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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 80
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Costune walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hamada throws a low kick but Costune moves out of range easily.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Hamada throws out a loose jab but Costune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada lands a nice looking body shot.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costune finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hamada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costune checks the leg kick.
Hamada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hamada throws a lazy right hand but Costune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Hamada backs off Costune throws a huge counter combo but Hamada manages to avoid it all.
Hamada has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hamada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hamada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Costune lands with an uppercut that bounces Hamada off the cage and back into range.
Hamada with a nice calf kick.
A jab lands there for Hamada.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costune throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Costune ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Hamada tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamada.
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
Hamada tried to counter with a leg kick but Costune avoided it.
Hamada misses with a low kick.
Hamada throws a low kick but Costune moves out of range easily.
Costune looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Hamada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costune misses with the combination.
Hamada tries to clinch but Costune is having none of it.
Hamada misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
Hamada misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Hamada.
Costune tried to score with a low kick but Hamada checks it.
Hamada closes the distance and clinches up with Costune, looking for a takedown. Hamada pushes Costune against the cage but Costune circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hamada looks to land a left hand but Costune moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hamada or perhaps it was just good defense by Costune, which made it look bad.
Hamada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hamada tests Costune's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamada misses with an uppercut. Costune saw that one coming.
Hamada looks to throw the jab but Costune is out of range.
Hamada lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Costune looks to land a combination but Hamada avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamada.
Costune lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target.
Costune throws out a counter right but Hamada avoids it with no problem.
Costune misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hamada's corner calls for a 1-2. Hamada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Costune lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hamada backs up against the cage.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costune slips a jab from Hamada.
Costune swinging wildly here.
Costune throws a right and a left that Hamada avoids nicely.
Hamada throws a low kick but it's checked well by Costune.
Hamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Hamada lands with a hook. Costune tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hamada cracks Costune with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Hamada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costune, pushing him back against the cage.
Costune has Hamada pressed against the cage, preventing Hamada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Costune breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Costune throws a right and a left that Hamada avoids nicely.
Hamada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hamada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Hamada there.
Hamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costune throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamada takes a swing at Costune's ribcage but misses.
As Hamada backs off Costune throws a huge counter combo but Hamada manages to avoid it all.
Hamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Hamada.
Costune moves away from the strike by Hamada.
Hamada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Hamada misses.
Costune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Costune.
Costune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hamada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hamada connects with a body shot.
Hamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamada.#T4#
Hamada misses with a hook.
Hamada throws a jab but it's blocked by Costune.
Jab from Hamada.
Hamada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costune.
Hamada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Costune counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costune thuds his right hand into Hamada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Costune swinging wildly here.
Costune bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamada connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Costune throws a series of punches but Hamada moves out of range.
Costune gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hamada.
Hamada misses with an uppercut. Costune saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Costune's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Costune looks to land a combination but Hamada avoids it well.
It looked like Hamada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costune.
Hamada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hamada throws out a loose jab but Costune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costune.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Hamada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Costune jabs Hamada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Costune slips a jab from Hamada.
Despite the aggression on Costune's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Costune checks a low kick from Hamada.
Ryo Hamada is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamada scores with a nice head shot.
Costune misses with a low kick as Hamada jumps back.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costune.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
Hamada throws a shot from downtown. Costune moves away and avoids it.
Hamada misses with a looping right.
Costune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hamada.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamada circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Costune both land. Nice combination.
Costune moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
Hamada throws a hook but Costune avoids it easily.
A big left from Hamada misses.
Costune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
Costune slips under a jab from Hamada.#T1#
Hamada swings widly with a right hand
and Costune counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DJ Costune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamada missing with a left hand there. Costune was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Hamada as he connects with a hook.
Hamada throws a hook but Costune blocks it.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Costune's hands.
Hamada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Costune misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costune throws a body punch but Hamada moves out of range.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costune moves out of range as Hamada strikes.
Costune checks a low kick from Hamada.
A head kick by Hamada misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Costune counters with a stiff right hand.
Costune takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costune ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Hamada blocks the leg kick.
Hamada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Costune's head.
Costune takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hamada throws a leg kick but Costune sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hamada goes for a double leg but Costune avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Costune continues to drive forward.
Costune looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Hamada misses with some punches.
Hamada is trying to push Costune away but Costune has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hamada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Costune has him pressed against the cage.
Costune prevents Hamada from breaking the clinch.
Hamada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Costune has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hamada manages to break the clinch.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
Hamada swings for the body but Costune moves out of range.
Costune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamada.
Hamada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamada misses with a straight right.
Costune has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Hamada.
Costune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamada.
Costune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hamada.#T3#
Hamada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Hamada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costune cracks a nice hook into Hamada's ribs.
Hamada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costune.
Costune takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hamada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Costune stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hamada connects with a single shot there.
Costune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamada.
Hamada throws out a leg kick but Costune moves out of range and Hamada only half commits.
Hamada throws a low kick, looking for Costune's leg but Costune calmly moves out of range.
A nice side step and Costune releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Costune staying out of range there.
Hamada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costune circles away.
Hamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costune.
Hamada lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Hamada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada misses the jab.#T4#
Costune moves out of range of the strikes.
Hamada misses with a hook
and Costune counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamada tried to score with a low kick but Costune checks it.
Costune loads up on a big right hand but Hamada slips the punch.
Hamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costune fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamada. Costune does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Hamada lands.
Hamada with a hook.
Costune misses with a double jab.
It looked like Hamada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Hamada.
Hamada is looking to clinch but Costune is avoiding it.
Hamada clobbers Costune with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hamada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costune.
Costune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costune keeps the fight on the outside.
Good exchange - Hamada coming out on top.
Hamada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costune lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Hamada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Costune!
Costune wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryo Hamada will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Hamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Costune is just out of range.
Costune lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Costune misses with a two punch combination.
Costune slips under a jab.
Costune slips a straight right by Hamada.
Hamada misses with a right hand
and Costune counters with a two punch combo.
Costune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamada.
Hamada tries to clinch up but Costune circles away and keeps his distance.
Costune slips under a jab.
Costune moves away from the strike by Hamada.
Costune showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamada.
Hamada throws a lazy right hand but Costune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hamada misses with an uppercut
and Hamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamada thuds a left hand into Costune's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costune throws a right and a left that Hamada avoids nicely. #CL#
Hamada clinches up with Costune and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Costune breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Hamada misses with an uppercut.
Hamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Costune is just out of range.
Costune staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Costune's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Costune has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hamada finds it's way round the side to connect with Costune's head.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Costune ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada moves out of range as Costune strikes.
Hamada misses with a looping left.
Hamada with a jab.
Costune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune lands a jab-cross combination.
Costune tries to work over Hamada's front leg with a kick but Hamada checks it.
Hamada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hamada swings for the body but Costune moves out of range.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costune sprawls well. Costune wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamada gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Costune pinned against the cage. Costune gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Hamada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costune drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hamada misses with the combination.
Hamada lands a lovely overhand right.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hamada throws a front kick aimed at Costune's knee but Costune avoids it well.
Costune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamada.
Hamada with a nice cross.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Costune ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Costune throws a right hand that Hamada ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamada also avoids with ease.
Hamada throws out a loose jab but Costune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada throws a shot from downtown. Costune moves away and avoids it.
Costune takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
Hamada tries to land a leg kick but Costune saw it coming and moves away.
Hamada swings for the body but Costune moves out of range.
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
Costune slips under a jab from Hamada.
DJ Costune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Hamada misses.
