Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL 74 - Kowalczyk vs Islay
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Pereira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kosen misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pereira.
Kosen swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Kosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosen slips under a jab from Pereira.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Kosen moves away and avoids it.
Kosen moves out of range as Pereira strikes.
Hamza Kosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kosen moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Kosen slips a jab from Pereira.
Pereira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kosen.
Kosen lands with a straight right. Pereira didn't see that one coming.
Kosen throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range. #T1#
Kosen doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Kosen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Pereira misses the target.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Pereira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Kosen has managed to clinch.
Come on Kosen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pereira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kosen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pereira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kosen backwards. #TD#
Pereira turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Pereira is trying to get an arm triangle but Kosen is defending well. #SUB#
Pereira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Kosen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pereira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pereira landing strikes.
Pereira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kosen is holding Pereira down, trying to stall.
Pereira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosen keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pereira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Pereira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosen keeps working.
Kosen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pereira trying to control the action but Kosen is working from the bottom.
Pereira throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kosen trying to remain calm as Pereira controls from the top position.#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.
Kosen tries to bench press Pereira off him but Pereira keeps the position.
Pereira working away.
Kosen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pereira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kosen!
Kosen taking shots to the head.
Pereira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Kosen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pereira with a couple of short strikes.
Pereira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kosen is squirming around, avoiding Pereira's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Pereira dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kosen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pereira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kosen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Pereira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pereira lands in his opponent's guard.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Kosen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kosen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pereira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Kosen wants to sweep but no luck.
Pereira content to stall in guard here.
Pereira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kosen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pereira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosen pulls Pereira in close to prevent any damage.
Kosen is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Pereira sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira works the jab nicely.
Hamza Kosen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kosen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosen swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira feinted with a counter takedown.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosen throws a solid leg kick but Pereira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kosen.
Kosen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Kosen tries to clinch but Pereira moves out of range.
Kosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Kosen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosen scores with a jab to the head.
Kosen misses with a right hand #TD#
and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pereira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pereira trying to control but Kosen is working from the bottom.
Pereira postures up in Kosen's guard and throws a big left but Kosen blocks it. #T3#
Kosen is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Kosen is adopting a defensive guard.
Pereira forces his way into half guard.
Pereira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pereira is looking to advance position but Kosen won't allow it.
Kosen is not content to let Pereira control the position.
Pereira lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Pereira is just content to waste time from the top position. Kosen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pereira stands up over Kosen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pereira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pereira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pereira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pereira postures up in Kosen's guard and throws a big left but Kosen blocks it.
Kosen wants to sweep but no luck.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Kosen keeps moving.
Pereira is really struggling to control Kosen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosen 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Pereira dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kosen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kosen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Alex Pereira has been cut.
Pereira tries to clinch but Kosen is having none of it.
Kosen 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.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosen.
Kosen lands a right hook to the body.
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosen.
Kosen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosen misses with an uppercut. Pereira saw that one coming.#CL#
Pereira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kosen tries to circle away but Pereira has him pinned against the cage.
Kosen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pereira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kosen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kosen misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira digs a right hand into Kosen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kosen's gas tank.
Kosen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Kosen breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Pereira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kosen fails with a takedown attempt.
Pereira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alex Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamza Kosen.#TD#
Pereira 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.
Pereira trying to control but Kosen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pereira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pereira with a nice head shot there.
Pereira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kosen keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
Pereira postures up in Kosen's guard and throws a big left but Kosen blocks it. #T2#
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira controlling from the top position.
Kosen trying to control the position.
Pereira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pereira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kosen's head.
Pereira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hamza Kosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pereira advances to half guard.
Pereira lands with a punch from half guard.
Kosen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pereira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pereira tries to pass to full mount but Kosen defends it.
Kosen is not content to let Pereira control the position.
Pereira lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Pereira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pereira content to control rather than advance.
Pereira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kosen controlling the position for now.
Pereira wants to take a breather but Kosen is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira 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.
Alex Pereira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pereira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Pereira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pereira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Pereira!

