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Event:
IFC 49 Big Murha V Wild Turkey
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1# Da Costa misses the jab. Abbaspour ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rouhullah Abbaspour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Da Costa got wobbled bad by a big combination! Abbaspour presses forward with punches and knees until Da Costa stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Da Costa closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rouhullah Abbaspour! Rouhullah Abbaspour 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.
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Event:
IFC New Blood V.2 Final
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1# Da Costa takes a swing at Krieg's ribcage but misses. Krieg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Fernandinho Da Costa has been cut. Krieg blocks a jab. Krieg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Krieg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Costa throws out the jab. Krieg scores with a hook. Da Costa jabs Krieg to the body, keeping him at a distance. Krieg throws a nice looking combination but Da Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A counter left hand to the body from Da Costa misses its target. Krieg throws a right and a left that Da Costa avoids nicely. Krieg misses with a series of wild punches.
Krieg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krieg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Costa throws out the jab. Krieg throws a series of punches but Da Costa moves out of range. Da Costa throws a body shot but no joy. Krieg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Krieg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Costa on the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2# Oh, that's a big right hand from Krieg and Da Costa goes tumbling to the canvas! Krieg follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2# Da Costa is rocked! Da Costa works his way to full guard. Good work. Da Costa keeping moving, preventing Krieg from controlling successfully. #T1# Da Costa seems keen to control Krieg's posture. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Costa is on top in guard.
#REVR# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Costa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Da 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. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU# Krieg is working an open guard so Da Costa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Krieg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2# Fernandinho Da Costa's cut is getting worse. Krieg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Costa. Krieg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL# Da Costa pushes Krieg up against the cage in a clinch. Da Costa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krieg. Da Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krieg or not. Krieg misses with a body punch.
Krieg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. I was talking to Da Costa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Krieg avoids a wild elbow strike from Da Costa. Da Costa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krieg up against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Da Costa throws an elbow but misses. Da Costa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nice body punch from Da Costa - that landed with a thud.
#BC# Da Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Da Costa takes the fight into the clinch. #T3# A nice left hand lands by Da Costa.
A body shot lands from Da Costa.
Krieg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krieg tries to throw a body punch but Da Costa avoids it by throwing Krieg back against the cage. Krieg lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC# Da Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Da Costa has managed to clinch.
Da Costa lands a left hand.
Da Costa gets through Krieg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Da Costa - that landed with a thud.
Da Costa lands a shoulder strike. Da Costa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Costa lands an uppercut. A short body shot lands from Da Costa as the two fighters clinch.
Krieg looks winded! 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! Da Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Costa gets through Krieg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Da Costa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krieg backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Costa. #CUT# It looks like Blitz Krieg has been cut. Krieg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4# Krieg tries a body shot but Da Costa blocks it.
Da Costa works on Krieg's body with a couple of short punches. Da Costa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Krieg blocks the elbow strike.
Da Costa missing with knees to the body.
Da Costa lands a hook that snaps the head of Krieg backwards. Da Costa has Krieg pressed against the cage, preventing Krieg from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Da Costa gets through Krieg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Da Costa.
Krieg managing to block the knees to the body from Da Costa.
Still in the clinch, Da Costa scores with a nice short uppercut. Krieg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Da Costa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Da Costa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krieg backwards. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Da Costa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Krieg's brow. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC# Da Costa breaks from the clinch.
Krieg throws a right and a left that both miss. Da Costa throws a lazy right hand but Krieg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Da Costa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krieg doesn't seem bothered though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernandinho Da Costa dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# Krieg avoids the body shot from Da Costa.
No joy there for Krieg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Da Costa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Krieg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Da Costa under the eye. Da Costa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Da Costa misses with a wild body shot. Krieg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Krieg scores with a nice strike. Krieg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Costa is looking to wear down Krieg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL# Da Costa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Da Costa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A short right from Da Costa on the inside. Krieg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Krieg has a couple of punches blocked by Da Costa.
Krieg has had enough of the clinch but Da Costa keeps him there for the moment. A short right from Da Costa. A short body shot lands from Da Costa as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Da Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Da Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Krieg. Blitz Krieg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Da Costa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Da Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krieg.#T1# Da Costa takes a swing at Krieg's ribcage but misses. Da Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krieg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Costa counters with a three punch combo that has Krieg backing up. Krieg nods at Da Costa to acknowledge the strikes. Krieg throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Da Costa throws a good cross that connects.
