Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 28
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Bolek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Bolek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolek looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Costa scores with a leg kick.
Costa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vinicius Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolek throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Costa has Bolek up against the cage in a clinch.
Costa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Bolek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bolek blocks a head kick by Costa.
Bolek 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.
Costa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Costa misses with a leg kick.
Costa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Vinicius Costa has been cut.
Costa is looking to clinch.
Bolek misses the jab.
Costa throws a body kick that misses
and Bolek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolek throws a combination. Costa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolek throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolek looks to throw the jab but Costa is out of range. #T1#
Costa avoids the body shot from Bolek.
Costa lands a high kick!
Costa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolek moves out of range as Costa throws a body kick.
Bolek thuds a left hand into Costa's body.
A combination from Bolek does no damage.
Bolek throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa flicks out a counter leg kick but Bolek steps away.
Bolek cracks Costa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Bolek throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Costa feints and then cracks Bolek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolek down.
Bolek tries to bum rush Costa with a series of wild strikes but Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Bolek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolek.
Costa flicks out a counter leg kick but Bolek steps away.
Bolek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolek fails to land with a series of punches.
Costa tries to counter with a clinch but Bolek shakes him off and moves away.
Bolek throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Costa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bolek napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Bolek throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bolek looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bolek misses the shot to the body.
Costa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bolek blocks a head kick by Costa.
Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Bolek moves out of range easily.
Costa avoids the body shot from Bolek.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolek.
Costa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Costa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Costa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Costa. That's going to slow Bolek down.
Bolek cracks Costa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Bolek throws a hook to the side of Costa's head but Costa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolek misses with a looping left.
Costa feints and then cracks Bolek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolek down.
Costa throws a head kick but Bolek moves out of range.
Bolek misses with the combination.
Bolek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Billy Bolek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Costa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costa. Costa obviously looking to wear him down.
Costa tries to score with a low kick but Bolek moves his leg out of the way.
Bolek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolek throws the left hand but Costa avoids the punch easily.
Bolek is looking to wear down Costa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bolek pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Costa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bolek up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Costa manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bolek has had enough of the clinch but Costa keeps him there for the moment.
Costa has Bolek pressed against the cage, preventing Bolek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Costa throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolek.
Costa is looking to control Bolek's arms but Bolek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Costa has his back to the cage.
Bolek tries to break the clinch but Costa is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Bolek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolek.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bolek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bolek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Costa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Costa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bolek connects with a single shot there.
Bolek cracks Costa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Costa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Costa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice uppercut there from Bolek.
Costa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolek swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.
Bolek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Costa can pounce on him.
Bolek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa walks into a left hand.
Bolek misses with a body shot.
Costa throws a head kick that Bolek semi-blocks. #T1#
Nice body punch from Bolek.
Costa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bolek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bolek misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Costa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Costa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bolek's corner calls for a 1-2. Bolek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Costa is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costa.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Costa throws a leg kick which misses Bolek's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolek tries to avoid it.
Bolek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolek.
Bolek checks a leg kick nicely.
Bolek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa shoots in for a double leg but Bolek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Bolek throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolek's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Costa closes the distance and pushes Bolek back into the cage.
Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolek blocks a body shot from Costa.
Costa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa blocks a body shot from Bolek.
Bolek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bolek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Costa working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolek. #BC#
Bolek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Costa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bolek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billy Bolek is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa tries to clinch
and Bolek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolek lands with an overhand left.
Costa throws a head kick that Bolek semi-blocks.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Bolek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costa moves to clinch but Bolek breaks away
and Bolek counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Costa is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Vinicius Costa's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bolek looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Bolek looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Bolek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costa throws a head kick that misses.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Bolek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Costa takes the fight into the clinch.
Bolek blocking some punches.
Bolek lands a left hand.
Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolek is trying to break free.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Bolek controls the action. #TD2#
Costa jumps into guard, dragging Bolek to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Costa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Costa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolek has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Costa is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Bolek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Costa's cut.
That's time! Bolek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Costa avoids the body shot from Bolek.
Costa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bolek misses with a wild combination.
That kick from Costa tenderised Bolek's leg. Bolek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Costa connects with a solid leg kick.
Bolek 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.
Bolek scores with a sloppy right hand. Costa should have avoided that one.
Bolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bolek.
Costa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Costa lands a leg kick that knocks Bolek off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Costa.
Costa lands a leg kick that knocks Bolek off balance momentarily.#T1#
Costa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bolek lands with a shot to the body.
Bolek looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Bolek looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Bolek throws a big shot that misses.
Costa shoots and misses
and Bolek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bolek swivels and escapes.
Billy Bolek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Costa.
Costa feints and then cracks Bolek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolek down.
Bolek throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bolek.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costa.
Bolek misses the jab.
Costa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Costa connects with an inside leg kick.
Costa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costa shapes to counter with a head kick.
Costa defending well as Bolek loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolek looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
Bolek misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Bolek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
Bolek throws a hook but Costa blocks it.
Costa connects with an inside leg kick.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Costa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Costa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bolek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costa.
Bolek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolek's sensitive parts.
Costa walks into a jab.
Bolek misses with a hook to the body
and Costa counters with a body kick.
Bolek throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Costa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolek.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Bolek misses.
Costa moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolek checks a leg kick.
Bolek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bolek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Costa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bolek's calf.
Costa wants to clinch up but Bolek keeps it at a distance.
Bolek lands a lovely overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Costa.
Bolek swings for the body but Costa moves out of range. #T4#
Costa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Bolek just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolek misses with a straight left.
And Costa tries to counter it with a takedown but Bolek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolek throws a series of strikes that have Costa backpedaling.
Costa avoids the body shot from Bolek.
Billy Bolek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bolek misses with an uppercut. Costa saw that one coming.
Bolek lands a body shot.
Costa throws a head kick that misses.
Bolek is looking to counter punch.
Costa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolek misses with a wild body shot.
Bolek blocks a head kick by Costa.
Costa throws a solid leg kick but Bolek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Costa.
