad lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Lingfield - just one landing.
Cozad throws a good cross that connects.
Cozad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cozad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lingfield momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lingfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lingfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cozad avoids it really well and circles away.
Lingfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cozad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lingfield throws an off balance right hand
and Cozad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Cozad lands with a nice combination. Lingfield backs away looking to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cozad.
Lingfield throws a good cross that connects.
Lingfield avoids the head kick by Cozad.
Cozad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cozad wants it to stay on the feet.
Cozad throwing a counter right hand but Lingfield manages to avoid it.
Cozad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lingfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cozad manages to avoid it.
Cozad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cozad stuffs the takedown.
Cozad connects with a leg kick.
Lingfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Cozad lands with a good body shot.
Lingfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lingfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lingfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Cozad is looking to slow Lingfield down with leg kicks.
Cozad lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pope Cozad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cozad 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pope Cozad!

Event: TD 16
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Cozad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cozad.
Pope Cozad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cozad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaissis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cozad throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
Cozad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Slaissi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cozad throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cozad has time to react.
Jab, jab by Cozad - just one landing.
A big right from Cozad misses.
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cozad moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cozad looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
A slow jab from Cozad misses its intended target.
Cozad looks to throw the jab but Slaissi is out of range.
Cozad sizes up Slaissi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Cozad moved out of range.
Cozad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slaissi misses with a hook. Cozad ducked under it nicely.
Slaissi checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cozad crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slaissi - the referee stops the clock and Cozad gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slaissi. Cozad manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cozad with a nice calf kick.
Cozad cracks Slaissi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slaissi is looking to slow Cozad down with leg kicks.
Slaissi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cozad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cozad throws a lazy right hand but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cozad checks a leg kick.
Cozad slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi tests Cozad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cozad at a distance.
A slow jab from Slaissi misses its intended target.
A jab from Cozad misses.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Slaissi throws a hook but Cozad blocks it.
Cozad is looking to counter punch.
Cozad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slaissi takes one to the side of the head.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cozad throws a right hand that misses
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick.
Jab from Slaissi.
Cozad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slaissi stuns Cozad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slaissi scores with a nice head shot.
Slaissi throws a series of punches but Cozad avoids them all with ease.
Slaissi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cozad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Slaissi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Slaissi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
Cozad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slaissi slips a straight right by Cozad.
Slaissi works over Cozad's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Pope Cozad has been cut.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.#T3#
Cozad is looking to chop away at Slaissi's legs.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cozad slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses the jab.
Slaissi clobbers Cozad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaissi misses with a few strikes there.
Cozad misses with an uppercut.
Cozad misses with a hook.
Slaissi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cozad circles away quickly and effectively.
Slaissi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slaissi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cozad.
Cozad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slaissi. Slaissi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slaissi thumps Cozad with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cozad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slaissi throws an overhand right that lands on Cozad's shoulder, as Cozad tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Cozad slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cozad.
Cozad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slaissi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Cozad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cozad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slaissi is out of range.
Cozad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slaissi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cozad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slaissi moves out of range as Cozad throws a body kick.
Slaissi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cozad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cozad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slaissi circles away quickly and effectively.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Cozad avoids it with no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cozad moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the body.
Slaissi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cozad throws a wild body kick that Slaissi sees coming a mile off.
Cozad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cozad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Cozad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cozad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slaissi doesn't seem bothered though.
Cozad 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.
Slaissi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaissi lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cozad.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cozad might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cozad looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi thumps Cozad with a low kick.
Slaissi avoids the head kick by Cozad.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
Slaissi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slaissi wants to land a leg kick but Cozad is out of range.
Cozad with a nice calf kick.
Slaissi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head 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!
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad checks a low kick from Slaissi.
Slaissi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.#T1#
Cozad misses with a double jab.
Cozad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cozad ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
Slaissi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaissi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slaissi misses with a leg kick.
Cozad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Nice shot lands for Slaissi.
That kick from Slaissi tenderised Cozad's leg. Cozad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Cozad moves away and avoids it.
Slaissi slips a jab from Cozad.
Cozad is looking to slow Slaissi down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cozad, as that shot connected.
Cozad throws a series of punches but Slaissi moves out of range.
Cozad backing away here, and Slaissi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slaissi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cozad under the eye.
Cozad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slaissi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cozad is out of range and Slaissi settles back down. #T2#
Slaissi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cozad moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Cozad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice jab there from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Cozad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slaissi can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Slaissi.
Slaissi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slaissi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi scores with a shot to the body.
Cozad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cozad missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cozad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slaissi with a hook.
Cozad lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Cozad misses with a left hand
and Slaissi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cozad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cozad walks into a straight right hand from Slaissi.
A jab lands there for Slaissi.
Cozad lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Cozad.
Slaissi cracks Cozad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cozad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaissi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Slaissi misses.
Cozad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Cozad throws a head kick but Slaissi moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cozad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Cozad. Those never looked like landing.
Slaissi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slaissi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slaissi lands a jab-cross combination.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Cozad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cozad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Cozad misses its intended target.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaissi throws a chopping leg kick but Cozad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slaissi thumps Cozad with a low kick.
Cozad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slaissi checks a low kick from Cozad.
Cozad misses with a body kick.
Cozad swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Slaissi misses its intended target.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cozad is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi throws a leg kick but Cozad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cozad tries to move into range but Slaissi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cozad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Slaissi fails to land with a series of punches.
Cozad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cozad scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Cozad misses
and Slaissi counters with a left to the body.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cozad.
Slaissi motions for Cozad to come forward. Slaissi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi throws a hook but Cozad avoids it easily.
Slaissi misses with a hook. Cozad ducked under it nicely.
Cozad staying out of range there.
Cozad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cozad throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Cozad looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Slaissi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Cozad moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Slaissi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Cozad connects with an inside leg kick.
Cozad blocks a jab.
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Cozad throws a lazy right hand but Slaissi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi scores with the left hand. Cozad knows he should have avoided that one.
Cozad misses with a body kick.
Slaissi throws a hook but Cozad avoids it easily.
Cozad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slaissi blocks a leg kick.
Slaissi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cozad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Cozad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cozad misses with a straight right.
Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a nice strike.
Slaissi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cozad.
Slaissi misses with a looping right.#T2#
Cozad walks into a straight right hand from Slaissi.
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!
The fighters circling - Cozad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cozad misses with a hook.
Slaissi slips under a jab from Cozad.
Slaissi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cozad throws the left hand but Slaissi avoids the punch easily.
Cozad throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Cozad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cozad misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Slaissi blocks the low kick.
Slaissi scores with a push kick.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Slaissi.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slaissi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cozad misses the target.
Cozad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slaissi.#T3#
Slaissi lands with a straight right. Cozad didn't see that one coming.
Cozad misses with a straight right.
Cozad throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cozad tries to land a body kick
and Slaissi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
Cozad moves forwards but Slaissi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slaissi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cozad throws out the jab.
Slaissi cracks Cozad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cozad misses with a hook.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi lands an overhand right.
Slaissi thuds his right hand into Cozad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cozad misses the jab.
