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Event: MMMA 83 Yabaisa vs Tallon 2     
Date:   Jul 01, 2018
#R1#
Fellows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bozzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bozzi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fellows fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fellows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fellows.
A head kick misses from Fellows.
Bozzi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fellows sprawls and moves away.
Bozzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fellows avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Fellows gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bozzi jumps into guard, dragging Fellows to the mat. #SU2#
Fellows stands up and waves to Bozzi to follow him.
Fellows connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bozzi. Bozzi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Fellows misses with a two punch combination.
Bozzi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fellows lands a really nice looking cross but Bozzi seems unphased.
Fellows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fellows.#TD#
Bozzi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bozzi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bozzi is looking to take a break and control but Fellows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fellows is trying to buck Bozzi off.
Fellows is trying to escape the position but Bozzi is controlling the position. #T2#
Fellows pushes Bozzi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bozzi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fellows managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bozzi. #SUB#
Bozzi swings around for an armbar but Fellows sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bozzi's guard.
Bozzi seems keen to control Fellows's posture.
Bozzi wants to sweep here but Fellows controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fellows avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SU2#
Fellows gets to his feet - Bozzi follows without any prompting.
Bozzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fellows.#TD#
Bozzi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fellows on his heels. He'll look to pass Fellows's guard now, I'm sure.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fellows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fellows wants to stand and escape but Bozzi is having none of it.
Bozzi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Fellows has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bozzi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Fellows dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice cross by Fellows.
Bozzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fellows.
Fellows misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Fellows has Bozzi up against the cage in a clinch.
Fellows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bozzi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fellows just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fellows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fellows is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bozzi is keeping busy.
Fellows is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bozzi tries to pull guard but Fellows won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Bozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Fellows manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fellows, as that shot connected.
Fellows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bozzi manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Fellows closes the distance and clinches.
Fellows wants to stall. #BC2#
Fellows breaks the clinch. #T1##CL#
Bozzi closes the distance and pushes Fellows back into the cage.#BC2#
Fellows manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Fellows coming out on top.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bozzi is defended easily by Fellows.
Dean Fellows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozzi moves away from the strike by Fellows.
Fellows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fellows throws a lazy right hand but Bozzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fellows throws a head kick that misses.
Fellows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Fellows misses. #CL2#
Fellows has Bozzi up against the cage in a clinch.
Fellows tries a body shot but Bozzi blocks it. #T2##BC#
Bozzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fellows fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bozzi on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Fellows as Bozzi shoots in.
Donk. Fellows catches Bozzi right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fellows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bozzi dives in and grabs Fellows's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fellows pushes down on Bozzi's head and hops out.
Fellows scores with a shot to the body.
Fellows swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Bozzi counters with a single leg into guard. Fellows didn't expect that. #ES2#
Fellows wriggles free and stands up.
Bozzi avoids the body shot from Fellows.
Fellows throws a poor cross that misses
and Bozzi counters with a two punch combo.
Fellows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fellows misses with a looping right.#T3#
Fellows displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bozzi.
Bozzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Fellows has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fellows as Bozzi tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Fellows.
Bozzi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fellows is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Fellows.
A frustrated look appears on Bozzi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Bozzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bozzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Fellows tries to sprawl out of it but Bozzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fellows manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bozzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Fellows tries to sprawl out of it but Bozzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fellows manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Fellows jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fellows lands a head kick. Bozzi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fellows throws a right and a left that Bozzi avoids nicely.
Dean Fellows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fellows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fellows closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Bozzi counters with a shoot takedown. Fellows fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozzi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bozzi looking to sit in guard and control but Fellows gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Fellows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Fellows misses with a head kick.
Fellows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fellows misses with a hook.#CL2#
Fellows darts in and clinches Bozzi up against the cage.#BC#
Bozzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bozzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bozzi attempts a counter takedown but Fellows avoids it well and moves away.
Fellows with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fellows wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fellows clinches. #BC2#
Fellows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Bozzi blocks a head kick by Fellows.
Bozzi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Fellows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fellows lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Bozzi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fellows sprawls well initially but Bozzi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Fellows kicks off Bozzi and gets to his feet.
Dean Fellows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bozzi misses with a takedown attempt - Fellows sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fellows steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bozzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bozzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fellows avoids it really well and circles away.
Fellows throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Bozzi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Bozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fellows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bozzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bozzi misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Fellows on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fellows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bozzi counters with a series of strikes. Fellows will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fellows scores with a punch to the head.
Bozzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bozzi dives in and grabs Fellows's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fellows pushes down on Bozzi's head and hops out.
Bozzi shoots in for a takedown but Fellows shows good takedown defense.
Fellows throws a body punch but Bozzi moves out of range.
Fellows stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fellows swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Bozzi counters with a takedown into side control.
Bozzi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fellows will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bozzi tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Bozzi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dean Fellows has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fellows wants to get back to his feet but Bozzi drags him back down.
Bozzi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bozzi wants to control but Fellows is keeping him busy.
Fellows pushes Bozzi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bozzi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bozzi trying to control the position but Fellows is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bozzi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jason Bozzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fellows loads up on a big right hand but Bozzi slips the punch.
Bozzi feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Bozzi moves into the clinch successfully.
Fellows is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bozzi is keeping busy.
Dean Fellows is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bozzi takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fellows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fellows.#BC2#
Fellows breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Bozzi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fellows did well to prevent Bozzi getting side control.
Fellows keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Fellows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fellows has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Fellows!

Dean Fellows took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: MMMA 79 Fortune Vs Qasi 3     
Date:   Jun 03, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Bozzi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aoki !
Bozzi advances nicely into full mount.
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Bozzi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
Aoki tries to hold on but Bozzi postures up.
Bozzi controlling his opponent.
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Bozzi has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bozzi cracks Aoki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bozzi controlling from mount.
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Bozzi is controlling the pace.
Aoki controlling the position well.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Bozzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki trying to hold on to Bozzi's head to control him but Bozzi postures up.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bozzi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Aoki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aoki goes for a double leg but Bozzi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bozzi continues to drive forward.
Bozzi with the counter takedown but Aoki avoids it easily.
Bozzi moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Bozzi slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki , before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Bozzi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aoki 's guard.
Bozzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Bozzi trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aoki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bozzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki pulls Bozzi in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bozzi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bozzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoki .#TD2#
Bozzi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aoki 's half guard.
Bozzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bozzi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aoki tries to roll over but Bozzi keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Bozzi.
Aoki is staying active underneath Bozzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Bozzi wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well. #T1#
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Bozzi has control of the leg.
Bozzi stalling.
Bozzi wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki wants to control but Bozzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Bozzi has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bozzi in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Bozzi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bozzi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Bozzi controlling him for the moment.
Bozzi trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T3#
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bozzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Bozzi defends easily.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Aoki wants to improve his position but instead Bozzi has moved into half guard.
Bozzi controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Bozzi 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.
Bozzi wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bozzi wants to advance to full mount but Aoki doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bozzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aoki darts in looking for a takedown but Bozzi gets double underhooks and turns Aoki into the cage. #TD2#
Bozzi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aoki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aoki tries to buck Bozzi off but Bozzi is having none of it.
Bozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Bozzi wants to take a breather but Aoki manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bozzi.
Aoki is pulling down on Bozzi's head to control his posture.
Bozzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bozzi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bozzi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bozzi lands in his opponent's guard.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bozzi is keeping the position for now.
Aoki with a nice head shot there.
Jason Bozzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bozzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bozzi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki throws a strike but Bozzi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bozzi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bozzi controls the pace.
Bozzi wanted to stand there but Aoki had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bozzi 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. #SUB#
Bozzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bozzi has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki 's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Bozzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bozzi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bozzi!

