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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Kollbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Costa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Austin Kollbeck's chin.
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Hates pizza |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Austin Kollbeck!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kollbeck works Costa's body with a nice hook.
Kollbeck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costa avoids it really well and circles away.
Costa feints and as Kollbeck raises his hands in defense, Costa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Costa is standing up over Kollbeck. Kollbeck looks to escape but Costa dives into side control.
Kollbeck is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Kollbeck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kollbeck is avoiding damage well.
Costa trying to control the action but Kollbeck is working from the bottom.
Kollbeck is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kollbeck is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kollbeck pushes Costa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Costa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Costa tries to stand but Kollbeck is controlling his head.
Kollbeck wants to get back to his feet.
Kollbeck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Costa off and has taken his back!
Kollbeck trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa turns into Kollbeck and is now in his guard.
Costa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Kollbeck is keeping the position.
Costa postures up.
Kollbeck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Costa won't allow Kollbeck to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kollbeck keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Costa postures up.
Kollbeck is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Costa is controlling him.
Kollbeck looks winded!
Kollbeck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Kollbeck. No joy for Costa on that attempt.
Kollbeck stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kollbeck's waist but Kollbeck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Costa off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kollbeck throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kollbeck to the mat! Kollbeck manages to get full guard.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kollbeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kollbeck wants to get back to his feet but Costa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Costa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Costa trying to control but Kollbeck is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kollbeck keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Costa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kollbeck looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Kollbeck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kollbeck's waist but Kollbeck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Costa off to one side.
Costa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kollbeck is trying to defend but Costa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Costa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kollbeck knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kollbeck is trying to stand up here but Costa is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kollbeck is refusing to be controlled, as Costa sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kollbeck looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kollbeck is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kollbeck is controlling Costa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kollbeck as he jumps to the side.
Kollbeck cracks Costa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kollbeck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kollbeck throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Kollbeck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Kollbeck.
Costa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kollbeck is breathing heavily.
Costa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kollbeck wants to counter the offense by Costa and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kollbeck shapes to counter with a head kick.
A low kick from Kollbeck is predictable there
and Costa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Costa won't allow Kollbeck to get back to his feet.
Costa postures up in Kollbeck's guard and throws a big left but Kollbeck blocks it.
Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Kollbeck defending well.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Kollbeck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Costa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kollbeck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kollbeck wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kollbeck shoots in and drives through. Costa sprawls well.
Kollbeck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Costa counters by moving into the clinch.
Kollbeck can't break the clinch.
Costa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kollbeck is looking to break free of the clinch but Costa has double underhooks.
Kollbeck wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Costa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Costa wants to clinch.
Kollbeck feints and as Costa raises his hands in defense, Kollbeck changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kollbeck gets to his feet - Costa follows without any prompting.
Kollbeck moves into the clinch.
Kollbeck has had enough of the clinch but Costa keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kollbeck wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kollbeck misses with the head strike.
Kollbeck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kollbeck throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Costa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kollbeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kollbeck wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Costa manages to pass to side control.
Kollbeck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Kollbeck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kollbeck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa trying to control but Kollbeck is working from the bottom.
Costa advances position into side control!
Kollbeck is trying to get back to his feet.
Costa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kollbeck has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kollbeck is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Costa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kollbeck wants to control but Costa postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kollbeck is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Costa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Costa controls the position.
Kollbeck is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Costa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Costa tries to stand but Kollbeck is controlling his head.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kollbeck. No joy for Costa on that attempt.
Kollbeck is looking for the big counter here.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kollbeck as he jumps to the side.
Costa tries to clinch but Kollbeck is having none of it.
Kollbeck misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Kollbeck is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kollbeck.
Costa gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa cracks Kollbeck with a big right hand but Kollbeck just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Costa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kollbeck sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Austin Kollbeck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joao Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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 Joao Costa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Costa, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Costa!
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