Cozad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slaissi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cozad 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 Slaissi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slaissi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cozad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaissi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Cozad walks into a stiff left hand from Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cozad in his tracks.
Cozad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cozad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slaissi swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Cozad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slaissi on the side of the head.
Cozad throws an overhand right that lands on Slaissi's shoulder, as Slaissi tries to avoid the shot.
Cozad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slaissi to score with a decent uppercut.
Cozad tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Cozad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with the left hand. Cozad knows he should have avoided that one.
Cozad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cozad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad'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.#R4#
A punch lands to the side of Cozad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slaissi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Slaissi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slaissi tried to score with a low kick but Cozad checks it.
Cozad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slaissi moves away from the strike by Cozad.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Cozad.
Slaissi moves out of range of the body kick.
Slaissi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Cozad is out of range.
Slaissi throws a low kick but Cozad avoids it.
Cozad blocks a head kick by Slaissi.
Cozad tries a low kick but Slaissi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cozad.
Cozad misses with a low kick as Slaissi jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cozad misses with a leg kick
and Cozad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cozad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slaissi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaissi digs a good hook to Cozad's body. #T1#
Donk. Slaissi catches Cozad right on the button with a cross.
Cozad misses with a shot to the body
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Slaissi throws out a powerful jab.
Cozad lands a jab to Slaissi's midsection.
Cozad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slaissi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cozad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cozad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cozad tries to move into range but Slaissi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slaissi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad.
Slaissi slips under a jab.
Slaissi with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
and Cozad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cozad tries to score with a low kick but Slaissi moves his leg out of the way.
Cozad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Cozad throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cozad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slaissi slips a straight right by Cozad.
Slaissi lands a glancing blow to the side of Cozad's head.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Cozad moved out of range nicely.
Cozad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slaissi just manages to avoid it.
Cozad throws a leg kick but Slaissi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Cozad saw that one coming.
Cozad checks a low kick from Slaissi.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cozad moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Slaissi lands with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Cozad.
Cozad tries to bum rush Slaissi with a series of wild strikes but Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cozad throws a low kick but Slaissi moves out of range easily.
Slaissi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cozad throws a push kick but Slaissi slaps the foot to one side.
Slaissi throws out a counter right but Cozad avoids it with no problem.
Cozad swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Cozad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Slaissi saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
Cozad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Cozad just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Cozad misses with the combination.
Cozad slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Nice defenses there by Cozad.
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Cozad moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slaissi. That's going to slow Cozad down.
Cozad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cozad.
Despite the aggression on Slaissi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick from Cozad misses.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Cozad misses with a left hand
and Slaissi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a low kick but Cozad avoids it.
Slaissi checks a leg kick.
Slaissi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slaissi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cozad throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cozad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Slaissi.
A jab from Slaissi finds it's way through Cozad's defenses.
Slaissi slips a jab from Cozad.
The fighters circling - Cozad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cozad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cozad.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi stuns Cozad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cozad scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Cozad misses with a lunging right hand
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slaissi thumps Cozad with a low kick.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cozad.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cozad.
Cozad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaissi stuns Cozad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slaissi with the inside leg kick.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
Slaissi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slaissi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cozad.
Slaissi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
Cozad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Cozad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cozad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slaissi is looking for the big counter here.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cozad throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad throws a leg kick but Slaissi moved away.#T1#
Cozad misses with a leg kick.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cozad.
Cozad connects with a crisp jab.
Cozad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Slaissi.
Cozad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slaissi cracks Cozad with an open hand slap.
Slaissi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cozad just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cozad is out of range and Slaissi settles back down.
Slaissi slips under a jab.
Slaissi works Cozad's body with a nice hook.
Cozad misses the jab.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozad moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Slaissi throws a body kick that misses
and Cozad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cozad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slaissi.
Cozad slips a straight right by Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cozad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cozad moves away.
Cozad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cozad throws a shot from downtown. Slaissi moves away and avoids it.
Cozad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slaissi scores with the left hand. Cozad knows he should have avoided that one.
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cozad.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
It looked like Cozad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slaissi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Cozad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Cozad blocks the low kick.#T3#
Cozad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slaissi.
Slaissi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cozad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaissi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cozad.
Cozad loads up on a big right hand but Slaissi slips the punch.
Cozad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slaissi checks a leg kick nicely.
Cozad misses with a low kick.
Cozad misses the jab.
Cozad looks to land a combination but Slaissi avoids it well.
Slaissi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slaissi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Cozad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi. #T4#
Cozad moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Slaissi blocks the leg kick.
Slaissi swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
It looked like Cozad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slaissi.
Cozad looks to land a combination but Slaissi avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cozad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slaissi. Slaissi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slaissi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cozad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a combination. Cozad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cozad works over Slaissi's head and body with a nice combination.
Cozad throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi jabs Cozad right on the nose. Cozad blinks but takes it well.
Slaissi thuds his right hand into Cozad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slaissi.
Pope Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi slips under a jab from Cozad.
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slaissi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slaissi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: TD 12
Date: Jan 11, 2023

#R1#
Cozad scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Big Foot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cozad sprawls well initially but Big Foot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Big Foot is keen to just control but Cozad is a slippery customer.
Cozad is trying to stand.
We've been hearing that Big Foot has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Big Foot trying to control from half guard but Cozad is working away.
Cozad is looking to escape.
Cozad is refusing to be controlled, as Big Foot sits in half guard. #SUB#
Big Foot seems to be working for a kimura but Cozad defends the submission attempt.
Big Foot stops Cozad from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Big Foot seems to be working for a kimura but Cozad defends the submission attempt.
Big Foot tries to pass to full mount but Cozad defends it. #T1#
Big Foot trying to control from half guard but Cozad is working away.
Big Foot prevents Cozad from standing back up. #SUB#
Big Foot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cozad is staying active underneath Big Foot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cozad is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Big Foot goes for a double leg but Cozad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cozad continues to drive forward.
Cozad lands with a left to the head.
Cozad gets underhooks to prevent Big Foot's takedown attempt.
Big Foot is trying to pull guard but Cozad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unicorn Big Foot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big Foot is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Cozad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cozad.
Big Foot pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cozad stops a takedown attempt from Big Foot. #BC2#
Cozad breaks the clinch.
Cozad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cozad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Cozad does it's job there.
Big Foot tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Cozad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cozad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Big Foot doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad lands a head shot.
Cozad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Big Foot shoots in and bounces Cozad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big Foot pushes down on Cozad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Big Foot prevents Cozad from standing back up. #T3#
Big Foot stalling away here and it's allowed Cozad to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Big Foot trying to control the position from guard on top but Cozad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cozad is looking to stand up but Big Foot isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Big Foot postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cozad is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Big Foot, into his guard. #REVB#
Big Foot is looking to sweep but instead, Cozad has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cozad wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Big Foot controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Big Foot gets full guard.
Cozad wants to stand but Big Foot has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cozad stopping the sweep attempt from Big Foot.
Big Foot wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cozad wants to stand but Big Foot has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Cozad dominated that round.
That's time! Big Foot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Big Foot fails with a takedown attempt.