Hamada's corner calls for a 1-2. Hamada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Hamada misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamada.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costune checks a low kick from Hamada.
Hamada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Costune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamada.#T4#
Hamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Costune slips under a jab from Hamada.
Costune is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hamada with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Costune swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hamada avoids the body shot from Costune.
Hamada is looking to counter punch.
Hamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune feints a jab promting Hamada to slip. Costune then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hamada slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada checks a low kick from Costune.
Hamada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costune goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ryo Hamada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costune misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DJ Costune.
Well Hamada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Hamada!
Ryo Hamada seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 71
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Costune connects with a jab.
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Prodigy lands with an overhand left.
Costune throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
Costune has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WolfPac Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
Young Prodigy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costune tries a low kick but Prodigy avoids it.
Prodigy misses with a straight left.
Costune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costune wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Prodigy clinches with his opponent.
Prodigy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Costune tries to circle away but Prodigy has him pinned against the cage.
Prodigy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costune's elbow.
Costune is looking to break free of the clinch but Prodigy has double underhooks.
Prodigy swings wildly with an uppercut but Costune uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Prodigy fails to land. #BC#
Costune's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prodigy lands with an uppercut that bounces Costune off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Costune swats away the attempt to clinch by Prodigy .
Costune fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prodigy manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Costune. No joy for Prodigy on that attempt.
Prodigy misses with an uppercut.
Costune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prodigy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prodigy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prodigy tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costune connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prodigy momentarily.
Prodigy fails with a takedown attempt.
DJ Costune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Prodigy .
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Prodigy misses.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costune takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Prodigy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Costune's hands.
Prodigy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costune misses with a low kick.
Costune throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costune misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Prodigy swings for the body but Costune moves out of range.
Costune throws a right and a left that Prodigy avoids nicely.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prodigy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Prodigy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costune slips a jab and a cross from Prodigy .
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prodigy circles away quickly and effectively.
Costune takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Prodigy lands a head shot.
Prodigy misses with a few strikes there.
Prodigy lands a nice shot that snaps Costune's head back.
Costune walks into a stiff left hand from Prodigy .#CL2#
Prodigy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Prodigy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costune blocks a body shot from Prodigy . #BC#
Costune's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
Prodigy shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Prodigy .
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Prodigy - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Costune misses. #CL2#
Prodigy has Costune up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Prodigy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Costune takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Costune throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Prodigy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Prodigy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Prodigy throws a one two combo.
Prodigy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prodigy connects with a body shot.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prodigy . Costune does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costune looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prodigy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Costune's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Prodigy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Costune scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costune. Prodigy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costune on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Prodigy jabs Costune to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Prodigy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costune avoids it really well and circles away.
Costune is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Prodigy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Costune is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Prodigy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prodigy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Young Prodigy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Costune goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Prodigy .
Costune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prodigy misses the shot to the body.
Prodigy throws a jab but it's blocked by Costune.
Costune takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Prodigy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costune momentarily.
Costune throws a poor cross that misses
and Prodigy counters with a stiff right hand.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Prodigy clobbers Costune with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prodigy thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Prodigy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costune misses with a two punch combination.
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
Prodigy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costune misses with a body shot.
Costune throws a series of punches but Prodigy moves out of range.
Costune takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Costune is looking to chop away at Prodigy 's legs.
DJ Costune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prodigy throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
Prodigy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costune. Prodigy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prodigy clobbers Costune with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prodigy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costune swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Prodigy .
Costune misses with the combination.
Prodigy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Prodigy lands the left hand.
Costune takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prodigy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Costune's head backwards.
Young Prodigy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prodigy checks a low kick from Costune.
Prodigy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Prodigy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Prodigy scores with a takedown into Costune's guard.#SUB2#
Prodigy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Costune is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Costune has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Prodigy is looking for a triangle but Costune pushes his legs off easily.
Costune wants to stand but Prodigy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Our spies down at at Kung Pao inform us that Prodigy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Costune gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Prodigy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Costune scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circling - Costune throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Costune takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Prodigy works the jab nicely.
Prodigy misses with an uppercut
and Costune counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Costune is looking to wear down Prodigy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Costune misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prodigy circles away quickly and effectively.
Costune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prodigy .
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prodigy circles away quickly and effectively.
Costune moves out of range as Prodigy strikes.
Costune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prodigy .
Costune tries a low kick but Prodigy avoids it.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Prodigy blocks a jab.
No luck for Prodigy with that takedown attempt.
Prodigy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prodigy throws a push kick but Costune slaps the foot to one side.
Costune tried to score with a low kick but Prodigy checks it.
Prodigy throws a push kick but Costune slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Costune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costune wants it to stay on the feet.
Prodigy avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costune tries to bum rush Prodigy with a series of wild strikes but Prodigy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prodigy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costune moves away.
Prodigy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prodigy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Prodigy misses with an uppercut. Costune saw that one coming.
Prodigy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Costune misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costune ducks right into an uppercut from Prodigy .
Prodigy takes one on the button.
Prodigy avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prodigy works Costune's body with a nice hook.
A solid body kick from Prodigy .
Some wild striking there from Costune.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Young Prodigy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Costune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prodigy scores with a body shot.
Costune stalks Prodigy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Prodigy 's face. Prodigy staggers backwards, shaken.
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
Prodigy tries to clinch but Costune is having none of it.
Costune stuffs the takedown.
Costune misses with a double jab.
Prodigy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Costune sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Prodigy somewhat.
A low kick lands for Prodigy .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costune throws a nice looking combination but Prodigy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Prodigy .
Prodigy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Costune has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prodigy stalks Costune and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Costune's face. Costune staggers backwards, shaken.
Prodigy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Prodigy cracks Costune with a good jab.
Costune takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Prodigy 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Costune under the eye.
Prodigy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prodigy cracks Costune with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Costune swats away the attempt to clinch by Prodigy .
Costune takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Prodigy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Prodigy tried to score with a low kick but Costune checks it.
Prodigy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Costune but Costune pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DJ Costune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Prodigy .
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costune avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prodigy tries to land a leg kick but Costune saw it coming and moves away.
Costune gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Costune stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Prodigy .
Young Prodigy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Costune lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
Costune swings for the body but Prodigy moves out of range.
Prodigy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costune circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick from Prodigy .
Costune walks into a jab.
Prodigy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Prodigy lands a jab to Costune's midsection.
Costune throws a series of punches but Prodigy avoids them all with ease.
Prodigy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Costune sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Prodigy somewhat.
Costune throws a right hand that Prodigy ducks under and follows up with a left that Prodigy also avoids with ease.
Prodigy digs a good hook to Costune's body.
Prodigy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Costune moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Prodigy throws a wild body kick that Costune sees coming a mile off.
Costune throws a shot from downtown. Prodigy moves away and avoids it.
Costune looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Prodigy throws a lazy right hand but Costune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prodigy lands a jab.
Prodigy lands a head kick!
Costune throws a front kick aimed at Prodigy 's knee but Prodigy avoids it well.
Prodigy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costune manages to avoid it.
Prodigy misses the body punch
and Costune counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DJ Costune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prodigy lands a jab.
Prodigy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costune.
#CL2#
Prodigy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prodigy goes for a takedown attempt but Costune pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Costune connects with a body shot.#T4#
Costune throws a low kick but Prodigy moves out of range easily.
Costune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prodigy .
Costune is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Costune darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costune walks into a jab.
Prodigy misses the shot to the body.