Event: FCL 70 - Dux vs Darwin
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Kosen shoots in and bounces Lighthammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kosen wants to control from the top but Lighthammer keeps moving.
Lighthammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kosen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lighthammer looking to pass the guard.
Lighthammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lighthammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kosen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kosen wants to sweep but no luck.
Lighthammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kosen is keeping the position for now.
Lighthammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lighthammer forces his way into half guard.
Lighthammer wants to control but Kosen is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lighthammer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosen wants to improve his position but Lighthammer is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thorrosen Lighthammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kosen tries a low kick but Lighthammer avoids it.
Lighthammer moves away from the strike by Kosen.
Kosen misses the body punch
enabling Lighthammer to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Hamza Kosen has been cut.
Kosen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lighthammer's waist but Lighthammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kosen off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Lighthammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lighthammer. #T3##TD#
Kosen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kosen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kosen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lighthammer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kosen throws a strike aimed at the side of Lighthammer's head but Lighthammer avoids it well.
Lighthammer struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kosen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kosen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kosen trying to control the action but Lighthammer is working from the bottom.
Kosen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lighthammer works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
Kosen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lighthammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kosen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lighthammer trying to control but Kosen postures up.
Kosen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kosen winds up and cracks Lighthammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lighthammer wants to control but Kosen is keeping busy.
Lighthammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hamza Kosen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hamza Kosen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kosen throws a right hand that Lighthammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Lighthammer also avoids with ease.
Kosen shoots in but no luck this time.
Kosen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kosen throws a shot to the body.
Kosen connects with a crisp jab.
Lighthammer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Lighthammer. No joy for Kosen on that attempt.
Kosen thuds a left hand into Lighthammer's body.
Decent striking displayed by Kosen there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosen. Lighthammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lighthammer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kosen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lighthammer is fending him off so far but Kosen persists. Nope, Lighthammer circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Kosen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lighthammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lighthammer manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lighthammer.
It seemed like Lighthammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lighthammer lands with a hook. Kosen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosen misses the target.
Lighthammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosen.
Lighthammer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lighthammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kosen dives in and grabs Lighthammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lighthammer pushes down on Kosen's head and hops out.
Kosen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lighthammer but Lighthammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kosen moves out of range as Lighthammer strikes.
Lighthammer lands a nice hook to Kosen's body. Kosen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lighthammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Lighthammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kosen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lighthammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lighthammer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kosen's hands.#CUT2#Hamza Kosen's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosen shoots for a double leg takedown but Lighthammer sprawls well. He's pushed Kosen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lighthammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lighthammer lands an overhand right.
Lighthammer scores with a hook to the body. Kosen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lighthammer lands with a right hand.
Lighthammer moves away from the strike by Kosen.
Thorrosen Lighthammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lighthammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kosen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kosen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lighthammer tries to sprawl out of it but Kosen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lighthammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lighthammer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Kosen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosen misses with a lunging right hand
and Lighthammer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lighthammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lighthammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kosen gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#Hamza Kosen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kosen throws a jab when Lighthammer was well out of range.
Lighthammer connects with a body shot.
Lighthammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD2#
Lighthammer lands a left and a right that send Kosen crashing to the mat, dazed. Lighthammer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#Jeez, Hamza Kosen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hamza Kosen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thorrosen Lighthammer!
After the fight, Thorrosen Lighthammer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: FCL - 65
Date: Nov 15, 2024