An out of breath Jason Bozzi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: MMMA 74 Kelly vs Highjack     
Date:   Apr 29, 2018
#R1#
Aoki fails with the takedown.
Bozzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Bozzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki .
Aoki scores with a decent looking hook.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Bozzi sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Bozzi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aoki to the ground. Bozzi is now in Aoki 's guard.
Bozzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bozzi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SU2#
Bozzi gets to his feet. Aoki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bozzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki misses with the combination. #TD#
Aoki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bozzi working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Aoki wants to control from the top but Bozzi keeps moving.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.
Aoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aoki is keen to just control but Bozzi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bozzi defends it well.
Bozzi is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard. #T3#
Bozzi is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
Bozzi keeping hold of Aoki 's head, controlling as best he can.
Bozzi wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bozzi wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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. Aoki connects with a nice short shot to Bozzi's temple.
Bozzi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aoki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoki lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bozzi is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aoki punishes Bozzi's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Bozzi.
Aoki tries to counter with a takedown but Bozzi is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Bozzi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and Bozzi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bozzi trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki looking to control.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Bozzi tries to pass.
Bozzi won't allow Aoki to sweep him here. #T1#
Bozzi being controlled here momentarily.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Bozzi from controlling successfully.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Aoki pulls Bozzi in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Aoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bozzi on his heels. He'll look to pass Bozzi's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Bozzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aoki distracts Bozzi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Bozzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shinya Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bozzi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bozzi preventing the sweep.
Bozzi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki pulls Bozzi in close to prevent any damage.
Bozzi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Let's hope that Bozzi 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.#SUB#
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bozzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bozzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bozzi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Bozzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bozzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bozzi 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.
Aoki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Bozzi is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bozzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bozzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bozzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aoki tries for a takedown but Bozzi circles away easily
and Bozzi counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Bozzi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aoki to the ground. Bozzi is now in Aoki 's guard.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Bozzi controlling him for the moment.
Aoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki pulls Bozzi in close to prevent any damage.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bozzi stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki .
Bozzi controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Bozzi is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aoki swinging wildly here.
Aoki works over Bozzi's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Bozzi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aoki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bozzi manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Aoki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bozzi to the mat! Bozzi manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bozzi is on top in guard. #REVB#
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozzi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bozzi wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.#T3#
Aoki pulls Bozzi in to control the position.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bozzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Bozzi stands up from Aoki 's guard - Bozzi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aoki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bozzi.
Bozzi feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Bozzi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aoki is being controlled here. #T4#
Aoki is not content to let Bozzi control the position.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard.
Bozzi taking a break here but Aoki is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bozzi trying to control from Aoki 's half guard. Aoki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki is trying to keep Bozzi in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Bozzi.
I think Bozzi 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: MMMA 69 Kelly vs Telo     
Date:   Mar 25, 2018
#R1#
Bozzi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bozzi ducks under a wild hook from Pope.
Pope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pope throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bozzi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pope.
Bozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Pope lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bozzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bozzi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pope connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bozzi scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pope counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Bozzi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pope looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope can't do much from the bottom here.
Bozzi controlling from side mount. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Pope's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bozzi slows the pace down.
Pope holds on to Bozzi's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bozzi landing strikes.
Pope trying to remain calm as Bozzi controls from the top position.
Pope can't do much from the bottom here.
Bozzi controlling the position from side mount.
It looks like Bozzi 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pope tries to bench press Bozzi off him but Bozzi keeps the position.
Bozzi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bozzi controls the position.
Bozzi trying to control the action but Pope is working from the bottom.
Bozzi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pope tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bozzi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pope is working hard here to advance position.
Bozzi controlling the position from side mount.
Pope tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pope is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bozzi off and has taken his back!
Bozzi is trying to get back to his feet but Pope has full control of the position and if anything, Bozzi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bozzi tries to roll but Pope sticks to his back.
Pope missing with strikes from the back.
Bozzi has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Pope.#T4#
Bozzi staying busy and making it hard for Pope to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope thows a strike but Bozzi uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Bozzi as he ends up in Pope 's guard!
Pope tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bozzi 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.
Pope is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pope working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Pope dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Pope misses.
Bozzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pope tries to avoid it but Bozzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pope to the ground. Pope escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pope throws out a loose jab but Bozzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Bozzi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Pope is looking for a triangle but Bozzi pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Pope is looking for a triangle but Bozzi pushes his legs off easily.
Bozzi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi passes into half guard.
Bozzi prevents Pope from improving his position.#T1#
Pope wants to control but Bozzi is keeping busy.
Bozzi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bozzi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Bozzi 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pope gets back to full guard.
Pope controls Bozzi momentarily but Bozzi frees himself.
Bozzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pope tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pope controls Bozzi momentarily but Bozzi frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bozzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pope stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pope wants it to stay on the feet.
Jan Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Bozzi.
Pope connects with a solid leg kick.
Pope displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bozzi.
A quick step to the side and Pope tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bozzi ducks under a wild hook from Pope.#T3#
Pope with a jab.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pope leaves Bozzi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bozzi slips a jab from Pope.
Jan Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope scores with the left hand. Bozzi knows he should have avoided that one.
Pope jabs Bozzi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pope is looking to land body kicks.
And Bozzi tries to counter it with a takedown but Pope pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck for Bozzi with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Pope was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Pope does it's job there.
Pope waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bozzi.#T4#
Pope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bozzi manages to avoid it.
Jan Pope is winning the standup battle so far.
Bozzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Bozzi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pope misses with a head kick.
Jason Bozzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pope shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bozzi eats them both and turns towards Pope to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bozzi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pope tries to clinch but Bozzi moves out of range. #CL#
Pope forces Bozzi back against the cage and clinches.
Pope prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pope misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Pope dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pope misses with a series of wild punches.
Pope throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Bozzi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bozzi seems content to control.
Pope is trying to get back to full guard.
Bozzi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pope defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bozzi lands a nice short elbow.
Bozzi controlling the action here.
Pope is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Bozzi trying to mount his opponent but Pope defends it.
Bozzi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pope tries to get to full guard but Bozzi has control of the leg.
Bozzi 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.
Pope trying to control from the bottom.
Pope is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pope regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pope controls Bozzi momentarily but Bozzi frees himself.
Bozzi is stalling in the full guard.
Bozzi postures up.
Bozzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bozzi moves away from the strike by Pope.
Bozzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pope.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Bozzi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pope napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pope is looking to get back to his feet here but Bozzi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Pope's back.#T3#
Bozzi scores with punches from the back.
What can Pope do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jan Pope is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pope tries to escape the position.
Bozzi has good solid back control here. #T4#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bozzi.
Jason Bozzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bozzi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bozzi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pope avoids the strikes from Bozzi.
Bozzi scores with strikes from the back.
I really don't envy Pope right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Bozzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pope has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

