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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 115
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# Cosmo fails with the takedown#CL2# and Manning holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Cosmo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Manning lands a nice shot to the body. Cosmo blocks an elbow strike. Manning lands a left hand.
#TD# Cosmo pulls guard effortlessly. Manning working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Manning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Cosmo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manning is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Manning trying to control but Cosmo is working from the bottom. Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosmo is retaining full guard. #T1# Cosmo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manning is controlling him. Manning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cosmo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD# Cosmo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Cosmo wanted to stand there but Manning had control of the position. #SUB# Cosmo drops back looking for a leg! Manning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manning manages to kick Cosmo off! Cosmo jumps back into Manning's guard. Cosmo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2# Cosmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Manning controlling Cosmo's posture. Cosmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Cosmo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Cosmo. Manning tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Cosmo controls the action.#SUB# Manning is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Cosmo has locked on a rear naked choke here! Manning is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timmy Cosmo! |
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Event:
MILF 122 Frost vs Ridley 4
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1# Cosmo throws a front kick that sends Brunga stumbling back into the cage. Brunga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cosmo is fending him off so far but Brunga persists. Nope, Cosmo circles away and we're back to standing. Brunga is breathing heavily. Brunga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cosmo is fending him off so far but Brunga persists. Nope, Cosmo circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2# Cosmo clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Cosmo drags the fight down to the ground.
Brunga has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Cosmo pulls Brunga in close to prevent any damage. Cosmo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brunga's guard. #REVB##SUB# Brunga is looking for a triangle here but Cosmo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brunga is looking to regain half guard here but Cosmo keeps moving and retains side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cosmo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brunga! Cosmo controlling from mount. #SUB2# Cosmo quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Cosmo but it's paid off an Brunga is forced to tap! Nice work by Cosmo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timmy Cosmo! |
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Event:
MILF 118 Browning vs McCoy
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
#R1# Cosmo shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# Frankenstein takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2# Frankenstein jumps guard.
#SUB2# Cosmo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Frankenstein is looking for a triangle here but Cosmo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Frankenstein struggling a bit here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frankenstein sneaks back into half guard. Cosmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frankenstein keeps working. #T1# Cosmo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Frankenstein is positioning himself well to prevent Cosmo advancing to mount. Frankenstein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cosmo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cosmo's back! Cosmo tries to roll but Frankenstein sticks to his back.
#SUB2# Cosmo is trying to defend against the choke here but Frankenstein has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Frankenstein Tightens the hold and Cosmo taps out furiously! Frankenstein displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bio Frankenstein! |
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Event:
MILF 113 Ridley vs Vargas
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Cosmo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cosmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Try lands a shoulder strike. Try is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Try throws a head punch that misses. Try misses with a short punch on the inside. Cosmo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Try smiles and moves away.
Cosmo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Try fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Cosmo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cosmo wants it to stay on the feet.#KD2# Try lands a big right hand that sends Cosmo crashing to the mat! Try stays standing though and waves Cosmo back to his feet!#ROC2#Cosmo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Timmy Cosmo has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Try fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cosmo square on the jaw! Damn, Cosmo is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Island Try! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
#R1# Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cosmo. Cosmo fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Smith lands a nice looking body kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.#CL2# Cosmo closes the distance and clinches. Cosmo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Cosmo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Cosmo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cosmo. That did some damage! Smith throws a front kick that sends Cosmo stumbling back into the cage. Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Cosmo in the body. Smith throws a nice outside leg kick. 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! Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Cosmo's torso. Cosmo fails with a takedown attempt. John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Cosmo.#TD2# Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cosmo to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1# Cosmo 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. Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosmo. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cosmo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Cosmo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Smith wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cosmo manages to pass to side control. Cosmo is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it. Cosmo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head. #T3# Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cosmo in particular looking to stall. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Cosmo works his way into side control. Cosmo staying calm. Let's hope that Cosmo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#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.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Smith feints and then cracks Cosmo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cosmo down. Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cosmo takes a step back to recover. A nice leg kick lands there from Smith. Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cosmo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A chopping leg kick lands by Smith. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# A leg kick checked by Cosmo. Cosmo fails with a takedown attempt. Cosmo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith. Smith keeps Cosmo at a distance using the push kick. Good leg kick by Smith. Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Cosmo off balance momentarily. Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith lands a front kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith connects with an inside leg kick. Cosmo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Cosmo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been informed that Cosmo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosmo can do to turn this around? Cosmo blocks a leg kick. Smith with the inside leg kick. A low kick lands for Smith.