Cozad misses with an uppercut.
Big Foot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cozad sprawls and moves away.
Big Foot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cozad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cozad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cozad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unicorn Big Foot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big Foot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cozad counters with a series of strikes. Big Foot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cozad cracks Big Foot with an open hand slap.
Cozad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cozad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Big Foot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Big Foot tries for a takedown but Cozad circles away easily
and Cozad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Big Foot is rocked!
Cozad dances in with a quick combination. Big Foot is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Cozad snaps Big Foot's head back. Big Foot stumbles backwards against the cage. Cozad steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Big Foot's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Big Foot just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pope Cozad!

Event: TD 9
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Cozad is avoiding it.
Maxwell misses with a hook to the body
letting Cozad counter with a right hand.
Cozad tries to score with a low kick but Maxwell moves his leg out of the way.
Cozad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maxwell momentarily.
Maxwell wants to clinch.
Maxwell needs to keep his hands up - Cozad had a free shot at his head there.
Cozad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cozad misses with a leg kick
letting Maxwell counter with a right hand.
Cozad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cozad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Maxwell rushes Cozad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maxwell.
Cozad avoiding damage as Maxwell throws knees to the body.
Cozad takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Pope Cozad has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maxwell slowing the pace effectively.
Cozad is leaning against Maxwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maxwell keeps control of Cozad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Cozad.
Maxwell trying to land knees to the body.
Maxwell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cozad's face.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Cozad blocks with his arms.
Cozad being controlled against the cage.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cozad content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Cozad blocks with his arms.
Cozad wants to stall. #BC#
Cozad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cozad lands a nice hook to Maxwell's body. Maxwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cozad scores with a hook.
Maxwell tries to bum rush Cozad with a series of wild strikes but Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maxwell throws an overhand right that lands on Cozad's shoulder, as Cozad tries to avoid the shot.
Cozad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cozad throws a front kick aimed at Maxwell's knee but Maxwell avoids it well.
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 powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cozad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cozad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Cozad.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Cozad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cozad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maxwell misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Cozad misses its target.
Maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Cozad pushes him off.
Maxwell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cozad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maxwell wants to clinch up but Cozad keeps it at a distance.
Cozad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Cozad there.
Cozad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maxwell tries to clinch up but Cozad circles away and keeps his distance.
It looks like Cozad has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cozad swats away the attempt to clinch by Maxwell.
Cozad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Cozad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cozad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pope Cozad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maxwell is looking to clinch.
Cozad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maxwell. Maxwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Cozad gets tackled into the cage by Maxwell. Maxwell maintains the clinch.
A short right from Cozad on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maxwell.
Cozad tries to stall but Maxwell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maxwell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cozad's face.
Maxwell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cozad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cozad is looking to break free of the clinch but Maxwell has double underhooks.
Cozad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Cozad manages to break the clinch.
Cozad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Cozad moves away
enabling Cozad to counter with a crisp jab.
Maxwell walks into a straight right hand from Cozad.
Maxwell wants to clinch.#T4#
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maxwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Maxwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cozad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maxwell lands a knee to the body.
Cozad digs a right hand underneath Maxwell's ribcage. Maxwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maxwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cozad's elbow.
Cozad swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Cozad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Maxwell looks to move away, Cozad throws a big counter combo but Maxwell just gets out of the way.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Cozad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cozad feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad keeps the fight on the outside.
Maxwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cozad 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.
Maxwell tries to counter with a clinch but Cozad shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Cozad tries to keep at a distance but Maxwell has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Cozad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Cozad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad'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.#R2##CL2#
Maxwell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Cozad breaks the clinch.
Cozad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maxwell can do to turn this around?
Cozad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maxwell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Cozad.
Cozad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maxwell is out of range.
Cozad misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Cozad gets tackled into the cage by Maxwell. Maxwell maintains the clinch.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cozad blocks it with crossed arms.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cozad as Maxwell tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maxwell with a knee to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cozad is trying to break the clinch but Maxwell has him pressed against the cage.
Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxwell stalling in the clinch but Cozad improves position.
Maxwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Cozad takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cozad wants to stall.
Cozad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maxwell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maxwell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cozad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cozad struggles to land a body shot inside as Maxwell controls his hands.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maxwell stalling in the clinch but Cozad improves position.
Maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cozad blocks the elbow strike.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Cozad blocks with his arms. #BC#
Cozad breaks from the clinch.
Maxwell looks to land a body kick but Cozad moved away.
Cozad avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Cozad misses.
Cozad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cozad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Maxwell gets a clinch. #T2#
Maxwell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maxwell landing knees to the head.
Cozad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cozad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Cozad tries to break the clinch but Maxwell is controlling the position.
Maxwell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cozad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cozad tries to break free but Maxwell pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Maxwell.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maxwell landing knees to the head.
Cozad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cozad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Cozad blocks it.
Cozad lands an uppercut.
Cozad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maxwell is keeping busy.
Maxwell lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Cozad wants to break free but Maxwell has control.
Nice body punch from Cozad - that landed with a thud.
Cozad misses with the head strike.
Maxwell throws an elbow that misses.
Maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maxwell landing knees to the head.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maxwell is breathing heavily.
Cozad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maxwell as Cozad tries to tie him up.
Cozad lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Cozad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cozad jabs Maxwell right on the nose. Maxwell blinks but takes it well.
Cozad connects with a body shot that sends Maxwell's belly button to the back.
Cozad throws a hook but Maxwell avoids it easily.
Maxwell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good standup being displayed there by Cozad as he connects with a hook.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad swats away the attempt to clinch by Maxwell.
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Klinx Maxwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cozad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cozad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cozad misses with a body shot.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cozad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Cozad.
Maxwell wants to clinch.
Cozad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cozad.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cozad.
Maxwell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maxwell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pope Cozad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Maxwell defending well as Cozad loads up on a big left hand.
Maxwell checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Maxwell forces Cozad back against the cage and clinches.
Maxwell landing knees to the head.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maxwell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maxwell working Cozad over with knees to the body.
Maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maxwell misses with a knee strike.
Cozad wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Cozad.
Cozad misses with a punch on the inside.
Maxwell missing with knees to the body. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Cozad blocks it.
Maxwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cozad has a couple of punches blocked by Maxwell.
Cozad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cozad tries to break the clinch but Maxwell is controlling the position.
Maxwell misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Cozad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cozad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cozad throwing a counter right hand but Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Maxwell slips a straight right by Cozad.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cozad.
Pope Cozad is winning the standup battle so far.
Cozad lunges at Maxwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maxwell's hand.
Maxwell blocks the body kick.
Maxwell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cozad.
Cozad with a jab.
Maxwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Cozad circles away.
Cozad connects with a body shot that sends Maxwell's belly button to the back.
Cozad avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Maxwell wants to clinch up but Cozad keeps it at a distance.
Maxwell tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Cozad throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell wants to clinch up but Cozad keeps it at a distance.
Maxwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Cozad scores with a nice strike.
Cozad tries to work over Maxwell's front leg with a kick but Maxwell checks it. #CL2#
Maxwell takes the fight into the clinch.