Vinicius Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bolek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Costa cracks the inside of Bolek's front leg.

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 Billy Bolek.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bolek, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bolek!
Billy Bolek made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Good ole Billy is back!!! '.

Event: Just Bleed 25
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Costa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee blocks a head kick by Costa.
McGee looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.#CL#
McGee darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee is leaning against Costa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee presses Costa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGee lands with a light punch inside.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee lands with a light punch inside.
McGee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
McGee 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.
A short left from McGee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from McGee as the two fighters clinch.
Costa looks winded!
McGee works on Costa's body with a couple of short punches.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
McGee lands a shoulder strike.
McGee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa blocking some punches.
Costa tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but McGee has double underhooks.
McGee scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGee works on Costa's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from McGee.
McGee pushes Costa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Costa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McGee scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from McGee.
Costa tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
McGee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
McGee lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGee.
McGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costa's elbow.
Costa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Costa misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
McGee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGee.
McGee tries for a takedown but Costa manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costa.
McGee scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGee lands a nice shot to the body.
McGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Costa misses with a body punch.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa lands a body shot.
McGee working aggressively here.
McGee scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
Costa lands a shoulder strike.
McGee is leaning against Costa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
Costa tries a body shot but McGee blocks it. #BC2#
Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
McGee takes the fight into the clinch.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands. #T4#
Costa slows down the pace here.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
McGee lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from McGee.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
A short uppercut from McGee.
Nice body punch from McGee - that landed with a thud.
McGee lands a right hand.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
A short left from McGee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee cracks Costa with a nice body shot.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
McGee works on Costa's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
McGee has picked Costa up - he's going for a ride! McGee dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Costa has hold of McGee's hands but McGee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bonerz McGee 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.
#R2##TD#
McGee shoots in and gets a takedown into Costa's guard.
McGee working some strikes from top position.
McGee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGee chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Costa is rocked!
McGee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Costa's head.
Costa is still in real trouble! Can McGee finish him?
McGee lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
McGee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Costa's head.
McGee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGee gets to his feet and stands over Costa, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Costa felt that one! McGee unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Costa from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bonerz McGee!
Bonerz McGee retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Bonerz McGee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Just Bleed Black Friday
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Vermeer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Costa.
Vermeer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeer.
Costa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Costa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Costa misses with the head strike.
Vermeer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
Vermeer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeer lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Vermeer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Costa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeer.
Costa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Vinicius Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa staying out of range there.#T1#
Vermeer swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vermeer throws a right hand that misses
and Costa counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Costa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vermeer's calf.
Costa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Costa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vermeer scores with a body shot.
Vermeer digs a good hook to Costa's body.
Vermeer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costa.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vermeer checks the leg kick nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa throws a leg kick which misses Vermeer's front leg but catches the back leg as Vermeer tries to avoid it. #CL#
Costa clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Costa blocks a body shot from Vermeer. #TD#
Costa jumps guard and drags Vermeer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Costa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vermeer defends well.#SUB#
Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vermeer is aware though and is defending well.
Vermeer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vermeer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Costa is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Costa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vermeer passes into side control.
Costa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vermeer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vermeer wants to stand but Costa is controlling his arm.#T3#
Costa is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Vermeer stands up.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeer.
Vermeer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Costa lands with a slapping head kick.
Vermeer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Costa rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costa.
Vermeer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexander Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Vermeer misses.
Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vermeer thuds his right hand into Costa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vermeer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Costa.
Vermeer misses with a few strikes there.
Costa scores with a spinning back kick!
Jab, jab by Vermeer - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Vinicius Costa has been cut.#T4#
Vermeer lands a body shot.
Vermeer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Costa avoids the body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Vermeer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costa.
Vermeer misses with a few strikes there.
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermeer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costa.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vermeer checks a leg kick nicely.
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 Vinicius Costa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Costa's cut.
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#
Costa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vermeer checks it well.
Costa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Costa connects with a solid leg kick.
Vermeer misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vermeer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costa.
Vermeer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Costa.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Costa, right into the meat.
Costa scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa feints and then cracks Vermeer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vermeer down.
Costa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vermeer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Costa defending well as Vermeer loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Costa misses with a leg kick.
Costa lands with a kick to the temple. Vermeer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Costa throws a low kick but Vermeer avoids it.
Vermeer missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Costa moves into the clinch.#BC#
Costa manages to break the clinch.
Vermeer throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermeer.
Vermeer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vermeer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Vermeer misses with an uppercut
and Costa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vermeer's knee momentarily.
Costa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Costa wants to clinch.#T2#
Vermeer throws a right hand that misses
and Costa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Vermeer.
Costa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Vermeer misses with a body shot.
As Vermeer backs away, Costa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Costa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vermeer 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.
Costa slips under a jab from Vermeer.
Costa is looking to clinch.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Costa has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to stall but Costa uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Costa is struggling to control the position.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Costa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vermeer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Costa tries to work over Vermeer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa is looking to control Vermeer's arms but Vermeer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Costa has his back to the cage.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Costa blocks it. #BC#
Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costa scores with a head kick.
Vermeer throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Costa counters with a good low kick that Vermeer was not able to check.
Vermeer misses with a hook.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Costa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vermeer's calf.#T4#
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vermeer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer misses with a wild body shot.
Costa connects with a leg kick. Vermeer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Costa. That's going to slow Vermeer down.
Vermeer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vermeer swings widly with a right hand
and Costa counters with a nice body kick.
Vermeer throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Costa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Costa tenderised Vermeer's leg. Vermeer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeer. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Costa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Costa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Costa!
Vermeer lands a right hook to the body.
Vermeer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Costa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vermeer's sensitive parts.
Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vermeer misses with a lunging right hand
and Costa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vermeer works Costa's body with a nice hook.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Vermeer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vermeer misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vermeer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Vermeer misses with a jab to the body
and Costa counters with a thumping low kick.
Vermeer misses the jab.
Costa cracks the inside of Vermeer's front leg.
