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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Archer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zciwohcalb is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Archer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Archer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Archer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zciwohcalb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Archer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer connects with a body shot that sends Zciwohcalb's belly button to the back.
Archer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zciwohcalb fails with the takedown
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Archer throws a shot to the body.
Zciwohcalb moves to clinch but Archer breaks away
and Archer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Zciwohcalb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Archer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Zciwohcalb keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zciwohcalb keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Zciwohcalb throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
Zciwohcalb throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zciwohcalb wants to stand up but Archer is controlling him.
Zciwohcalb keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer is in close to Zciwohcalb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Archer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Archer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Zciwohcalb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Zciwohcalb is striking but Archer is not phased and passes to half guard.
Archer working Zciwohcalb over with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Zciwohcalb looking for submissions off his back.
Zciwohcalb is trying to stand up here but Archer is controlling him well.
Zciwohcalb missing with punches from the bottom.
Zciwohcalb tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Archer is nestled in close to Zciwohcalb, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zciwohcalb wants to get back to full guard.
Archer not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zciwohcalb throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zciwohcalb is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Archer.
Zciwohcalb tries to clinch up.
Zciwohcalb looks to clinch
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
Archer connects with a looping right hand.
Naj Zciwohcalb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer closes the distance and clinches up with Zciwohcalb, looking for a takedown. Archer pushes Zciwohcalb against the cage but Zciwohcalb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Archer throws a one two combo.
Zciwohcalb wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.
Archer is looking for the big counter here.
Archer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Archer duly obliges.
Archer scores with a body shot.
Zciwohcalb is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
Archer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Archer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Archer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Archer dominated that round.
That's time! Zciwohcalb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Archer goes for a double leg but Zciwohcalb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zciwohcalb continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Archer shoots in and bounces Zciwohcalb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Zciwohcalb.
Archer passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Archer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Archer wants to stand up but Zciwohcalb has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zciwohcalb throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Archer controlling the action here.#T1#
Zciwohcalb is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zciwohcalb flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zciwohcalb tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Zciwohcalb is defending against the submission attempts here by Archer.
Zciwohcalb tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Archer thows a huge punch but Zciwohcalb dodges it nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Butch Archer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zciwohcalb punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Archer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zciwohcalb has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Zciwohcalb is looking for a triangle here but Archer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zciwohcalb strikes from the bottom but Archer takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Archer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Archer prevents Zciwohcalb from getting the reversal.
Archer thowing shots but they're missing.
Zciwohcalb is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Zciwohcalb is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zciwohcalb is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Archer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zciwohcalb is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action.
Zciwohcalb wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Zciwohcalb tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Archer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Zciwohcalb throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Zciwohcalb flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zciwohcalb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Archer lands a nice shot to the head.
Archer prevents Zciwohcalb from getting the reversal.
Zciwohcalb wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer looking to ground and pound but Zciwohcalb is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer with the ground and pound from mount.
Zciwohcalb is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Archer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Zciwohcalb rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Archer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zciwohcalb uses from the top position.
Zciwohcalb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zciwohcalb trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zciwohcalb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zciwohcalb throwing strikes from guard but Archer blocks nicely.
Zciwohcalb controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zciwohcalb doesn't manage to clinch there - Archer circles away.
Butch Archer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zciwohcalb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zciwohcalb tries to clinch but Archer moves away
and Archer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zciwohcalb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zciwohcalb tries to clinch but Archer is having none of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Archer!
Zciwohcalb tries to clinch but Archer is having none of it.
Archer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Archer rushes Zciwohcalb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zciwohcalb tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Archer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zciwohcalb prevents it.
Zciwohcalb gets underhooks to prevent Archer's takedown attempt.
Archer stops a takedown attempt from Zciwohcalb.
#TD2#
Archer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zciwohcalb pushes Archer off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
No luck for Zciwohcalb with that takedown attempt.
Archer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zciwohcalb seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Archer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Archer.
Archer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zciwohcalb defends well and Archer ends up having to push Zciwohcalb into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Naj Zciwohcalb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Archer.#TD2#
Archer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zciwohcalb's half guard.
Archer is trying to control. Zciwohcalb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Archer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Butch Archer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Zciwohcalb flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zciwohcalb throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zciwohcalb wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Archer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zciwohcalb controls his leg.