Cozad tries to circle away but Maxwell has him pinned against the cage.
Cozad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maxwell avoids it.
Maxwell throws an elbow that misses.
Cozad has a couple of punches blocked by Maxwell.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cozad blocks it with crossed arms.
Klinx Maxwell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cozad blocks a body shot from Maxwell.
Cozad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cozad is looking to control Maxwell's arms but Maxwell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
Come on Maxwell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maxwell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maxwell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maxwell connects with a knee to the head.
Maxwell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Cozad blocks with his arms.
Cozad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maxwell has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Cozad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cozad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maxwell 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.#T4#
Cozad lands a lovely overhand right.
Cozad jabs Maxwell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maxwell takes one to the side of the head.
Maxwell closes the distance but Cozad moves to the side
and Cozad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cozad misses with a hook. Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Maxwell has closed the distance and engaged Cozad in a clinch.
Cozad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maxwell blocking some punches.
Cozad is looking to control Maxwell's arms but Maxwell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cozad.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maxwell misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Cozad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maxwell wants to clinch.

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 Pope 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pope Cozad!

Event: TD 5
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1#
Lineker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cozad scores with a nice right hand.
Lineker throws a nice head kick!
Cozad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gary Lineker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lineker throws a looping overhand right but Cozad ducks down to avoid it.
Cozad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lineker.
Lineker tries to clinch but Cozad is having none of it.
Jab by Lineker.
Lineker digs a good body shot into Cozad's ribs.
Cozad moves out of range as Lineker throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Lineker is rocked!
Cozad misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Lineker moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cozad.
Cozad misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Cozad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cozad scores with a jab. Lineker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cozad takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Lineker takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Lineker clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lineker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lineker.
Lineker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lineker taking a breather. #BC#
Cozad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cozad misses with a head kick.
Lineker is looking to score with low kicks.
Cozad is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Lineker has managed to clinch.
Cozad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lineker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cozad effectively controlling the action here.
Cozad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lineker swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Lineker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cozad misses with the combination. #T2##CL2#
Lineker closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Cozad fails to land.
Cozad lands with a right to the head.
Cozad blocks a body shot from Lineker. #BC2#
Lineker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lineker fakes the leg kick and cracks Cozad in the body.
Cozad slips a straight right by Lineker.
Lineker misses with a hook.
Lineker lands with an uppercut that bounces Cozad off the cage and back into range.
Lineker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lineker's corner calls for a 1-2. Lineker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cozad throws a lazy uppercut
and Lineker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lineker misses with the body kick
and Cozad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cozad misses with a looping left.#T3#
Lineker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pope Cozad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lineker moves in looking to clinch but Cozad pushes him off.
Lineker digs a good body shot into Cozad's ribs.
Lineker moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
Lineker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cozad misses with a looping right.
Cozad misses with a few strikes there.
Lineker throws a fast counter high kick but Cozad manages to duck under it in time.
Lineker throws a hook but Cozad blocks it.
Cozad scores with a decent looking hook.
Cozad slips under a jab from Lineker.
Lineker scores with a jab. Cozad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lineker tries to score with a low kick but Cozad moves his leg out of the way.
Cozad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lineker punishes Cozad's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Lineker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Lineker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Cozad misses.
Lineker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cozad.
Cozad throws a hook but Lineker blocks it.
Lineker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lineker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cozad throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lineker.
Lineker connects with a body shot that sends Cozad's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Lineker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cozad stops a takedown attempt from Lineker.
Cozad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Cozad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad lands a shoulder strike.
Lineker is still on wobbly legs! Can Cozad finish him?
The referee calls for Lineker to work.
Lineker seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, Cozad scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Lineker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cozad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lineker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cozad throws out a loose jab but Lineker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lineker lands with a nice combination. Cozad backs away looking to recover.
Lineker throws a head kick but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad misses the jab.
Lineker swinging wildly here.
Cozad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Lineker saw that one coming.
Cozad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cozad throws a body punch but Lineker moves out of range.
Cozad circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Cozad counters with a nice right hand that sends Lineker toppling to the canvas! Lineker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cozad finish him?!#T1#
Cozad misses with a straight left.
Gary Lineker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lineker slips a jab from Cozad.
Lineker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cozad. Lineker does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lineker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cozad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lineker.
Lineker connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Cozad. That snapped Lineker's head back. #KD#
Cozad feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lineker sprawling to the canvas! Lineker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cozad finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cozad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lineker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Cozad.#CL2#
Lineker moves into the clinch.
Lineker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lineker tries a body shot but Cozad blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Cozad fails to land. #T2#
Cozad stalling in the clinch.
Cozad 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.
Cozad trying to stall but Lineker improves his position.
Cozad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cozad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gary Lineker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Lineker fails to land.
Lineker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cozad's elbow.
Cozad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Lineker.
Cozad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Cozad - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Cozad manages to break the clinch.
Lineker throws a hook but Cozad avoids it easily.
Cozad looks for the body kick but Lineker saw that one coming.
Lineker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Lineker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cozad's head backwards.
Pope Cozad is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Lineker throws a big shot that misses.
Lineker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad looks for the body kick but Lineker saw that one coming.
No joy there for Lineker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cozad looks to throw the jab but Lineker is out of range. #CL2#
Lineker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cozad tries to work over Lineker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lineker tries a body shot but Cozad blocks it.
Lineker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Lineker gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad lands a nice uppercut.
Cozad throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lineker fails to land. #BC2#
Lineker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cozad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lineker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lineker tries to clinch but Cozad is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Cozad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Lineker throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
Cozad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lineker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lineker throws a big shot that misses.
Lineker misses with an uppercut. Cozad saw that one coming.
Lineker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Cozad misses.
Lineker ducks under a wild hook from Cozad.
Cozad moves out of range of the strikes.
Cozad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lineker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cozad staying out of range there.
Cozad dodges the punch combination from Lineker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lineker.
Cozad throws a jab when Lineker was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pope Cozad will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lineker missing with a left hand there. Cozad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cozad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Cozad misses.
Cozad misses with a body kick.
Cozad scores with a jab to the head.
Cozad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lineker tries to close the distance and clinch but Cozad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cozad avoids a kick to the body.
Cozad throws a body punch but Lineker moves out of range.
Cozad throws a right hand that misses
and Lineker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Lineker. #TD2#
Lineker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Lineker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lineker won't allow Cozad to get back to his feet.
Cozad seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lineker trying to control but Cozad is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lineker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cozad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lineker is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lineker slips under a jab from Cozad.
Lineker wants to counter the offense by Cozad and move into the clinch position.
Lineker motions for Cozad to come forward. Lineker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lineker misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Lineker saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cozad.
Lineker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lineker throws a series of strikes that have Cozad backpedaling.
Cozad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lineker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cozad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lineker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cozad dodges the punch combination from Lineker.
Lineker throws a jab when Cozad was well out of range.
A lazy left from Lineker finds it's target.
Lineker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cozad.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lineker - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Lineker misses. #T3#
Lineker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cozad backs up against the cage.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lineker.
A big right from Cozad misses.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cozad ducks under a wild hook from Lineker.
