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Event:
CSW 028 Bravie vs Lockzer
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Zabijaka instigates a clinch.
Zabijaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses. #BC#
Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Zabijaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costa, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Costa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zabijaka walks away with a smile on his face. Costa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Zabijaka darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Costa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Costa as Zabijaka tries to tie him up.
Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zabijaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabijaka scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
Zabijaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Zabijaka breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Zabijaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zabijaka keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zabijaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Costa jumps guard but Zabijaka stands there with Costa around his waist. Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jack Zabijaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Costa.
Costa stalling in the clinch but Zabijaka improves position.
Zabijaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zabijaka crunches a lovely knee into Costa's ribcage.
Zabijaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Zabijaka shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Zabijaka clinches up with Costa and pushes him back against the cage.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zabijaka's elbow.
Zabijaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costa blocks it with crossed arms.
Zabijaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Costa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Costa is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Zabijaka has denied him.
Costa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Zabijaka has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Zabijaka.
Zabijaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Costa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zabijaka dips a shoulder and cracks Costa with a mighty uppercut! Costa falls back against the cage and Zabijaka unloads with a barrage of strikes! Costa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zabijaka screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Zabijaka!
A relieved looking Jack Zabijaka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CSW 024 Lockwood vs Nico
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Bowls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Costa but Costa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Costa unleashes a big counter combination but Bowls bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Costa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bowls's half guard.
Costa stalling.
Bowls wants to improve his position but Costa is controlling well.
Bowls is pressing down on Costa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Bowls is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Costa is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Bowls is trying to hold Costa in close to prevent damage but Costa has managed to pass into half guard.
Costa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Costa tries to stand and escape but Bowls is controlling the position.
Bowls is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Costa is keen to just control but Bowls is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Costa seems to be looking for submissions.
Costa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Bowls is defending well.
Bowls controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Bowls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costa pulls his head out easily.
Costa slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Bowls looking for submissions off his back.
Bowls is not content to let Costa control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bowls fails with the takedown.#T3#
Costa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costa wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ala Moana Bowls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa lands a glancing blow to the side of Bowls's head.
Costa leaves Bowls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Costa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bowls misses with a takedown attempt - Costa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bowls has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Costa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bowls!
Bowls manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Costa content to control rather than advance.
Bowls is looking to get back to full guard here but Costa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bowls trying his best to control but Costa has mounted him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowls is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowls is in a horrible position here. Costa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowls is desperately trying to improve his position but Costa has a good base and remains in mount.
Costa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bowls can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bowls is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Costa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Costa shoots in but no luck this time.
Bowls wants to clinch.
Bowls shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Costa defends it nicely.
Bowls shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Costa counters by clinching up.
A short right from Costa on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowls looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ala Moana Bowls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Costa effectively controlling the action here.
Bowls is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Bowls can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Costa pulls Bowls into guard.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bowls trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Bowls is looking to work some ground and pound but Costa has wrist control.
Costa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Bowls drops back, looking for a kneebar! Costa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Costa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Costa! #REVB#
Bowls regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Bowls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andre Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bowls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costa wants to stand but Bowls has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nice strikes from Costa there.
Costa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Costa tries to pass to full mount but Bowls defends it.
Bowls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Costa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bowls wants to improve his position but Costa is controlling well.
Costa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Bowls looking for submissions off his back.
Costa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bowls has hold of Costa's hands but Costa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Costa wants to free his trapped foot but Bowls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bowls trying to control from the bottom.
Costa is taking a breather. Bowls says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bowls is pressing down on Costa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bowls keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Costa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa landing some decent shots from guard.
Bowls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bowls fails with a takedown attempt.
Bowls tries for a takedown but Costa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bowls moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Bowls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Costa tries to avoid it but Bowls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Costa to the ground. Costa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Costa throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ala Moana Bowls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowls shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Costa as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Costa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Costa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Costa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bowls regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Bowls throws his legs up looking for a submission but Costa uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa taking a breather here.
Costa trying to control the position but Bowls is working away. #T1#
Bowls takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Costa taking a breather here.
Bowls is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Costa controlling the position.
Bowls tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bowls is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Costa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bowls is looking to improve his position but Costa isn't that keen on the idea.
Costa controlling from the full mount.
Bowls regains half guard.
Costa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bowls is refusing to be controlled, as Costa sits in half guard. #T3#
Bowls gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Bowls is looking for a triangle but Costa pushes his legs off easily.
Costa works over Bowls with some ground and pound from guard.