Blitz Krieg seems to be getting the better of the standup. Krieg defending well as Da Costa loads up on a big left hand. Krieg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Krieg throws a right hand that Da Costa ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Costa also avoids with ease. Krieg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krieg is breathing heavily. Krieg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Da Costa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krieg misses with a two punch combination.
Krieg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Da Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krieg can do to turn this around? 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!#KD# Oooooh!!! Da Costa has knocked Krieg down with a huge combo! Da Costa steps away and waves a wobbly Krieg back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Krieg is rocked! Da Costa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL# Da Costa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krieg, pushing him back against the cage. Da Costa scores with a nice hook to the head. Krieg wants to get back to striking at distance but Da Costa won't allow it.
Krieg avoiding damage as Da Costa throws knees to the body.
Da Costa lands with a light punch inside. #T2# Krieg throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Costa. Nice body punch from Da Costa - that landed with a thud.
Da Costa lands a body punch in the clinch. Da Costa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from Da Costa on the inside. Da Costa throws an elbow but it misses.
Fernandinho Da Costa has scored more points in the clinch so far. Da Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krieg or not. Da Costa lands on the inside with an uppercut. Da Costa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Krieg is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Costa finish him? Da Costa has Krieg pressed against the cage.
Krieg seems to have recovered his senses. Da Costa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krieg avoids it. Good body shot from Da Costa.
#BC# Da Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Costa. Krieg does a little dance to reset his feet. Da Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Krieg tries to bum rush Da Costa with a series of wild strikes but Da Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Da Costa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Da Costa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Da Costa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3# Da Costa slips a jab from Krieg. Krieg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Da Costa back to the cage. Krieg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Da Costa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Costa throws a jab when Krieg was well out of range. Krieg 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. Da Costa slips a jab and a cross from Krieg.
Da Costa scores with a jab to the body. Da Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Costa circles away quickly and effectively. Da Costa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krieg avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Krieg throws a series of punches but Da Costa moves out of range. Da Costa throwing a counter right hand but Krieg manages to avoid it. Da Costa swings for the body but Krieg moves out of range.
Blitz Krieg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Da Costa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Da Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krieg manages to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Da Costa thows a left - swing and a miss! Da Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4# Krieg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Costa.
Nice uppercut lands for Krieg. That snapped Da Costa's head back.
Krieg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Krieg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Krieg throws a right and a left that Da Costa avoids nicely. Da Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Krieg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Costa. Da Costa takes one on the button. Da Costa throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A little jabbing left from Krieg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krieg throws a nice looking combination but Da Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Da Costa throws the left hand but Krieg avoids the punch easily. Krieg looks like he wants to counter punch here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Danga de danga de dang - Krieg scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2# Fernandinho Da Costa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Da Costa throws a hook but Krieg avoids it easily. Da Costa misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Krieg misses. Da Costa throws a big counter combination but Krieg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernandinho Da Costa dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Krieg blocks a jab. Krieg lands with a straight right. Da Costa didn't see that one coming. Crunch! Da Costa slams his shin into Krieg's torso. Da Costa lands with a right hand. Krieg throws out a loose jab but Da Costa uses good head movement to avoid it. Krieg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Krieg takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT# That has opened up Blitz Krieg's cut even more. Krieg throws a hook but Da Costa avoids it easily. Da Costa lands a body shot.
Da Costa scores with a jab to the head.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Costa throws out a loose jab but Krieg uses good head movement to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Da Costa gets a clinch. Krieg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A right hand to the body from Da Costa.
Da Costa lands a left hand.
Da Costa is working Krieg over against the cage. Da Costa lands a knee to the body.
#T1# Krieg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC# Da Costa breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Da Costa there.#CUT# The cut above Blitz Krieg's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Da Costa misses with a hook. Krieg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A jab lands there for Krieg. Krieg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Da Costa counters with a stiff right hand. Krieg misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Da Costa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Da Costa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Da Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Krieg misses its intended target. As Krieg looks to move away, Da Costa throws a big counter combo but Krieg just gets out of the way. Krieg cracks Da Costa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Da Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krieg. A slow jab from Krieg misses its intended target. Krieg pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Blitz Krieg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Da Costa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krieg, pushing him back against the cage. Da Costa lands a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Da Costa. Da Costa scores with an uppercut up the middle. Da Costa tries to land knees in the clinch but Krieg avoids the damage to the body. #BC# Da Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Krieg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Da Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Krieg does no damage. Da Costa misses with a looping left. The crowd cheers as Krieg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Da Costa doesn't seem phased though. Da Costa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Krieg misses with a straight right. Krieg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krieg lands a jab to the head.