Cozad throwing a counter right hand but Lineker manages to avoid it.
Cozad misses with a low kick.
Lineker throws a body shot but no joy.
Cozad misses with a looping left.
Lineker lands with an overhand left.
Lineker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cozad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lineker staying out of range there.
Cozad looks to score with a jab to the body but Lineker is just out of range.
Lineker lands a nice shot to the body. #T4##TD2#
Lineker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cozad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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 wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lineker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lineker working the ground and pound.
Cozad is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lineker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cozad will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cozad is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lineker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cozad 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Lineker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lineker 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Lineker!

Event: KOP MAX
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Marden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand.
Marden misses with a takedown attempt - Cozad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cozad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cozad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cozad wants it to stay on the feet.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Cozad explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Marden shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marden was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Marden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cozad is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marden connects with a decent elbow.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cozad keeps working.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Cozad 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.#SUB2#
Marden is trying to get an arm triangle but Cozad is defending well. #SUB2#
Marden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cozad's coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts 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.#SUB2#
Marden swings around for an armbar but Cozad sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marden's guard.
Marden wants to sweep here but Cozad controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cozad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marden is proving hard to escape from. #T2##SUB2#
Marden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden controls Cozad momentarily but Cozad frees himself.
Cozad wants to stand but Marden is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cozad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Marden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cozad's guard. #REVB#
Cozad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marden is controlling him.
Marden passes Cozad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cozad! #SUB2#
Marden goes for an armbar but Cozad turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cozad.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Cozad wants to get up but he can't break Marden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marden pulls Cozad in close to his closed guard and prevents Cozad from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cozad tries to stand but Marden is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cozad is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bulla Marden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marden.
Cozad wants to land a leg kick but Marden is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Cozad. No joy for Marden on that attempt.
Marden misses with a takedown attempt
and Cozad counters with a nice leg kick.
Cozad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marden.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Cozad keeps Marden at a distance using the push kick.
Cozad stuffs the takedown attempt from Marden. Marden gets slowly back to his feet.
Cozad misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cozad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cozad counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Marden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cozad did well to prevent Marden getting side control.
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 tries to kick Marden off but Marden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura here.
Cozad looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cozad sees it coming and defends easily.
Marden tries to pass to full mount but Cozad defends it.
Marden passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cozad trying desperately to get to his feet.
Marden wants to take Cozad's back here but Cozad is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB2#
Marden goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cozad is on top in guard.
Marden has a closed guard, preventing Cozad from standing up.
Marden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Marden looking for a guillotine here but Cozad defends easily.
Marden trying to control the position.
Cozad wanted to stand there but Marden had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marden holds on and takes a little breather. #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.
Marden has a closed guard, preventing Cozad from standing up.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cozad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marden's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cozad wanted to stand there but Marden had control of the position.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Marden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Marden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Cozad dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cozad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cozad wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Cozad as Marden shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Cozad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marden has his takedown stuffed
and Cozad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.#TD2#
Marden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marden is taking a breather. Cozad 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.
Cozad pushes Marden off looking to stand but Marden dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Marden is trying to work for a kimura but Cozad is defending well.
Cozad is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulla Marden has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Marden wants to free his trapped foot but Cozad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cozad is trying to stand up here but Marden is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cozad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cozad wants it to stay on the feet.
Cozad is looking to counter punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marden or perhaps it was just good defense by Cozad, which made it look bad.
Cozad scores with a body shot.
Pope Cozad is winning the standup battle so far.
Cozad slaps away a takedown attempt from Marden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad with a jab.#TD2#
Cozad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cozad wants to stand but Marden is controlling the position. #T2#
Marden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cozad pushes Marden away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marden gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Marden cracks Cozad with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Marden swings around for an armbar but Cozad sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marden's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marden's guard.#SUB2#
Cozad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cozad has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cozad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cozad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cozad is looking to stand up but Marden won't let him. #SUB2#
Marden looking for subs off his back but Cozad has passed one foot through into half guard.
Marden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cozad wants to get up but he can't break Marden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cozad wants to get up but he can't break Marden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marden slips a jab from Cozad.
Marden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marden misses with an uppercut
enabling Cozad to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Cozad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Cozad is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pope Cozad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cozad 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pope Cozad!

Event: KOP EXPO
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Ghetea lands with a good body shot.
Ghetea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Ghetea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cozad, pushing him back against the cage.
Cozad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Cozad manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Ghetea. That snapped Cozad's head back.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Ghetea misses its intended target.
Ghetea throws out a powerful jab.
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cozad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ghetea moves away from the strike by Cozad.
Cozad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghetea lands with a right hand.
Ghetea tries to clinch but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ghetea defending well as Cozad loads up on a big left hand.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghetea tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cozad. #T1#
Ghetea misses with a combination
and Cozad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Darius Ghetea has been cut.#CL#
Ghetea closes the distance and pushes Cozad back into the cage.
Cozad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghetea lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghetea.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghetea.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ghetea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a nice shot to the body.
Cozad lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghetea has a couple of punches blocked by Cozad.
A short right from Ghetea.
Ghetea pushes Cozad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea avoiding damage as Cozad throws knees to the body. #T2#
A short uppercut from Ghetea.
Ghetea keeps control of Cozad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cozad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghetea has Cozad pushed against the cage.
Cozad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cozad throws a head punch that misses.
Ghetea lands a shot to the body.
Ghetea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cozad looks winded!
Ghetea cracks Cozad with a nice body shot.
Ghetea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Ghetea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cozads head.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Ghetea lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a shot to the body.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ghetea lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Cozad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cozad misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ghetea slowing the pace effectively.
Ghetea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Ghetea lands an uppercut.
Cozad misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Ghetea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike.
Ghetea lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ghetea is defending well for now.
Ghetea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cozad or not. #TD#
Cozad is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ghetea is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cozad to the mat. Cozad regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cozad is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ghetea dives into side control. #REVB#
Ghetea is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Ghetea'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.
Cozad is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ghetea is controlling him well.
Ghetea definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetea wants to stand but Cozad is controlling his arm.
Ghetea slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Ghetea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Ghetea's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Cozad throws a hook to the side of Ghetea's head but Ghetea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghetea moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Pope Cozad has been cut.
Cozad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ghetea finds it's way round the side to connect with Cozad's head.
Ghetea avoids a kick to the body.
As Cozad tries to get set, Ghetea tries to push him back and clinch up but Cozad manages to avoid the attempt.
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Ghetea wants to clinch up but Cozad keeps it at a distance.
Cozad needs to keep his hands up - Ghetea had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by Ghetea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad misses with a series of wild punches.
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
Cozad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ghetea to score with a decent uppercut.
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch but Cozad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch but Cozad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Cozad throws out a loose jab but Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghetea tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cozad manages to circle out of the way.
Jab by Ghetea.
Cozad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghetea moves away.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghetea tries to counter by clinching up but Cozad breaks away and moves out of range.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the head.
Cozad keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy left from Ghetea finds it's target.
Ghetea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ghetea moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
Cozad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Ghetea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ghetea.