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kosen.
Kosen tests Lighthammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lighthammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kosen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lighthammer misses with a straight left.
Kosen misses with a leg kick
and Lighthammer counters with a straight right hand.
Kosen misses with a takedown
and Lighthammer counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lighthammer throws a jab when Kosen was well out of range.
Kosen slips a straight right by Lighthammer.
Lighthammer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stormcrow Centre in the buildup to the fight.
Kosen misses with a hook. Lighthammer ducked under it nicely.
Kosen connects with a nice looking jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kosen. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Lighthammer tries to move into range but Kosen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Lighthammer connects with the punch.
Kosen misses with a takedown attempt
and Lighthammer counters with a straight right hand.
Thorrosen Lighthammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamza Kosen.
Kosen looks to land a left hand but Lighthammer moved out of range nicely.
Lighthammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosen throws a hook to the side of Lighthammer's head but Lighthammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lighthammer throws a body punch but Kosen moves out of range.
Kosen moves away from the strike by Lighthammer.
Kosen misses with a wild body shot.
Lighthammer throws a body punch but Kosen moves out of range.
Kosen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Lighthammer misses the target.
Kosen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lighthammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Lighthammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lighthammer cracks Kosen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hamza Kosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosen tries to clinch but Lighthammer moves away
and Lighthammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kosen thinking. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Kosen. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosen scores with a punch to the head.
Lighthammer scores with a shot to the body.
Lighthammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kosen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kosen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lighthammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kosen scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kosen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lighthammer works Kosen's body with a nice hook.
Kosen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kosen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lighthammer throws a shot to the body.
Lighthammer scores with a jab to the body.
Kosen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lighthammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosen manages to avoid it.
Kosen misses the jab.
Lighthammer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kosen misses the jab.
Lighthammer misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kosen sizes up Lighthammer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kosen tries to clinch
and Lighthammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lighthammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kosen finds it's way round the side to connect with Lighthammer's head. #CUT2#It looks like Thorrosen Lighthammer has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Kosen. Beautiful body shot.
Kosen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lighthammer moves forwards but Kosen connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Lighthammer is rocked!
Kosen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lighthammer to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lighthammer looks to clinch but Kosen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lighthammer taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hamza Kosen!

Event: FCL - 59
Date: Oct 25, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kosen closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Ngata is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kosen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ngata to the mat. Ngata regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kosen working some strikes from top position.
Ngata has momentary wrist control but Kosen slips an elbow through the middle.
Ngata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosen.
Ngata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ngata is trying to keep Kosen in close.
Ngata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosen is one step ahead there.
Kosen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosen connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ngata has momentary wrist control but Kosen slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosen with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Kosen stands up over Ngata, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kosen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kosen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosen works over Ngata with some ground and pound from guard.
Ngata trying to control the position.
Kosen scoring with some ground and pound.
Kosen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kosen advances to half guard.
Kosen 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.
Ngata looks winded!
Ngata has hold of Kosen's hands but Kosen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosen lands a big elbow - Ngata is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kosen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamza Kosen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Kosen looking to score a takedown here. Harkless is defending well but Kosen drives through and ends up in Harkless's guard.
Harkless is breathing heavily.
Kosen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kosen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kosen scoring with some ground and pound.
Kosen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like Kosen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kosen lands a couple of elbows.
Kosen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kosen scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Harkless is rocked!
Kosen loads up on a big left hand. Harkless felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kosen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Harkless can't hide his disappointment, as Kosen celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamza Kosen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2024

#R1##TD#
Kosen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rivera's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kosen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rivera has hold of Kosen's hands but Kosen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kosen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Kosen creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Rivera is out cold and this one is all over! Kosen climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hamza Kosen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Kosen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bowen's half guard.
Bowen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kosen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kosen winds up and cracks Bowen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Makebono Bowen has been cut.
Kosen 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. #ROC2#Bowen is rocked!
Kosen controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Bowen is out! Kosen gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hamza Kosen!

Event: ICF 14
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Kosen. That snapped Yeah's head back.
Hamza Kosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yeah tries to clinch up but Kosen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kosen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yeah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kosen blocks the leg kick.
Kosen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosen misses with an uppercut. Yeah saw that one coming.
Kosen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeah manages to avoid it.
Yeah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yeah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kosen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yeah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kosen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kosen tries for a takedown but Yeah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Kosen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kosen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeah trying to control the position.
Kosen throws a strike but Yeah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Yeah throws a big elbow that misses.
Kosen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kosen tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Kosen is looking for a triangle but Yeah pushes his legs off easily.
Yeah working some strikes from top position.
Yeah trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosen has Yeah pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeah stops Kosen from standing up.
Kosen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kosen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yeah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yeah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yeah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kosen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kosen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yeah throws an elbow that misses. Kosen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yeah's guard. Nice move by Kosen!#REVR##SUB2#
Yeah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kosen defends it easily.
We've been hearing that Kosen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yeah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosen is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kosen throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Kosen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Yeah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kosen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kosen throws a big right hand that misses.
Yeah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kosen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kosen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kosen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Yeah looking for a guillotine here but Kosen defends easily.
Kosen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kosen is looking to work some ground and pound but Yeah has wrist control.
Yeah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosen postures up in Yeah's guard and throws a big left but Yeah blocks it.
Kosen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yeah looking for a sweep. Not yet Yeah, not yet.
Kosen is in close to Yeah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kosen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kosen stopping the sweep attempt from Yeah.
Kosen wants to control from the top but Yeah keeps moving.
Kosen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yeah is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T5#
Kosen throws a big elbow that misses.
Yeah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been informed that Yeah has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Yeah is looking for a triangle but Kosen pushes his legs off easily.
Kosen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Yeah is rocked!
Kosen landing some decent shots from guard.
Yeah is still in real trouble! Can Kosen finish him?
Kosen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Yeah's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hamza Kosen!