Da Costa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3# Krieg moves forwards but Da Costa connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT# Blitz Krieg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Krieg throws a looping overhand right but Da Costa ducks down to avoid it. Krieg slips a jab from Da Costa.#CL# Da Costa gets a clinch. Da Costa is struggling to control the position. Da Costa'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. Da Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krieg or not. Fernandinho Da Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Da Costa lands a hook to the side of the head. Da Costa lands a hook that snaps the head of Krieg backwards. Da Costa lands an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Da Costa. Da Costa lands a body shot. Krieg is trying to break the clinch but Da Costa has him pressed against the cage. Da Costa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Da Costa blocks an uppercut.
#T4# Good body shot from Da Costa.
Krieg misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Da Costa breaks the clinch.
Krieg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Costa. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Krieg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A punch combination from Krieg misses. Krieg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Krieg missing with a left hand there. Da Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Krieg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the liver by Da Costa. Beautiful body shot. Krieg looks to throw the jab but Da Costa is out of range. Krieg staying out of range there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Da Costa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL# Da Costa moves into range and clinches up with Krieg. Krieg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Krieg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Fernandinho Da Costa showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Da 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernandinho Da Costa! Blitz Krieg spoke after the fight, saying 'I might have lost a fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.
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Event:
NJMMA #47: Braddock v Paulin
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1# Da Costa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lotus in his tracks. #CUT2# It looks like Liechtensteiner Lotus has been cut. Da Costa tries to clinch up and Lotus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Da Costa throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lotus to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# It looks like Fernandinho Da Costa has been cut. Da Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lotus. Lotus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Costa.#KD# Lotus lands a big uppercut and Da Costa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Da Costa looks OK. Lotus waves Da Costa back to his feet!#ROC# Da Costa is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Da Costa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lotus counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liechtensteiner Lotus! During a confident post fight interview, Liechtensteiner Lotus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
NJMMA #41: Bullet v Shushkev
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1# Page misses with a looping right. Page takes a jab right on the kisser.
Da Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Costa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Page loads up on a big right hand but Da Costa slips the punch. Da Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Da Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Costa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Da Costa tries to clinch but Page is having none of it. Jab by Da Costa. Page drops his hands momentarily and Da Costa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Da Costa lands an overhand right. Page throws a right hand that misses
enabling Da Costa to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Page missing with a left hand there. Da Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Da Costa digs a good body shot into Page's ribs. Page lands a nice hook to Da Costa's body. Da Costa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A jab from Da Costa does it's job there. The fighters circling - Da Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Da Costa lands with a shot to the body. Da Costa tries to clinch and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Fernandinho Da Costa has been cut. Page takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Da Costa swings widly with a right hand
and Page counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Da Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily. Da Costa cracks Page with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A clash of legs there as Page blocks the low kick.#T2# Page moves forwards but Da Costa connects with a nice, crisp jab. Page moves forwards but Da Costa connects with a nice, crisp jab. Da Costa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Page had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Da Costa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Page misses with a hook. Da Costa ducked under it nicely. Page swings for the body but Da Costa moves out of range.
Page swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Costa. Da Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A swing and a miss from Page. Da Costa throws a big shot that misses. Da Costa throws a body kick that misses. Page scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3# Da Costa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Page swats him away and circles back towards the center. Page was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Da Costa tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Page counter with a right hand. Da Costa misses with a wild body shot. Page throwing a counter right hand but Da Costa manages to avoid it. Donk. Da Costa catches Page right on the button with a cross. Da Costa closes the distance and lands a one-two. Page connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT# That has opened up Fernandinho Da Costa's cut even more. Page just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Page throws an overhand right that lands on Da Costa's shoulder, as Da Costa tries to avoid the shot. Page throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Da Costa to counter with a crisp jab. Page throws a jab when Da Costa was well out of range. Da Costa lands a jab to Page's midsection. Da Costa wants to clinch. Page misses with a hook. Da Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Page counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Costa misses with a straight right. Page slips under a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernandinho Da Costa dominated that round. The cut man is working on Fernandinho Da Costa's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Da Costa's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Costa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Page misses with a looping right. Page scores with a shot to the body.
Da Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
A little jabbing left from Da Costa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fernandinho Da Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Da Costa lands with a straight right. Page didn't see that one coming. Da Costa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Da Costa throws out a counter right but Page avoids it with no problem. Da Costa lands a jab-cross combination. Page defending well as Da Costa loads up on a big left hand. Page swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Page has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Page there as he acknowledges the shot. Da Costa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Page on the side of the head. Da Costa connects with a crisp jab. Da Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Da Costa connects with a jab. Da Costa scores with a jab to the head.
