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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
PF 9 - Beast vs Walker
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hika tries to sprawl but Costanzo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Costanzo throwing shots but Hika is blocking nicely.
Costanzo trying to pass the guard but Hika defending well.
Hika wants to control but Costanzo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Costanzo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hika moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hika is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Costanzo throwing strikes from guard but Hika blocks nicely.
Costanzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hika has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costanzo stands up over Hika, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Costanzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Costanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costanzo advances to half guard.
Costanzo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Costanzo trying to advance position but Hika counters by regaining guard.
Costanzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Costanzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Costanzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Costanzo won't allow Hika to sweep him here.
Costanzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Costanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costanzo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Costanzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Costanzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hika has wrist control.
Costanzo works over Hika with some ground and pound from guard.
Costanzo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Costanzo preventing the sweep. #T2#
Costanzo throwing strikes from guard but Hika blocks nicely.
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.
Hika looking for a sweep. Not yet Hika, not yet.
Hika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costanzo.
Costanzo throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Costanzo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hika manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hika is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Costanzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Costanzo working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Costanzo is really struggling to control Hika but he's trying to hold on to the position.
My spies in Academy of Arse Whoopers inform me that Hika has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hika pushing down on Costanzo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hika is pressing down on Costanzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Costanzo is holding on for now.
Costanzo is not content to let Hika control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costanzo tries to get to full guard but Hika has control of the leg.
Costanzo is pressing down on Hika's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hika passes Costanzo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hika is pressing down on Costanzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Costanzo is holding on for now.
Costanzo gets full guard.#T5#
Hika preventing the sweep.
Hika is fighting to break Costanzo's control of his arms but Costanzo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Costanzo wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Giraldo Costanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Hika finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hika's corner calls for a 1-2. Hika obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Giraldo Costanzo has been cut.
Costanzo is breathing heavily.
Costanzo shoots for a takedown but Hika saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hika lands with a thumping leg kick.
Costanzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hika avoids it really well and circles away.
Costanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T6#
Hika turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Costanzo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hika was covering up waiting for the punch and Costanzo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Costanzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Costanzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costanzo.
Hika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Costanzo throws a strike but Hika rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costanzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Hika tries to free his leg and advance position but Costanzo is retaining full guard.
Hika keeps trying to improve his position.
Hika is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hika postures up.
Costanzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hika's guard. #REVR#
Costanzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Costanzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Costanzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Costanzo throwing strikes but missing.
Costanzo lands a couple of elbows.#T8#
Costanzo postures up in Hika's guard and throws a big left but Hika blocks it.
Hika preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Costanzo pushing down on Hika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hika works his way to full guard. Good work.
Costanzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costanzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hika pulls Costanzo in to control the position.
Hika is trying to control the position but Costanzo postures up.
Costanzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hika preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Costanzo lands a couple of elbows.
Costanzo throwing strikes from guard but Hika blocks nicely.
Costanzo throws a big right hand that misses. #T9#
Costanzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hika has wrist control.
Hika is trying to keep Costanzo in close.
Costanzo throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hika holds on and takes a little breather.
Hika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Costanzo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costanzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Costanzo holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hika engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giraldo Costanzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giraldo Costanzo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Costanzo.
Costanzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hika pinned against the ropes. Hika gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hika is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Costanzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Costanzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hika sprawls well. Hika wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Costanzo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giraldo Costanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hika doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hika misses the shot to the body.
Costanzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Hika off the ropes and back into range.
Costanzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hika.
Costanzo throws a combination that misses
and Hika counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A jab from Hika does it's job there.
Hika lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hika throws a body punch but Costanzo moves out of range.
Costanzo tries for a takedown but Hika sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Costanzo walks into a jab.
Hika bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Costanzo's head backwards.#CUT2#
Giraldo Costanzo's cut is getting worse.
Hika lands a slapping body shot.
Hika fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costanzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Giraldo Costanzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hika catches Costanzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Costanzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hika lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Costanzo head around and knocks him out cold! Hika hops onto the ropes and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hongi Hika!
A very excited looking Hongi Hika 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.
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Event:
PF6 - Kane vs Steele
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Costanzo moves out of range as Betancourt strikes.
We've been told by Betancourt's head coaches at JP´s School Of Excellence that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Costanzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Betancourt.
Costanzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Costanzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Betancourt. #TD2#
Costanzo gets a double leg takedown into Betancourt's guard.
Costanzo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Betancourt's head.
Costanzo landing with the ground and pound.
Costanzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Costanzo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Costanzo wants to pass the guard but Betancourt is keeping the position.
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.
Betancourt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betancourt managing to control the position.
Betancourt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Betancourt tries to get out of the position.
Costanzo looking to pass the guard.
Betancourt pulls Costanzo in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Costanzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Betancourt working a defensive guard here.