Vermeer throws an overhand right that lands on Costa's shoulder, as Costa tries to avoid the shot.
Vermeer throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.
Vermeer throws an off balance right hand
and Costa counters with a nice leg kick.
Vinicius Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costa.
Costa slips a straight right by Vermeer.#TD#
Costa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Costa lands in his opponent's guard.
Vermeer working a defensive guard here.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Vermeer is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Costa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vermeer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vermeer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Vermeer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Costa is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Costa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Costa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vermeer defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Vermeer stands up and waves to Costa to follow him. #T3#
Costa thuds his shin into the meat of Vermeer's side.
Costa blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeer. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vermeer swinging wildly here.
Alexander Vermeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vermeer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermeer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Costa throws a leg kick which misses Vermeer's front leg but catches the back leg as Vermeer tries to avoid it.
Vermeer takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Vermeer throws an off balance right hand
and Costa counters with a good low kick that Vermeer was not able to check.
Costa throws a leg kick which misses Vermeer's front leg but catches the back leg as Vermeer tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Vermeer. No joy for Costa on that attempt.
Costa defending well as Vermeer loads up on a big left hand.
Vermeer misses with a straight left.
Vermeer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa moves out of range of the strikes.
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Costa instigates a clinch.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Costa tries to pull guard but Vermeer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Vermeer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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 Vinicius 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Costa!
Vinicius Costa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: StrikeForce Union #43
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Costa throws a shot from downtown. Enkamp moves away and avoids it.
A head kick by Costa misses
and Enkamp counters with a low kick, right behind Costa 's knee.
Costa misses with a hook
and Enkamp counters with a low kick, right behind Costa 's knee.
Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Enkamp moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Costa misses
and Enkamp counters with a low kick, right behind Costa 's knee.
Nice shot lands for Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Enkamp's hands.
Costa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Enkamp's head.
Enkamp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Costa's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Costa lands with a kick to the temple. Enkamp shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Enkamp blocks a head kick by Costa.
Enkamp steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Enkamp ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Enkamp is trying to counter with his kicks.
Costa defending well as Enkamp loads up on a big left hand.
Costa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costa takes a swing at Enkamp's ribcage but misses.
Vinicius Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Enkamp.
Costa works the jab nicely.
Enkamp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Enkamp. #T2#
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Costa misses with a jab to the body
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Enkamp looks for the body kick but Costa saw that one coming.
Costa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Enkamp.
Costa backing away here, and Enkamp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enkamp moves away.
Enkamp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Costa was not able to check.
A low kick from Enkamp is predictable there
and Costa counters with a straight right hand.
Costa scores with a nice right hand.
Costa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Enkamp avoids the head kick by Costa.
Enkamp defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Enkamp tries a quick counter leg kick but Costa is wise to it.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Enkamp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enkamp throws a wild body kick that Costa sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Costa misses with a hook. Enkamp ducked under it nicely.
Costa tests Enkamp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Enkamp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Costa throws a poor cross that misses
and Enkamp makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Costa really felt that one!
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Costa coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Costa.
Costa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Costa tried to score with a low kick but Enkamp checks it.
Enkamp looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Costa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Costa throws a head kick that misses.
Enkamp tries a quick counter leg kick but Costa is wise to it.
A low kick from Costa misses
and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick.
Enkamp throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costa 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 Enkamp has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Enkamp and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Enkamp looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Costa there.
Enkamp avoids the body shot from Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enkamp lands a head shot.
Enkamp fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Costa is out of range.
Enkamp slips a jab from Costa.
Enkamp is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Enkamp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enkamp. Enkamp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Enkamp is trying to counter with his kicks.
Enkamp drops his hands momentarily and Costa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Costa sizes up Enkamp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Costa blocks the leg kick.
Costa with a jab.#ROC#
Enkamp is rocked!
Costa seems to be stalking Enkamp here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Enkamp drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vinicius Costa!
Vinicius Costa retains his lightweight title!
Vinicius Costa spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: StrikeForce Union #40
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa throws a head kick that Roberts semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Costa lands a glancing blow to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Costa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roberts looks for a takedown but Costa sprawls well.
Vinicius Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Jab by Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Costa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jeff Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Costa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Costa lands a head shot.
Costa cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Costa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Costa with a jab.
Costa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Costa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Jeff Roberts's cut even more.
Costa lunges at Roberts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roberts's hand.
Costa lands with a kick to the temple. Roberts shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Costa finish him?#T2#
Roberts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Costa defends well and Roberts ends up having to push Costa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Costa scores with a nice strike.
Costa scores with a jab.
Costa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Costa.
Costa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roberts.
Costa lands with a shot to the body.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
The cut above Jeff Roberts's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Roberts takes one to the side of the head.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Costa counter with a right hand. #T3#
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Costa.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Costa counter with a right hand.
Costa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roberts.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Costa counters with a head kick that drops Roberts to the mat! Roberts scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on Costa's shoulder, as Costa tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Roberts takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
Jeff Roberts's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Costa scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one.
Costa lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been told by Costa's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts looks winded!
Roberts shoots and misses #KD#
and Costa counters with a head kick that drops Roberts to the mat! Roberts scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jeff Roberts's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vinicius Costa!
Vinicius Costa is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Vinicius Costa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: StrikeForce Union #38
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1#
Enkamp checks a leg kick.
Costa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Enkamp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Enkamp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Enkamp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costa.
Costa moves in looking to clinch but Enkamp pushes him off.#T1#
Enkamp looks for the body kick but Costa saw that one coming.
Costa tries to counter by clinching up but Enkamp breaks away and moves out of range.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Enkamp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Enkamp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Costa can pounce on him.
Enkamp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Costa darts in and clinches Enkamp up against the cage.
Enkamp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
Costa prevents Enkamp from breaking the clinch.
Costa lands a body punch.
We've been hearing reports that Costa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Enkamp has had enough of the clinch but Costa keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Costa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Enkamp is trying to break the clinch but Costa has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Enkamp prevents a body shot from Costa.