Costa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bowls wants to sweep here but Costa controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bowls looking for a guillotine here but Costa defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bowls throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Costa escapes and throws Bowls's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Bowls taking a bit of punishment here - Costa scoring with strikes.
Bowls taking a bit of punishment here - Costa scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Costa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Costa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bowls manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa is pressing down on Bowls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bowls is holding on for now.
Ala Moana Bowls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Costa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Costa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Costa!
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Event:
CSW 019 Lockyer vs Hood
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Oaza gets caught napping as Costa dives in and scores a takedown. Oaza manages to retain guard.
Oaza keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Costa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oaza pulls Costa in close to prevent any damage.
Costa preventing the sweep.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oaza trying to strike off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Costa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Costa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Costa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Oaza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Costa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Oaza wants to get back to his feet but Costa drags him back down.
Costa wants to stand but Oaza is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Costa is working to tighten his grip on Oaza's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Oaza has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Costa is really squeezing tight and eventually Oaza passes out! Costa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andre Costa!
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Event:
CSW 014 Lewis vs Lockyer
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Costa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zabijaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
Zabijaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD#
Zabijaka drops Costa with a left right combo! Zabijaka follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT#
It looks like Andre Costa has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Zabijaka decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Costa moves into the clinch.
Zabijaka lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zabijaka. #ROC#
Costa is rocked!
Zabijaka lands a big right hand that drops Costa! The killer instinct kicks in and Zabijaka finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zabijaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Zabijaka!
Jack Zabijaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CSW 004 Lockyer vs Lazzarini
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Czang shoots in but Costa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Costa misses with a body kick.
Czang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costa circles away.#TD2#
Costa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Czang has his hands on Costa's head, controlling the position.
Czang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Czang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Czang keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Czang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Czang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costa circles away.
Costa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Czang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Costa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Costa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Costa throws a strike but Czang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Czang trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Czang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Costa is controlling Czang's posture.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Costa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Czang stacks Costa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Czang!
Czang gets to mount! Costa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czang content just to control the position here.
Costa tries to hold on but Czang postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Costa 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#
Czang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Costa defends it nicely.#CL2#
Costa forces Czang back against the cage and clinches.
Costa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Costa has Czang pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Costa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Czang tumbling to the mat - Costa dives into Czang's guard.
Costa throwing strikes from guard but Czang blocks nicely. #T1#
Costa content to stall in guard here.
Czang trying to keep a closed guard but Costa is proving a slippery customer.
Czang pulls Costa in to control the position.
Czang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Costa connects with a couple of short punches.
Czang is trying to keep Costa in close.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Czang being controlled here, momentarily.
Costa landing with the ground and pound.
Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Czang is keeping the position for now.
Czang controls Costa momentarily but Costa frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Czang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Costa finds it's way round the side to connect with Czang's head. #T3#
Costa darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Czang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Costa won't be happy with that.
Costa tries to improve position but can't.
Andre Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Czang has control of an arm but Costa manages to advance to Czang's back!
Costa scores with punches to the body. #T4#
Costa not allowing Czang to control his hands. #SUB2#
Costa is looking for a choke. Czang gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Czang manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa is wriggling around but Czang manages to pass to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Costa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Costa is doing well to control the position and prevent Czang from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Czang pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Costa looking to score a takedown here. Czang is defending well but Costa drives through and ends up in Czang's guard.
Czang has a closed guard, preventing Costa from standing up.
Czang is trying to keep Costa in close.
Czang is really struggling to control Costa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa wants to control from the top but Czang keeps moving.
Czang wants to sweep here but Costa controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Costa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Costa being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Costa drives through and clinches with Czang against the cage.
#TD2#
Costa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Costa manages to end up in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Costa.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costa tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Costa is trying to get an arm triangle but Czang is defending well.
Czang seems a little lost for a moment, as Costa dominates the positioning.
Czang wants to control but Costa postures up.#SUB2#
Costa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Czang is trying to escape the position but Costa is controlling the position.
Czang struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa looks to land a combination but Czang avoids it well. #TD2#
Costa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Czang is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Costa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Costa is working for a submission of some sort.
Czang is not content to let Costa control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Costa!
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Event:
CSW 001 Zabijaka vs Rodrigues
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Barbosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Costa fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Costa backing up. Costa nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Andre Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Barbosa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Costa.
It looked like Barbosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jose Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Costa.#CL2#
Costa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Costa pulls Barbosa into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Barbosa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barbosa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Costa is retaining full guard.