#T1##CL2# Cosmo moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Cosmo has double underhooks. #TD2# Cosmo has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cosmo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Cosmo dives into Smith's guard. Cosmo sitting in guard here, content to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cosmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Cosmo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Smith has momentary wrist control but Cosmo slips an elbow through the middle. Cosmo chips away with some ground and pound. Cosmo advances to half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Cosmo works his way into side control. #SU2# Cosmo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Smith throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Cosmo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that. Cosmo slows the pace down. #T4# Cosmo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Cosmo controls the position. Cosmo advances to mount. Cosmo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Timmy Cosmo has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. 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 John Smith 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##TD2# Cosmo gets a takedown into half guard. Cosmo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2# Cosmo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smith defend it? Cosmo steps over the head and cranks it - Smith is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cosmo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timmy Cosmo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
#R1# Cosmo throws a series of punches but Tsering avoids them all with ease. #TD2# Cosmo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB# Tsering is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cosmo pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Tsering looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Tsering actively working from the bottom here. Cosmo throwing shots but Tsering is blocking nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cosmo is keen to just control but Tsering is a slippery customer.#SUB# Tsering looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Tsering looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1# Cosmo moves into full mount! Tsering won't be happy about that! Tsering is trying to reverse the position but instead Cosmo has taken his back - oops!#SUB2# Cosmo looking for the RNC. Tsering rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cosmo scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB# Tsering looking for submissions off his back. Cosmo is nestled in close to Tsering, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB# Tsering looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Cosmo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tsering. Cosmo landing strikes. #T2# Tsering manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cosmo's best efforts. Cosmo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Tsering looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Tsering actively working from the bottom here. Tsering really is a fat lump.#SUB# Tsering looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Tsering looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Tsering is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cosmo pulls his head out easily. Tsering is not content to let Cosmo control the position.#T3##SUB# Tsering looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Tsering actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Tsering looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Tsering actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Tsering looking for submissions off his back. Cosmo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tsering does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Tsering looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Tsering looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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. Cosmo is looking to take a break and control but Tsering is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ground and pound from Cosmo. #SUB# Tsering is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cosmo pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Tsering looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Tsering actively working from the bottom here. Tsering is breathing heavily. Cosmo is pressing down on Tsering's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tsering is holding on for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tsering blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cosmo. #SUB# Tsering looking for submissions off his back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Cosmo 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# Cosmo throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Tsering counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsering. Cosmo keeping full guard, as Tsering tries to pass. Cosmo wants to stand up but Tsering is controlling him. #SUB# Tsering has gone for a leg lock! Cosmo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tsering's guard.#REVB##SUB# Tsering has his foot on Cosmo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cosmo works his way back into a safe position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Tsering is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Tsering is looking for a triangle but Cosmo pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Tsering throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cosmo escapes and throws Tsering's legs to the side, diving into side control! Tsering is looking to reverse the position.#T1# Cosmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsering keeps working. #SUB2# Cosmo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tsering is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Tsering is looking for a sweep. Tsering is working hard here to advance position. Cosmo wants to stand but Tsering is controlling his arm. Tsering is looking to reverse the position. Tsering is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cosmo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB# Tsering looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB# Tsering is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cosmo pulls his head out easily. #T2# Cosmo scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Tsering wants to improve his position but Cosmo is controlling well.
#SUB2# Cosmo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tsering tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cosmo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timmy Cosmo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2024 |
#R1# A punch combination from Jingleminge misses. Jingleminge tries to clinch up but Cosmo circles away and keeps his distance. Some wild striking there from Jingleminge.
#CL# Cosmo clinches up against the cage. Jingleminge has a couple of punches blocked by Cosmo.