Enkamp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Enkamp's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costa backing away here, and Enkamp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Costa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Enkamp checks it well.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick.
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa backing away here, and Enkamp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Costa tries to clinch but Enkamp moves out of range.
Costa backing away here, and Enkamp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Enkamp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Costa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Enkamp checks it well.
Enkamp is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Costa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Enkamp. That did some damage!
Costa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Enkamp only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Costa forces Enkamp back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Costa gets control of Enkamp's arms and successfully pulls guard. Costa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Costa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Costa has a closed guard, preventing Enkamp from standing up.
Costa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Enkamp is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Costa looking for a guillotine here but Enkamp defends easily. #SUB#
Enkamp got a little sloppy there for a moment and Costa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Enkamp has managed to get both his arms back between Costa's legs - danger averted.
Enkamp trying to stand up but can't free himself from Costa's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Costa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Enkamp doesn't defend quickly enough and Costa has managed to lock this one up! Can Enkamp escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Costa on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vinicius Costa!
In his post fight interview, Vinicius Costa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: StrikeForce Union #36
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Costa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Roberts is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinicius Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Roberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Costa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberts's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts shoots for a double leg takedown but Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Roberts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roberts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Costa defends it nicely.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Costa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeff Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Costa scores with a nice strike.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Costa counters with a thumping low kick.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a head kick. That will keep Roberts thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Costa lands a slapping body shot.
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Costa!
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
Roberts looks winded!
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Costa.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Costa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinicius Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa connects with a leg kick. Roberts looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Costa throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Roberts shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Costa tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg. #T3#
Costa wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy.
Costa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Costa 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 controls Roberts momentarily but Roberts frees himself.
Costa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Costa looking to control.
Roberts lands a couple of elbows.
Roberts working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Costa is looking for a triangle but Roberts pushes his legs off easily.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Roberts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Roberts distracts Costa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roberts scoring with some ground and pound.
Costa trying to keep a closed guard but Roberts is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving. #SUB#
Costa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roberts defends well.#SUB#
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Costa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Costa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Costa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roberts.
Jeff Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roberts is defended easily by Costa.
Roberts has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Roberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Roberts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Costa scores with a head kick. Roberts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Costa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roberts.
Vinicius Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Costa lands with a shot to the body.
Costa lands with an overhand left.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Costa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costa leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Costa counters with a thumping low kick.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Costa throws a head kick that half lands.
We've been told by Costa's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Costa.
Costa lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Costa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Costa counters with an outside leg kick.
Costa lands a head kick!
Costa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roberts. That did some damage!#KD#
Costa lands a big head kick that sends Roberts tumbling to the mat! Costa takes a step backwards and waves Roberts back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!#TD2#
Roberts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Roberts is still in real trouble! Can Costa finish him?
Costa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Costa wants to take a breather but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Costa is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Roberts to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Costa isn't so interested in that idea.
Costa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roberts throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Costa looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Costa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts works over Costa with some ground and pound from guard.
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Costa 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.#SUB#
Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
Roberts trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Roberts connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Costa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
That kick from Costa tenderised Roberts's leg. Roberts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roberts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vinicius Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Costa.
Costa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Costa counters with a nice leg kick.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Costa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roberts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Costa to counter with a crisp jab.
Vinicius Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Costa finds it's way through Roberts's defenses.
Roberts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Costa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roberts ducks right into an uppercut from Costa. #T1#
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
Costa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costa throws a nice head kick!
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roberts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Costa counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Costa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costa scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costa lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Costa lands a big head kick that sends Roberts tumbling to the mat! Costa takes a step backwards and waves Roberts back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Costa counters with a head kick. That will keep Roberts thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Costa, right into the meat.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Costa drops Roberts with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Roberts! Costa dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Costa!
Vinicius Costa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: StrikeForce Union #34
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
Costa cracks Dirt with an open hand slap.
Costa lands the left hand.
Costa lands with a hook. Dirt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dirt misses with a body shot.
Costa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dirt fails with the takedown
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Costa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dirt.
Costa with a jab.
Dirt misses with a body shot.
Costa throws a leg kick which misses Dirt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dirt tries to avoid it.
Costa avoids the body shot from Dirt.
Dirt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Dirt is rocked!
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!
Are you kidding me?! Costa ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Dirt clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Costa!
After the fight, Vinicius Costa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: StrikeForce Union #30
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costa 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 Curtis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Curtis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Curtis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by Costa misses
and Curtis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Curtis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Costa lands with a slapping head kick.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Costa. That's going to slow Curtis down.
Costa misses with a leg kick
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Costa's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Costa saw that one coming.
Costa scores with a leg kick.
Curtis scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Good shot there by Curtis.#CUT2#
It looks like Vinicius Costa has been cut.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Curtis.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
and Costa counters with a thumping low kick.
Costa moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
Vinicius Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa scores with a head kick. Curtis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Curtis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Curtis closes the distance and clinches.
Costa prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Costa fails to pull guard.
Costa blocking some punches.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Curtis lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Costa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Curtis lands a left hand.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costa misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Costa.
Costa trying to land knees to the body.
Curtis gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Costa tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Costa jumps guard but Curtis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Costa.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis lands a body punch.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Costa tries to pull guard but Curtis won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Costa digs a right hand into Curtis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Curtis's gas tank.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Curtis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the cage.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Costa jumps into guard, dragging Curtis to the mat. #SUB#
Costa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curtis defends well.
Costa wants to improve his position but instead Curtis has moved into half guard.
Costa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costa trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa wants to sweep but Curtis has passed to side control!
Costa is being controlled here. #SU2#
Curtis stands up.
Curtis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Costa counters with a big head kick but Curtis shrugs it off.
Costa throws a low kick but Curtis avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Curtis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Costa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Curtis throws a shot to the body.
Costa cracks the inside of Curtis's front leg.
Costa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Curtis's calf.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis checks a leg kick.
Costa thumps Curtis with a low kick.
Curtis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Curtis cracks Costa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa misses with a leg kick
and Curtis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vinicius Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa tried to counter with a leg kick but Curtis avoided it.