Cozad with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea wants to clinch up but Cozad keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Ghetea lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ghetea.
Ghetea moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
Ghetea 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.
Ghetea cracks Cozad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ghetea works Cozad's body with a nice hook.
Cozad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ghetea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cozad is looking to land body kicks.
Cozad fails to land with a series of punches.
Cozad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cozad misses the jab.
Cozad tries to move into range but Ghetea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ghetea scores with a jab.
Cozad lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Ghetea gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Ghetea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghetea lands a shot to the body.
Cozad lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghetea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cozad blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghetea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ghetea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cozad can do to turn this around?
Ghetea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cozad lands a shoulder strike.
Cozad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ghetea.
Cozad is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cozad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ghetea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Ghetea.
Ghetea gets through Cozad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ghetea.
Darius Ghetea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ghetea pushes Cozad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ghetea scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ghetea as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Ghetea scores with a shoulder strike.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Ghetea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cozad or not.
Ghetea lands with a short shot to the head.
Cozad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ghetea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cozads head.
Ghetea lands an uppercut.#ROC#Cozad is rocked!
Ghetea pushes Cozad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cozad is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghetea finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cozad.
Ghetea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Cozad.
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #KD#
Ghetea drops Cozad onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cozad is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetea lands a big right hand that drops Cozad! The killer instinct kicks in and Ghetea finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ghetea!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Ghetea!
A victorious Darius Ghetea thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KOP RISE
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Cozad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cozad tries to work over Ruttu's front leg with a kick but Ruttu checks it.
Ruttu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cozad throws a leg kick
and Ruttu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cozad throws a chopping leg kick but Ruttu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cozad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruttu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cozad is out of range.
Cozad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
Ruttu avoids the body shot from Cozad.
A clash of legs there as Ruttu blocks the low kick.#T1#
Cozad misses with the combination.
Ruttu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ruttu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cozad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cozad with a jab.
Cozad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad throws an overhand right that lands on Ruttu's shoulder, as Ruttu tries to avoid the shot.
Ruttu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Cozad is predictable there
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand. #T2#
A left lands for Cozad.
A big right from Ruttu misses.
Pope Cozad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cozad moves out of range as Ruttu strikes.
Cozad throws a leg kick
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Ruttu.
Ruttu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cozad looks to throw the jab but Ruttu is out of range.
Cozad missing with a left hand there. Ruttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cozad loads up on a big right hand but Ruttu slips the punch.
Ruttu throws a fast counter high kick but Cozad manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Cozad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cozad looks to throw a body kick
and Ruttu counters with a good low kick that Cozad was not able to check.
Ruttu checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruttu! But no joy.
Cozad scores with a nice strike.
Cozad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looks like Cozad has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cozad ducks right into an uppercut from Ruttu.
Cozad connects with a looping right hand.
Ruttu with a jab.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Cozad.
Cozad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruttu moves away.
Ruttu misses with an uppercut.
Cozad throws a front kick that sends Ruttu stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Ruttu.
Nice shot lands for Cozad.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Cozad.
Ruttu slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Cozad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cozad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruttu counters with a good, hard body kick but Cozad shrugs it off.
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cozad backing away here, and Ruttu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Cozad.
Cozad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruttu counters with a nice body shot.
Ruttu blocks a low kick nicely.
Cozad misses with a hook. Ruttu ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruttu! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruttu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruttu swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ruttu just manages to avoid it.
Cozad misses with an uppercut.
Ruttu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Cozad scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruttu should have avoided that one.
Cozad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cozad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruttu can do to turn this around?
Cozad throws a right hand that misses
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Pope Cozad has been cut.
Cozad throws an off balance right hand
and Cozad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cozad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruttu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruttu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Ruttu saw that one coming.
Ruttu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cozad with a body shot.
Cozad throws a right hand that misses
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Ruttu lands a leg kick that knocks Cozad off balance momentarily.
Cozad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruttu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cozad misses with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cozad blocks a jab.
Cozad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cozad scoring well with a low kick there.
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cozad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cozad 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.
Cozad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Ruttu blocks a jab.
Cozad scores with a three punch combo!
Ruttu defending well as Cozad loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruttu! But no joy.
Cozad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Cozad misses.
Ruttu throws out a counter right but Cozad avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Cozad.
Cozad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Cozad misses.
Ruttu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Ruttu misses the target.
Cozad throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Ruttu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruttu lands with a shot to the body.
Cozad lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruttu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cozad swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cozad lands a jab.
Cozad connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pope Cozad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad's cut.
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#
Cozad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Cozad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruttu! But no joy.
Cozad ducks under a wild hook from Ruttu.
Cozad misses with a straight right.
Ruttu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cozad throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ruttu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Ruttu blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad scores with a nice head shot.
Cozad swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Ruttu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cozad.
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu.
Ruttu needs to keep his hands up - Cozad had a free shot at his head there.
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruttu punishes Cozad's body with a nice straight punch.
Cozad misses with a hook
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruttu throws a hook to the side of Cozad's head but Cozad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Cozad.
Reino Ruttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ruttu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cozad throws a leg kick but Ruttu checks it.
Ruttu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cozad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruttu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cozad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruttu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Cozad tenderised Ruttu's leg. Ruttu is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruttu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cozad momentarily.
Ruttu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruttu throws a counter combo.#T3#
Ruttu misses with an uppercut. Cozad saw that one coming.
Cozad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruttu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Cozad misses.
Cozad backing away here, and Ruttu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cozad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruttu! But no joy.
Cozad with a nice calf kick.
Cozad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Ruttu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruttu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cozad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Cozad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruttu! But no joy.
Ruttu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruttu slips a straight right by Cozad.
Ruttu throws out a counter right but Cozad avoids it with no problem.
Cozad throws a head kick that misses.
Ruttu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cozad throws a combination that misses
and Ruttu counters with a low kick, right behind Cozad 's knee.
Pope Cozad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cozad tests Ruttu's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pope Cozad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cozad 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pope Cozad!

Event: RISE X3
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Greatrix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cozad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Greatrix misses with a looping left.
Cozad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greatrix lands with an uppercut that bounces Cozad off the cage and back into range.
Greatrix throws a sloppy head kick and Cozad moves out of range easily.
Greatrix avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Greatrix tenderised Cozad's leg. Cozad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greatrix misses with a series of wild punches.
Greatrix lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cozad lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cozad moves out of range of the body kick from Greatrix.
A little feinted left hand from Cozad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Greatrix lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Greatrix misses with a body shot
and Greatrix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cozad keeps the fight on the outside.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greatrix 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 Cozad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cozad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Greatrix looks to land a left hand but Cozad moved out of range nicely.
As Greatrix backs away, Cozad returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cozad scores with a nice strike.
Greatrix throws a low kick but Cozad moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greatrix.
Greatrix throws a combination. Cozad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Pope Cozad has been cut.
Cozad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greatrix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cozad scores with a jab.#ROC#Greatrix is rocked!
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!
Greatrix throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cozad counters with a right hand from hell and Greatrix is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pope Cozad!

