PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio da Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Experiment III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think da Costa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Da Boondocks. Experiment III has chosen Come To Daddy as his entrance music. da Costa has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

da Costa
vs
Experiment III

181 cm
27
167 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

174 cm
28
169 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Conviction
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio da Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment III!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment III lands a jab-cross combination.
da Costa is breathing heavily.
Experiment III scores with a jab to the jaw.
Experiment III connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Experiment III ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from da Costa.
Experiment III keeps the fight on the outside.
Experiment III lands a nice hook to da Costa's body. da Costa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Experiment III fakes high and swings low for a body shot but da Costa manages to avoid it.
Experiment III lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Experiment III. Beautiful body shot.
Experiment III lands a straight punch to the body, keeping da Costa at a distance.
Experiment III misses with a wild body shot.

Experiment III has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Experiment III.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment III lands a shot to the body.
Experiment III gets through da Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Experiment III lands a shot to the body.
Experiment III changes levels and goes for a takedown here. da Costa fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Experiment III drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Experiment III sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
da Costa is trying to control the position but Experiment III postures up.
Experiment III is pushing down on da Costa's leg trying to pass to half guard. da Costa is fighting to maintain full guard but Experiment III has managed to sneak the leg through.
Experiment III controlling the action here.
Experiment III's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Experiment III thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Experiment III trying to pass the guard but da Costa defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment III is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
da Costa is looking for a sweep. Experiment III is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Experiment III throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Experiment III is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Russian Experiment III.
Experiment III changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Experiment III lands with a shot to the body.
Experiment III bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps da Costa's head backwards.
Experiment III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
da Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
da Costa throws a solid leg kick but Experiment III takes the impact on his shin and smiles at da Costa.
Experiment III lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Experiment III has da Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Experiment III pushes da Costa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Experiment III lands a takedown into guard.
Experiment III tries to free his leg and advance position but da Costa is retaining full guard.

Experiment III stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Experiment III gets a clinch.
da Costa is trying to break the clinch but Experiment III has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Experiment III.
Experiment III lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Experiment III scores with a hook to the body.
Experiment III working some nice short punches in the clinch.
da Costa prevents a takedown attempt there.
A left hand lands to the body for Experiment III.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment III scores with a hook to the body.
da Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Experiment III.
Experiment III stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Experiment III lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment III scores with a hook to the body.
Experiment III throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Experiment III lands a body shot.
da Costa goes for a takedown attempt but Experiment III pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Experiment III has managed to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Experiment III lands a body shot in the clinch.
Experiment III scores with a hook to the body.
Experiment III is leaning against da Costa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment III dominated that round.
That's time! da Costa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Experiment III cracks da Costa with a right hand to the side of the head.
da Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Experiment III counters with a three punch combo that has da Costa backing up. da Costa nods at Experiment III to acknowledge the strikes.

Experiment III closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Experiment III.
Experiment III has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment III lands a body punch.
Experiment III scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Experiment III.
A right hand to the body from Experiment III.
Russian Experiment III seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Experiment III lands a left hand that snaps the head of da Costa backwards.
Experiment III lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Experiment III lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Experiment III.
A body shot lands from Experiment III.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment III lands a body shot in the clinch.
Experiment III scores with a hook to the body.
Experiment III gets through da Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Experiment III lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment III lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Experiment III.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Experiment III has da Costa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Experiment III pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending da Costa tumbling to the mat - Experiment III dives into da Costa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
da Costa keeping moving, preventing Experiment III from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Experiment III controls from within his opponent's guard.
da Costa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Experiment III.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Experiment III controlling from the top position.
da Costa wants to sweep here but Experiment III controlling him for the moment.
Experiment III controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Russian Experiment III.
A punch lands to the side of da Costa 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Experiment III gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Experiment III.
A short right from Experiment III.
da Costa is trying to break the clinch but Experiment III is controlling him.
Experiment III cracks da Costa with a nice body shot.
da Costa is looking to control Experiment III's arms but Experiment III gets an underhook and turns him. Now da Costa has his back to the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Experiment III.
Experiment III lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down da Costa.
A right hook to the body lands for Experiment III.
A short body shot lands from Experiment III as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Experiment III.
A short uppercut from Experiment III.

Experiment III wants the takedown. da Costa is fighting it off but Experiment III persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in da Costa's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment III passes da Costa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Experiment III sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III passes to side control.
Experiment III happy to just control the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment III showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Experiment III shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches da Costa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Experiment III wants to control but da Costa is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Russian Experiment III.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Experiment III.

Experiment III drives through with a takedown into guard.
Experiment III controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Experiment III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. da Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
da Costa trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III stopping the sweep attempt from da Costa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Experiment III trying to control the position from guard on top but da Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Experiment III stopping the sweep attempt from da Costa.

Experiment III drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Experiment III as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! da Costa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Experiment III! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Russian Experiment III!