Curtis misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Costa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Curtis works Costa's body with a nice hook.
Curtis misses with a body shot
and Costa counters with a thumping low kick.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Curtis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Costa tried to counter with a leg kick but Curtis avoided it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costa.
Costa scores with a leg kick.
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curtis is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
and Curtis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costa thinking.
A shot to the liver by Curtis. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it.
Costa throws a counter high kick but Curtis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Curtis throws a hook but Costa blocks it.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Costa tried to counter with a leg kick but Curtis avoided it.
Costa connects with an inside leg kick.
Curtis jabs Costa right on the nose. Costa blinks but takes it well.
Costa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Costa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Curtis is out of range and Costa settles back down.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Costa avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Curtis forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.
Curtis looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Costa avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCosta.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Curtis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Costa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Curtis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Costa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis is looking to clinch.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costa throws a counter high kick but Curtis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Costa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Costa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Curtis with a hook.
Curtis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Costa misses with a low kick as Curtis jumps back.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Curtis cracks a nice hook into Costa's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Curtis checks a leg kick.
Curtis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Costa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Good work by Curtis as he checks the leg kick.
Curtis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costa slips a straight right by Curtis.
Costa moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Curtis misses the jab.
Costa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Costa slams his shin into Curtis's torso.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa throws a head kick that misses.
Curtis avoids the head kick by Costa. #T1#
Costa is looking to land body kicks.
Curtis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Curtis swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Costa is looking to chop away at Curtis's legs.
A jab from Curtis does it's job there.
A head kick by Costa misses
and Curtis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curtis is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Costa throws a body kick that misses
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Costa.
Curtis connects with a jab.#T2#
Costa slips a jab from Curtis.
Costa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Costa misses
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costa.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curtis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Curtis forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Curtis.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costa is trying to stall.
Costa looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Curtis breaks from the clinch. #T3#
A low kick from Costa misses
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Curtis scores with a hook.
Costa throws a lazy head kick
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Curtis doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Costa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Costa scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Costa throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range. #T4#
Costa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis lands with a shot to the body.
Costa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costa.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Curtis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick by Costa misses
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Curtis forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Curtis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Costa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Curtis with a hook.
That kick from Costa tenderised Curtis's leg. Curtis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Curtis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Curtis.
Curtis lands with a shot to the body.
Costa connects with a leg kick. Curtis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Curtis cracks Costa with an open hand slap.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.#T1#
Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
Curtis scores with a jab to the head.
Costa tries to work over Curtis's front leg with a kick but Curtis checks it.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
Costa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curtis swinging wildly here.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Curtis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Curtis connects with a crisp jab.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Costa is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis cracks a nice hook into Costa's ribs.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Curtis just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCosta.
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!
A head kick misses from Costa.
Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Curtis.
Costa is looking to chop away at Curtis's legs.
Curtis jabs at Costa's body.#T3#
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curtis lands a body shot. #CL2#
Curtis pushes Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Costa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Isaac Curtis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Costa throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
Costa misses with the head strike.
Curtis lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Curtis pushes Costa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis. #ROC2#
Costa is rocked!
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Curtis leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Curtis.
Costa seems to have got his legs back now.
Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Curtis lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Curtis.
Curtis digs a right hand underneath Costa's ribcage. Costa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis lands a left hand.
Curtis cracks Costa with a nice body shot.
Costa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Curtis.
Curtis pushes Costa against the cage. Curtis is working some dirty boxing. Curtis pushes off with a quick right hook! Costa goes down! Costa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Curtis moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Curtis!
Isaac Curtis is the new lightweight champion!
Isaac Curtis made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Finally, a victory. I was very close to hanging up m gloves permanently. '.

Event: StrikeForce Union #27
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Costa.
Dirt shoots in for a double leg but Costa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good leg kick by Costa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vinicius Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dirt gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Costa.
Costa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Dirt pulls guard.
Dirt trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Costa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Costa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Costa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Costa trying to control but Dirt is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Dirt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dirt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Dirt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dirt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Dirt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Costa is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dirt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Costa! #SUB2#
Dirt wants to finish this one by submission but Costa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dirt.
Dirt prevents Costa from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Dirt looking to secure an arm triangle but Costa defends it well. #T3#
Costa can't escape the position.
Costa tries to hold on but Dirt postures up.
Costa is looking to improve his position but Dirt isn't that keen on the idea.
Costa has given up his back. #SUB2#
Dirt looking to break Costa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Costa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dirt will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Costa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dirt gets his hands free as Costa looks to control.
A lull in the action here. #T4#
Costa tries to roll but Dirt sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Dirt go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Dirt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Costa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Costa just trying to survive but Dirt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirt has the hooks in. Costa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Costa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dirt is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dirt dominated that round.
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#
Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Dirt with that takedown attempt.
Dirt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Costa has time to react.
Dirt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Costa tries to avoid it but Dirt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Costa to the ground. Costa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vinicius Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.
Dirt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dirt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Costa's head coaches at Canadian Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Costa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dirt or perhaps it was just good defense by Costa, which made it look bad.
Dirt misses with a takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dirt.
Vinicius Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Dirt is rocked!
Costa cracks a nice hook into Dirt's ribs.
Dirt is still on wobbly legs! Can Costa finish him?
Dirt is breathing heavily.
Costa connects with a leg kick. Dirt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Costa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dirt. That did some damage!
Costa throws a leg kick which misses Dirt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dirt tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costa.
Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Costa.
Costa jabs at Dirt's body.
Costa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dirt. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Costa.
You can see that Dirt has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Dirt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Costa engages and cracks Dirt with a massive lead left hook - Dirt tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Costa is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Costa!
Vinicius Costa retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Vinicius Costa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: StrikeForce Union #24
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Costa tries to land a front kick but Bielski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bielski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Costa avoids it.
Bielski misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Bielski.
Costa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bielski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costa. Costa obviously looking to wear him down.
Costa feints and then cracks Bielski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bielski down.
Costa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bielski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bielski misses with a straight right.