#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Page misses the target. Da Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Page. Page circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Page cracks a nice hook into Da Costa's ribs. Page steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Da Costa is out on his feet! Page sets himself and nearly takes Da Costa's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brad Page! Brad Page decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
NJMMA #33: Bullet v MacGowan
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1# Da Costa misses with a jab to the body
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand. IsMore misses the shot to the body. Da Costa thows a left - swing and a miss! IsMore staying out of range there. IsMore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Costa pinned against the cage. Da Costa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A looping hook to the body misses from IsMore. Da Costa does a little dance to reset his feet. A little jabbing left from Da Costa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Da Costa scores with a body shot.
Da Costa cracks IsMore with a good jab. IsMore tries to move into range but Da Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1# Da Costa misses with a hook
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Decent striking displayed by Da Costa there.#CL2# Da Costa pushes IsMore up against the cage in a clinch. Da Costa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD# IsMore pulls Da Costa into guard.
Da Costa tries to stand but IsMore is controlling from the bottom. IsMore seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. IsMore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# IsMore looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Da Costa is defending well. IsMore quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Da Costa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! IsMore celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). More IsMore! More IsMore decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
NJMMA #19: Power v MacGowan
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1# Okalu throws a front kick that sends Da Costa stumbling back into the cage. Da Costa misses with a hook. Okalu looks like he wants to counter punch here. Okalu scores with a shot to the body.
Okalu scores with a hook. Okalu lands a leg kick that knocks Da Costa off balance momentarily. Da Costa digs a good body shot into Okalu's ribs. Da Costa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Da Costa moves in looking to clinch but Okalu pushes him off. Da Costa throws a body shot but no joy. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okalu.#CUT2# It looks like Fernandinho Da Costa has been cut. Da Costa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Da Costa misses with a straight left. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Okalu lands a jab-cross combination. Da Costa throws a body shot but no joy. Okalu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Da Costa if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2# Okalu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Okalu breaks from the clinch.
Da Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okalu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okalu keeps the fight on the outside.#T1# Okalu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Da Costa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Okalu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've been told by Da Costa's head coaches at Jitz MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Okalu throws a wild body kick that Da Costa sees coming a mile off. Da Costa punishes Okalu's body with a nice straight punch. Okalu cracks Da Costa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Okalu throws a nice looking combination but Da Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Da Costa tries to clinch but fails miserably and Okalu counters with a left to the body. Okalu swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Costa.#CL# Da Costa takes the fight into the clinch. Okalu blocks a body shot from Da Costa. Okalu trying to land knees to the body.
Da Costa avoids the elbow strike from Okalu, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Costa. Da Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! 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! Da Costa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2# Da Costa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Okalu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Da Costa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Da Costa avoiding damage as Okalu throws knees to the body.
Okalu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Da Costa's defenses. Okalu has a couple of punches blocked by Da Costa.
Okalu lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2# Fernandinho Da Costa's cut is getting worse. Okalu lands with a short head shot on the inside. Da Costa throws a head punch that misses. Da Costa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Da Costa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okalu backwards. Okalu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Da Costa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Okalu can turn it around. Okalu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okalu lands an elbow inside that Da Costa shrugs off. A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Costa. Da Costa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okalu backwards. Okalu is trying to maintain a safe position but Da Costa gets an underhook and turns Okalu into the cage. Okalu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Okalu blocking some punches.
Okalu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Okalu blocks a body shot from Da Costa. Da Costa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okalus head. #T3# Da Costa takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2# Fernandinho Da Costa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Da Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Costa. Okalu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Okalu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Okalu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Costa tries a body shot but Okalu blocks it.
Da Costa blocks an elbow strike from Okalu.
Okalu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Costa. Da Costa lands a body punch. Okalu looks winded! Da Costa presses Okalu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Da Costa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Costa. Da Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okalu or not. Da Costa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Da Costa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okalu backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Costa. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Da Costa. Da Costa lands a body punch in the clinch. Da Costa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Costa. #T4# Da Costa misses with a hook from the clinch. Da Costa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Da Costa lands a nice shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Da Costa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Da Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Okalu controls the action.
Da Costa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okalu. Da Costa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short uppercut from Da Costa. Da Costa lands a right hand. Okalu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Da Costa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Da Costa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okalu. A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Costa. Okalu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Costa is defending well for now. Da Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A short right from Da Costa on the inside. Da Costa lands with a short head shot on the inside. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A hook to the body from Da Costa.