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

After winning the bout, Jan Pope thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 08, 2018
#R1#
Bozzi ducks right into an uppercut from Priester.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bozzi throws a leg kick
and Priester counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bozzi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Priester displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bozzi.
Priester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bozzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bozzi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Priester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bozzis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Priester avoids it really well and circles away.
Priester connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bozzi.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Priester thows a leg kick but Bozzi checks it
enabling Bozzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Priester.
Bozzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Priester defends it nicely.
Landon Priester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Bozzi.
Priester defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bozzi.
Bozzi moves forwards but Priester connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bozzi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Priester throws a leg kick that misses.
Bozzi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bozzi throws a solid leg kick but Priester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bozzi.
Priester thuds his right hand into Bozzi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priester scores with a body shot.
Priester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bozzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Bozzi clinches with his opponent.
Priester avoiding damage as Bozzi throws knees to the body.
Priester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bozzi backwards.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozzi controls his hands.
Priester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Priester is working for takedown but Bozzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bozzi fails to pull guard. #BC#
Priester breaks from the clinch.
Bozzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Priester circles away.#T3#
Bozzi tries to clinch up.
Priester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Priester.
Bozzi takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Priester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Bozzi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Priester defends it well.
Priester misses with a shot to the body
and Bozzi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Priester's knee momentarily.
Priester thumps Bozzi with a low kick.
Bozzi wants to clinch.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bozzi throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Bozzi ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Priester stuffs the takedown attempt from Bozzi. Bozzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Bozzi moves out of range as Priester throws a body kick.
Bozzi misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Priester misses its intended target. #TD2#
Bozzi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Priester is trying to defend but Bozzi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Bozzi is working for a submission of some sort.
Priester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester 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#
Bozzi defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand.
Priester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bozzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Priester tries to sprawl out of it but Bozzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Priester manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bozzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Priester avoids it really well and circles away.
Priester pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bozzi is out of range and Priester settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester swats away the attempt to clinch by Bozzi.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Priester lands a jab.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Priester lands a really nice looking cross but Bozzi seems unphased.
Priester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bozzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bozzi misses with a shot to the body
and Priester counters with a stiff right hand.
Bozzi wants to clinch up but Priester keeps it at a distance.
Bozzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Priester can pounce on him.
Jason Bozzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Priester tried to score with a low kick but Bozzi checks it.
Bozzi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Priester.
Priester connects with an inside leg kick.
Priester getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Priester gets tackled into the cage by Bozzi. Bozzi maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Bozzi manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bozzi is defended easily by Priester.
Landon Priester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Bozzi.#T2#
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!
Bozzi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Priester lands a slapping body shot.
Bozzi walks into a straight right hand from Priester.
Priester misses with a hook #TD2#
and Bozzi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Priester tries to roll over but Bozzi keeps him under control.
Priester wants to control but Bozzi is keeping busy. #T3#
Bozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priester keeps working.
Bozzi throws a strike but Priester avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Priester trying to keep a closed guard but Bozzi is proving a slippery customer.
Priester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bozzi throws a big elbow that misses.
Priester 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.#SUB#
Priester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bozzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Priester has momentary wrist control but Bozzi slips an elbow through the middle.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Priester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bozzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Priester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bozzi walks into a left hand.
Bozzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Priester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bozzi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Priester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Priester misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Bozzi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Priester won't be happy with that.
Bozzi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Priester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bozzi on the ground.
Priester tries to bench press Bozzi off him but Bozzi keeps the position.
Priester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bozzi can do to turn this around?
Priester isn't going anywhere.
Priester is not content to let Bozzi control the position.
Bozzi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Priester is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi working the ground and pound from side control.
Bozzi tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Bozzi tries to score with some ground and pound. Priester controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Bozzi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bozzi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bozzi is looking to take a break and control but Priester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bozzi landing a few strikes.
Priester tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Bozzi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Priester has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bozzi but great work by Priester.
Priester tries to stand but Bozzi is controlling his head.
Bozzi is looking for a sweep.
Bozzi has one of Priester's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Priester wants to stand but Bozzi is controlling his arm.#T3#
Bozzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Priester tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priester tries to stand but Bozzi controls the position and pulls Priester into his guard. #SUB2#
Priester wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Bozzi's closed guard. He's half up but Bozzi has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Bozzi pivots and extends the arm, Priester falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Bozzi! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Bozzi!
A relieved looking Jason Bozzi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DARE REVOLUTION     
Date:   Jan 21, 2018
#R1#
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bozzi avoids the head kick by Partio.
Bozzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bozzi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bozzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Partio tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bozzi manages to circle out of the way.
Bozzi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bozzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio 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 Bozzi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bozzi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bozzi wants to counter with a clinch but Partio pushes him away.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Bozzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bozzi.
Partio throws a right hand that Bozzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Bozzi also avoids with ease.
Partio misses with a right hand
and Bozzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bozzi moves out of range of the strikes.#T1##CL2#
Bozzi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bozzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Partio gets through Bozzi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Bozzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bozzi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bozzi jumps guard but Partio stands there with Bozzi around his waist. Bozzi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Partio has a couple of punches blocked by Bozzi. #BC#
Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Bozzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bozzi.
A good leg kick by Partio.
Bozzi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Partio as he avoids it easily.
Vika Partio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Bozzi.#T2#
A jab from Partio misses.
Partio connects with a single shot there.
Partio connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Partio misses the jab.
Bozzi throws out a counter right but Partio avoids it with no problem.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Bozzi takes one on the button.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bozzi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vika Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Bozzi moved out of range.
Bozzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Partio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Bozzi ducks down to avoid it.
Bozzi unleashes a big counter combination but Partio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bozzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Partio circles away.
Some wild striking there from Partio. #T3#
Good exchange - Partio coming out on top.
Bozzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Bozzi tries to counter it with a takedown but Partio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Bozzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bozzi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
Partio lands a body shot. #TD2#
Bozzi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bozzi throwing strikes from guard but Partio blocks nicely.
Partio controlling Bozzi's posture.
Bozzi lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Partio looking for a sweep. Not yet Partio, not yet.
Partio controlling Bozzi's posture.
Bozzi advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Bozzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Partio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bozzi throws a strike but Partio avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Partio pulls Bozzi in to control the position.
Partio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vika Partio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Partio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Partio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Partio misses.
Bozzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Partio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Partio misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bozzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Partio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bozzi takes one on the button.
Partio scores with a hook to the body. Bozzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Partio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Partio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bozzi can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio throws a jab when Bozzi was well out of range.
Partio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bozzi slips under a jab.
Partio misses with a looping left.
Vika Partio is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bozzi slips a jab from Partio.
Partio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Bozzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bozzi blocks a low kick nicely.
Bozzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bozzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Partio seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
An inside leg kick from Partio misses.
Partio throws a leg kick that misses.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Bozzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bozzi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partio paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Bozzi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Partio's guard.
Bozzi lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Bozzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Partio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bozzi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bozzi wants to control but Partio is keeping him busy.
Partio is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bozzi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Partio takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Partio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bozzi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bozzi 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.
Bozzi working the head with strikes.
Partio is looking for a sweep.
Bozzi taking a breather here.
Partio is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Bozzi taking a breather here.
Partio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Partio is controlling Bozzi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bozzi throwing shots but Partio is blocking nicely.
Partio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bozzi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jason Bozzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Partio is looking to control Bozzi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Partio avoid being mounted?
Partio is staying active underneath Bozzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vika Partio dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bozzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Partio's waist but Partio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bozzi off to one side.
Bozzi shoots for a takedown but Partio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Partio misses with a looping left.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bozzi checks it well.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Partio thumps Bozzi with a low kick.
Partio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Bozzi is just out of range.
Bozzi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bozzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Bozzi backs away, Partio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vika Partio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Bozzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bozzi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Partio's half guard.
Partio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Partio.#T1#
Partio managing to control the position.
Bozzi passes Partio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bozzi wants to free his trapped foot but Partio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Partio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bozzi prevents Partio from improving his position.
Partio keeping 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.
Bozzi is nestled in close to Partio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bozzi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bozzi wants to control but Partio is keeping him busy.
Bozzi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Partio defending well though.
Partio trying to control here.
Partio is staying active underneath Bozzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bozzi thows a huge punch but Partio dodges it nicely. #T3#
Bozzi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Partio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bozzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Partio throws a leg kick that misses.
Bozzi feints the counter takedown.
Bozzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Partio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Bozzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Bozzi as he checks the leg kick.
Bozzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Bozzi fails with the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bozzi.
Partio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Partio duly obliges. #T4#
A jab from Partio misses. #TD2#
Bozzi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Partio on his heels. He'll look to pass Partio's guard now, I'm sure.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Partio holds on and takes a little breather.
Bozzi forces his way into half guard.
Jason Bozzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Partio is holding on to half guard well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Partio trying to control but Bozzi postures up.
Partio is pressing down on Bozzi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vika Partio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Partio, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vika Partio!