Costa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bielski takes a step back to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bielski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bielski throws a combination that misses
and Costa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Costa.
The fighters circling - Bielski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bielski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Costa.
Bielski throws a right hand that Costa ducks under and follows up with a left that Costa also avoids with ease.
Costa flicks out a counter leg kick but Bielski steps away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bielski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Costa feints the counter takedown.
Bielski tries to clinch up.#T1#
Bielski misses with a body kick.
Bielski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costa. Costa obviously looking to wear him down.
Costa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Costa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bielski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bielski throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Costa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Bielski pushes Costa off and gets back to his feet.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Costa. That's going to slow Bielski down.
Bielski moves out of range as Costa throws a body kick. #CL#
Bielski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bielski swings wildly with an uppercut but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bielski working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bielski.
Bielski scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
Bielski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bielski tries a knee to the head but Costa blocks it.
Bielski misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Costa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Costa is trying to pull guard but Bielski has him pressed against the cage.
Costa lands a left hand.
Bielski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa prevents a body shot from Bielski.
Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa working aggressively here.
Bielski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Costa misses with the head strike.
Costa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bielski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Costa can turn it around.
Costa is trying to stall.
Bielski lands a shoulder strike.
Costa has a couple of punches blocked by Bielski.
Costa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Costa. #TD2#
Costa successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bielski trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom. #T3#
Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Costa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bielski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bielski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Costa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bielski has managed to get both his arms back between Costa's legs - danger averted.
Bielski wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Costa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Bielski is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Costa is looking for a triangle but Bielski pushes his legs off easily.
Bielski wanted to stand there but Costa had control of the position.
Bielski lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Costa has his feet on Bielski's thighs here. He's pushed Bielski off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bielski screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinicius Costa!
Vinicius Costa is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vinicius Costa made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Zus Bielski had this to say: 'Bullshit match up .. Just saying!'.

Event: Primal 37
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Mulumba misses with a double jab.
Costa lands a high kick!
Costa throws a leg kick
and Mulumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinicius Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulumba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mulumba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Mulumba misses.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
and Mulumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costa 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.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Mulumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa defending well as Mulumba loads up on a big left hand.
Costa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mulumba defends it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Costa.
Mulumba blocks a head kick by Costa.
Mulumba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
A low kick from Costa misses
and Mulumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costa misses with a leg kick.
Mulumba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Costa is looking to score with low kicks.
Mulumba throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mulumba.
Mulumba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mulumba looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Costa.
Mulumba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Costa.
Mulumba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Costa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Costa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Costa misses with a leg kick
and Mulumba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mulumba counters with a left 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!
Mulumba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mulumba 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.
Costa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Costa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mulumba's calf.
Mulumba moves out of range as Costa throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Mulumba misses its target.
Kengo Mulumba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mulumba moves out of range as Costa throws a body kick.
Mulumba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Costa.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mulumba is looking to counter punch.
Costa thumps Mulumba with a low kick.
Mulumba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costa. Costa obviously looking to wear him down.
Costa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Costa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mulumba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mulumba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Costa wants to slow Mulumba down by chopping away at his legs.
It looks like Mulumba has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Costa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Costa misses
enabling Mulumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Mulumba blocks a leg kick.
Mulumba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Costa avoids the body shot from Mulumba.
Mulumba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Costa misses with a leg kick
and Mulumba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costa thinking.
Costa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Mulumba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Costa. That's going to slow Mulumba down.
Costa throws a head kick but Mulumba moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Mulumba misses its target.
Mulumba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Mulumba.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mulumba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mulumba throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Costa misses
and Mulumba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mulumba avoids the head kick by Costa.
It looked like Mulumba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costa.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa throws a head kick that half lands.
Mulumba misses the shot to the body.
Mulumba 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.
Costa avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vinicius Costa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Costa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mulumba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mulumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Costa throws a leg kick which misses Mulumba's front leg but catches the back leg as Mulumba tries to avoid it.
Costa throws a lazy head kick
and Mulumba counters with a straight right hand.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mulumba misses the target.
Costa misses with a leg kick
enabling Mulumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Mulumba looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.#TD2#
Costa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mulumba is trying to control Costa's posture but Costa avoids it.
Mulumba is not content to let Costa control the position.
Mulumba can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB2#
Costa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Costa working away.
Mulumba gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mulumba is defending against the submission attempts here by Costa.
Mulumba is trying to control but can't.
Mulumba is controlling Costa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mulumba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES#
Mulumba kicks off Costa and gets to his feet.
Costa connects with an inside leg kick.
Costa lands with a nice body kick.
Costa connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Costa.
Mulumba looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Mulumba.
Mulumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Costa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mulumba checks it well.
Costa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Costa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mulumba checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Mulumba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Mulumba moves out of range easily.
Costa throws a sloppy head kick
and Mulumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mulumba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costa.
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mulumba is able to avoid easily.
Mulumba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Costa throws a leg kick but Mulumba moved away.
Mulumba throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
Mulumba loads up on a big right hand but Costa slips the punch.
Costa with the counter takedown but Mulumba avoids it easily.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Mulumba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Costa throws a push kick but Mulumba slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Mulumba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costa throws a head kick that misses
and Mulumba counters with a straight right hand.
Mulumba throws a good cross that connects.
Costa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mulumba's sensitive parts. #T4#
Mulumba connects with a body shot that sends Costa's belly button to the back.
Mulumba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mulumba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mulumba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Costa.
A little feinted left hand from Mulumba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Costa throws a head kick that misses
and Mulumba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Costa.
Costa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Mulumba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mulumba moves out of range as Costa throws a body kick.
It looked like Mulumba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Costa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mulumba misses the target.
The fighters circling - Mulumba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mulumba defends it well.
Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Mulumba moves out of range easily.
Mulumba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vinicius Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Costa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mulumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa shoots and misses
and Mulumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Costa tries to land a front kick but Mulumba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Mulumba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Mulumba misses.
Costa with the counter takedown but Mulumba avoids it easily.