Costune takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costune wants to slow Prodigy down by chopping away at his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costune looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prodigy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Prodigy connects with an inside leg kick.
Prodigy connects with a nice looking jab.
Prodigy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Costune at a distance.
Nice body punch from Prodigy .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costune tries to bum rush Prodigy with a series of wild strikes but Prodigy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costune looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Young Prodigy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Prodigy 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Young Prodigy ! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 64
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Costune blocks a jab.
Costune tries to move into range but Maximus Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Costune has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costune there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costune swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maximus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Costune throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maximus Jr shoots in and drives through. Costune sprawls well.
Maximus Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Costune sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maximus Jr slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costune throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maximus Jr on the side of the head.
Costune tries to land a leg kick but Maximus Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Maximus Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maximus Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costune throws a leg kick that misses.
Maximus Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Costune cracks Maximus Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Costune misses with a looping left.
Costune slips under a jab from Maximus Jr.
Costune has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Costune throws a nice looking combination but Maximus Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximus Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maximus Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Maximus Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Costune tries to sprawl out of it but Maximus Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Costune manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Costune moves away from the strike by Maximus Jr.
Good shot there by Maximus Jr.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Costune is looking for the big counter here.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximus Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costune lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maximus Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Costune has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maximus Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Costune's head.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Maximus Jr.
Costune looks to land a combination but Maximus Jr avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
#T2#
Costune misses with a looping left.
Maximus Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Costune's shoulder, as Costune tries to avoid the shot.
Maximus Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costune avoids it really well and circles away.
Costune appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maximus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costune.
A big left from Maximus Jr misses.
Costune avoids a kick to the body.
Maximus Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Costune, looking for a takedown. Maximus Jr pushes Costune against the cage but Costune circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Costune misses.
Maximus Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Costune misses with an uppercut.
Costune throws a body punch but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr tries to score with a low kick but Costune moves his leg out of the way.
Costune throws a counter combo.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Maximus Jr misses.
Costune works over Maximus Jr's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
A punch combination from Costune misses.
Costune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Maximus Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximus Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maximus Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Costune gets double underhooks and turns Maximus Jr into the cage. #BC#
Maximus Jr breaks the clinch.
Maximus Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maximus Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maximus Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costune swivels and escapes.
Maximus Jr misses with a body shot.
Costune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Costune ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus Jr throws a series of punches but Costune moves out of range.
Maximus Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
Maximus Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maximus Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from Maximus Jr finds it's target.
Maximus Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costune.
Maximus Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Costune thuds his right hand into Maximus Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maximus Jr lunges at Costune with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Costune's hand.
A head kick misses from Maximus Jr.
Costune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costune wants it to stay on the feet.
Costune avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Costune is just out of range.
Costune connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Costune misses with a combination
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costune tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Costune dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maximus Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Costune counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus Jr misses with a hook. Costune ducked under it nicely.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
The fighters circling - Maximus Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximus Jr takes a swing at Costune's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Maximus Jr looking to score a takedown here. Costune is defending well but Maximus Jr drives through and ends up in Costune's guard.
Costune wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Maximus Jr manages to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB#
Costune is looking to escape.
Costune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Maximus Jr is taking a breather. Costune says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maximus Jr is looking to pass Costune's guard but actually Costune recovers to full guard.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Costune is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr forces his way into half guard.
Costune is in trouble now - Maximus Jr has advanced to mount!
Maximus Jr unloading with bombs!#T2#
Maximus Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Costune?
Maximus Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Costune that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maximus Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Costune can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maximus Jr landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus Jr landing strikes from the mount.
Maximus Jr with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Costune is rocked!
Maximus Jr loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Costune scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Maximus Jr land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Maximus Jr stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
A relieved looking Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 55
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Mandinos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Costune throws the left hand but Mandinos avoids the punch easily.
We've been hearing reports that Mandinos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Costune keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Costune looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costune ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Costune throws a body punch but Mandinos moves out of range.
Costune smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Costune throws a series of punches but Mandinos avoids them all with ease.
Mandinos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Costune sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costune scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Costune thows a leg kick but Mandinos checks it #TD#
and Mandinos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mandinos wants to control from the top but Costune keeps moving.
Mandinos with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##ES2#
Costune has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mandinos is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Costune's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mandinos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like DJ Costune has been cut.
DJ Costune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandinos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Costune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costune wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kahdi Mandinos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Costune.
Mandinos moves in looking to clinch but Costune pushes him off.
Costune scores with a one two! Mandinos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mandinos is defended easily by Costune.
Costune lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Costune.#CUT2#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.#T2#
Costune is pawing at Mandinos, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Mandinos's nose. Mandinos is badly hurt! Costune pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Mandinos tries desperately to hold on but Costune is relentless in his assault! As Mandinos receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Costune away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Costune!
DJ Costune made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'We all got to see the f*cking yank, lose on his independence day. Hey Sunshine, take your fireworks and shove em up Donkey's ass!!'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 49
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Costune misses with the combination.
Costune takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like DJ Costune has been cut.
Costune takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costune throws a series of punches but Loria avoids them all with ease.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Loria misses.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune misses with a jab to the body
and Loria counters with a stiff right hand.
Loria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loria is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Loria darts in and clinches Costune up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Costune breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Loria lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Costune has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Costune and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Costune throws a counter combo.
Loria throws a leg kick but Costune checks it. #T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Costune.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
Loria lands with a kick to the temple. Costune shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Costune misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costune throws a nice looking combination but Loria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costune throws a leg kick
and Costune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Loria gets a clinch.
Loria misses with an elbow over the top.
Loria gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Loria misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loria has Costune pressed against the cage, preventing Costune from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Loria scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice elbow from Loria.
Loria creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Costune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loria lands with a short shot to the head.
Costune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Costune manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Loria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loria misses with a combination
and Costune counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
As Costune looks to move away, Loria throws a big counter combo but Costune just gets out of the way.
Loria is looking to clinch but Costune is avoiding it.
Loria throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Costune connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loria looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Loria closes the distance and clinches.
Loria lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Loria creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Costune tries to break free but Loria pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Loria.
Loria pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Loria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loria throws an elbow but it misses.
Loria working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Costune is trying to force a seperation but Loria has the dominant position.
Loria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Loria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Costune backwards.
Costune is trying to break the clinch but Loria is controlling him.
Costune avoids the elbow strike from Loria, against the cage.
Loria lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Loria fails to land.
Costune's coach down at The Graveyard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Costune's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Costune blocks the elbow strike.
Costune is trying to break the clinch but Loria has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Costune breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Costune looks to land a right hand but Loria moved out of range.
Loria tries to close the distance and clinch but Costune swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Costune releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Loria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costune throws out the jab.
Loria bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Costune's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loria with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Loria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loria throws a head kick but Costune moves out of range.
Loria ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Costune lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Loria fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DJ Costune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Costune misses
and Loria counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costune thinking.
Costune moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
Loria keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Loria on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costune moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lors Loria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Costune's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Costune tries to land a leg kick but Loria saw it coming and moves away.
Loria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costune.
Costune fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Loria checks it well.
Loria ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Loria is looking to slow Costune down with leg kicks.
Costune's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Costune duly obliges.
Loria connects with a body shot.
Loria wants to clinch up but Costune keeps it at a distance.
Loria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costune manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costune lands a jab.
DJ Costune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loria tests Costune's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loria misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Loria.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Loria.
Loria dodges the punch combination from Costune.
#T1#
Costune throws a nice looking combination but Loria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Loria closes the distance and pushes Costune back into the cage.
Loria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loria lands with a light punch inside.
Loria misses with the head strike.
