PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cozad (ranked 3754 p4p, 6170 weight class) and Reggie Wilder (ranked 396 p4p, 519 weight class). Cozad comes to the cage accompanied by Nothin' But A G Thang- Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg. Mike Cozad has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Cozad
vs
Wilder

210 cm
19
275
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
225
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad connects with a high kick.

Cozad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wilder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Cozad from controlling successfully.

Wilder working for a triangle but Cozad defends it easily.
Cozad wants to stand but Wilder has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder controlling the position.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Wilder controlling Cozad's posture.
Cozad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Wilder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cozad won't allow Wilder to sweep him here.
Cozad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Wilder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cozad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilder on the ground.

Wilder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cozad throwing strikes from guard but Wilder blocks nicely.
Cozad trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cozad stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cozad has gone for a leg lock! Wilder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cozad's guard.

Cozad working a defensive guard but Wilder manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Cozad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wilder gets to mount! Cozad was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cozad's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wilder content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder with shots to the head and body - Cozad looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cozad tries to hold on but Wilder postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Wilder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cozad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wilder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Cozad gets to his feet. Wilder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cozad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it.

Wilder gets caught flat footed, as Cozad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wilder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Cozad wants to get back to his feet but Wilder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cozad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reggie Wilder has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad controls Wilder momentarily but Wilder frees himself.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wilder. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wilder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Wilder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cozad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilder has managed to get both his arms back between Cozad's legs - danger averted.
Wilder controlling from the top position.
Wilder passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cozad is trying to get back to full guard.
Cozad wants to control but Wilder is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Wilder seems content to control.
Wilder slips a nice elbow through Cozad's hands, connecting with Cozad's forehead.
Cozad trying to control here.
Wilder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilder winds up and cracks Cozad with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad wants to control but Wilder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cozad tries to kick Wilder off but Wilder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilder wants to stand but Cozad has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cozad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cozad tries to clinch but Wilder is having none of it.

Cozad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cozad lands in his opponent's guard.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wilder is looking for a triangle but Cozad pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilder holds on and takes a little breather.
Cozad throws a strike but Wilder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Cozad is trying to keep Wilder in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cozad is looking to sweep but instead, Wilder has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cozad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cozad throws a body shot but no joy.

Cozad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wilder sprawls well initially but Cozad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cozad stalling away here and it's allowed Wilder to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wilder pulls Cozad in close to his closed guard and prevents Cozad from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cozad's guard.

Wilder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder won't allow Cozad to get back to his feet.
Cozad doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cozad wants to hit a sweep here but Wilder passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cozad there!
Cozad is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cozad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cozad has given up his back here. Will Wilder look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Wilder is riding his opponent, not letting Cozad buck him off.

Wilder looking for the RNC.
Cozad is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wilder controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad breaks Wilder's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cozad looking to sit in guard and control but Wilder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Cozad is looking to stand back up but Wilder counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cozad.

Wilder is looking for a kimura but Cozad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilder to get the leverage.
Cozad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilder is working away from the top position though.
Cozad is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad tries to roll over but Wilder keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Wilder there.
Wilder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cozad is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cozad is trying to stand back up but Wilder is controlling him
Cozad is doing well to control the position and prevent Wilder from advancing to side control.
Wilder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cozad tries to roll over but Wilder keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Wilder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Wilder!