#TD# Cosmo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Jingleminge wants to get back to his feet but Cosmo passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cosmo lands a nice short elbow. Cosmo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Cosmo 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. Cosmo moves into full mount! Jingleminge won't be happy about that! Jingleminge looks winded!#SUB# Cosmo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jingleminge turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Cosmo off and cradles Jingleminge's limp body as Cosmo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Timmy Cosmo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2024 |
#R1# Brock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cosmo.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Cosmo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Brock lands with a right to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cosmo. Brock lands a left hand.
Cosmo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brock smiles and moves away.
Cosmo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Brock cracks Cosmo with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Timmy Cosmo has been cut.#CL# Brock clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cosmo is looking to break free of the clinch but Brock has double underhooks. Good body shot from Brock.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brock. Cosmo looks winded! A quick uppercut on the inside from Brock. Cosmo working hard to break the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Brock.#T1# Brock works on Cosmo's body with a couple of short punches. A hook to the body from Brock.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Brock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brock pushes Cosmo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nice body punch from Brock. Brock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Brock throws a big uppercut that drops Cosmo! More strikes from Brock and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cosmo lies dazed against the cage as Brock celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Brock! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2024 |
#R1# Cosmo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brock sprawls well. Brock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cosmo gets slowly back to his feet. Brock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Timmy Cosmo has been cut.#CL# Brock moves into the clinch successfully.
Brock lands with a short shot to the head. A hook to the body from Brock.
Cosmo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC# Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Cosmo tries to keep at a distance but Brock has taken the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brock lands an uppercut. Brock digs a right hand into Cosmo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cosmo's gas tank. Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Cosmo backwards. Brock gets through Cosmo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brock creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cosmo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cosmo drops to his knees and Brock pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Brock! |
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Event:
HFA 1
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1# A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.#CUT#It looks like Timmy Cosmo has been cut. Adan Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cosmo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hunt tests Cosmo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hunt thuds a left hand into Cosmo's body. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Cosmo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cosmo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL# Hunt rushes Cosmo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hunt working hard to break the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Cosmo is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Hunt steps in with a hook that catches Cosmo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hunt follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cosmo looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adan Hunt! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1188 Round 3
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1# Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Cosmo takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD# Cosmo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard. Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Cosmo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Johnson is working an open guard so Cosmo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Cosmo moves away from the strike by Johnson. Cosmo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cosmo ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson. Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's 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! Johnson throws a body shot but no joy. Johnson lands a jab to Cosmo's midsection. Cosmo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#KD2# Johnson lands a big right hand that sends Cosmo crashing to the mat! Johnson stays standing though and waves Cosmo back to his feet!#ROC2#Cosmo is rocked! Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Cosmo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cosmo is breathing heavily. Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Johnson finds Cosmo's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Cosmo flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Johnson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Cosmo will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Johnson! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1188 Round 2
Date: May 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Slice clinches up with Cosmo and pushes him back against the cage. Cosmo slows down the pace here.
Cosmo stalling in the clinch.
Cosmo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#TD2# Cosmo manages to pull guard.
Cosmo is trying to keep Slice in close.
Slice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosmo is keeping the position for now. Slice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Slice postures up in Cosmo's guard and throws a big left but Cosmo blocks it. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cosmo has eaten all the pies! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slice sitting in guard, not really doing much. Cosmo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1# Slice with a flurry of punches that miss. Slice trying to control but Cosmo is working from the bottom. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Cosmo trying to keep a closed guard but Slice is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Slice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cosmo sprawls well. Cosmo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slice gets slowly back to his feet. Despite the aggression on Cosmo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Slice fails with a takedown attempt. Cosmo misses with a leg kick #CL# and Slice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2# Cosmo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cosmo.#T2# Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cosmo doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2# Cosmo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slice did well to prevent Cosmo getting side control. Slice has one foot on Cosmo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Slice shoots in for a takedown but Cosmo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Cosmo throws a counter combo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeMarcus Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slice is defended easily by Cosmo. Cosmo now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Cosmo throws a sloppy head kick and Slice moves out of range easily. Slice throws a big counter combination but Cosmo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL# Slice rushes Cosmo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Cosmo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3# Slice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Cosmo blocks an elbow strike. Cosmo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slice is defending well. Cosmo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slice to keep the fight standing. Slice can't find room to land a body shot as Cosmo controls the action.
Nice body punch from Cosmo - that landed with a thud.