Loria lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Loria looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Loria misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loria pushes off an throws an elbow but Costune leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Loria lands a left hand that snaps the head of Costune backwards. #T2#
Loria misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loria lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costune is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Costune tries to break free but Loria pushes him back against the cage.
Lors Loria has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Loria misses with the head strike.
Costune blocks an elbow strike from Loria.
Costune is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Loria misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Loria fails to land.
Loria misses with some punches.
Costune has had enough of the clinch but Loria keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costune.
Costune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Costune's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Costune throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costune.
Loria throwing a counter right hand but Costune manages to avoid it.
Loria tries to clinch but Costune is having none of it.
Costune throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loria tries to close the distance and clinch but Costune swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costune just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLoria.
Loria slips a straight right by Costune.
DJ Costune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loria lands a head kick!
Costune moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Loria pushes Costune up against the cage in a clinch.
Loria throws a punch but it's blocked by Costune. #T4#
Costune blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loria throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Loria misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Loria fails to land.
Loria tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Loria lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Loria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loria throws a head punch that misses.
Loria misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Loria.
Costune is trying to break free.
Loria misses with some punches.
Loria lands a right hand.
Loria lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lors Loria dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Costune's cut.
That's time! Loria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Costune tries a low kick but Loria avoids it.
Loria throws a hook but Costune blocks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Costune in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loria throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Costune! But no joy.
Costune throws a front kick aimed at Loria's knee but Loria avoids it well. #CL#
Loria has closed the distance and engaged Costune in a clinch.
#BC2#
Costune escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costune can do to turn this around?
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loria looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Loria coming out on top.
Costune throws a series of punches but Loria avoids them all with ease.
Loria tries to clinch but Costune moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costune moves out of range as Loria strikes.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Loria.
Costune throws a nice looking combination but Loria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loria lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Costune scores with a one two! Loria had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Costune digs a good body shot into Loria's ribs.#CL#
Loria drives through and clinches with Costune against the cage.
Loria misses with an elbow strike.
Loria working aggressively here.
Loria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loria misses with an elbow strike.
Loria misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Loria.
Loria scores with a nice hook to the head.
Loria swings wildly with an uppercut but Costune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loria swings wildly with an uppercut but Costune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loria throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Costune is trying to break free.
Costune blocking some punches.
Loria misses with some punches.
A short right from Loria on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costune blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Costune breaks the clinch.
Loria checks a low kick from Costune.
Loria wants to clinch up but Costune keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costune misses with a straight right.
Loria dodges the punch combination from Costune.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
A quick step to the side and Loria tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
Loria slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
Costune motions for Loria to come forward. Costune throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Loria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costune throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Loria counters with a leg kick.
Costune misses with a combination
and Loria counters with a slapping leg kick.
Costune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DJ Costune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loria circles away quickly and effectively.
Costune looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Loria throws a sloppy head kick
and Costune counters with a series of strikes. Loria will be more careful next time no doubt.
Loria is looking to clinch but Costune is avoiding it.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loria avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costune circles away from the clinch attempt.
Costune fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loria manages to avoid it.
Loria lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Loria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costune swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costune manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costune misses with a double jab.
Costune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loria throws a head kick that Costune semi-blocks.
Costune tries to bum rush Loria with a series of wild strikes but Loria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costune finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Costune has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loria.
Lors Loria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Loria gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Costune wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loria has him pressed against the cage.
Costune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loria misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lors Loria.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Loria, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lors Loria!
Lors Loria decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SPPS 38 - Welterweight Clash
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Maximus Jr with that takedown attempt.
Costune looks to land a combination but Maximus Jr avoids it well.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Maximus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maximus Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Costune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costune lands a slapping body shot.
Costune has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Costune throws a right and a left that Maximus Jr avoids nicely.
Costune lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maximus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Maximus Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costune leaves Maximus Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Costune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Costune moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
Maximus Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Costune.
Maximus Jr checks a low kick from Costune.
Costune throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costune lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maximus Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maximus Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Costune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus Jr.
Costune stuffs the takedown attempt from Maximus Jr. Maximus Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximus Jr throws a right hand that Costune ducks under and follows up with a left that Costune also avoids with ease.
Maximus Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maximus Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maximus Jr works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Maximus Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costune.
Costune misses with a left hand
enabling Maximus Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like DJ Costune has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus Jr.
Costune moves out of range as Maximus Jr strikes.#T2#
Costune moves out of range as Maximus Jr strikes.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Costune.
Maximus Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Maximus Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Costune defends well and Maximus Jr ends up having to push Costune into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Costune's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maximus Jr stalling the fight.
Maximus Jr tries to work over Costune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Maximus Jr breaks from the clinch.
Maximus Jr lands a body shot.
Costune misses with a double jab.
Costune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costune lands a two punch combo.
#T3#
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Maximus Jr slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
A counter left hand to the body from Maximus Jr misses its target.#TD#
Maximus Jr drives through with a takedown into Costune's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maximus Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Costune keeps moving.
Maximus Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Costune wants to stand and escape but Maximus Jr is having none of it.
Maximus Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES2#
Costune pushes Maximus Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4#
Maximus Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus Jr moves out of range as Costune strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costune defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maximus Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Costune tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costune lands a jab-cross combination.
Maximus Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Maximus Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Costune scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Costune is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maximus Jr sizes up Costune with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costune on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Maximus Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Costune is trying to defend but Maximus Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Costune is looking to get back to is feet but Maximus Jr passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Costune dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Maximus Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costune swivels and escapes.
Maximus Jr blocks a leg kick.
Costune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DJ Costune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costune looks to land a combination. Maximus Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Costune fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maximus Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costune swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Costune throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the side of Costune's head but Costune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maximus Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune misses with a combination
and Maximus Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Costune displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the side of Costune's head but Costune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costune drops his hands momentarily and Maximus Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maximus Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costune swivels and escapes.
DJ Costune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Costune as Maximus Jr shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Costune's shoulder, as Costune tries to avoid the shot.
Maximus Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Costune lands with a nice combination. Maximus Jr backs away looking to recover.
Maximus Jr fails to land the takedown.
Maximus Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximus Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costune.
Costune punishes Maximus Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Costune is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maximus Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Maximus Jr digs a good body shot into Costune's ribs.
Maximus Jr throws a low kick but Costune moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Maximus Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Costune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costune swivels and escapes.
Maximus Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Costune scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Costune misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maximus Jr.
Costune lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Costune.
Costune shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maximus Jr eats them both and turns towards Costune to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Maximus Jr throws a big counter combination but Costune scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maximus Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice combination there by Costune.
#ROC2#Maximus Jr is rocked!
Costune needs to keep his hands up - Maximus Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Maximus Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Costune slaps away a takedown attempt from Maximus Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Costune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maximus Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Costune throws a right hand that Maximus Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximus Jr also avoids with ease.
Maximus Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costune lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maximus Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus Jr throwing a counter right hand but Costune manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Costune takes one to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Costune off the cage and back into range.
Maximus Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Costune eats them both and turns towards Maximus Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costune takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costune lands with a right hand. #T4#
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Maximus Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costune.
Costune is breathing heavily.
Maximus Jr throws a solid leg kick but Costune takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maximus Jr.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Maximus Jr scores with a nice strike.
Costune tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Maximus Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Maximus Jr.#TD#
Maximus Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maximus Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus Jr working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Costune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maximus Jr throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maximus Jr is defended easily by Costune.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease.
Maximus Jr misses with a looping left.
Costune throws a nice looking combination but Maximus Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximus Jr with a jab.
Maximus Jr lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Costune is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Maximus Jr.