Costa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Costa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Costa throws a lazy head kick
enabling Mulumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Costa throws a head kick that misses
and Mulumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa throws a wild body kick that Mulumba sees coming a mile off.
Mulumba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Costa walks into a straight right hand from Mulumba.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mulumba checks a leg kick. #T1#
Costa misses with a takedown attempt - Mulumba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kengo Mulumba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Costa.
Mulumba misses with an uppercut.
Costa walks into a jab.
Mulumba blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
and Mulumba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Costa wants to land a leg kick but Mulumba is out of range.
Mulumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mulumba stuffs the takedown.
Costa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mulumba's sensitive parts.
Costa throws a body kick that misses
and Mulumba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Costa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mulumba counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
and Mulumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Costa misses with a leg kick
and Mulumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Mulumba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulumba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kengo Mulumba is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Costa tenderised Mulumba's leg. Mulumba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Costa scores with a leg kick.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Mulumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Mulumba does no damage.
Costa looks to throw a body kick
and Mulumba counters with a right hand to the body.
Costa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mulumba's calf.
A head kick by Costa misses
and Mulumba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Mulumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costa is looking to land body kicks.
Mulumba throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costa slips a straight right by Mulumba.
Costa is looking to land body kicks.
Mulumba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Costa misses
and Mulumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Mulumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Costa, right into the meat. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costa.
It looked like Mulumba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costa.
Costa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mulumba blocks a head kick by Costa.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mulumba is out of range and Costa settles back down.
Mulumba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mulumba throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.
Kengo Mulumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mulumba is out of range and Costa settles back down.
Mulumba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Costa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mulumba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Costa.
Costa throws a lazy head kick
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mulumba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costa.
Mulumba avoids the head kick by Costa.
Mulumba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kengo Mulumba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Costa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vinicius Costa!
An intense looking Vinicius Costa took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Boa!'.

Event: G #22 DUFU vs FORD
Date: Jun 08, 2016

#R1#
Costa throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ching to counter with a crisp jab.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ching tried to score with a low kick but Costa checks it.
Ching misses with an uppercut. Costa saw that one coming.
Ching wants to land a leg kick but Costa is out of range.
Costa tries a quick counter leg kick but Ching is wise to it.
Ching looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Costa. Ching shrugs it off though.
Ching just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Costa slips under a jab from Ching.
Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Costa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Costa working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Costa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ching controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Costa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Ching is defending against the submission attempts here by Costa.
Ching moves into full guard. #SUB#
Ching 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.
Costa looking to sit in guard and control but Ching gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Costa looking to control.
Ching slips nicely into half guard.
Ching is keen to just control but Costa is a slippery customer.
Costa tries to get to full guard but Ching has control of the leg. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ching is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Costa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ching.
Ching lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Costa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Ching looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ching is working hard here to advance position.
Costa trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Ching.
Ching not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ching wants to free his trapped foot but Costa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Costa looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Costa is defending against the submission attempts here by Ching. #SUB#
Ching seems to be working for a kimura but Costa defends the submission attempt.
Costa has a hand on Ching's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ching takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ching trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Costa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ching Ching dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Costa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left lands for Ching.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ching.#CL#
Ching has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ching lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ching lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa taking a breather.
A short left from Ching. #TD2#
Costa pulls guard successfully.
Ching is pushing down on Costa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Costa is fighting to maintain full guard but Ching has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costa is trying to get back to full guard.
Ching Ching overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ching wants to pass to mount but Costa is defending the position.
Ching lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Costa trying to hold on to Ching's head to control him but Ching postures up.
Ching wants to control but Costa is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ching wants to work for an arm triangle but Costa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ching tries to pass to full mount but Costa defends it.
Costa trying to control here. #SUB#
Ching is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ching is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Costa sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ching is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Ching is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ching is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costa can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ching is working for an americana but Costa has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ching was thinking about the submission.
Costa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ching looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Costa pulls Ching in to control the position.
Ching pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Costa is keeping the position for now.
Costa trying to keep a closed guard but Ching is proving a slippery customer.
Ching pushes down on Costa's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ching is looking for a kimura here.
Ching wants to free his trapped foot but Costa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Costa desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
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.
Ching frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Ching is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Costa is surviving well by controlling Ching's body position as best he can.
Costa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Costa actively working from the bottom here.
Costa is not content to let Ching control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ching is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ching Ching dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ching misses with an uppercut.
Costa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ching throws the kick towards the body but Costa avoids it.
Ching throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa. #CL#
Ching closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Ching lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Costa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ching doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ching manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ching works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Ching is looking for a kimura but Costa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ching to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Costa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Costa is trying to maintain the position but Ching is very close to passing his half guard.
Ching with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Ching works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Ching goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Costa turns into him and now he's in Ching's guard.
Ching looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there.
Ching is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Ching keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ching is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Costa defends well.
Costa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ching's guard.
Ching wants to get back to full guard but Costa has passed into side control.
Ching is not content to let Costa control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ching's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Ching is trying to improve his position.
Ching regains half guard.
Costa wants to take a breather but Ching is having none of it.
Ching trying to hold on to Costa's head to control him but Costa postures up. #SUB#
Ching looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Costa wants to free his trapped foot but Ching is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Costa trying to control from half guard but Ching is working away. #SUB2#
Costa looking for a submission but Ching manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ching is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa looking to sit in guard and control but Ching gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Ching Ching showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ching 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Ching Ching!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Ching Ching!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Ching Ching!

Ching Ching wins by unanimous decision!

Event: KOTB 43: Sangrar!
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Costa scores with a leg kick.
Fighter misses with a body shot
and Costa counters with a thumping low kick.
Costa cracks the inside of Fighter's front leg.
Costa walks into a left hand.
Fighter lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Costa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter.
Costa cracks the inside of Fighter's front leg.
Costa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fighter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Costa scrambles back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Fighter blocks the leg kick.
Costa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Costa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter lands a nice shot that snaps Costa's head back.
Nice defenses there by Costa.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costa.
