PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Altin Ademaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ademaj
vs
Costa

197 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

187 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Altin Ademaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Costa!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ademaj as he avoids it easily.
Ademaj misses with the combination.
Ademaj pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Costa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Costa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ademaj counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Ademaj breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Ademaj does no damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Costa has eaten all the pies!
Ademaj shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa shoots for a takedown but Ademaj saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ademaj appears to be looking for a big counter.
Altin Ademaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Costa.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt - Ademaj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Ademaj is looking to counter with a body kick.
Costa looks to clinch
and Ademaj counters with a two punch combo.
Ademaj stuffs the takedown.
Costa with a poor takedown

and Ademaj counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ademaj.
Costa misses with a knee strike.
Costa looks winded!
Costa has Ademaj pressed against the cage, preventing Ademaj from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa landing knees to the body.
Costa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Costa lands with a left to the head.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Ademaj avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage.
Costa goes for a takedown attempt but Ademaj pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Costa tries to clinch up but Ademaj circles away and keeps his distance.
Ademaj wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Costa shoots for a takedown but Ademaj saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ademaj swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.

Ademaj shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Costa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ademaj slows the pace down.
Ademaj working the ground and pound from side control.
Costa prevents Ademaj from improving position.
Ademaj trying to control the position but Costa is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa keeps Ademaj under control for a moment.

Ademaj decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Ademaj gets tackled into the cage by Costa. Costa maintains the clinch.
Costa tries to pull guard but Ademaj forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Costa jumps guard but Ademaj turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altin Ademaj dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ademaj has a takedown stuffed.
Ademaj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ademaj wants it to stay on the feet.
Costa is looking to clinch.

Ademaj feints and as Costa raises his hands in defense, Ademaj changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ademaj won't allow Costa to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ademaj wanted to stand there but Costa had control of the position.
Ademaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ademaj sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing that Ademaj has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ademaj's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Costa tries to land a front kick but Ademaj steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Ademaj looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Costa!

Ademaj decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ademaj does no damage.
Costa feints the counter takedown.
Costa dives in for a single leg takedown but Ademaj sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Costa gets caught napping as Ademaj dives in and scores a takedown. Costa manages to retain guard.
Ademaj is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ademaj wanted to stand there but Costa had control of the position.

Ademaj decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diego Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Costa rushes Ademaj and presses him up against the cage.

Costa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Costa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Costa wants to stand up but Ademaj is controlling him.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Costa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ademaj is one step ahead there.
Ademaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ademaj slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Costa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Costa controls Ademaj momentarily but Ademaj frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa is looking to clinch but Ademaj is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altin Ademaj dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Ademaj or perhaps it was just good defense by Costa, which made it look bad.
Altin Ademaj is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa misses with a combination
and Ademaj counters with a three punch combo that has Costa backing up. Costa nods at Ademaj to acknowledge the strikes.

Costa instigates a clinch.
Costa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ademaj just stands there and leans against the cage.
Costa jumps guard but Ademaj stands there with Costa around his waist. Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ademaj 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.
Ademaj 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 Altin Ademaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ademaj gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Ademaj breaks from the clinch.
Ademaj tries for a takedown but Costa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Costa wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ademaj shoots for a takedown but Costa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Costa tries to clinch up.
Costa scores with a kick to the body.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt - Ademaj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Ademaj feints and as Costa raises his hands in defense, Ademaj changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Costa kicks Ademaj off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa misses with a combination
and Ademaj counters with a three punch combo that has Costa backing up. Costa nods at Ademaj to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ademaj tries to avoid it but Costa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ademaj to the ground. Ademaj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ademaj throws a big counter combination but Costa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Ademaj throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Costa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ademaj is in Costa's guard.
Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ademaj showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Costa is trying to keep Ademaj in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ademaj stands up and waves to Costa to follow him.
Ademaj throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ademaj shoots for a double leg takedown but Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Ademaj's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Costa tries to clinch up but Ademaj circles away and keeps his distance.
Ademaj went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa scores with a nice body kick.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Diego Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Altin Ademaj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Altin Ademaj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ademaj, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altin Ademaj!