Costune is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus Jr finish him?
DJ Costune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costune throws a looping overhand right but Maximus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Maximus Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Costune sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maximus Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Maximus Jr is leaning against Costune and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maximus Jr pushes Costune back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maximus Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costune seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Costune breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Maximus Jr cracks Costune with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Costune ducks under a wild hook from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
Costune smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maximus Jr cracks Costune with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Maximus Jr misses.
A jab from Costune does it's job there.
Costune throws a combination that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costune slips a jab from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr misses with a low kick.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maximus Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costune sprawls well. Costune wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maximus Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maximus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
As Maximus Jr backs off Costune throws a huge counter combo but Maximus Jr manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costune misses with a looping left.
Costune keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Maximus Jr backs off Costune throws a huge counter combo but Maximus Jr manages to avoid it all.
Costune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Maximus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maximus Jr shoots in but Costune avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Costune stalks Maximus Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maximus Jr's face. Maximus Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Costune misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Costune slips under a jab.
Maximus Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maximus Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maximus Jr throws out a leg kick but Costune moves out of range and Maximus Jr only half commits.
Maximus Jr takes a swing at Costune's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costune lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maximus Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DJ Costune is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Costune. No joy for Maximus Jr on that attempt.
Maximus Jr checks a low kick from Costune.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
Maximus Jr throws a push kick but Costune slaps the foot to one side.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Maximus Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Costune misses with a leg kick.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costune pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maximus Jr back to the cage. Costune follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costune misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Maximus Jr misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Costune misses.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximus Jr throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Costune uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maximus Jr has time to react.
Costune throws out a powerful jab.
Costune looks to land a combination but Maximus Jr avoids it well.
Maximus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costune looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costune shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Costune avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Costune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Costune 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Costune!
DJ Costune looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'We all got to see the f*cking yank, lose on his independence day. Hey Sunshine, take your fireworks and shove em up Donkey's ass!!'. |
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Event:
SPPS 32 - Christmas Hangover
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Fuller misses with a straight right.
Costune throws a body punch but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Costune. Costune circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Costune slips a jab from Fuller.
Fuller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been informed that Costune has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Costune does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costune throws a right and a left that Fuller avoids nicely.
Fuller dips to his left and cracks Costune with an uppercut!
Costune moves out of range as Fuller throws a body kick.
Costune displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuller throws out the jab.
As Fuller backs off Costune throws a huge counter combo but Fuller manages to avoid it all.
Costune moves out of range as Fuller strikes.
Costune misses with a leg kick
and Costune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costune.
Fuller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fuller throws a shot from downtown. Costune moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Fuller.
Costune ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuller throws a looping overhand right but Costune ducks down to avoid it.
Costune throws a front kick aimed at Fuller's knee but Fuller avoids it well.
Fuller throwing a counter right hand but Costune manages to avoid it.
Costune misses with a two punch combination.
Fuller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Fuller misses with a hook.
Costune throws a counter combo.
Costune takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Costune throws a series of punches but Fuller avoids them all with ease.
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Fuller misses.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuller dodges the punch combination from Costune.
Fuller missing with a left hand there. Costune was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Costune misses.
Fuller throws a hook to the side of Costune's head but Costune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Costune's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Costune throws a right hand that Fuller ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuller also avoids with ease.
Costune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuller.
Fuller tries to land a leg kick but Costune saw it coming and moves away.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costune throws a series of punches but Fuller avoids them all with ease.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costune throws a low kick but Fuller moves out of range easily.
Costune stuffs the takedown.
Costune lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costune swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costune lands a nice shot that snaps Fuller's head back.
Fuller misses with a kick to the body.
Costune throws a chopping leg kick but Fuller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fuller dodges the punch combination from Costune.
Costune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Costune tenderised Fuller's leg. Fuller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Costune throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fuller throws a hook but Costune blocks it.
Costune throws a series of punches but Fuller avoids them all with ease.
Fuller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Costune moves away from the strike by Fuller.
Fuller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fuller scores with a hook.
A big left from Costune misses.
Fuller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Costune sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Costune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costune.
Costune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuller.
Costune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuller.
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
Costune wants to land a leg kick but Fuller is out of range.
Costune ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.
Costune slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Fuller. That snapped Costune's head back.
Costune bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Costune falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fuller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costune scores with a three punch combo!
Fuller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costune.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller misses with an uppercut. Costune saw that one coming.
Costune throws a right and a left that Fuller avoids nicely.
Costune stalks Fuller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fuller's face. Fuller staggers backwards, shaken.
Costune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
A combination from Costune does no damage.
Costune misses with a double jab.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Fuller. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune throws a body punch but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Costune's head backwards.
Costune swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fuller misses with a body shot.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Costune throws a right hand that Fuller ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuller also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
Fuller thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DJ Costune will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A combination from Costune does no damage. #TD#
Fuller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Costune takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fuller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Costune sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Costune gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fuller unloading with bombs!
Fuller landing strikes from the mount and Costune is in trouble!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fuller controlling from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fuller dominating with strikes here.
Fuller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#Costune is rocked!
A big strike lands for Fuller! That's really hurt Costune and he's turned his back - Fuller keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Fuller jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fuller!
A very excited looking John Fuller rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Costune moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marchionni connects with a crisp jab.
Marchionni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costune throws a right hand that Marchionni ducks under and follows up with a left that Marchionni also avoids with ease.
Marchionni looks to land a left hand but Costune moved out of range nicely.
Costune thows a leg kick but Marchionni checks it #TD#
and Marchionni counters with a single leg into guard. Costune didn't expect that.
Marchionni postures up and lands a big shot to Costune's brow.
Marchionni cracks Costune with a solid left hand.
Marchionni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marchionni connects with a couple of short punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marchionni lands a couple of elbows.
Costune is looking to stand up but Marchionni isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchionni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costune swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Marchionni drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marchionni jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marchionni cracks Costune with a solid left hand.
Costune wants to stand but Marchionni is controlling the position.
Marchionni scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marchionni is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marchionni is working Costune over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marchionni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marchionni looking to pass the guard.
Marchionni keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Costune's head.
Marchionni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Costune's guard.
Marchionni lands strikes from half guard.
Marchionni is taking a breather. Costune says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marchionni slips a nice elbow through Costune's hands, connecting with Costune's forehead.
Marchionni performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marchionni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marchionni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Costune sees it coming and defends easily.
Marchionni working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marchionni thows a huge punch but Costune dodges it nicely.
Marchionni moves nicely into side control.
Marchionni lands some shots froms side control.
Costune takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marchionni looks up at the clock and then as Costune takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marchionni smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costune taking a bit of punishment here - Marchionni scoring with strikes. #T4#
Marchionni lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Marchionni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marchionni laying and praying for a moment but Costune takes advantage and regains half guard.
Marchionni content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Marchionni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Marchionni dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Marchionni misses with a head kick.
Marchionni scores with a hook to the body. Costune takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Costune fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marchionni checks it well.
Marchionni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Costune.
Marchionni misses with a hook.
Marchionni looks to score with a jab to the body but Costune is just out of range.
Costune throws a leg kick but Marchionni checks it.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marchionni attempts a counter takedown but Costune avoids it well and moves away.
DJ Costune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marchionni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marchionni checks a leg kick.
Marchionni throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Marchionni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costune.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni throws a right hand that Costune ducks under and follows up with a left that Costune also avoids with ease.
Marchionni looks to score with a jab to the body but Costune is just out of range.