Costa wants to hit a switch here but Barbosa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Costa there!
Barbosa avoids the attempt from Costa to control.
Barbosa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Costa is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Costa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Costa wants to control but Barbosa is having none of it.#T2#
Barbosa blocks Costa's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Costa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barbosa dominating with strikes here.
Barbosa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Costa throwing hammer fists to the chest of Barbosa. What's that going to do exactly?
Barbosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barbosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Costa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Costa taking shots to the head.
Costa is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Barbosa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Costa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Barbosa working Costa over with strikes here.
Barbosa cracks Costa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Barbosa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Barbosa drops a big elbow. That's hurt Costa! More shots from Barbosa and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Barbosa!
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Event:
RFL 009 Fiddler vs Tigiev
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Costa gets the takedown into side control.
Costa working the ground and pound but Rodrigues is defending the strikes.
Costa is working Rodrigues over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rodrigues tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa tries to stand but Rodrigues is controlling his head.
Rodrigues is looking to regain half guard here but Costa keeps moving and retains side control.
Costa controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Costa working away.
Rodrigues is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Costa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rodrigues tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Costa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Costa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Rodrigues's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Costa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Costa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rodrigues will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Costa wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rodrigues being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costa.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costa tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.#T3##TD#
Costa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodrigues manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Rodrigues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Costa is aware though and is defending well.
Costa passes Rodrigues's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Costa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costa wants to take a breather but Rodrigues is having none of it. #T4#
Costa thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
Rodrigues wants to control but Costa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Costa seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodrigues can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodrigues trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Costa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Costa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Costa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rodrigues to the ground. Costa is now in Rodrigues's guard.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigues can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Rodrigues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Costa is aware though and is defending well.
Rodrigues being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodrigues trying to control the position.
Rodrigues looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues wants to improve his position but instead Costa has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Costa is pressing down on Rodrigues's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodrigues is holding on for now.
Rodrigues trying to hold on to Costa's head to control him but Costa postures up.
Rodrigues taking some punishment here, with Costa in his half guard.
Costa prevents Rodrigues from improving his position.
Rodrigues is trying to maintain the position but Costa is very close to passing his half guard.
Costa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Rodrigues defending well.
Costa trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Rodrigues looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rodrigues wants to take a breather but Costa is having none of it.
Costa is trying to stand.
#T3#
Rodrigues is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Rodrigues is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Costa wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Costa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Costa.
Andre Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Costa wants to sweep here but Rodrigues controlling him for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodrigues misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Costa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Costa misses with a knee strike.
Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Costa pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Costa dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodrigues sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
Rodrigues fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costa avoids it really well and circles away.
Costa is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodrigues shoots in looking for a takedown but Costa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodrigues's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Costa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa stays in close to Rodrigues's body and controls the position.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is keeping the position.#T1#
Rodrigues has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Costa has passed into side control.
Rodrigues tries to buck Costa off but Costa is having none of it.
Costa trying to control the position but Rodrigues is working away.
Costa lands some shots froms side control.
Rodrigues wants to control but Costa postures up.
Rodrigues is trying to work for a sweep but Costa has mounted him!
Costa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Rodrigues tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Costa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Costa controlling the position easily from mount.
Costa lands a big shot there that rocks Rodrigues but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rodrigues tries to buck Costa off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Rodrigues tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigues is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Costa lands with some strikes.
Costa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Costa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodrigues tries to reverse the position but Costa maintains control.#T4#
Costa controlling from the full mount.
Costa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodrigues for as long as he can get away with.
Rodrigues is in all sorts of trouble here.
Costa tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Costa fails to move to back control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa wants to control the action but instead Rodrigues gets a body lock and reverses into Costa's guard! Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Costa!
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Event:
RFL 004 Akulenko vs Koski
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Rocha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Costa defends well and Rocha ends up having to push Costa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Costa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rocha.
Rocha connects with a jab.#TD#
Costa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Costa controls the position.
Rocha is looking to regain half guard here but Costa keeps moving and retains side control.
Costa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rocha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rocha is holding Costa down, trying to stall.
Rocha pushes Costa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Costa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Costa.
Costa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rocha can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rocha can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Costa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rocha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rocha tries to improve position but can't.
Costa tries to stand but Rocha is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rocha shoots for a takedown but Costa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rocha misses with a takedown attempt - Costa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andre Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Rocha.