Vika Partio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: WFC 19:Baker vs Vurny     
Date:   Dec 24, 2017
#R1#
Logan punishes Bozzi's body with a nice straight punch.
Logan lands a jab.
Dougie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bozzi.
Bozzi ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Logan throws a body punch but Bozzi moves out of range.
Bozzi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Logan scores with a nice strike.
Logan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bozzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan is looking to wear down Bozzi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Logan swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Bozzi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Logan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Bozzi decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bozzi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Logan controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Logan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bozzi is keeping the position for now.
Bozzi being controlled here, momentarily.
Bozzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Logan is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Logan 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.
Logan throws a body punch but Bozzi moves out of range.
Bozzi ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Logan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bozzi.
Logan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bozzi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Logan to score with a decent uppercut.
Logan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Logan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Logan throws a leg kick but Bozzi checks it.
Nice jab there from Logan.
A good leg kick by Bozzi.
Logan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bozzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Logan defends it nicely.
Logan throws a jab when Bozzi was well out of range.
Bozzi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick from Logan misses.
Bozzi feints the counter takedown.
Logan checks the leg kick.
Logan tried to counter with a leg kick but Bozzi avoided it.
Bozzi slips a jab from Logan.
Bozzi's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bozzi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Logan cracks a nice hook into Bozzi's ribs.
Bozzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Bozzi defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand.
Bozzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4##CL#
Logan clinches with his opponent.
Bozzi blocks a body shot from Logan.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land. #BC2#
Bozzi breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bozzi is just out of range.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bozzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
And Bozzi tries to counter it with a takedown but Logan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bozzi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bozzi ducks right into an uppercut from Logan.
Logan misses with a few strikes there.
Bozzi feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bozzi.
Logan tried to counter with a leg kick but Bozzi avoided it.
Dougie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Bozzi.
Nice sprawl there from Logan as Bozzi shoots in.
Bozzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Logan clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougie Logan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bozzi tries to counter with a clinch but Logan shakes him off and moves away.
Dougie Logan is winning the standup battle so far.
Logan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Bozzi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Logan's guard.
Logan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Logan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bozzi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bozzi is looking to work some ground and pound but Logan has wrist control.#T1#
Bozzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bozzi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bozzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Logan is retaining full guard.
Bozzi preventing the sweep.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bozzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Logan swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Bozzi moves into range and clinches up with Logan.
Logan misses with a punch to the body.
Bozzi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Logan avoids the elbow strike from Bozzi, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Logan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bozzi tries to pull guard but Logan holds him up against the cage and eventually Bozzi drops back down to his feet.
Bozzi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Bozzi pulls guard.
Bozzi pulls Logan in close to his closed guard and prevents Logan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Logan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Logan advances to half guard.
Bozzi tries to get to full guard but Logan has control of the leg. #T3#
Logan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Logan tries to clinch but Bozzi moves out of range.
Logan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bozzi shoots in but Logan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dougie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Bozzi.#CL#
Logan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bozzi, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Logan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Bozzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bozzi drives through and clinches with Logan against the cage. #BC#
Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bozzi closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Bozzi.
Logan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but Bozzi avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozzi controls his hands.
Logan misses with a punch to the body.
Logan misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Logan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Logan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bozzi backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Bozzi breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Logan throws a leg kick which misses Bozzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Bozzi tries to avoid it.
Bozzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Logan circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Bozzi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Logan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bozzi manages to avoid it.
Logan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bozzi moves away.
Bozzi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Logan.
Bozzi checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Logan.
Logan throws a body punch but Bozzi moves out of range.
Bozzi moves in looking to clinch but Logan pushes him off.
Bozzi tries for a takedown but Logan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Logan cracks the inside of Bozzi's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan works over Bozzi's head and body with a nice combination.
Logan is looking to clinch.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Bozzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jason Bozzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bozzi wants to clinch.#T1##TD2#
Bozzi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Logan's guard.
Bozzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bozzi trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Logan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bozzi stays in close to Logan's body and controls the position. #T2#
Logan looking for a sweep. Not yet Logan, not yet.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozzi throwing strikes from guard but Logan blocks nicely.
Bozzi trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dougie Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bozzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Logan stuns Bozzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Logan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Bozzi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Logan as he avoids it easily.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Bozzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Logan is predictable there #TD2#
and Bozzi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Logan!
Bozzi trying to control the action but Logan is working from the bottom.
Bozzi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bozzi looks up at the clock and then as Logan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bozzi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Logan tries to buck Bozzi off but Bozzi is having none of it.
Bozzi working away.#T4#
Logan is not content to let Bozzi control the position.
Logan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bozzi trying to control the action but Logan is working from the bottom.
Bozzi scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Logan keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dougie Logan.
I think Logan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougie Logan!

 

Event: WFC 17:Locke vs Paunovic     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1##CL#
Darrow drives through and clinches with Bozzi against the cage.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Bozzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Bozzi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Darrow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Darrow continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow keeping full guard, as Bozzi tries to pass.
Bozzi trying to control but Darrow is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bozzi is fighting to break Darrow's control of his arms but Darrow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bozzi throwing strikes from guard but Darrow blocks nicely.
Bozzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bozzi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bozzi feints the counter takedown.
Darrow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Bozzi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bozzi is taking a breather. Darrow says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Bozzi trying to control from half guard but Darrow is working away.
Darrow is looking to improve his position.
Bozzi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Darrow trying to hold on to Bozzi's head to control him but Bozzi postures up. #SUB2#
Bozzi is working for a kimura but Darrow is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bozzi passes to side control.
Bozzi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Darrow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Darrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Bozzi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bozzi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Darrow is not content to let Bozzi control the position.
We've been informed that Bozzi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#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.
Darrow on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Darrow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bozzi trying to control the action but Darrow is working from the bottom.
Bozzi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Darrow's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darrow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bozzi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bozzi wants to control but Darrow is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bozzi 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#
Bozzi digs a good hook to Darrow's body.
Darrow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Darrow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darrow is looking to clinch but Bozzi is avoiding it.
Darrow 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.
Bozzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brodie Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozzi moves forwards but Darrow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jason Bozzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darrow just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
Darrow lands a nice hook to Bozzi's body. Bozzi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Darrow misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Bozzi.
Bozzi wants to counter the offense by Darrow and move into the clinch position.
Bozzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Darrow.#T1#
Bozzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darrow.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Bozzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bozzi wants to counter with a clinch but Darrow pushes him away.
Bozzi avoids the body shot from Darrow.
Darrow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bozzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Darrow clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Bozzi pulls Darrow into guard.
Darrow trying to control but Bozzi is working from the bottom.
Darrow 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.
Darrow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Darrow pushes down on Bozzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bozzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Darrow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brodie Darrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bozzi tries to clinch there but Darrow circles away.
Darrow feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Darrow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bozzi is able to avoid easily.
Bozzi feints the counter takedown.
Darrow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bozzi at a distance.
Darrow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bozzi is out of range and Darrow settles back down.
Darrow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darrow throws a hook but Bozzi blocks it.
Bozzi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Darrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bozzi. That did some damage!
Darrow swings for the body but Bozzi moves out of range.
Bozzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bozzi looks for a takedown but Darrow sprawls well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darrow.
Bozzi shoots in for a takedown but Darrow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brodie Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Bozzi.
Bozzi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brodie Darrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Darrow misses the body punch
and Bozzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Bozzi fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Darrow misses.
Bozzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brodie Darrow 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##CL2#
Bozzi has managed to clinch.
Bozzi stalling in the clinch but Darrow improves position.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
Darrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bozzi tries a body shot but Darrow blocks it.
Darrow wants to get back to striking at distance but Bozzi won't allow it.
Bozzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bozzi breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Darrow is predictable there
and Bozzi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Bozzi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bozzi being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Bozzi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Darrow keeping moving, preventing Bozzi from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Darrow controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bozzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Darrow throws a body punch but Bozzi moves out of range. #TD2#
Bozzi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bozzi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Darrow wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Darrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozzi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bozzi throws a big elbow that misses.
Bozzi wants to control from the top but Darrow keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bozzi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bozzi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Darrow keeping moving, preventing Bozzi from controlling successfully.
Bozzi content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Bozzi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bozzi throws a strike but Darrow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Darrow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bozzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bozzi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bozzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Bozzi, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bozzi is still trying to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Bozzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bozzi 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bozzi!