Costune misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Marchionni feints and as Costune raises his hands in defense, Marchionni changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchionni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costune swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Marchionni postures up and lands a big shot to Costune's brow.
Marchionni lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Costune is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marchionni is controlling him.
Pietro Marchionni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marchionni wants to control from the top but Costune keeps moving.
Marchionni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marchionni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marchionni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costune can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Costune wants to stand and escape but Marchionni is having none of it.
Marchionni landing with the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at The Graveyard inform us that Costune has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Costune is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marchionni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Costune wants to get back to his feet but Marchionni is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marchionni content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Marchionni stops Costune from standing up.
Marchionni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marchionni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Costune's head.
Costune wants to get back to his feet but Marchionni is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Costune scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Costune throws a leg kick but Marchionni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marchionni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Costune sprawls and moves away.
Costune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marchionni.
Costune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pietro Marchionni is winning the standup battle so far.
Marchionni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marchionni scores with a punch to the head.
Marchionni tried to score with a low kick but Costune checks it.
Marchionni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Marchionni misses with a wild body shot.
DJ Costune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marchionni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marchionni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Costune checks a leg kick.
Marchionni throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Costune is looking for the big counter here.
Marchionni ducks right into an uppercut from Costune.
Marchionni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costune.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marchionni misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Marchionni.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Marchionni lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Marchionni dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Marchionni scores with a shot to the body.
Costune works over Marchionni's head and body with a nice combination.
Costune throws a front kick aimed at Marchionni's knee but Marchionni avoids it well. #TD#
Marchionni scores with a takedown into Costune's guard.
Marchionni sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Costune wants to get back to his feet but Marchionni is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marchionni is working Costune over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marchionni controlling from the top position.
Marchionni working some strikes from top position.
Marchionni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marchionni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Costune is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marchionni is controlling him. #ES2#
Costune manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Costune breaks the clinch.
Marchionni scores with a jab to the body.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marchionni dips to his left and cracks Costune with an uppercut!
Costune throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Marchionni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Costune's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marchionni 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.
Marchionni prevents Costune from getting back to his feet.
Marchionni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Marchionni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marchionni 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.
Marchionni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Costune is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marchionni is controlling him.
Costune keeping full guard, as Marchionni tries to pass.
DJ Costune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marchionni 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.
Marchionni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marchionni advances to half guard.
Marchionni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Costune with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marchionni is taking a breather. Costune says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marchionni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pietro Marchionni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#Costune is rocked!
Costune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marchionni moves nicely into side control.
Costune is still in real trouble! Can Marchionni finish him?
Marchionni lands some shots froms side control.
Marchionni in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A big shot lands for Marchionni! That's hurt Costune! Will he recover? Marchionni fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pietro Marchionni! |
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Event:
SPPS 20 - Fright Night
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costune swinging wildly here.
Costune tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Costune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driver was well out of range. Poor timing from Costune.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Costune will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Costune takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like DJ Costune has been cut.
Costune misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver lands a nice looking body kick.
Costune throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Costune throws a series of punches but Driver moves out of range.
Driver misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costune throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Costune swinging wildly here.
Driver looks to land a right hand but Costune moved out of range.
Costune looks to land a combination but Driver avoids it well.
Driver dodges the punch combination from Costune.
Costune stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Driver.
Driver thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Costune if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body punch from Costune.
Costune misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Driver was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Driver. #T2#
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Driver thows a body kick. Costune tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Costune's corner calls for a 1-2. Costune obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DJ Costune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costune tries to bum rush Driver with a series of wild strikes but Driver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Driver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been informed that Costune has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Driver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driver throws a big counter combination but Costune scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costune was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Costune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Costune looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Costune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Costune throws a series of punches but Driver moves out of range.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Some wild striking there from Costune.
Driver takes a swing at Costune's ribcage but misses.
Costune tries to score with a low kick but Driver moves his leg out of the way.
Driver is looking for a counter combo.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driver circles away quickly and effectively.
Costune misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Driver misses.
Costune sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Costune throws a series of punches but Driver avoids them all with ease.
Costune looks winded!
Costune tries to bum rush Driver with a series of wild strikes but Driver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Driver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Driver misses with a head kick.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Driver is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Driver. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Costune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Driver.
Driver throwing a counter right hand but Costune manages to avoid it.
Costune shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Driver eats them both and turns towards Costune to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Driver connects with a high kick.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Driver throws a hook but Costune blocks it.
Costune misses with a two punch combination.
Costune throws a series of punches but Driver moves out of range.
As Costune looks to move away, Driver throws a big counter combo but Costune just gets out of the way.
Crunch! Driver slams his shin into Costune's torso.
Driver lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Costune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driver is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DJ Costune will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Costune's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Costune throws a series of punches but Driver avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Driver lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Driver keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#KD#
Driver drops Costune with a beautiful combination! Costune stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Driver is looking for the KO!#ROC#Costune is rocked!
Driver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Costune is still on wobbly legs! Can Driver finish him?
Driver feints a jab and as Costune dips his head, Driver unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Costune right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Costune falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Driver smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Driver! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 13
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell works Costune's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Campbell, as that shot connected.
Campbell looks to land a combination but Costune avoids it well.
Costune throws a big counter combination but Campbell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Campbell stalks Costune and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Costune's face. Costune staggers backwards, shaken.
Costune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Campbell.
Campbell throws a right and a left that both miss.
DJ Costune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Campbell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Campbell's coach down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Campbell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Campbell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Campbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costune falls off balance throwing a combination
and Campbell counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Campbell tries to move into range but Costune moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Campbell checks the leg kick.
Campbell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campbell swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Campbell misses with a looping left.
Campbell misses with the combination.
Costune scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
Costune looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
Costune misses with a double jab
and Campbell counters with a three punch combo that has Costune backing up. Costune nods at Campbell to acknowledge the strikes.
Costune throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
Campbell lands a really nice looking cross but Costune seems unphased.
Costune wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costune throws a right and a left that both miss.
Campbell just misses with a punch to the body.
Costune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune misses with a double jab
and Campbell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Costune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Campbell.
Costune misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell lands with a good body shot.
Costune misses with a double jab.
Costune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell.
Campbell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Campbell throws a combination that misses
and Costune counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Campbell lands a nice hook to Costune's body. Costune takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab lands there for Campbell.#T3#
Campbell misses with a double jab.
Campbell misses with a straight right.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campbell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costune.
A nice side step and Campbell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Campbell lands with a hook. Costune tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Costune falls off balance throwing a combination
and Campbell counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Costune! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Campbell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaz Campbell! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 5
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bass circles away quickly and effectively.
Ronnie Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bass doesn't manage to clinch there - Costune circles away.
Costune feints a counter leg kick.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bass circles away quickly and effectively.
Bass jabs Costune right on the nose. Costune blinks but takes it well.
Bass lands a jab to Costune's midsection.
Bass lands with a hook. Costune tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like DJ Costune has been cut.
Costune ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bass tests Costune's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bass slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
Costune swinging wildly here.
Costune looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bass misses with an uppercut.
Costune doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bass misses with a low kick.
Costune throws a series of punches but Bass avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Costune checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Costune throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costune.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1##CL#
Bass forces Costune back against the cage and clinches.
Bass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Bass manages to break the clinch.
Costune throws a series of punches but Bass moves out of range.
Costune throws a right hand that Bass ducks under and follows up with a left that Bass also avoids with ease.
Costune tries to land a leg kick but Bass saw it coming and moves away.
Bass's corner calls for a 1-2. Bass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Bass as he connects with a hook.