Horrible takedown attempt by Costa or perhaps it was just good defense by Rocha, which made it look bad. #T3#
Costa misses with a wild combination.
Rocha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rocha throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Costa counters with a single leg into guard. Rocha didn't expect that.
Rocha keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Costa is working hard here to advance position.
Costa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Costa won't allow Rocha to sweep him here. #T4##SUB2#
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocha 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 tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rocha is stalling here. Costa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rocha seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Costa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rocha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Costa off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha keeps control of the position easily here as Costa tries to buck him off.
Costa trying to control the hands but Rocha won't let him.
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 Andre Costa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Costa throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rocha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rocha.
Rocha wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rocha thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rocha has his hands on Costa's head, controlling the position.
Rocha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rocha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rocha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rocha wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rocha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rocha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Costa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rocha controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Costa misses with a head kick.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocha.
Costa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costa wants it to stay on the feet.
Costa throws a counter high kick but Rocha was just alert enough to avoid it.
Costa slaps away a takedown attempt from Rocha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Costa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rocha manages to circle out of the way.
Rocha stuffs the takedown.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Rocha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Rocha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rocha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andre Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Rocha.
Rocha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Costa.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Costa is pressed up against the cage. Rocha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Costa down to the mat. Costa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rocha is breathing heavily.
Rocha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Costa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa wants to stand and escape but Rocha is having none of it. #SUB#
Costa is looking for a triangle but Rocha pushes his legs off easily.
Costa is trying to keep Rocha in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Costa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Andre Costa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Costa moves out of range of the body kick from Rocha.
Costa tries to clinch but Rocha moves out of range. #CL#
Costa closes the distance and pushes Rocha back into the cage.
Rocha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
Costa leaning against his opponent.
Rocha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Costa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Rocha gets control of Costa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rocha will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Costa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rocha looking to control.
Vitor Rocha has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Costa trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Costa stays in close to Rocha's body and controls the position.
Costa preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Costa connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Costa looking to sit in guard and control but Rocha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocha won't allow Costa to get back to his feet.
Costa controlling the position.#SUB#
Costa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rocha escapes and throws Costa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Costa is trying to control Rocha's posture but Rocha avoids it. #T3#
Costa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rocha wants to stand but Costa has his arm trapped.
Rocha laying and praying for a moment but Costa takes advantage and regains half guard.
Costa won't allow Rocha to pass to mount.
Costa has hold of Rocha's hands but Rocha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rocha controlling the pace.
Rocha is keen to just control but Costa is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Rocha with that takedown attempt.
Costa is looking to counter the offense by Rocha and move into the clinch.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Costa gets caught napping as Rocha dives in and scores a takedown. Costa manages to retain guard.
Rocha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costa is pulling down on Rocha's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocha, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Rocha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Costa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Costa!
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Event:
AMC 007 >> 2 Belts <<
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Costa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva feints a jab promting Costa to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Costa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Costa throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Costa won't be happy with that.
Costa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Costa dodges the ground and pound from Silva.
Costa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Costa works to full guard. #T1#
Silva wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
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 has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Costa wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Costa controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Costa has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costa keeps working. #T3#
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Costa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Costa is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Costa avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva is keen to just control but Costa is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Costa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Costa.
Silva is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa misses with a few strikes there.
Costa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Costa shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Costa gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Costa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into side control.
Costa tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Murilo Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Costa wants to control but Silva postures up.
Costa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is not content to let Silva control the position. #T1#
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Silva slows the pace down.
Silva wants to stand but Costa has his arm trapped. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva trying to control the action but Costa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costa avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Costa shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Costa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Costa won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva 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##T3#
Silva controlling the action here.
Costa is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Costa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costa is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Costa is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva is keen to just control but Costa is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Costa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Costa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Costa tries to get out of the position.
Silva is trying to control. Costa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Costa's temple.
Silva wants to control but Costa is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva tries to stand and escape but Costa is controlling the position.
Costa manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Costa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Costa feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Costa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva pulls Costa in to control the position.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva 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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Costa has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva trying to control from Costa's half guard. Costa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. #REVR#
Silva controlling the position.
Silva is looking to stand up but Costa isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Costa has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Costa's guard.#REVB#
Silva trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom. #T2#
Costa is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Costa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva has passed into side control.
Silva tries to stand but Costa is controlling his head.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costa keeps working. #T3#
Costa tries to improve position but can't.
Silva has knee on belly momentarily but Costa bucks him off and regains half guard.