Event: ICF 9
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Kosen moves away from the strike by Bremmer.
Bremmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kosen misses the jab.#TD#
Kosen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bremmer to the mat! Bremmer manages to get full guard.
Kosen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kosen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bremmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kosen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bremmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bremmer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kosen is controlling him.
Kosen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Kosen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosen wants to control from the top but Bremmer keeps moving.
Kosen preventing the sweep.
Kosen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bremmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kosen lands a couple of elbows.
Bremmer has momentary wrist control but Kosen slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been hearing that Kosen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kosen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosen advances position into side control!
Kosen throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Kosen misses with the ground and pound.
Kosen throws a strike aimed at the side of Bremmer's head but Bremmer avoids it well.
Check out the look on Kosen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bremmer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kosen trying to control the position but Bremmer is working away.
Kosen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kosen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kosen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bremmer is avoiding damage well.
Kosen tries to score with some ground and pound. Bremmer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Kosen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bremmer struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kosen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kosen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kosen scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bremmer is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kosen can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamza Kosen!

Event: ICF 6
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1##TD#
Tran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kosen's guard.
Tran trying to control but Kosen is working from the bottom.
Kosen trying to control the position here.
Kosen wants to stand up but Tran is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosen throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T1#
Tran is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kosen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kosen ducks under a wild hook from Tran.
Kosen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Kosen takes the fight into the clinch.
Tran looking to stall.
Kosen being controlled against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Kosen is trying to trip Tran. He has hold of a leg but Tran is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kosen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kosen advances to half guard. #T2#
Kosen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kosen throwing shots but Tran is blocking nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kosen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kosen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kosen lands a nice short elbow.
Kosen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tran might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kosen 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.
Tran is breathing heavily.
Tran has hold of Kosen's hands but Kosen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kosen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tran with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kosen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Tran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tran is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kosen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kosen working Tran over with strikes.
Tran is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kosen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tran has hold of Kosen's hands but Kosen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kosen 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.
Kosen working Tran over with strikes. #ROC2#Tran is rocked!
Kosen lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tran quite badly. Tran pulls Kosen in close trying to recover. Kosen postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tran on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tran doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamza Kosen!

Event: ICF Friday Fights 1
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Kosen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yefimkova appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hamza Kosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yefimkova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kosen tries to work over Yefimkova's front leg with a kick but Yefimkova checks it.
Kosen backing away here, and Yefimkova unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Kosen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yefimkova looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yefimkova parries the strikes from Kosen easily there. Kosen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yefimkova to escape.
Kosen tries to score with some ground and pound. Yefimkova controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yefimkova parries the strikes from Kosen easily there. Kosen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yefimkova to escape.
The strikes coming from Kosen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yefimkova managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kosen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yefimkova to see if he's OK.
Kosen cracks Yefimkova with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kosen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kosen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosen slows the pace down. #T1#
Kosen lands some shots froms side control.
Kosen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kosen throws a strike aimed at the side of Yefimkova's head but Yefimkova avoids it well.
Yefimkova is trying to get back to his feet.
Kosen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kosen in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT#It looks like Vladyk Yefimkova has been cut.
Yefimkova takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kosen is looking to take a break and control but Yefimkova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kosen landing a few strikes. #T2#
Kosen working the ground and pound. #ROC#Yefimkova is rocked!
A big shot lands for Kosen! That's hurt Yefimkova! Will he recover? Kosen fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamza Kosen!