Costanzo connects with a couple of short punches.
Costanzo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Costanzo distracts Betancourt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Costanzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Costanzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Betancourt is keeping the position for now.
Betancourt working a defensive guard here.
Betancourt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Costanzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Betancourt holds on and takes a little breather.
Costanzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Betancourt is retaining full guard. #T2#
Costanzo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Betancourt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Costanzo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Betancourt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Costanzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Betancourt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Costanzo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Costanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Betancourt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Costanzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Betancourt has wrist control.
Costanzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Costanzo scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Betancourt has momentary wrist control but Costanzo slips an elbow through the middle.
Betancourt trying to keep a closed guard but Costanzo is proving a slippery customer.
Costanzo postures up and lands a big shot to Betancourt's brow.
Costanzo landing some decent shots from guard.
Costanzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costanzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Costanzo connects with a couple of short punches.
Costanzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Costanzo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Betancourt has his hands on Costanzo's head, controlling the position.
Costanzo is pushing down on Betancourt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Betancourt is fighting to maintain full guard but Costanzo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Costanzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Costanzo connects with a nice short shot to Betancourt's temple.
Costanzo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Betancourt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Costanzo is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Costanzo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Betancourt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Betancourt taking some punishment here, with Costanzo in his half guard. #ROC2#
Betancourt is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Costanzo lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Betancourt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Costanzo unloads with some huge strikes here! Betancourt is out! Costanzo wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Giraldo Costanzo!
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Event:
PF4 - Oppelaar vs Kane
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Costanzo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loveladdy defends well and Costanzo ends up having to push Loveladdy into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Costanzo gets a takedown into half guard.
Loveladdy manages to get to full guard.
Loveladdy managing to control the position.
Costanzo with a nice head shot there.
Costanzo looking to pass the guard.
Costanzo throwing strikes from guard but Loveladdy blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Loveladdy is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Costanzo presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Loveladdy misses with a punch to the body.
Costanzo working hard to break the clinch.
Loveladdy taking a breather.#T1#
Loveladdy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Costanzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Costanzo tries to work over Loveladdy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Loveladdy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costanzo tries for a takedown but Loveladdy circles away easily
and Loveladdy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Giraldo Costanzo has been cut.
Costanzo throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Eagle Loveladdy has been cut.
Costanzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Costanzo backing away here, and Loveladdy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giraldo Costanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costanzo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Loveladdy is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
A combination from Costanzo does no damage.
Costanzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loveladdy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Costanzo has his takedown stuffed
and Loveladdy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costanzo misses with a body shot.
Costanzo misses with a takedown
and Loveladdy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costanzo thinking.
Costanzo with a poor takedown
and Loveladdy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Costanzo shoots in and drives through. Loveladdy sprawls well.
Costanzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Costanzo goes for a double leg but Loveladdy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Loveladdy continues to drive forward.
Costanzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Loveladdy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Costanzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loveladdy swivels and escapes.
Eagle Loveladdy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costanzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Loveladdy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Costanzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Loveladdy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Costanzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Loveladdy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Costanzo is breathing heavily.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costanzo.
Costanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costanzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Loveladdy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Costanzo really felt that one!
Costanzo throws a looping overhand right but Loveladdy ducks down to avoid it.
As Costanzo backs off Loveladdy throws a huge counter combo but Costanzo manages to avoid it all.
Costanzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Loveladdy counters with an outside leg kick.
Costanzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Loveladdy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costanzo thinking. #T5#
Costanzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Loveladdy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Costanzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Loveladdy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Loveladdy unleashes a big counter combination but Costanzo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Costanzo fails with the takedown.
Loveladdy feints a counter leg kick.
Loveladdy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costanzo.
Loveladdy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Costanzo looks to land a combination but Loveladdy avoids it well.
Loveladdy unleashes a big counter combination but Costanzo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Costanzo fails with the takedown
and Loveladdy counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Costanzo to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Loveladdy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eagle Loveladdy!
Eagle Loveladdy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
LEGACY! 62
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Costanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatti moves away.#TD#
Costanzo shoots in and bounces Gatti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Costanzo postures up and lands a big shot to Gatti's brow. #CUT#
It looks like Leonel Gatti has been cut.
Gatti keeping full guard, as Costanzo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gatti has his foot on Costanzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costanzo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costanzo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costanzo looking to pass the guard.
Costanzo 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.
Costanzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Costanzo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Costanzo throwing strikes from guard but Gatti blocks nicely.
Costanzo throwing strikes from guard but Gatti blocks nicely.
Costanzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gatti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Costanzo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Costanzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Costanzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gatti swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gatti has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Costanzo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gatti has tightened it up now! Costanzo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leonel Gatti!
Leonel Gatti took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Yeah!, I was confident I could win I tell you. I want to thank the guys at my camp in las vegas. '.
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