Costa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Costa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andre Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murilo Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Costa throws a lazy body kick
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Silva!
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Event:
AMC 003 Le Banner vs Haarmann
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Costa shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Costa, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Costa gets the takedown into side control.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva trying to remain calm as Costa controls from the top position.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Costa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Costa controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Costa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Costa eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Costa dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Costa manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Costa prevents Silva from standing back up.
#T3#
Well, if Costa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Costa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Costa.
Costa is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Costa is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Costa lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva is looking to control Costa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Costa is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Costa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Costa's guard.#SUB2#
Costa working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Costa connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Andre Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Costa passes into half guard.
Costa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva.
Costa is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Costa trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Silva pushes Costa off looking to stand but Costa dives back in and keeps control.
Silva wants to control but Costa is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Costa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Costa is trying to buck Silva off.#T3#
Costa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
Costa lands a little strike from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Costa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Silva trying to control the position but Costa is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Costa is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Costa wants to control but Silva postures up.
Costa is looking for a sweep.
Costa is not content to let Silva control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andre Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Silva is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
#TD#
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Costa tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position. #SUB#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Costa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Costa can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva trying to control the position but Costa is working away. #T1#
Costa is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva trying to control the position but Costa is working away.
Silva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Costa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silva working away.
Costa tries to improve position but can't.
Silva is working Costa over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Costa is defending well.
Costa is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva tries to move to mount but Costa blocks the move with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa wants to clinch.#T3#
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Costa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Costa drags him back down.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Costa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Costa controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Costa is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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 Murilo Silva.
Well Costa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
AMC 001 Grand opening
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Dias takes the fight into the clinch.
Costa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dias fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Dias shows good takedown defense.
Dias throws a half hearted mid kick.
Costa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dias sprawls and moves away.
Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Dias closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Dias manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Costa clinches up against the cage.
Dias taking a breather.
Dias goes for a takedown in the clinch but Costa prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Costa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Dias.
#T1#
Costa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dias lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dias tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range. #TD2#
Dias closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dias lands in his opponent's guard.
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.
Dias looking to sit in guard and control but Costa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Costa wants to stand but Dias has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully. #T2#
Costa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Costa stands up over Dias, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Costa prevents Dias from getting back to his feet.
Costa wants to stand but Dias has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Costa stopping the sweep attempt from Dias.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
Dias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dias wants it to stay on the feet.
Dias shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense.
It appears Costa was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4##CL#
Costa clinches with his opponent.
Dias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Costa walks away with a smile on his face. Dias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dias wants to clinch.#CL2#
Dias pushes Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Costa stops a takedown attempt from Dias.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Costa decides to pull guard.
Costa keeping full guard, as Dias tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martim Dias will probably get the nod.
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 displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dias.
Costa lunges at Dias with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dias's hand.
Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dias misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Costa counters with a shoot takedown. Dias fights it but they end up in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dias can do anything to dispel that myth.
Costa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dias for as long as he can get away with.
Dias tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Costa trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.
Dias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dias will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Costa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dias's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Dias drives through with a takedown into Costa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Costa is looking to sweep but instead, Dias has passed into half guard.
Dias working over Costa with some ground and pound. Costa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Costa gets full guard.
Dias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costa is trying to keep Dias in close.
Costa pulls Dias in close to his closed guard and prevents Dias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dias looking to sit in guard and control but Costa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Costa wants to control from the top but Dias keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dias looking for a guillotine here but Costa defends easily.
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dias swivels though and keeps the full 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.#SUB2#
Dias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Costa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Costa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Costa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dias wants to clinch.
Costa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costa has his takedown stuffed
and Dias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Costa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dias's guard.
Dias is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Costa is controlling him. #SUB2#
Costa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Costa has managed to get both his arms back between Dias's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Dias working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Dias has his foot on Costa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costa works his way back into a safe position though.
Dias is trying to hold Costa in close to prevent damage but Costa has managed to pass into half guard.
Dias is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dias wants to get back to his feet.
Costa trying to control the action but Dias is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Costa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Costa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dias is not content to let Costa control the position.
Dias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Costa trying to control the action but Dias is working from the bottom.
Andre Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Costa trying to control the position but Dias is working away.
Costa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Costa trying to control the action but Dias is working from the bottom.
Costa working away.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A bone on bone clash there as Dias blocks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costa.
Costa goes for a double leg but Dias avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dias continues to drive forward.
Dias tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Costa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Costa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dias is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Costa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Costa!
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