Archer prevents Zciwohcalb from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Naj Zciwohcalb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archer shoots in looking for a takedown but Zciwohcalb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Archer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer avoids the head kick by Zciwohcalb.
Zciwohcalb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Archer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zciwohcalb throws an off balance right hand
and Archer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zciwohcalb darts in trying to clinch
and Archer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Archer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Archer 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Archer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Afanasy clinches.
Afanasy tries to work over Zciwohcalb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Afanasy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Afanasy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zciwohcalb backwards.
Zciwohcalb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zciwohcalb.
Afanasy struggles to land a body shot inside as Zciwohcalb controls his hands.
Afanasy tries a body shot but Zciwohcalb blocks it.
#TD2#
Afanasy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zciwohcalb clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Afanasy cracks Zciwohcalb with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Zciwohcalb from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Zciwohcalb tries to break free.
Afanasy has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Zciwohcalb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Afanasy not allowing Zciwohcalb to control his hands.
Afanasy scores with punches and elbows.
Zciwohcalb staying busy and making it hard for Afanasy to control. #T1#
Afanasy lands shots from the back.
Zciwohcalb is trying to get back to his feet but Afanasy has full control of the position and if anything, Zciwohcalb has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Zciwohcalb can't escape the position.
Afanasy punches Zciwohcalb on the ear.
Afanasy is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Zciwohcalb. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Can Zciwohcalb hold on?! Afanasy is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Can Zciwohcalb hold on?! Afanasy is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#ROC2#Zciwohcalb is rocked!
Zciwohcalb is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zciwohcalb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Afanasy on the ground.#T2#
Afanasy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Oh Zciwohcalb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Afanasy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Zciwohcalb covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Will Afanasy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Afanasy is punishing Zciwohcalb with strikes - can he finish him?!
Afanasy lands a series of strikes from the back and Zciwohcalb goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akim Afanasy!
A relieved looking Akim Afanasy 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:
QFC Tournament 1101 Round 1
Date: Apr 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Zciwohcalb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costa avoids it really well and circles away.
Zciwohcalb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Costa looks to land a combination but Zciwohcalb avoids it well.
Zciwohcalb stuffs the takedown attempt from Costa. Costa gets slowly back to his feet.
Costa lands a two punch combo.
Zciwohcalb tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Zciwohcalb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yury Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Costa with that takedown attempt.
Costa shoots in but Zciwohcalb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Naj Zciwohcalb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yury Costa.
Zciwohcalb shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zciwohcalb tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
#T1#
Zciwohcalb dives in and grabs Costa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Costa pushes down on Zciwohcalb's head and hops out.
Costa wants to counter the offense by Zciwohcalb and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Costa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Costa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zciwohcalb bucks up and tries to throw Costa off but instead Costa has got his back!
Costa lands a shot to the body.
Zciwohcalb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Costa on the ground.
Zciwohcalb is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa missing with strikes from the back.
Costa somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Zciwohcalb trying to control the action but Costa just sinks the hooks in.
Zciwohcalb covering up well under a series of strikes from Costa.
Zciwohcalb covering up well under a series of strikes from Costa. #T2#
Costa tries to get the hooks in deep but Zciwohcalb pushed the leg off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zciwohcalb covering up well and avoiding damage.
Costa keeps control of the position as Zciwohcalb tries to break free.
Costa gets his hands free as Zciwohcalb looks to control.
Can Zciwohcalb hold on?! Costa is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Zciwohcalb tries to escape but Costa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zciwohcalb trying to control the hands but Costa won't let him.
Zciwohcalb tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Costa not allowing Zciwohcalb to control his hands.
Costa has the hooks in. Zciwohcalb is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Costa is not going to allow Zciwohcalb to sit and survive in this position.
Costa misses with punches from the back.
Zciwohcalb avoids the strikes from Costa.
The referee is taking a good look at Zciwohcalb as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Costa!
Costa misses with punches from the back.
Zciwohcalb trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Costa scores with punches to the body.
Zciwohcalb wants to control his opponent's hands but Costa gets his hands free.
Costa punches Zciwohcalb on the ear.
Zciwohcalb has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Costa.
Costa lands a shot to the body.
Costa is hanging on to Zciwohcalb's back as he tries to escape.