Jason Bozzi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Tsuyoshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bozzi.
Tsuyoshi lands a really nice looking cross but Bozzi seems unphased. #TD#
Bozzi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Bozzi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tsuyoshi is not content to let Bozzi control the position.
Tsuyoshi tries to bench press Bozzi off him but Bozzi keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tsuyoshi down.
Bozzi misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Tsuyoshi gets back to half guard.
Bozzi trying to control the action but Tsuyoshi is working from the bottom.
Bozzi looks to land a strike but Tsuyoshi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bozzi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bozzi wants to pass the guard but Tsuyoshi is keeping the position.
Tsuyoshi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bozzi scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bozzi content to stall in guard here.
Bozzi throwing strikes but missing.
Bozzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tsuyoshi holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bozzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tsuyoshi is fending him off so far but Bozzi persists. Nope, Tsuyoshi circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Tsuyoshi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Tsuyoshi does no damage.
Bozzi misses with a leg kick
and Tsuyoshi counters with a left and a right that stings Bozzi.
Bozzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsuyoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuyoshi stuffs the takedown.
Tsuyoshi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bozzi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bozzi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi scores with a one two! Bozzi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bozzi wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tsuyoshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bozzi is defended easily by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Bozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuyoshi throws a series of punches but Bozzi avoids them all with ease.
Tsuyoshi misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Bozzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuyoshi.
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!
No luck for Bozzi with that takedown attempt.
Tsuyoshi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bozzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi 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#
Bozzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.#CL#
Bozzi closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries a knee to the head but Bozzi blocks it.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bozzi prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi lands with a right to the head.
Bozzi blocks an uppercut.
Bozzi jumps guard but Tsuyoshi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tsuyoshi tries to work over Bozzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bozzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bozzi with a poor takedown
and Tsuyoshi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tsuyoshi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Bozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tsuyoshi lands a body shot.
Tsuyoshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bozzi.
Jason Bozzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Bozzi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tsuyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bozzi wants to take a breather but Tsuyoshi is having none of it. #SUB2#
Tsuyoshi looking for submissions off his back.
Bozzi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bozzi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuyoshi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bozzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bozzi 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tsuyoshi holds on and takes a little breather.
Bozzi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuyoshi keeping moving, preventing Bozzi from controlling successfully.
Tsuyoshi looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bozzi trying to control but Tsuyoshi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice cross by Bozzi.
Jason Bozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Bozzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tsuyoshi tries a quick counter leg kick but Bozzi is wise to it.
Bozzi shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsuyoshi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bozzi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bozzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bozzi tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuyoshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Bozzi gets a double leg takedown into Tsuyoshi's guard.#T4#
Bozzi throwing strikes from guard but Tsuyoshi blocks nicely.
Tsuyoshi is trying to control the position but Bozzi postures up.
Bozzi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bozzi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuyoshi seems keen to control Bozzi's posture.
Tsuyoshi wants to sweep here but Bozzi controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bozzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuyoshi is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuyoshi looks to throw the jab but Bozzi is out of range.
Bozzi tries to clinch but Tsuyoshi is having none of it.
Bozzi thuds his right hand into Tsuyoshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bozzi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsuyoshi throws a right hand that misses
and Bozzi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tsuyoshi scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi throws out a leg kick but Bozzi moves out of range and Tsuyoshi only half commits.
Tsuyoshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuyoshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Tsuyoshi. #T1#
A big left from Tsuyoshi misses.
Bozzi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tsuyoshi avoids it.
Bozzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuyoshi.
An attempted straight right counter from Bozzi misses the target.
Bozzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bozzi counters with a two punch combo.
Bozzi tries for a takedown but Tsuyoshi circles away easily
and Tsuyoshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bozzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuyoshi.
Bozzi misses with a kick to the body.
Tsuyoshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuyoshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Bozzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuyoshi! But no joy.
Tsuyoshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bozzi doesn't seem bothered though.
Bozzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tsuyoshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bozzi somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Bozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuyoshi.
A big left from Tsuyoshi misses. #T3#
Tsuyoshi loads up on a big right hand but Bozzi slips the punch.
Bozzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tsuyoshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bozzi somewhat.
Bozzi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsuyoshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Bozzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tsuyoshi throws out a counter right but Bozzi avoids it with no problem.#T4##CL#
Bozzi closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuyoshi pushes Bozzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jason Bozzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi blocks the elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsuyoshi misses with some punches.
Bozzi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bozzi looking to throw knees to the head but Tsuyoshi is blocking nicely.
Bozzi lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuyoshi lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Tsuyoshi.
Bozzi lands a knee to the head.
Bozzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow just above Bozzi 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tsuyoshi 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MMMA 22: Cursed     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Bozzi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bozzi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jasta misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Bozzi.
Jasta looks to score with a jab to the body but Bozzi is just out of range.
Bozzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Bozzi misses its intended target.
Jasta throws out a counter right but Bozzi avoids it with no problem.
Bozzi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jasta counters with a big head kick but Bozzi shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jasta misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bozzi avoids the head kick by Jasta. #T1#
Jasta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bozzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Jasta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jasta moves out of range of the strikes.
Bozzi scores with a leg kick.
Bozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bozzi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bozzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jasta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jasta moves out of range of the leg kick from Bozzi.
Jasta throws out a counter right but Bozzi avoids it with no problem.
Jasta throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bozzi to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Bozzi tries a low kick but Jasta avoids it.
Jasta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bozzi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jasta counters with a stiff right hand.
Bozzi throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bozzi. Jasta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jasta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jasta throws a big shot that misses.
Bozzi lands with a hook. Jasta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jasta throws a shot from downtown. Bozzi moves away and avoids it.
Jasta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bozzi.
Bozzi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jasta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Bozzi lands a really nice looking cross but Jasta seems unphased.
Jasta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bozzi throws a looping overhand right but Jasta ducks down to avoid it.
Bozzi misses with a looping left.
Jasta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jasta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Jasta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jasta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jasta moves out of range of the strikes.
Bozzi slips a jab from Jasta.
Bozzi misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Bozzi throws a head kick that misses.
Jasta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jasta looks to score with a jab to the body but Bozzi is just out of range.
Bozzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jasta avoids it really well and circles away.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Jasta moves out of range.
Jasta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bozzi throws a jab when Jasta was well out of range.
Jasta shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bozzi connects with a solid leg kick.
Bozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bozzi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jasta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bozzi.
Jasta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bozzi throws a right hand that Jasta ducks under and follows up with a left that Jasta also avoids with ease.
Bozzi misses with a low kick.
Jasta blocks a jab.
Bozzi misses the jab.
Bozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jasta was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozzi.
Jasta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Jasta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jasta's hands.
Bozzi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jasta to counter with a crisp jab.
Bozzi misses with a hook
letting Jasta counter with a right hand. #T1#
A big right from Bozzi misses.
Jasta scores with a shot to the body.
Jason Bozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozzi takes a swing at Jasta's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Bozzi misses.
Bozzi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bozzi misses the shot to the body.
Bozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bozzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jasta can do to turn this around?
Bozzi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jasta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Jasta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bozzi.#KD2#
Jasta lands a left and a right that send Bozzi crashing to the mat, dazed. Jasta thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Bozzi is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bozzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jasta rattles Bozzi with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Bozzi tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Jasta dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Bozzi stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jamey Jasta!
Our winner, Jamey Jasta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
McCracken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bozzi misses with a hook.
Bozzi misses with an uppercut.
McCracken wants to counter the offense by Bozzi and move into the clinch position.
McCracken throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bozzi counters with a solid body kick.
Bozzi blocks a leg kick.
Bozzi throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCracken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCracken feints and then cracks Bozzi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bozzi down.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCracken. Bozzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Bozzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bozzi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken misses with a wild body shot.
Bozzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCracken's head.
McCracken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Bozzi swings widly with a right hand
and McCracken counters with a nice uppercut.
Bozzi throws a low kick, looking for McCracken's leg but McCracken calmly moves out of range.
Bozzi lunges at McCracken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCracken's hand.
Bozzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCracken's head.
Bozzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Bozzi misses.
Bozzi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCracken.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bozzi.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCracken.
Bozzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCracken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bozzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCracken throws out a leg kick but Bozzi moves out of range and McCracken only half commits. #T2#
McCracken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bozzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCracken's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCracken tries to land a body kick
and Bozzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bozzi backing away here, and McCracken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bozzi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bozzi as he avoids it easily.
Bozzi catches McCracken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice takedown defense from Bozzi. No joy for McCracken on that attempt.
Bozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCracken was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozzi.
Bozzi looks to throw the jab but McCracken is out of range.
McCracken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Bozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCracken.
The fighters circling - Bozzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCracken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick from Bozzi lands but McCracken takes it in his stride.
McCracken is looking to land body kicks.
Bozzi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bozzi.
McCracken staying out of range there.
McCracken throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCracken misses with a body kick.
McCracken tried to score with a low kick but Bozzi checks it.
McCracken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bozzi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy body kick from McCracken
and Bozzi counters with a three punch combo that has McCracken backing up. McCracken nods at Bozzi to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Bozzi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bozzi misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCracken blocks a head kick by Bozzi.
McCracken scores with a nice body kick.
Bozzi scores with a jab.
McCracken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bozzi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCracken shoots for a takedown but Bozzi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bozzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jason Bozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McCracken.
McCracken tries a low kick but Bozzi avoids it.
Bozzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCracken's sensitive parts. #TD2#
McCracken scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bozzi is staying active underneath McCracken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bozzi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bozzi pushes McCracken away with a front kick.
McCracken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCracken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bozzi connects with a jab.
McCracken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick from McCracken misses.
Bozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCracken moves away.
McCracken only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCracken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bozzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bozzi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bozzi!
Bozzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCracken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCracken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bozzi checks it well. #T1#
A jab lands there for Bozzi.
Bozzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCracken misses with a lunging right hand
and Bozzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCracken ducks under a wild hook from Bozzi.
Bozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCracken.
Bozzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jason Bozzi is winning the standup battle so far.
McCracken sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bozzi is looking to chop away at McCracken's legs.
Bozzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCracken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bozzi counters with a solid body kick.
McCracken is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bozzi rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bozzi. #T2#
A low kick from McCracken misses
and Bozzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCracken tries for a takedown but Bozzi circles away easily
enabling Bozzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bozzi throws a leg kick but McCracken moved away.
Bozzi throws out a loose jab but McCracken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bozzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCracken counters with a head kick. That will keep Bozzi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bozzi checks the leg kick.
Bozzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCracken.
Bozzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCracken can do to turn this around?
Bozzi scores with a body shot.
Bozzi stuffs the takedown.#T3#
McCracken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCracken needs to keep his hands up - Bozzi had a free shot at his head there.
Bozzi connects with a nice looking jab.
Bozzi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCracken throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bozzi's head.#TD2#
McCracken drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bozzi dodges the ground and pound from McCracken.
What's Bozzi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
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!#SUB2#
McCracken tries for a kimura but Bozzi is defending well. #T4#
Bozzi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCracken wants to control for a moment but Bozzi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bozzi gets back to full guard.
McCracken working some strikes from top position.
McCracken slips nicely into half guard.
Bozzi tries to roll over but McCracken keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bozzi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McCracken throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bozzi's waist but Bozzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCracken off to one side.
McCracken doesn't manage to clinch there - Bozzi circles away.
Conor McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozzi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCracken shoots in looking for a takedown but Bozzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCracken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Bozzi gets the takedown into side control.
Bozzi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McCracken tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bozzi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCracken keeps trying to improve his position.
Bozzi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bozzi tries to stand but McCracken is controlling his head.
McCracken is trying to control Bozzi's posture but Bozzi avoids it.
Bozzi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
McCracken is looking to regain half guard here but Bozzi keeps moving and retains side control.
Bozzi just content to control the position.
Bozzi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bozzi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCracken keeps working.
McCracken is looking to reverse the position.
Bozzi wants to control but McCracken is keeping him busy. #T2#
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.
McCracken taking punishment in the form of punches.
McCracken tries to bench press Bozzi off him but Bozzi keeps the position.
McCracken manages to get back to half guard.
McCracken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bozzi passes to side control.
McCracken is looking to reverse the position.
Bozzi trying to control the position but McCracken is working away.
McCracken looks to move to half guard but instead Bozzi has passed into mount! Damn!
McCracken is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Bozzi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McCracken regains half guard.
McCracken moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bozzi preventing the sweep.
Bozzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bozzi scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCracken 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.
Bozzi works over McCracken with some ground and pound from guard.
Conor McCracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McCracken keeping moving, preventing Bozzi from controlling successfully.
Bozzi with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bozzi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bozzi trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
Bozzi passes McCracken's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bozzi is working for a kimura but McCracken is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCracken is looking for a sweep. Bozzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Bozzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bozzi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bozzi!