Bass throws a jab when Costune was well out of range.
Costune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Bass finds it's way through Costune's defenses. #ROC#Costune is rocked!
Bass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Costune is still on wobbly legs! Can Bass finish him?
Bass throws an uppercut from hell that sends Costune clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bass stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronnie Bass!
Ronnie Bass is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Ronnie Bass 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:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS Finals
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller stuns Costune with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fuller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costune seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Costune bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fuller's head.
Good work by Costune as he checks the leg kick.
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuller looks for the body kick but Costune saw that one coming.
Fuller slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
Costune throws a series of strikes that have Fuller backpedaling.
#CUT#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Fuller throws a lazy uppercut
and Costune counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Costune lands a left and a right that send Fuller crashing to the mat, dazed. Costune thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Fuller is rocked!
Fuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuller is still on wobbly legs! Can Costune finish him?
Fuller stuns Costune with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Costune scores with a one two! Fuller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#That has opened up John Fuller's cut even more.
Fuller misses with the combination.
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller scores with a leg kick.
Fuller seems to have recovered his senses.
Costune swats away the attempt to clinch by Fuller.
Fuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuller! But no joy.#T1#
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costune circles away quickly and effectively.
Costune seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Costune misses.
Fuller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Costune is fending him off so far but Fuller persists. Nope, Costune circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Costune.
Fuller misses with a body kick.
As Fuller looks to move away, Costune throws a big counter combo but Fuller just gets out of the way.
Fuller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costune.
Fuller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Costune tries to land a leg kick but Fuller saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costune lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fuller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fuller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Fuller misses.
Costune scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fuller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fuller looks to land a body kick but Costune moved away.
It looked like Costune was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fuller.
Fuller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Fuller does no damage.
Costune throws a big counter combination but Fuller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fuller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Costune tries to bum rush Fuller with a series of wild strikes but Fuller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costune looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuller is just out of range.
Fuller has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Costune ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuller swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Costune. Beautiful body shot.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Costune is just out of range.
Fuller slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
Fuller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costune misses with a low kick.
Fuller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costune momentarily.
Fuller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuller throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Costune swinging wildly here.
Fuller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Fuller wants to clinch up but Costune keeps it at a distance.
Fuller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Costune rather than just go for the knockout.
Fuller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fuller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costune.
Costune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fuller has a takedown stuffed.
Fuller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Costune is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fuller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fuller shoots in for a double leg but Costune sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costune fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fuller just manages to avoid it.
DJ Costune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Fuller blocks the low kick.
Fuller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Costune avoids a kick to the body.
Costune appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Fuller.
Costune displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuller throws out the jab. #T4#
Costune misses with the combination.
Fuller swings widly with a right hand
and Costune counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#The cut above John Fuller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costune moves out of range as Fuller throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Fuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Costune throws a low kick but Fuller avoids it.
Fuller misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Costune was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Costune pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fuller back to the cage. Costune follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Costune takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuller tries to clinch there but Costune circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuller drops his hands momentarily and Costune takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#John Fuller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fuller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Costune dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fuller throws a nice looking combination but Costune bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Costune misses.
Fuller takes a swing at Costune's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuller. Costune does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuller. Costune does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuller delivers a nice body kick.
Costune throws out a leg kick but Fuller moves out of range and Costune only half commits.
And Fuller responds with a good body kick, but Costune manages to step out the way in time.
Fuller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Costune sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fuller somewhat.
No joy there for Fuller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costune is looking to counter punch.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuller throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costune throws a series of punches but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuller.
Costune throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fuller connects with a body shot that sends Costune's belly button to the back.
Fuller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Fuller doesn't manage to clinch there - Costune circles away.
Costune throws a big counter combination but Fuller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fuller misses with a body shot.
Fuller avoids a punch combination nicely.
DJ Costune is winning the standup battle so far.
Costune throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuller is trying to counter with his kicks.
Costune is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuller can do to turn this around?
Costune takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fuller slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
Costune stalks Fuller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fuller's face. Fuller staggers backwards, shaken.
Fuller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Fuller stalks Costune and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Costune's face. Costune staggers backwards, shaken.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Costune feints a jab promting Fuller to slip. Costune then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fuller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fuller moves out of range of the leg kick from Costune.
Fuller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fuller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
A leg kick checked by Fuller.
And Fuller responds with a good body kick, but Costune manages to step out the way in time.
Fuller thuds a left hand into Costune's body.
Costune fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fuller checks it well.
Fuller loads up on a big right hand but Costune slips the punch.
Costune seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Costune is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Costune avoids a kick to the body.
DJ Costune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costune throws a right and a left that Fuller avoids nicely.
Costune blocks a head kick by Fuller.
Fuller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Costune counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costune moves away from the strike by Fuller.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
Costune slips under a jab from Fuller.#T3#
Costune scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fuller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costune scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costune was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuller.
As Fuller looks to move away, Costune throws a big counter combo but Fuller just gets out of the way.
Costune looks to land a combination but Fuller avoids it well.
Fuller throws an overhand right that lands on Costune's shoulder, as Costune tries to avoid the shot.
Costune connects with a right hand. Fuller shakes it off.#TD2#
Fuller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Costune's half guard.#ES#
Costune manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fuller keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Costune.
Fuller tries to throw a body punch but Costune avoids it by throwing Fuller back against the cage. #BC#
Costune breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Costune both land. Nice combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Fuller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). DJ Costune!
Post fight, DJ Costune stared into the camera and said 'We all got to see the f*cking yank, lose on his independence day. Hey Sunshine, take your fireworks and shove em up Donkey's ass!!'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bass misses.
Costune lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costune went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bass looks to land a left hand but Costune moved out of range nicely.
Costune just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Bass takes the fight into the clinch.
Costune blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Bass breaks from the clinch.
Costune lands with an uppercut that bounces Bass off the cage and back into range.
Costune throws a series of punches but Bass moves out of range.
Bass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costune throws a series of punches but Bass avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Bass closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bass misses with some punches.
Costune dodges an elbow strike from Bass.
Costune avoids the elbow strike from Bass, against the cage.
Bass can't find room to land a body shot as Costune controls the action.
A body shot lands from Bass.
#T1#
Bass is working Costune over against the cage.#BC2#
Bass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costune throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Bass moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bass breaks the clinch.
Bass looks to land a left hand but Costune moved out of range nicely.
Bass ducks under a wild hook from Costune.#CL2#
Bass instigates a clinch.
Costune dodges an elbow strike from Bass.
Bass lands a right hand.
Bass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Costune backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bass.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Bass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bass misses the shot to the body.
Costune seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
Costune lands a jab-cross combination.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costune misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Bass instigates a clinch.
Costune blocks an elbow strike.
Bass can't find room to land a body shot as Costune controls the action.
Costune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bass on the inside.
Costune blocks an uppercut.
Costune tries to break the clinch but Bass is controlling the position.
Costune wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bass throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Bass.
Bass digs a right hand into Costune's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Costune's gas tank. #BC2#
Bass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costune on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#It looks like DJ Costune has been cut.
Bass dodges the punch combination from Costune.
Costune looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Bass.#ROC2#Costune is rocked!
Bass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costune.
Oh Costune is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Costune glances at the clock... BAM! Bass nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Costune crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Costune is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronnie Bass!
Our winner, Ronnie Bass, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCarthy tries for a takedown but Costune sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacCarthy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Costune throws a right and a left that MacCarthy avoids nicely.