Costa looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Costa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Zciwohcalb tries to escape but Costa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Costa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zciwohcalb trying to control the hands but Costa won't let him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa is hanging on to Zciwohcalb's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yury Costa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Costa dives in and grabs Zciwohcalb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zciwohcalb pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
Zciwohcalb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zciwohcalb. #TD2#
Zciwohcalb gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Costa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zciwohcalb manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zciwohcalb shoots in for a double leg but Costa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Costa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zciwohcalb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zciwohcalb tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Costa manages to circle out of the way.
Naj Zciwohcalb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yury Costa.
Zciwohcalb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Costa throws a counter combo.
Costa is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Costa as Zciwohcalb shoots in.#TD2#
Costa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zciwohcalb kicks Costa off and gets back to his feet.
Zciwohcalb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zciwohcalb shoots in looking for a takedown. Costa tries to sprawl out of it but Zciwohcalb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Costa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Costa shoots in and drives through. Zciwohcalb sprawls well.
Costa leaves Zciwohcalb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Costa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Costa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Costa. #T2#
Costa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Zciwohcalb backs off Costa throws a huge counter combo but Zciwohcalb manages to avoid it all.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zciwohcalb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Costa misses with a few strikes there.
Zciwohcalb is looking to clinch but Costa is avoiding it.
Costa fails with the takedown.
Zciwohcalb shoots for a double leg takedown but Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Zciwohcalb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zciwohcalb shoots for a double leg takedown but Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Zciwohcalb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zciwohcalb tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Naj Zciwohcalb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Costa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costa wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Zciwohcalb as Costa shoots in.
Zciwohcalb closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costa circles away.
Zciwohcalb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Costa.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Zciwohcalb.
Zciwohcalb tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Zciwohcalb moves out of range easily.
Zciwohcalb tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Costa wants to counter the offense by Zciwohcalb and move into the clinch position.
Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zciwohcalb wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Costa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zciwohcalb pinned against the cage. Zciwohcalb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zciwohcalb throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
Costa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zciwohcalb throws a leg kick that misses.
Zciwohcalb throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Zciwohcalb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zciwohcalb dives in and grabs Costa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Costa pushes down on Zciwohcalb's head and hops out.
Zciwohcalb is looking to clinch.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costa tries to counter with a clinch but Zciwohcalb shakes him off and moves away.
Costa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zciwohcalb slaps away a takedown attempt from Costa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yury Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Costa staying out of range there.
Costa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zciwohcalb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Costa misses with the combination.
Costa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zciwohcalb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
Costa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zciwohcalb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zciwohcalb shoots in and drives through. Costa sprawls well.
Zciwohcalb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naj Zciwohcalb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa darts in looking for a takedown but Zciwohcalb gets double underhooks and turns Costa into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zciwohcalb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Costa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zciwohcalb is fending him off so far but Costa persists. Nope, Zciwohcalb circles away and we're back to standing.
Zciwohcalb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costa swivels and escapes.
Zciwohcalb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Costa as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Costa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zciwohcalb controls Costa momentarily but Costa frees himself.
Costa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Costa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zciwohcalb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zciwohcalb tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Zciwohcalb kicks Costa off and gets to his feet.
Zciwohcalb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Costa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zciwohcalb's guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zciwohcalb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costa.
Costa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zciwohcalb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zciwohcalb looking to control.
Zciwohcalb trying to control the position here.
Costa trying to control but Zciwohcalb is working from the bottom.
Costa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Zciwohcalb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Costa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa shoots in but Zciwohcalb avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Zciwohcalb tries to score a power double leg takedown but Costa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zciwohcalb somewhat.
Zciwohcalb shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yury Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Costa leaves Zciwohcalb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Costa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yury Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Costa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Costa throwing strikes from guard but Zciwohcalb blocks nicely. #T4#
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zciwohcalb swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Zciwohcalb looking for a guillotine here but Costa defends easily.
Zciwohcalb is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Costa is in close to Zciwohcalb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Naj Zciwohcalb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yury Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zciwohcalb's head.#SUB#
Zciwohcalb looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Costa has picked Zciwohcalb up and slammed him! Zciwohcalb can't keep hold of the triangle and Costa manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Yury Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Yury Costa!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Yury Costa!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Yury Costa!
Yury Costa wins by unanimous decision! |
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