A very excited looking Jason Bozzi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Apr 24, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Noob Saibot and Jason Bozzi. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.




168 cm
37 yrs
146 lbs



176 cm
28 yrs
154 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Noob Saibot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jason Bozzi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Saibot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bozzi is fending him off so far but Saibot persists. Nope, Bozzi circles away and we're back to standing.

Bozzi has closed the distance and engaged Saibot in a clinch.
Saibot is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Saibot wants the takedown. Bozzi is fighting it off but Saibot persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bozzi's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saibot (2) vs (0) Bozzi
Bozzi 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.
Saibot passes Bozzi's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Bozzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Saibot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi trying to get back to full guard but Saibot takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saibot (5) vs (0) Bozzi

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saibot goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bozzi turns into him and now he's in Saibot's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saibot (5) vs (2) Bozzi
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saibot holds on and takes a little breather.
Bozzi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bozzi looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozzi looking to sit in guard and control but Saibot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saibot (7) vs (2) Bozzi
Saibot trying to control but Bozzi is working from the bottom.
Saibot is fighting to break Bozzi's control of his arms but Bozzi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saibot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bozzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saibot (10) vs (2) Bozzi

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi is being controlled here.
Bozzi is looking for a sweep.
Saibot trying to control the position but Bozzi is working away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Saibot working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Saibot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Bozzi's face as Saibot controls the position.

Saibot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bozzi is not content to let Saibot control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Saibot controls the position from side control.
Bozzi is not content to let Saibot control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Saibot working away.
Saibot wants to control but Bozzi is keeping him busy.
Bozzi is trying to escape the position but Saibot is controlling the position.
Bozzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saibot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Saibot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bozzi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bozzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saibot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is looking to take a break and control but Bozzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bozzi gets back to half guard.
Saibot trying to control the pace.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi tries to roll over but Saibot keeps him under control.
Saibot trying to control from half guard but Bozzi is working away.
Bozzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Saibot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Saibot is looking for a kimura but Bozzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saibot to get the leverage.

Saibot is working for a kimura but Bozzi is defending it quite comfortably.
Bozzi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saibot has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saibot (13) vs (2) Bozzi

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Saibot controlling from mount.
Bozzi can't escape the position.
Saibot controlling from mount.
Saibot trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Saibot controlling the position easily from mount.
Saibot pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bozzi is looking to get to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi is just holding on here. Saibot manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Saibot (16) vs (2) Bozzi

Saibot patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Saibot biding his time, looking for the opening.
Saibot is looking to control Bozzi but Bozzi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Saibot looking to break Bozzi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bozzi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saibot will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi is really stuck here.
Bozzi just trying to survive but Saibot is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Saibot is controlling the position but Bozzi somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Saibot's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bozzi trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saibot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saibot takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Noob Saibot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jason Bozzi and Buck Futter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




176 cm
28 yrs
154 lbs



159 cm
28 yrs
144 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jason Bozzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Buck Futter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Futter shoots in and gets a takedown into Bozzi's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bozzi (0) vs (2) Futter
Bozzi pulls Futter in close to prevent any damage.

Futter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Futter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Futter stays in close to Bozzi's body and controls the position.
It looks like Futter 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.
Bozzi keeping full guard, as Futter tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futter stays in close to Bozzi's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Futter 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.
Futter stopping the sweep attempt from Bozzi.
Futter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bozzi keeping moving, preventing Futter from controlling successfully.
Futter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bozzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi trying to control the position.
Futter is stalling in the full guard.
Bozzi controls Futter momentarily but Futter frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Futter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Futter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi keeping full guard, as Futter tries to pass.
Futter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Futter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bozzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bozzi keeping moving, preventing Futter from controlling successfully.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Futter looking to pass the guard.

Bozzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Futter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Futter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Futter won't allow Bozzi to sweep him here.
Bozzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Futter manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bozzi (2) vs (2) Futter

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi wants to control from the top but Futter keeps moving.
Futter controls Bozzi momentarily but Bozzi frees himself.
Futter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Futter keeping full guard, as Bozzi tries to pass.
Futter keeping moving, preventing Bozzi from controlling successfully.
Bozzi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bozzi (5) vs (2) Futter

Bozzi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bozzi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Futter gets back to half guard.
Bozzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Futter keeping hold of Bozzi's head, controlling as best he can.
Futter wants to improve his position but Bozzi is controlling well.
Bozzi wants to control but Futter is keeping him busy.
Bozzi is looking to pass Futter's guard but actually Futter recovers to full guard.
Futter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bozzi (5) vs (4) Futter

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Futter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bozzi keeping moving, preventing Futter from controlling successfully.
Bozzi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Futter looking to sit in guard and control but Bozzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bozzi (7) vs (4) Futter
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Futter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Futter looking for a sweep. Not yet Futter, not yet.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Futter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Futter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Futter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Futter is keeping the position for now.
Bozzi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Futter keeping moving, preventing Bozzi from controlling successfully.

Futter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bozzi trying to control but Futter is working from the bottom.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Futter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bozzi is one step ahead there.
Bozzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Futter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Futter keeping moving, preventing Bozzi from controlling successfully.
Futter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bozzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bozzi (7) vs (6) Futter
Bozzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Futter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bozzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bozzi keeping moving, preventing Futter from controlling successfully.
Futter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bozzi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bozzi (9) vs (6) Futter