Event: RISE 66:
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Cozad slips under a jab from Dukic.
Nice uppercut there from Cozad.
Cozad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dukic throws out a counter right but Cozad avoids it with no problem.
Dukic moves out of range of the leg kick from Cozad.
A little jabbing left from Dukic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cozad loads up on a big right hand but Dukic slips the punch.
Dukic moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukic wants to clinch up but Cozad keeps it at a distance.
Cozad tried to counter with a leg kick but Dukic avoided it.
Pope Cozad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dukic rushes Cozad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Dukic.
Cozad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Cozad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dukic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dukic swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Cozad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cozad swats away the attempt to clinch by Dukic.
Dukic slips under a jab from Cozad.
Cozad throws a hook to the side of Dukic's head but Dukic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cozad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dukic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cozad throws a low kick but Dukic moves out of range easily. #T2#
Dukic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Dukic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dukic.
Dukic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dukic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cozad.
Cozad throws a sloppy head kick and Dukic moves out of range easily.
Dukic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cozad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dukic's hands.
Cozad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch but Cozad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Cozad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cozad is looking to counter punch.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch but Cozad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dukic wants to clinch up but Cozad keeps it at a distance.
Dukic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cozad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dukic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dukic tries to clinch up.
Cozad misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dukic! But no joy.
Cozad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dukics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Dukic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cozad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Dukic.
Cozad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cozad throws a hook to the side of Dukic's head but Dukic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Dukic blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Cozad misses its intended target.
Cozad wants to slow Dukic down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cozad throws a hook but Dukic blocks it.
Cozad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dukic's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Cozad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cozad throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dukic to counter with a crisp jab.
Dukic tries to clinch but Cozad is having none of it.
Dukic tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Cozad swings widly with a right hand
and Dukic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cozad thinking.
Cozad swings widly with a right hand
and Dukic counters with a nice uppercut.
Pope Cozad is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Dukic has managed to clinch. #BC#
Cozad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Dukic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cozad cracks Dukic with an open hand slap.
Cozad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukic can do to turn this around?
Dukic tries to clinch up but Cozad circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Dukic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cozad lands a leg kick that knocks Dukic off balance momentarily.
Pope Cozad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cozad lands a glancing blow to the side of Dukic's head.
Cozad cracks Dukic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cozad. Dukic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dukic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dukic tries to clinch up.
Cozad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dukic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cozad 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.
Dukic moves in looking to clinch but Cozad pushes him off.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Dukic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick from Cozad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dukic is looking to clinch but Cozad is avoiding it. #CL2#
Dukic pushes Cozad up against the cage in a clinch.
Dukic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dukic blocks a body shot from Cozad.
Dukic keeps control of Cozad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dukic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Dukic.
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 blocks an uppercut.
Dukic is looking to control Cozad's arms but Cozad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dukic has his back to the cage.
Cozad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cozad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cozad misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Cozad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dukic scores with a jab. Cozad acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Cozad throws a head kick that misses
and Dukic counters with a stiff right hand.
Cozad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dukic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cozad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dukic blocks a jab.
Cozad tries to work over Dukic's front leg with a kick but Dukic checks it.
Dukic tries to clinch up but Cozad circles away and keeps his distance.
Dukic tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Dukic throws out a loose jab but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dukic checks a leg kick. #T4#
Dukic is looking to clinch but Cozad is avoiding it.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cozad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cozad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dukic just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Cozad misses.
Dukic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dukic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Dukic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Cozad misses.
Cozad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dukic.
A low kick from Cozad misses
and Dukic counters with a nice uppercut.
Dukic is looking to clinch but Cozad is avoiding it.
Cozad looks to land a right hand but Dukic moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dukic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Cozad 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#
Some bone on bone action there as Dukic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cozad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dukic is out of range and Cozad settles back down.
Cozad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dukic on the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cozad!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dukic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cozad counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Dukic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dukic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cozad keeps the fight on the outside.
Cozad throws a poor cross that misses
and Dukic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cozad throws an overhand right that lands on Dukic's shoulder, as Dukic tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Dukic clinches with his opponent.
Cozad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cozad misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Cozad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dukic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dukic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cozad misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Cozad to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cozad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cozad is stalling here.
Cozad lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cozad blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cozad.
Dukic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dukic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cozad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dukic misses with some punches.
Dukic working aggressively here.
Cozad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dukic lands with a short shot to the head.
Dukic misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Dukic breaks from the clinch.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cozad paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Dukic clinches up with Cozad and pushes him back against the cage.
Dukic misses with some punches.
Cozad lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Cozad manages to break the clinch.
Dukic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab by Cozad.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cozad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cozad scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Cozad. Those never looked like landing.
Cozad misses the jab.#T4#
Cozad throws a big shot that misses.
Dukic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dukic 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.
Cozad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dukic blocks a jab.
Dukic ducks right into an uppercut from Cozad.
Cozad misses with a left hand
and Dukic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukic tries to clinch but Cozad is having none of it.
Cozad throws a hook to the side of Dukic's head but Dukic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dukic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dukic tries to clinch up.
Bruno Dukic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pope Cozad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dukic fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pope Cozad showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pope Cozad!

Event: RISE 54: Smith v Femme
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Cozad misses with a looping left.
Cozad swats away the attempt to clinch by Romano.
Jab, jab by Romano - just one landing. #CL2#
Romano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cozad, pushing him back against the cage.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Cozad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano presses Cozad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cozad lands a shot to the body.
Cozad lands a right hand.
Romano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 hook to the body from Romano.
A short left from Romano.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A body shot lands from Romano.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cozad tries to break free but Romano pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Romano.
Cozad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romano avoids a wild elbow strike from Cozad.
Romano lands a left hand.
Cozad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Cozad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cozad.
Cozad misses with a punch on the inside.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romano is working Cozad over against the cage.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cozad's elbow.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cozad.
Cozad wants to get back to striking at distance but Romano won't allow it.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cozad seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Romano can turn it around.#T2#
A short right from Romano on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cozad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romano lands a right hand.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cozad is trying to force a seperation but Romano has the dominant position.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Cozad controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romano.
Romano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romano digs a right hand underneath Cozad's ribcage. Cozad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romano scores with a shoulder strike.
Cozad is breathing heavily.
Cozad scores with a shoulder strike.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Cozad controls the action.
Good body shot from Romano.
Romano scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Romano blocks a body shot from Cozad.
Cozad wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Romano.
Cozad tries to stall but Romano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romano scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Romano.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cozad's efforts to push away.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cozads head.
Romano works on Cozad's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
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 is trying to break the clinch but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
Romano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romano gets through Cozad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards. #T4#
Romano lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Cozad is rocked!
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Cozad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cozads head.
Cozad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Romano.
Cozad seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Romano.
Romano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romano pushes Cozad against the cage. Romano is working some dirty boxing. Romano pushes off with a quick right hook! Cozad goes down! Cozad tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Romano moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
During a confident post fight interview, Muenster Romano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 3 A
Date: Mar 10, 2022

#R1#
Nilly darts in trying to clinch
and Cozad counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Willy Nilly's cut is getting worse.