Fighter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Costa throws a head kick but Fighter moves out of range.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fighter is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Fighter connects with a right hand. Costa shakes it off.
Costa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.
Costa throws a leg kick which misses Fighter's front leg but catches the back leg as Fighter tries to avoid it.
Fighter throws a hook to the side of Costa's head but Costa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fighter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on Costa's shoulder, as Costa tries to avoid the shot.
Costa throws a quick counter head kick but Fighter was just out of range.
Fighter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Costa. Costa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Costa throws a head kick that Fighter semi-blocks.
A head kick from Costa lands but Fighter takes it in his stride.
Fighter throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Costa moves out of range of the strikes.
Costa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Costa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal House in the buildup to the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Costa.
Costa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Costa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fighter 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.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fighter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Costa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Fighter misses.
A cross from Fighter lands.
Costa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fighter finds it's way round the side to connect with Costa's head.
Fighter connects with the punch.
Costa blocks a jab.
Fighter misses with a double jab
and Costa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
Fighter's coach down at A Hero's Journey: MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fighter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Costa thumps Fighter with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costa.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Fighter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fighter avoids the head kick by Costa.
Fighter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Fighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Fighter backs away, Costa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Fighter misses.
Costa throws a leg kick that misses.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter.
Costa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
Costa throws a front kick that sends Fighter stumbling back into the cage.
Costa blocks a jab.
Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
A big left from Fighter misses.
Fighter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCosta.
Fighter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Fighter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Costa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fighter is out of range.
Costa defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter scores with a decent looking hook.
Nameless Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Costa - that will leave a mark!
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa wants to land a leg kick but Fighter is out of range.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Costa slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Costa.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fighter checks a leg kick.
Fighter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fighter misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nameless Fighter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Costa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fighter's head.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
Fighter misses the jab.
Costa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Costa, right into the meat.
Costa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nameless Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter misses with an uppercut.
Fighter checks a leg kick nicely.
Costa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fighter misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa walks into a stiff left hand from Fighter.
A low kick from Costa misses
and Fighter counters with a two punch combo.
Costa misses with a leg kick.
Costa throws a head kick that misses.
Fighter lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it.
Costa misses with a kick to the body
and Fighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crunch! Costa slams his shin into Fighter's torso.
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fighter throws a shot to the body.
Fighter throws a right and a left that Costa avoids nicely.
Costa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Costa slips the punch.
Fighter throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Nameless Fighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Fighter misses.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Fighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fighter cracks a nice hook into Costa's ribs.
Fighter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa moves away from the strike by Fighter. #T2#
A solid body kick from Costa.
Fighter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Costa.
Costa feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down.
Costa thows a leg kick but Fighter checks it
and Fighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
Costa connects with an inside leg kick.
Costa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fighter throws a combination. Costa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fighter misses with a double jab
and Costa counters with an outside leg kick.
Fighter tries to bum rush Costa with a series of wild strikes but Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costa throws a head kick that misses
and Fighter counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Fighter.
A big left from Fighter misses.
Costa throws a leg kick but Fighter sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Costa tries to work over Fighter's front leg with a kick but Fighter checks it.
Fighter looks to land a combination. Costa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Costa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costa throws a head kick but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Costa throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Costa dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
Fighter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Costa under the eye.
Costa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter throws a hook to the side of Costa's head but Costa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fighter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Costa counters with an outside leg kick.
Costa lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Fighter looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Fighter misses with a straight left.
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fighter connects with a crisp jab.
Fighter avoids the head kick by Costa.
Costa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Costa scores with a head kick.
Costa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fighter works over Costa's head and body with a nice combination.
Costa walks into a stiff left hand from Fighter.
Good leg kick by Costa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fighter looks to land a combination. Costa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.
Costa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
Costa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nameless Fighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Costa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Costa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fighter looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.
Costa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Costa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costa.
Costa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fighter lands a glancing blow to the side of Costa's head.
Fighter throws the left hand but Costa avoids the punch easily.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
A head kick from Costa lands but Fighter takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.
Costa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. Costa saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Fighter.#T1#
Costa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fighter connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Fighter - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Fighter misses the target.
Costa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fighter just manages to avoid it.
Costa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Fighter tries to bum rush Costa with a series of wild strikes but Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Costa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fighter takes a step back to recover.
Costa cracks the inside of Fighter's front leg.
Fighter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fighter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Costa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Costa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Costa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fighter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fighter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fighter thuds his right hand into Costa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fighter avoids the head kick by Costa.
Costa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Fighter blocks the leg kick.
Fighter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Costa with a body shot.
Fighter lands with a nice combination. Costa backs away looking to recover.
Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Costa feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down.
Costa slips under a jab from Fighter.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick from Costa lands but Fighter takes it in his stride.
Fighter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Fighter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Costa.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
Costa feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down.
Costa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Costa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fighter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Costa throws a leg kick
letting Fighter counter with a right hand.
Costa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Costa throws a head kick that misses.
Fighter misses with a looping left.
Fighter checks a low kick from Costa.
Fighter lands a jab.
Costa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nameless Fighter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Costa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa blocks a jab.
Fighter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fighter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
Fighter looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
Costa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Costa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fighter's head.
Costa throws a leg kick but Fighter moved away.
Fighter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Fighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter throws a poor cross that misses
and Costa counters with a head kick.
Fighter looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Fighter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Costa under the eye.
Vinicius Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nameless Fighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fighter 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nameless Fighter!
Nameless Fighter got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: KOTB 41: Agarrar!
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Van Der Berg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costa slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Der Berg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Costa 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.
Costa lands a head shot.
Van Der Berg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Van Der Berg clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Costa. #BC#
Costa manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Der Berg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vinicius Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Costa. That's going to slow Van Der Berg down.
Vinicius Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Costa.
Costa throws a head kick that Van Der Berg semi-blocks. #ROC#
Van Der Berg is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tyrone Van Der Berg has been cut.
Costa feints a jab and as Van Der Berg dips his head, Costa unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Van Der Berg right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Van Der Berg falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Costa smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vinicius Costa!

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