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi is trying to control. Futter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bozzi not doing much here.
Bozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Futter keeps working.
Futter wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bozzi trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bozzi takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
After winning the bout, Jason Bozzi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 04, 2017
#R1#
Bozzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Jung off the cage and back into range.
Bozzi scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Hop Sing Jung has been cut.
Bozzi pushes Jung away with a front kick.
Bozzi throws a hook but Jung blocks it.
Bozzi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bozzi throws out a powerful jab.
Bozzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jung's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bozzi.
Jung tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1##TD2#
Bozzi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jung won't allow Bozzi to pass to mount.
Bozzi stalling.
Jung regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a big right hand that misses.
Jung keeping moving, preventing Bozzi from controlling successfully.
Bozzi throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Bozzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jung is retaining full guard.
Bozzi trying to control but Jung is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung wants to stand and escape but Bozzi is having none of it.
Bozzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jung is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bozzi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bozzi 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 Jung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Jung.
Jung throws a big counter combination but Bozzi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bozzi. #T3#
Bozzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jung's sensitive parts.
Jung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bozzi missing with a left hand there. Jung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Bozzi tenderised Jung's leg. Jung is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bozzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Jung throws a big counter combination but Bozzi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bozzi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jung under the eye.#T4#
Bozzi throws a series of punches but Jung moves out of range.
Bozzi misses with a body shot.
As Bozzi looks to move away, Jung throws a big counter combo but Bozzi just gets out of the way.
Nice shot lands for Bozzi.
Bozzi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bozzi misses with a straight left.
Bozzi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jason Bozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Bozzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bozzi misses with a wild body shot.
Jung seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bozzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hop Sing Jung's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bozzi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jung's calf.
Bozzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bozzi misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Bozzi.
Bozzi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jung ducks under a wild hook from Bozzi.
Jung is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Bozzi misses. #TD2#
Bozzi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jung wants to stand back up but Bozzi manages to pass into side control. #T1#
Bozzi throws a strike aimed at the side of Jung's head but Jung avoids it well.
Bozzi just content to control the position.
Jung is not content to let Bozzi control the position.
Bozzi staying calm.
Jung is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Bozzi.
Bozzi prevents Jung from escaping the position.
Bozzi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jung defending against the ground and pound.
Bozzi working the ground and pound but Jung is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Bozzi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jung managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bozzi. #T3#
Bozzi takes a little break here. Jung wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jung on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jung tries to get out of the position.
Jung wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bozzi working the head and body with strikes.
Bozzi misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Jung's face as Bozzi controls the position.
Bozzi working the ground and pound.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bozzi misses with the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bozzi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bozzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bozzi looking to control but instead Jung has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bozzi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bozzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bozzi working over Jung with some ground and pound. Jung looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bozzi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bozzi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jung is not content to let Bozzi control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bozzi wants to pass to mount but Jung is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bozzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hop Sing Jung's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bozzi scores with a nice right hand.
Bozzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Jung is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bozzi throws a front kick that sends Jung stumbling back into the cage.
Bozzi jabs at Jung's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bozzi connects with a high kick. #ROC2#
Jung is rocked!#T1#
Nice cross by Bozzi.
Oh Jung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bozzi throws a leg kick but Jung checks it.
Jung seems to have got his legs back now.
Bozzi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bozzi throws out a powerful jab.
Jung defending well as Bozzi loads up on a big left hand.
As Bozzi looks to move away, Jung throws a big counter combo but Bozzi just gets out of the way.
Bozzi misses with a low kick.
Bozzi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bozzi. #T2#
Jung takes one on the button.
Jung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bozzi works Jung's body with a nice hook.
Jung slips a jab and a cross from Bozzi.
Jung seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jung avoids the head kick by Bozzi.
Jung seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bozzi connects with a body shot that sends Jung's belly button to the back.
Hop Sing Jung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
That kick from Bozzi tenderised Jung's leg. Jung is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bozzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jung has time to react.#CUT2#
Hop Sing Jung's cut is getting worse.
Bozzi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bozzi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jason Bozzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jung slips under a jab from Bozzi.
Nice straight punches there by Bozzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bozzi.
Bozzi lunges at Jung with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jung's hand. #T4#
Bozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Jung moves out of range.
Bozzi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jung. That did some damage!
Bozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bozzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hop Sing Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozzi tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Bozzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bozzi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bozzi!

