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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wazz Dakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Dakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luiz Costa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Costa.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Costa.
Dakka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Costa. That one must have hurt.
Costa lands a head kick!
Dakka is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Dakka circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Costa.
Costa scores with a kick to the body.
Costa clinches up against the cage.
Dakka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Costa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costa thumps Dakka with a low kick.
Costa lands with an overhand left.
Costa fakes the leg kick and cracks Dakka in the body.
Costa thumps Dakka with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Costa.
Dakka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Costa clinches up against the cage.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Dakka shrugs off.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Costa leaning against his opponent.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Costa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dakka's defenses.
Costa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Costa lands an elbow that stopped Dakka in his tracks for a moment.
Costa lands an elbow just above Dakka 's eye.
Costa lands an elbow inside.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dakka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Costa.
Dakka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Costa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dakka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wazz Dakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa lands a damaging elbow.
Costa lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Costa.
Costa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Costa lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Costa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dakka being controlled against the cage.
Costa lands an elbow inside.
Costa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dakka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dakka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dakka tries to break free but Costa pushes him back against the cage.
Dakka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Costa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Costa tries to clinch there but Dakka circles away.
Dakka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dakka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa moves into range and clinches up with Dakka.
Costa lands an elbow inside.
Costa controlling the action here for a moment.
Costa lands a damaging elbow.
Costa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dakka's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Dakka shrugs off.
Costa is pushing Dakka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Costa lands an elbow inside.
Costa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Costa.
Dakka wants a takedown but no success here.
Dakka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Costa avoiding damage.
Costa lands a nice elbow.
Dakka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Costa prevents it.
Costa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dakka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee calls for Costa to work.
Nice elbow from Costa.
Dakka wants a takedown.
Costa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dakka goes for a takedown attempt but Costa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Costa.
Costa thuds his shin into the meat of Dakka's side.
Dakka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Costa throws a series of punches but Dakka moves out of range.
Costa has Dakka up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dakka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short left from Costa.
Costa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Costa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Costa lands a damaging elbow.
Costa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dakka is defending well for now.
Costa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Costa effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Costa's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Costa lands an elbow just above Dakka 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Costa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dakka tries to move into range but Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dakka lands a nice shot that snaps Costa's head back.
Dakka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dakka showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Costa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Costa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Costa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dakka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Costa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dakka trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Costa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dakka.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dakka shoots in for a double leg but Costa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costa scores with a jab.
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Dakka circles away.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Dakka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dakka fails with a takedown attempt.
Costa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dakka, pushing him back against the cage.
Dakka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Costa smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wazz Dakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa lands a really nice looking cross but Dakka seems unphased.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dakka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Costa - the referee stops the clock and Dakka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Costa. Dakka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa fakes the leg kick and cracks Dakka in the body.
Costa rushes Dakka and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands a damaging elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dakka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Costa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Costa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dakka up against the cage.
Costa lands an elbow that stopped Dakka in his tracks for a moment.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Costa lands an elbow that stopped Dakka in his tracks for a moment.
Dakka looking to slow down the pace here.
Costa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dakka's defenses.
Costa effectively controlling the action here.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Costa.
The referee is keeping an eye on Costa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dakka looking for a takedown.
Costa effectively controlling the action here.
Dakka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Costa just leaning against Dakka, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Costa lands a damaging elbow.
Costa stalling against the cage.
Costa receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Costa lands a damaging elbow.
Costa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luiz Costa.
Costa throws a good cross that connects.
Costa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luiz Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dakka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Costa cracks the inside of Dakka's front leg.
Nice body kick there by Costa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Costa.
Costa forces Dakka back against the cage and clinches.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Dakka shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Costa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Costa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Costa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Costa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Costa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dakka's defenses.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Dakka shrugs off.
Costa lands an elbow that stopped Dakka in his tracks for a moment.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Costa controlling the action here for a moment.
Dakka 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dakka tries to score a body lock takedown but Costa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Costa has Dakka pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Costa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dakka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costa. Costa obviously looking to wear him down.
Costa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dakka, pushing him back against the cage.
Dakka goes for a takedown attempt but Costa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Costa connects with a solid leg kick.
Costa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dakka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Costa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dakka closes the distance and clinches up with Costa, looking for a takedown. Dakka pushes Costa against the cage but Costa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Costa pushes Dakka up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dakka wants to get back to striking at distance but Costa won't allow it.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dakka 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wazz Dakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Costa taking a breather.
Costa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Costa lands an elbow that stopped Dakka in his tracks for a moment.
Dakka avoiding damage as Costa throws knees to the body.
Costa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Costa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Costa tries to land knees in the clinch but Dakka avoids the damage to the body.
Costa just leaning against Dakka, taking a breather.
Dakka is trying to break the clinch but Costa is controlling him.
Dakka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Costa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dakka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Costa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Costa lands an elbow just above Dakka 's eye.
Luiz Costa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Costa lands an elbow just above Dakka 's eye.
Costa stops a takedown attempt from Dakka.
Costa is stalling here.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Costa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dakka wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Dakka shrugs off.
Costa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dakka's defenses.
Costa missing with knees to the body.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dakka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Costa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dakka goes for a takedown attempt but Costa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dakka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costa. Costa obviously looking to wear him down.
Costa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Costa thows a body kick. Dakka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dakka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Costa has closed the distance and engaged Dakka in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dakka is trying to break the clinch but Costa is controlling him.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Dakka shrugs off.
Dakka being controlled against the cage.
Dakka 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Costa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dakka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Costa lands an elbow that stopped Dakka in his tracks for a moment.
Dakka looking for a takedown.
Costa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Costa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Costa lands a damaging elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Costa.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dakka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Costa stalls.
Costa lands an elbow that stopped Dakka in his tracks for a moment.
Costa lands an elbow just above Dakka 's eye.
Costa looking to slow down the pace here.
Dakka 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands an elbow inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Costa.
Costa lands a nice elbow.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Costa is looking to control Dakka's arms but Dakka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Costa has his back to the cage.
Dakka tries for a takedown but Costa manages to get underhooks.
Costa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Costa lands a damaging elbow.
Costa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luiz Costa.
Costa dodges the punch combination from Dakka.
Wazz Dakka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wazz Dakka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costa clinches up against the cage.
Costa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dakka is defending well for now.
Costa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Costa 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Costa!
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energy
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hype
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