Slice taking a breather. Cosmo just leaning against Slice, taking a breather. Slice jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cosmo walks away with a smile on his face. Slice gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cosmo is defended easily by Slice.#T4# Cosmo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slice pinned against the cage. Slice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Cosmo looks for a takedown but Slice sprawls well. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slice.#CL# Slice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# Cosmo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Cosmo blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMarcus Slice dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Slice lands a jab-cross combination. Cosmo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2# Cosmo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slice, pushing him back against the cage. Slice is trying to push Cosmo away but Cosmo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Slice just leaning against Cosmo, taking a breather. Cosmo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slice pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cosmo stuffs the takedown attempt from Slice. Slice gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Cosmo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slice, pushing him back against the cage. Cosmo is struggling to control the position. Slice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1# Slice tries to pull guard but Cosmo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeMarcus Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him. Slice jumps guard but Cosmo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Slice is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cosmo to keep the fight standing. Cosmo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slice is defending well.#BC2# Cosmo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Slice has managed to clinch.
Cosmo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slice up against the cage. Cosmo tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
Slice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cosmo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2# Slice tries to pull guard but Cosmo holds him up against the cage and eventually Slice drops back down to his feet.
Cosmo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cosmo pulls him back up using the underhooks. Slice tries to circle away but Cosmo has him pinned against the cage. Slice wants to stall.
#TD# Slice manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cosmo lands a couple of digs. Cosmo wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving. Slice being controlled here, momentarily. #T3# Slice is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Cosmo wants to stand but Slice is controlling his posture from full guard. Slice working a defensive guard here.
Cosmo controlling from the top position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cosmo wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cosmo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cosmo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slice. Slice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cosmo but Cosmo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2# Slice tries to sprawl but Cosmo drives through with a takedown into half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cosmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slice keeps working. Cosmo is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Cosmo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Slice wants to clinch. Cosmo fails to land with a series of punches.
Cosmo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slice but Slice pushes him off and we're back to square one. Cosmo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Slice forces Cosmo back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Cosmo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cosmo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Slice looking to pass the guard. #T1# Slice won't allow Cosmo to sweep him here. Slice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Slice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosmo is keeping the position for now. Slice is working hard here to advance position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Cosmo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Timmy Cosmo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Slice darts in looking for a takedown but Cosmo gets double underhooks and turns Slice into the cage. Cosmo tries to pull guard but Slice forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Cosmo prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2# Cosmo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Cosmo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice. #SUB2# Cosmo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Slice is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Slice trying to control but Cosmo is working from the bottom. Cosmo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice. #T3# Slice is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Slice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Cosmo keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Slice tries to work over Cosmo's front leg with a kick but Cosmo checks it. Cosmo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeMarcus Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Slice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cosmo. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Slice moves in looking to clinch but Cosmo pushes him off. Slice dives in and grabs Cosmo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cosmo pushes down on Slice's head and hops out.#CL2# Cosmo clinches up against the cage. Slice has Cosmo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cosmo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Cosmo is looking to take this one to the mat. Slice is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cosmo is keeping busy.#BC2# Cosmo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Slice tries to sprawl but Cosmo drives through with a takedown into half guard. Slice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cosmo on the ground. Slice is looking for a sweep. Cosmo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Timmy Cosmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Cosmo 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Timmy Cosmo! Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for DeMarcus Slice! Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Timmy Cosmo!
Timmy Cosmo wins by split decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1188 Round 1
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1# Lewis fails with the takedown. Left hook, right uppercut from Lewis. #CUT2#It looks like Timmy Cosmo has been cut.#TD# Cosmo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Lewis is looking to get back to his feet here but Cosmo is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lewis's back. Lewis just trying to survive but Cosmo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Cosmo scores with punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lewis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cosmo controls the action.#T1# Cosmo has the hooks in. Lewis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cosmo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lewis trying to get back to his feet but Cosmo is in full control for now. Cosmo controls the position. Lewis wants to get back to his feet. Lewis rolls, trying to escape but Cosmo keeps control of the position.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Cosmo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lewis's body.
Lewis tries to roll but Cosmo sticks to his back.
Cosmo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Cosmo gets his hands free as Lewis looks to control. #SUB# Lewis is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Cosmo has locked on a rear naked choke here! Lewis is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timmy Cosmo! |
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