Jason Bozzi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Ascension 1105     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1#
Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Junior is looking to clinch but Bozzi is avoiding it.
Bozzi throwing a counter right hand but Junior manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bozzi. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Junior has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Bozzi gets tackled into the cage by Junior. Junior maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Junior.
Junior jumps guard but Bozzi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bozzi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Junior working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bozzi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bozzi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Junior.
Junior tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jason Bozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bozzi just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Bozzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but Bozzi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Bozzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Junior tries to clinch there but Bozzi circles away.
Bozzi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Junior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Junior misses. #CL2#
Junior rushes Bozzi and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Junior ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Junior no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bozzi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Junior is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bozzi rolls with it to try and escape but Junior cranks on the arm and Bozzi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Junior!
During a confident post fight interview, Rich Junior thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: LEGACY! 79     
Date:   Aug 06, 2016
#R1#
Krakowiak lunges at Bozzi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bozzi's hand.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Krakowiak moves out of range.
Krakowiak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bozzi thuds his shin into the meat of Krakowiak's side.
Krakowiak works Bozzi's body with a nice hook.
Krakowiak cracks Bozzi with an open hand slap.
Krakowiak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bozzi checks it well.
Krakowiak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bozzi misses with a kick to the body
and Krakowiak counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Bozzi is rocked!
Bozzi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bozzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Krakowiak finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krakowiak loads up on a big right hand but Bozzi slips the punch.
Bozzi seems to have recovered his senses.
Bozzi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Krakowiak throws a head kick but Bozzi moves out of range.
Bozzi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bozzi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Krakowiak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krakowiak misses with a shot to the body
and Bozzi counters with an outside leg kick.
Jacek Krakowiak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bozzi throws a leg kick but Krakowiak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bozzi thows a leg kick but Krakowiak checks it
and Krakowiak counters with a three punch combo that has Bozzi backing up. Bozzi nods at Krakowiak to acknowledge the strikes.
Krakowiak throws a right and a left that Bozzi avoids nicely.
Krakowiak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Krakowiak there.
Bozzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Krakowiak counters with a huge left! Bozzi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Krakowiak isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bozzi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Krakowiak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacek Krakowiak!
Jacek Krakowiak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: LEGACY! 71     
Date:   Jun 22, 2016
#R1#
Bozzi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Buck Futter has been cut.
Bozzi works the jab nicely.
Futter has his takedown stuffed
and Futter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Futter shoots in for a takedown but Bozzi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bozzi leaves Futter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bozzi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Futter avoids it.
Jason Bozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Futter.
Futter has his takedown stuffed
and Bozzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab lands there for Bozzi.
Bozzi stuffs the takedown attempt from Futter. Futter gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Bozzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Futter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bozzi as he jumps to the side.
Buck Futter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bozzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Bozzi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bozzi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Futter fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Futter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bozzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bozzi scores with a push kick.
Futter shoots in looking for a takedown. Bozzi tries to sprawl out of it but Futter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bozzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bozzi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Futters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Futter tries for a takedown but Bozzi circles away easily
and Bozzi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Futter tries to move into range but Bozzi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Futter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bozzi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bozzi wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Bozzi.
Futter has his takedown stuffed
and Bozzi counters with a nice leg kick.
Futter misses with a right hand
enabling Bozzi to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Futter misses.
Futter clobbers Bozzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Futter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bozzi defends well and Futter ends up having to push Bozzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Futter misses with a takedown attempt - Bozzi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Futter looks winded!
Futter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bozzi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Futter scrambles back to his feet.
Futter shoots in for a double leg but Bozzi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bozzi swinging wildly here.
Bozzi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Futter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Futter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Bozzi scores with a hook.
Nice cross by Bozzi.
Futter shoots and misses
letting Bozzi counter with a right hand.
Futter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bozzi to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Futter is rocked!
Bozzi drops Futter with a big left hand! Futter is injured, injured bad! Bozzi jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Bozzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Bozzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ROV 70     
Date:   May 14, 2016
#R1#
A low kick from Bozzi misses #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bozzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.#SUB#
Steel Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn works over Bozzi with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn trying to control but Bozzi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Bozzi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel Penn's guard. #REVR#
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozzi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bozzi landing some decent shots from guard.
Bozzi prevents Steel Penn from getting back to his feet.
Bozzi wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Bozzi throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Bozzi wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Bozzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bozzi postures up in Steel Penn's guard and throws a big left but Steel Penn blocks it.
Bozzi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bozzi throwing strikes from guard but Steel Penn blocks nicely.
Steel Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel Penn is looking to stand up but Bozzi isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bozzi throws out a leg kick but Steel Penn moves out of range and Bozzi only half commits. #T3#
Steel Penn fails with the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Bozzi. Beautiful body shot.
Bozzi lands a slapping body shot.
Bozzi sizes up Steel Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bozzi scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Steel Penn misses.
Jason Bozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozzi throws a shot from downtown. Steel Penn moves away and avoids it.
Steel Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Steel Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bozzi tests Steel Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bozzi throws a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it.
Bozzi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bozzi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steel Penn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bozzi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bozzi connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bozzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Bozzi.
Bozzi takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bozzi. Steel Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bozzi thows a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it #TD2#
so Steel Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bozzi 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.
Bozzi has control of Steel Penn's left arm, preventing Steel Penn from doing any damage.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozzi is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Bozzi is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Bozzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bozzi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn stalling.
Bozzi tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.#T7#
Steel Penn not doing much here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Bozzi.
Steel Penn fails with the takedown
and Bozzi counters with a three punch combo that has Steel Penn backing up. Steel Penn nods at Bozzi to acknowledge the strikes.
Jason Bozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Agent Steel Penn.
Bozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Penn.
Bozzi lands a jab to the nose.
Bozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Bozzi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bozzi. #T8#
Steel Penn stuns Bozzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Bozzi throws the left hand but Steel Penn avoids the punch easily.
Steel Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bozzi. Steel Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bozzi jabs Steel Penn right on the nose. Steel Penn blinks but takes it well.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Bozzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bozzi looks to land a combination but Steel Penn avoids it well.
Bozzi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bozzi.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bozzi defends it well.#T9#
Steel Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bozzi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crunch! Bozzi slams his shin into Steel Penn's torso.
Bozzi throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick from Bozzi lands but Steel Penn takes it in his stride.
Bozzi scores with a head kick. Steel Penn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice cross by Bozzi.
We've been told by Bozzi's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bozzi throws a sloppy head kick and Steel Penn moves out of range easily.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel Penn looks for a takedown but Bozzi sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bozzi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bozzi misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Steel Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bozzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Bozzi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bozzi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Steel Penn escapes and throws Bozzi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bozzi seems a little lost for a moment, as Steel Penn dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bozzi looks to move to half guard but instead Steel Penn has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Bozzi tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Bozzi can't escape the position.
Bozzi is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount.
Bozzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steel Penn trying to control but Bozzi is having none of it.
Bozzi working to try and regain half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control but Bozzi is having none of it.
Steel Penn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Steel Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bozzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount.
Bozzi is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel Penn looking to control but Bozzi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn unloading with bombs!
Steel Penn trying to control but Bozzi is having none of it.
Steel Penn controlling his opponent. #T5#
Bozzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bozzi forces his way into half guard.
Steel Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Bozzi sits in half guard.
Bozzi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bozzi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Steel Penn because Bozzi loaded up on that one. #T6#
Steel Penn blocking the ground and pound.
Bozzi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Steel Penn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bozzi.
Bozzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bozzi misses with a head shot.
Steel Penn blocking the ground and pound.
Free Agent Steel Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bozzi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bozzi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Steel Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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!
Steel Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Bozzi looking to land elbow strikes but Steel Penn uses the position to regain half guard.
Bozzi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bozzi trying to pass the guard but Steel Penn defending well.
Bozzi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bozzi wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bozzi controlling the action here.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bozzi stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.
Bozzi distracts Steel Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bozzi won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
Bozzi working some strikes from top position.
Bozzi wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Bozzi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bozzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T9#
Bozzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bozzi swings widly with a right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Bozzi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bozzi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bozzi won't be happy with that.
Bozzi is looking for a sweep.
Bozzi can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Bozzi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Free Agent Steel Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Bozzi connects with a nice looking jab.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Bozzi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bozzi.
Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi tries to land a front kick but Steel Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel Penn looks for a takedown but Bozzi sprawls well.
Bozzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bozzi cracks Steel Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown but Bozzi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bozzi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steel Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bozzi.
Steel Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jason Bozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Agent Steel Penn.
Bozzi connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel Penn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bozzi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Bozzi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bozzi throws a jab when Steel Penn was well out of range.
Steel Penn with the counter takedown but Bozzi avoids it easily.
Bozzi scores with a hook to the body. Steel Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bozzi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bozzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Bozzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Bozzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steel Penn blocks a head kick by Bozzi.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Bozzi.
Steel Penn feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Bozzi.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Bozzi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel Penn tries to bum rush Bozzi with a series of wild strikes but Bozzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It appears Bozzi was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
Bozzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bozzi misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn content to control rather than advance.
Bozzi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Bozzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bozzi is looking for a triangle but Steel Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Bozzi controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Bozzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Steel Penn 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.#T5#
Steel Penn looking to control.
Bozzi looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Steel Penn is working Bozzi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Bozzi trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel Penn content to stall in guard here.
Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bozzi throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a takedown into side control.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Bozzi is working from the bottom. #T7#
Bozzi is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn gets to mount! Bozzi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bozzi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn is landing with some decent strikes but Bozzi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Steel Penn connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T8#
Steel Penn tries to push Bozzi's head away but Bozzi is holding on tight.
Steel Penn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bozzi is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Steel Penn wants to control the pace but Bozzi is squirming around nicely.
Bozzi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bozzi is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Bozzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jason Bozzi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Steel Penn cracks Bozzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel Penn.
Bozzi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Bozzi is predictable there #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bozzi!
Bozzi is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Bozzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steel Penn's best efforts.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn stalling.
Steel Penn prevents Bozzi from improving his position.
Bozzi is pressing down on Steel Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bozzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bozzi controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them 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.
Bozzi keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bozzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Steel Penn counter with a right hand.
A jab from Bozzi misses.
Bozzi misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Bozzi keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bozzi has an active guard here but Steel Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
Bozzi keeping control of the position. #T3#
Bozzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steel Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control from Bozzi's half guard. Bozzi has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bozzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steel Penn.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steel Penn fails with the takedown.
Bozzi lands a jab to the nose.#T5#
Bozzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bozzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steel Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bozzi defends it well.
Bozzi tests Steel Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bozzi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bozzi lands a head kick!
Steel Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bozzi can pounce on him. #T6#
Bozzi lands with a cross.
Bozzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel Penn's head backwards.
Steel Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Penn has a takedown stuffed.
Jason Bozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Agent Steel Penn.
Bozzi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel Penn.
Bozzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel Penn.
Steel Penn blocks a head kick by Bozzi. #T7#
Bozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Steel Penn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Steel Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel Penn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steel Penn shoots in looking for a takedown but Bozzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel Penn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jason Bozzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bozzi throws a leg kick but Steel Penn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bozzi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bozzi scores with a nice right hand. #T8#
Bozzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bozzi throws a leg kick which misses Steel Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel Penn tries to avoid it.
A lazy left from Bozzi finds it's target.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Bozzi misses with a hook #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bozzi!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bozzi stops Steel Penn from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Bozzi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bozzi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T9#
Bozzi being controlled for a moment.
Bozzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steel Penn's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jason Bozzi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bozzi lands a jab.
Bozzi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steel Penn checks a low kick from Bozzi.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bozzi looks to land a combination. Steel Penn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steel Penn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bozzi misses with a kick to the body.
Steel Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bozzi circles away.
Bozzi misses the shot to the body.
Bozzi looks to land a combination but Steel Penn avoids it well.
Steel Penn throws a counter combo.#T1#
Bozzi misses with a body shot
and Steel Penn counters with a two punch combo.
Bozzi thuds his right hand into Steel Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bozzi thows a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it
and Steel Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bozzi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bozzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steel Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bozzi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bozzi throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Penn with the counter takedown but Bozzi avoids it easily.
Steel Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Bozzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steel Penn blocks a leg kick.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Bozzi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bozzi tries to bum rush Steel Penn with a series of wild strikes but Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steel Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bozzi throws a right hand that Steel Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel Penn also avoids with ease.
Steel Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bozzi just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Bozzi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel Penn on the side of the head.
Bozzi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bozzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bozzi defends it well.
Bozzi lands with a good body shot.
Bozzi thuds a left hand into Steel Penn's body.
Nice body kick there by Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bozzi is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Bozzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bozzi keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bozzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T5##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steel Penn with a hook.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bozzi as he avoids it easily.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bozzi sprawls well. Bozzi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Jason Bozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Agent Steel Penn.#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.
Bozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Penn.
Bozzi with a nice cross.
Bozzi swinging wildly here.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bozzi lands with a right hand.
Steel Penn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steel Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bozzi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T7#
Bozzi misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Bozzi.
Steel Penn with the counter takedown but Bozzi avoids it easily.
Bozzi throws a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it.
Bozzi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn trying to control but Bozzi is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn 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.
Bozzi working a defensive guard here. #T8##SUB#
Bozzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel Penn cracks Bozzi with a solid left hand.
Free Agent Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bozzi working a defensive guard but Steel Penn manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bozzi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Steel Penn's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T9#
Bozzi trying to hold on to Steel Penn's head to control him but Steel Penn postures up. #SUB#
Bozzi looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Bozzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Bozzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bozzi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bozzi!

Jason Bozzi is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jason Bozzi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ROV 66     
Date:   Apr 01, 2016
#R1#
Bozzi thuds his right hand into Puno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bozzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puno with the counter takedown but Bozzi avoids it easily.
Bozzi misses with a hook.
And Puno tries to counter it with a takedown but Bozzi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bozzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Puno closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bozzi is trying to maintain the position but Puno is very close to passing his half guard.
Puno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bozzi moves into full guard.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bozzi working a defensive guard here.
Bozzi keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozzi is trying to keep Puno in close. #T1##SUB#
Puno stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bozzi throws up his legs and catches Puno in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Puno tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bozzi! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jason Bozzi!
Jason Bozzi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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