Cozad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nilly is breathing heavily.
Nilly thows a leg kick but Cozad checks it #KD2#
and Cozad counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nilly! Cozad lets Nilly back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Nilly is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cozad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Nilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cozad digs a good hook to Nilly's body.
Cozad cracks Nilly with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pope Cozad!

Event: RISE 33: Lemieux v Hunter
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cozad lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Cozad.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cozad fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Cozad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A left lands for Cozad.#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Cozad is stalking Jones. Jones circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Cozad, and it's lights out! Jones really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pope Cozad!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1#
Ray misses with a body kick.
A big right from Cozad misses.
Ray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cozad.
Ray throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cozad missing with a left hand there. Ray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Cozad darts in and clinches Ray up against the cage.
Cozad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cozad struggles to land a body shot inside as Ray controls his hands.
Cozad working aggressively here.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards. #BC2#
Ray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray tries to land a leg kick but Cozad saw it coming and moves away.
Ray tries to land a front kick but Cozad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cozad tries to clinch but Ray is having none of it.
Ray lands a head shot.#CL#
Cozad clinches up against the cage.
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 throws a head punch that misses.
Cozad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cozad working aggressively here. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Ray.
Cozad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cozad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ray up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cozad.
Ray blocking some punches.
Ray tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Cozad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cozad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ray.
Cozad working aggressively here.
Cozad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Ray gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ray misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cozad checks a leg kick.
Cozad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ray misses with a straight right. #T2#
Cozad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ray throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Cozad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Cozad gets a clinch.
Cozad swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Ray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cozad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cozad struggles to land a body shot inside as Ray controls his hands.
Cozad throws a head punch that misses.
Cozad wants to stall.
Cozad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ray looking to stall.
Cozad has Ray pushed against the cage.
Ray wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Cozad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ray's efforts to push away.
Ray tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cozad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cozad as Ray tries to tie him up.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ray has Cozad pushed against the cage.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cozad misses with a punch on the inside.
Ray tries to stall but Cozad uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Ray manages to break the clinch.
Cozad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ray.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ray! #CL#
Cozad has closed the distance and engaged Ray in a clinch.
Ray is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
Ray is trying to break free.#T4#
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cozad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cozad misses with a punch on the inside.
Cozad looking to stall.
Ray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cozad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ray blocking some punches.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Cozad is controlling him.
Cozad is struggling to control the position.
Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
Ray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad tries to throw a body punch but Ray avoids it by throwing Cozad back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cozad fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Ray will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ray keeps Cozad at a distance using the push kick.
Cozad misses with a series of wild punches.
Cozad throws a body shot but no joy.
Ray connects with a solid leg kick.
Ray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ray looks to land a body kick but Cozad moved away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Ray wants to get back to striking at distance but Cozad won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ray is keeping busy.
Cozad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad working aggressively here.
Ray stalling in the clinch but Cozad improves position.
Cozad has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cozad misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cozad slowing the pace effectively.
Ray is looking to break free of the clinch but Cozad has double underhooks.
Cozad stalling in the clinch.
Cozad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Cozad tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ray wants to break free but Cozad has control.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Ray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.
Ray prevents a body shot from Cozad.
Cozad pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cozad fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ray is looking to control Cozad's arms but Cozad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ray has his back to the cage.
Cozad misses with a punch on the inside.
Cozad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ray is looking to break free of the clinch but Cozad has double underhooks.
Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cozad fails to land.
Cozad has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Pope Cozad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cozad trying to stall but Ray improves his position.
Cozad is trying to stall.
Cozad can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Cozad trying to stall but Ray improves his position.
Maybe Cozad would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pope Cozad.
Cozad avoids a kick to the body.
Cozad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ray is out of range and Cozad settles back down.
Ray throws a hook but Cozad blocks it.
Ray throws a head kick but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ray connects with a jab.
Cozad misses with a few strikes there.
Ray dodges the punch combination from Cozad. #T3#
Cozad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cozad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Antonio Ray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cozad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ray misses with a body kick.
Cozad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Cozad moves into the clinch.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Ray misses with a body punch.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Cozad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Cozad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Cozad slowing the pace effectively.
Ray being controlled against the cage.
Ray looking to slow down the pace here.
Ray working aggressively here.
Ray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cozad misses with a punch on the inside.
Ray trying to stall but Cozad improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cozad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cozad.
Cozad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Ray gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad misses with a punch on the inside.
Cozad throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Cozad has Ray pressed against the cage, preventing Ray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cozad is trying to stall.
Ray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pope Cozad 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ray throws a low kick, looking for Cozad's leg but Cozad calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Cozad has managed to clinch.
Cozad tries to throw a body punch but Ray avoids it by throwing Cozad back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ray misses with a body punch.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Cozad struggles to land a body shot inside as Ray controls his hands.
Cozad has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Ray gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cozad stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pope Cozad.
Cozad throws a right and a left that Ray avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ray throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pope Cozad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray moves away from the strike by Cozad.
Pope Cozad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cozad misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Cozad 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.
Ray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cozad throws a series of punches but Ray avoids them all with ease.
Cozad has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ray.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cozad misses with a shot to the body
and Ray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ray tries a head kick but it misses.
Cozad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ray looks for the body kick but Cozad saw that one coming.
Cozad loads up on a big right hand but Ray slips the punch.
Cozad takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ray lands a glancing blow to the side of Cozad's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ray.
Ray misses with an uppercut. Cozad saw that one coming.
Cozad is looking to clinch.
Ray tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Ray tries a head kick but it misses.
Cozad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cozad misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ray wants to slow Cozad down by chopping away at his legs.
Ray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cozad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cozad throws the left hand but Ray avoids the punch easily.
Ray throws out a leg kick but Cozad moves out of range and Ray only half commits.
Cozad wants to land a leg kick but Ray is out of range.
Cozad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ray 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.
Ray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cozad.
Ray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cozad misses with a double jab.
Ray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cozad.
Ray replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cozad blocks it well.#T3#
Ray tries a head kick but it misses.
Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch but Ray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Ray misses its intended target.
Cozad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ray. Ray obviously looking to wear him down.
Ray throws a head kick that misses.
Ray scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Cozad as he checks the leg kick.
Ray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Cozad pushes Ray up against the cage in a clinch.
Cozad content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ray blocks a body shot from Cozad.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Ray breaks the clinch.
Cozad throws a hook but Ray avoids it easily.
Cozad's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Cozad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ray replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cozad blocks it well.
Nice straight punches there by Ray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ray.
Cozad throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Ray lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Pope Cozad 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!
Cozad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ray.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ray 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 Cozad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cozad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ray. Cozad shrugs it off though.
Ray is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Cozad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cozad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ray thuds his shin into the meat of Cozad's side.
Ray scores with a spinning back kick!
Ray lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cozad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Cozad is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ray - that will leave a mark!
Oh Cozad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ray connects with an inside leg kick.
Cozad moves out of range of the body kick from Ray.
Cozad seems to have got his legs back now.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ray. Cozad shrugs it off though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ray 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Ray!
Antonio Ray 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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