Costune throws a nice looking combination but MacCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
MacCarthy darts in and clinches Costune up against the cage.#TD2#
Costune is fighting off a takedown attempt but MacCarthy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Costune to the mat. Costune regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
MacCarthy trying to control but Costune is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy stops Costune from standing up.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Costune keeps moving. #SU2#
MacCarthy stands up from Costune's guard - MacCarthy perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costune seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacCarthy fails with the takedown.
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Costune as he jumps to the side.
DJ Costune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean MacCarthy.#T1#
MacCarthy blocks a low kick nicely.
Costune lands with an uppercut that bounces MacCarthy off the cage and back into range.
Costune misses with a low kick.
MacCarthy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Costune moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Costune misses with the combination.
Costune throws a nice looking combination but MacCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Costune scores with a one two! MacCarthy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacCarthy fails to land the takedown.
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Costune as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costune tries to bum rush MacCarthy with a series of wild strikes but MacCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costune misses with a double jab.
MacCarthy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Costune tries to avoid it but MacCarthy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Costune to the ground. Costune escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
#T2#
MacCarthy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Costune defends it nicely.
Costune displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
MacCarthy tries to clinch there but Costune circles away.
Costune connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Costune sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costune moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Costune.
Jab from Costune.
MacCarthy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MacCarthy shoots in and drives through. Costune sprawls well.
Costune moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costune closes the distance and lands a one-two.
MacCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costune avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
MacCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Costune sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Costune throws a one two combo.
#ROC#MacCarthy is rocked!
MacCarthy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Costune finish him?
MacCarthy is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Costune moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Costune!
An intense looking DJ Costune took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'If Donkey don't put more respect on my name! He's gonna know what kind of punishment i can do!'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD1
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Nedman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costune paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costune will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Costune keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Costune shoots in and drives through. Nedman sprawls well.
Nedman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Costune counters by clinching up.
Nedman is looking to break free of the clinch but Costune has double underhooks.
Costune wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Costune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costune leaning against his opponent.
Nedman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedman is looking to control Costune's arms but Costune gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nedman has his back to the cage.
Nedman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Costune manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nedman trying to control the position from guard on top but Costune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Costune bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nedman's guard. #REVR#
Nedman trying to control the position.
Nedman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Costune manages to pass to side control.
Costune lands with a punch from half guard.
Costune trying to control the pace.
Nedman is looking to control Costune's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nedman avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB2#
Nedman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nedman wants to control the action here but instead Costune manages to pass to full mount!
Costune takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Costune has control of Nedman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nedman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nedman tries to hold on but Costune postures up.#T3#
Costune controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nedman has left one of his arms exposed and Costune doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Nedman screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DJ Costune!
A victorious DJ Costune thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Dominance IX
Date: Apr 14, 2020 |
#R1#
OBrien changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Costune shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
OBrien pushes Costune off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from OBrien enables Costune to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. OBrien manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Costune trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Costune showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Costune with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Costune postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
OBrien looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Costune from controlling successfully.
OBrien wants to control but Costune passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costune stalling. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Costune is trying to work for a kimura but OBrien is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien is pressing down on Costune's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
OBrien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Costune from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Costune controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costune shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as OBrien sprawls well. OBrien wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Costune gets slowly back to his feet.
OBrien leaves Costune with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
OBrien throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Costune's waist but Costune gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing OBrien off to one side.
OBrien misses with a hook to the body
and Costune counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Paddy OBrien has been cut.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown. Costune tries to sprawl out of it but OBrien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Costune manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Costune shoots in looking for a takedown. OBrien tries to sprawl out of it but Costune keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OBrien manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paddy OBrien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Costune.
Costune shoots for a takedown but OBrien saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Costune is defended easily by OBrien.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Costune has OBrien up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paddy OBrien will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy OBrien's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Costune shoots in looking for a takedown but OBrien manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Costune's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
OBrien tries to clinch up but Costune circles away and keeps his distance.
Costune displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Costune shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OBrien defends it nicely.
OBrien tries to clinch up.
Costune shoots in looking for a takedown. OBrien tries to sprawl out of it but Costune keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OBrien manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OBrien tries to counter by clinching up but Costune breaks away and moves out of range.
Paddy OBrien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Costune.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Costune moves into the clinch.#T1#
OBrien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costune's elbow. #TD2#
Costune decides to pull guard.
Costune wants to stand but OBrien is controlling the position.
OBrien trying to control but Costune is working from the bottom.
Costune tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Costune is trying to keep OBrien in close.
Costune wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
OBrien decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Costune, up you get! #T2#
Costune is trying hard to land a takedown here. OBrien sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OBrien throws a left and a right that both miss
and Costune counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
OBrien wants to slow Costune down by chopping away at his legs.
OBrien throws a series of punches but Costune avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OBrien can't get the takedown.
Costune keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OBrien's efforts to push away.
Costune is trying to pull guard but OBrien has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that OBrien has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Costune as OBrien tries to tie him up.
Costune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Costune avoids the elbow strike from OBrien, against the cage.
#TD2#
Costune has hold of one of OBrien's legs. OBrien is fighting the takedown attempt but Costune gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Costune is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Costune trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costune sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OBrien's guard.
OBrien keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Costune is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OBrien is just riding it out for now. Costune eventually gives up the hold.
OBrien moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB#
OBrien looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Costune slips nicely into half guard.
Costune passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for OBrien!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costune controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Costune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paddy OBrien's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
OBrien throws the kick towards the body but Costune avoids it.
Costune is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Costune forces OBrien back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Costune - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Costune breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OBrien is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Costune moves into the clinch.
Costune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on OBrien's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Costune has dropped down and is working for a takedown. OBrien is trying to keep an underhook but Costune manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Costune is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Costune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Costune is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Costune is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OBrien defends it well.
OBrien trying to control here.
#SU2#
Costune stands up and beckons OBrien to join him on the feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Costune gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Costune escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OBrien takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Costune tries to keep at a distance but OBrien has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on OBrien's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Costune wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costune lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Costune breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costune is looking to clinch.
Costune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OBrien wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Costune looks for a takedown but OBrien sprawls well.
OBrien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costune.
OBrien misses with a combination
and Costune counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costune lands a two punch combo.
Costune shoots in for a takedown but OBrien shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
OBrien closes the distance and clinches.
OBrien struggles to land a body shot inside as Costune controls his hands.
Costune can't get the takedown.
Paddy OBrien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Costune.#BC2#
Costune manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
OBrien rushes Costune and presses him up against the cage.
OBrien tries for a takedown but Costune manages to get underhooks.
Costune prevents a body shot from OBrien.
DJ Costune seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OBrien is trying to force a seperation but Costune has the dominant position.
Costune with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Costune has OBrien pushed against the cage.
OBrien is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costune lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costune stalling in the clinch.
Costune keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OBrien's efforts to push away.
Costune has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OBrien avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Costune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costune 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Costune!
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Risto Rytina (ranked 6037 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Costune (ranked 5456 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Risto Rytina! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; DJ Costune!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rytina rushes Costune and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rytina pulls guard.
Rytina is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Costune rolls with it to try and escape but Rytina cranks on the arm and Costune is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Risto Rytina! |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anderson Nogueira (ranked 23868 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Costune (ranked 5440 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Nogueira ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; DJ Costune!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nogueira wants to clinch but Costune slips to the side
and Costune counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Costune
Costune is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nogueira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Costune on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costune forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costune in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nogueira tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Costune!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DJ Costune! |
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