Event: ICF 3
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Kosen is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Kosen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kosen tries to free his leg and advance position but Klostermann is retaining full guard.
Kosen trying to control the position from guard on top but Klostermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Klostermann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kosen throws a big right hand that misses.
Klostermann keeping moving, preventing Kosen from controlling successfully.
Klostermann keeping full guard, as Kosen tries to pass.
Klostermann trying to keep a closed guard but Kosen is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Klostermann has his feet on Kosen's thighs here. He's pushed Kosen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kosen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franz Klostermann!
Franz Klostermann managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Senshi Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.

Event: ICF 1
Date: Aug 22, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Tavowsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kosen, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tavowsky has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kosen is trying to keep an underhook but Tavowsky manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tavowsky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kosen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tavowsky.
Tavowsky lands strikes from half guard.
Kosen is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Tavowsky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kosen defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosen is refusing to be controlled, as Tavowsky sits in half guard.
Tavowsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Tavowsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tavowsky content to control rather than advance.
Kosen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tavowsky seems to be looking for submissions.
Tavowsky is keen to just control but Kosen is a slippery customer.
Kosen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kosen tries to get out of the position.
Tavowsky passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kosen! #SUB2#
Tavowsky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T2#
Kosen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tavowsky.
Kosen tries to lock up and control but Tavowsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Tavowsky jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kosen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kosen and Tavowsky has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kosen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kosen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tavowsky.
Tavowsky is looking to take a break and control but Kosen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Tavowsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kosen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Tavowsky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kosen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Tavowsky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kosen struggling a bit here.#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.
Kosen gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tavowsky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kosen defends it well.
Kosen tries to get to full guard but Tavowsky has control of the leg.
Kosen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kosen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T5#
Tavowsky is looking to stall here but Kosen recovers full guard.
Tavowsky wants to control from the top but Kosen keeps moving.
Tavowsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tavowsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavowsky is one step ahead there.
Tavowsky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tavowsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T6#
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.
Tavowsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tavowsky wants to control from the top but Kosen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tavowsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Kosen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tavowsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tavowsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Tavowsky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tavowsky looks winded!
Tavowsky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tavowsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T7#
Kosen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kosen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tavowsky stopping the sweep attempt from Kosen.
Kosen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tavowsky.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tavowsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tavowsky throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kosen walks into a straight right hand from Tavowsky.
Tavowsky connects with a nice looking jab.
Tavowsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamza Kosen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hal Tavowsky.#T8##TD2#
Tavowsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kosen sprawls well initially but Tavowsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tavowsky throwing shots but Kosen is blocking nicely.
Tavowsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kosen's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tavowsky connects with a nice short shot to Kosen's temple.
Tavowsky looks to land a strike but Kosen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kosen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tavowsky is working Kosen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tavowsky controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Tavowsky postures up in Kosen's guard and throws a big left but Kosen blocks it.
Tavowsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tavowsky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kosen's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tavowsky wants to control from the top but Kosen keeps moving.
Tavowsky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kosen's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hal Tavowsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kosen throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Tavowsky counters with a takedown into side control.
Tavowsky wants to control but Kosen is keeping him busy.
Tavowsky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kosen is avoiding damage well.
Tavowsky is looking to take a break and control but Kosen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kosen wants to control but Tavowsky postures up.
The strikes coming from Tavowsky are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavowsky is trying to move to mount but Kosen reverses beautifully and ends up in Tavowsky's guard.
Tavowsky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Kosen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kosen throws an elbow that misses. Tavowsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kosen's guard. Nice move by Tavowsky!#REVB#
Kosen managing to control the position.
Kosen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosen, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tavowsky trying to control but Kosen is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tavowsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tavowsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Kosen is controlling Tavowsky's posture.
Tavowsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kosen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tavowsky controls the pace.
Kosen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tavowsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Tavowsky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kosen keeping moving, preventing Tavowsky from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Tavowsky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kosen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tavowsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hal Tavowsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Tavowsky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kosen to the mat! Kosen manages to get full guard.
Kosen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tavowsky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tavowsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tavowsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Tavowsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tavowsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Kosen wants to sweep here but Tavowsky controlling him for the moment.
Tavowsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tavowsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tavowsky cracks Kosen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Tavowsky gets a double leg takedown into Kosen's guard.
Tavowsky landing with the ground and pound.
Kosen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tavowsky postures up in Kosen's guard and throws a big left but Kosen blocks it.
Kosen being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Kosen is trying to keep Tavowsky in close.
Kosen keeping moving, preventing Tavowsky from controlling successfully.
Tavowsky chips away with some ground and pound.
Tavowsky wants to stand and escape but instead Kosen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kosen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kosen being controlled here momentarily.
Kosen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T6#
Kosen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tavowsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kosen throws an elbow that misses. Tavowsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kosen's guard. Nice move by Tavowsky!#REVB#
Kosen wants to sweep here but Tavowsky controlling him for the moment.
Tavowsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tavowsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Tavowsky stands up and waves to Kosen to follow him. #T7##TD#
Kosen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tavowsky sprawls well initially but Kosen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Tavowsky kicks off Kosen and gets to his feet.
Kosen needs to keep his hands up - Tavowsky had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Tavowsky drives through with a takedown into Kosen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tavowsky looking to sit in guard and control but Kosen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Tavowsky is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kosen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Kosen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tavowsky can't fight it off and eventually Kosen manages to take the fight to the floor. Tavowsky looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tavowsky manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T8#
The referee calls for Tavowsky to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tavowsky.
Kosen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tavowsky taking a breather.#TD2#
Tavowsky works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tavowsky wants to control from the top but Kosen keeps moving.
Kosen trying to control the position here. #T9#
Tavowsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kosen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tavowsky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tavowsky postures up.
Kosen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavowsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hal Tavowsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##CL2#
Tavowsky forces Kosen back against the cage and clinches.
Kosen stops a takedown attempt from Tavowsky.
A short right from Tavowsky on the inside.
Kosen wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Tavowsky jumps guard and drags Kosen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kosen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kosen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kosen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosen throws an elbow that misses. Tavowsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kosen's guard. Nice move by Tavowsky!#REVB#
Tavowsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tavowsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tavowsky wants to get up but he can't break Kosen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tavowsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tavowsky looking to sit in guard and control but Kosen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kosen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tavowsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kosen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kosen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tavowsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kosen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hal Tavowsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tavowsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kosen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kosen looking to control. #T2#
Tavowsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tavowsky postures up in Kosen's guard and throws a big left but Kosen blocks it.
Tavowsky stopping the sweep attempt from Kosen.
Kosen working a defensive guard here.
Tavowsky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kosen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Tavowsky gets a clinch.
Tavowsky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tavowsky tries to land a knee to the head but Kosen blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Tavowsky breaks from the clinch.
Tavowsky avoids the body shot from Kosen.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tavowsky.
Tavowsky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Tavowsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kosen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tavowsky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosen works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Kosen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosen, not yet. #SU2#
Kosen is working an open guard so Tavowsky takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Tavowsky rushes Kosen and presses him up against the cage.
Tavowsky lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Tavowsky jumps into guard, dragging Kosen to the mat.
Kosen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tavowsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Kosen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kosen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T5#
Kosen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tavowsky's head.
Kosen looking to sit in guard and control but Tavowsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tavowsky wants to control from the top but Kosen keeps moving.
Tavowsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kosen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tavowsky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
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.
Tavowsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Kosen keeping moving, preventing Tavowsky from controlling successfully.
Kosen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tavowsky wants to control from the top but Kosen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tavowsky checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Tavowsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kosen tries to roll over but Tavowsky keeps him under control.#T7#
Ground and pound from Tavowsky.
Tavowsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosen keeps working.
Tavowsky 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. #SU2#
Tavowsky stands up out of the half guard.
Tavowsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Kosen tries to sprawl out of it but Tavowsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kosen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavowsky blocks a head kick by Kosen. #TD2#
Tavowsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kosen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Tavowsky decides to stand back up. Tavowsky steps back and let's Kosen get back to his feet.
Tavowsky is looking to clinch but Kosen is avoiding it. #T8#
Kosen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosen. Tavowsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavowsky is looking to clinch but Kosen is avoiding it. #TD2#
Tavowsky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kosen!
Kosen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tavowsky putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavowsky unloads with some shots from mount but Kosen bucks and avoids them well.
Tavowsky working the ground and pound effectively.
Tavowsky tries to control but Kosen wriggling away. #T9#
Tavowsky controlling from mount.
Kosen is squirming around, avoiding Tavowsky's attempts to control the action.
Tavowsky scoring with strikes but Kosen is staying in there.
Tavowsky lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kosen hang on?#SUB2#
Tavowsky has isolated one of Kosen's arms. Kosen looking to fight him off but Tavowsky twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hal Tavowsky!

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