PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Wilson (ranked 4724 p4p, 5481 weight class) and Fabiano Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Wilson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Wilson
vs
Costa

185 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Wilson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabiano Costa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson has a takedown stuffed.
Costa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Costa looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
A combination from Costa does no damage.
Wilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Costa gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Wilson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson is working for takedown but Costa is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.
Wilson has Costa pressed against the cage, preventing Costa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Costa stops a takedown attempt from Wilson .
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Costa manages to get underhooks.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Costa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Costa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilson prevents Costa from breaking the clinch.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Costa won't allow it.
Wilson can't get the takedown.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Costa after a bit of a struggle.
Costa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Costa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilson is trying to drag Costa to the mat but Costa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Costa holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Costa stalling in the clinch.
Costa continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Costa won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Wilson .
Costa tries to break free but Wilson pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Costa wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but Costa blocks it.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.
Wilson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Costa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Costa walks away with a smile on his face. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Costa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Costa.
Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson . Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fabiano Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Costa. That snapped Wilson 's head back.
We've been informed that Costa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Costa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Costa feints a jab promting Wilson to slip. Costa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Costa lands.
Costa misses with a wild combination.
Costa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson .
Costa lands a slapping body shot.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson .
Costa scores with a shot to the body.
Wilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costa circles away.
Costa looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Costa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Wilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Costa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wilson counters with a series of strikes. Costa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wilson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Costa.
Wilson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab by Costa.
Costa throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Costa lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa scores with a nice strike.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Costa.
Costa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costa wants it to stay on the feet.
Costa is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Costa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Wilson . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Costa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Costa scores with a nice right hand.
Costa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costa punishes Wilson 's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Costa misses.
Wilson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
Costa lands an overhand right.
Costa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fabiano Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Costa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Costa is looking to land body kicks.
Costa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilson is able to avoid easily.
Costa lands a jab to Wilson 's midsection.
Matt Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilson backs up against the cage.
Costa throws a one two combo.
Wilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Costa scores with a hook to the body. Wilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Costa tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Costa manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Costa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Costa throws out a powerful jab.
Costa connects with a looping right hand.
Costa scores with a body shot.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Costa, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Costa against the cage but Costa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Costa misses with a kick to the body.
Costa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson .
Wilson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Costa jabs at Wilson 's body.
Costa digs a good body shot into Wilson 's ribs.
Costa lands with a shot to the body.
Wilson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Costa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilson on the side of the head.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Costa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson .
Costa throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa throws a body kick that misses.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa misses with a straight left.
Wilson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Costa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fabiano Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa wants to slow Wilson down by chopping away at his legs.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Wilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Costa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabiano Costa 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!

Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costa sprawls well. Costa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Costa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costa is looking to chop away at Wilson 's legs.
Wilson throws a big counter combination but Costa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Costa sizes up Wilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Costa just manages to avoid it.
Wilson blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa scores with a one two! Wilson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Costa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilson goes for a double leg but Costa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Costa continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costa blocks an elbow strike.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Costa after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Wilson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa stops a takedown attempt from Wilson .
Costa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Costa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Costa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilson rather than just go for the knockout.
Costa misses with a body kick.
Costa misses with the combination.
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Costa gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
Costa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson lands an elbow inside.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Costa tries to break free but Wilson pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.
Costa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Costa avoids it.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Costa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Costa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Costa presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Wilson keeps him there for the moment.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Costa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.
Wilson wants to stall.
Fabiano Costa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wilson wants to take the fight to the mat but Costa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Costa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Costa blocking some punches.
Matt Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Costa is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabiano Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa 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 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabiano Costa!