Da Costa scores with a shoulder strike. Da Costa scores with a nice hook to the head. Da Costa lands on the inside with an uppercut. 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 Fernandinho Da Costa will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Fernandinho Da Costa's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Da Costa misses with a body shot.
Da Costa throws out a loose jab but Okalu uses good head movement to avoid it. Da Costa slips a straight right by Okalu. Okalu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Costa. Okalu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da Costa finds it's way round the side to connect with Okalu's head. #CUT# It looks like Ogier Okalu has been cut. Da Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Costa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Da Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okalu paws at him with a jab and circles away. Da Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Costa looks to clinch and Okalu counters with a stiff right hand. Okalu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A jab from Da Costa finds it's way through Okalu's defenses. Fernandinho Da Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Okalu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Da Costa misses with an uppercut. Okalu tries to bum rush Da Costa with a series of wild strikes but Da Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Da Costa throws a body punch but Okalu moves out of range. Da Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okalu manages to avoid it. Okalu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Da Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1# Da Costa is looking to clinch. Da Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okalu. Okalu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okalu keeps the fight on the outside. Da Costa looks to land a left hand but Okalu moved out of range nicely. Da Costa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Da Costa tries to clinch but Okalu is having none of it. Da Costa throws a body punch but Okalu moves out of range. Da Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Okalu. A swing and a miss from Okalu. Okalu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Okalu lands a really nice looking cross but Da Costa seems unphased.
Okalu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Da Costa throws a body punch but Okalu moves out of range. Da Costa misses with a body shot.
Da Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okalu was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Costa.#T2# Okalu keeps the fight on the outside. Okalu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Da Costa tries to clinch but Okalu moves out of range. Da Costa fails in his attempt to clinch. Okalu throws a poor cross that misses
#CL# and Da Costa counters by clinching up. This has been an exciting period of action! Da Costa blocking some punches.
Okalu tries a body shot but Da Costa blocks it.
A short left from Okalu. Da Costa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Costa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Costa. Okalu throws a head punch that misses. Da Costa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okalu is breathing heavily. Da Costa pushes Okalu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Da Costa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Da Costa lands a nice uppercut. Da Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Okalu controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Costa.
Da Costa lands a hook to the side of the head. Good body shot from Da Costa.
#T3# Da Costa lands with a left to the head. Da Costa pushes Okalu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Da Costa scores with a shoulder strike. Good body shot from Da Costa.
Da Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Da Costa. Da Costa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okalu backwards. Da Costa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Da Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okalu can do to turn this around? Da Costa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okalu backwards. Da Costa tries to work over Okalu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Da Costa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Costa. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD# Da Costa drops Okalu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Okalu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Okalu is rocked! Da Costa lands with a right to the head. Okalu is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Costa finish him? A short right from Da Costa on the inside. #KD# Da Costa drops Okalu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Okalu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Da Costa works on Okalu's body with a couple of short punches. Da Costa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Da Costa lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Okalu to his knees! Da Costa keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernandinho Da Costa!
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Event:
NJMMA #14: Lo v Colnago
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1# Da Costa lunges at Smit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smit's hand. Da Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Smit. Smit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Costa. Da Costa throws a jab when Smit was well out of range. Da Costa misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Smit moves into the clinch. Da Costa is trying to break the clinch but Smit has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Da Costa breaks the clinch.
Smit is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A swing and a miss from Da Costa. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smit slips a jab from Da Costa. Da Costa misses with a wild body shot. Smit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Da Costa's coach down at Jitz MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Da Costa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Fernandinho Da Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Da Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smit sees it coming and avoids it easily. Da Costa misses with an uppercut
letting Smit counter with a right hand. #T1# A big left from Da Costa misses. Da Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smit counters with a nice uppercut. Da Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smit. Smit circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Da Costa looks to throw the jab but Smit is out of range. Smit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Da Costa misses with a hook. Smit ducked under it nicely. Da Costa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Da Costa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smit. It appears Smit was looking to counter with a kick there. Smit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Costa throws out the jab. Da Costa swings for the body but Smit moves out of range.
Smit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Da Costa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Da Costa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Da Costa scores with a nice head shot. Da Costa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Da Costa connects with the punch.#T2# Da Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD2# Da Costa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smit sprawling to the canvas! Smit rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Da Costa finish him?!
Da Costa misses with a straight left. An attempted straight right counter from Smit misses the target. Smit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Costa. Nice cross by Da Costa. Smit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Costa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smit scrambles back to his feet. Da Costa cracks Smit with a right hand to the side of the head. Smit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Smit bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Da Costa comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Smit falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Smit was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernandinho Da Costa!
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Event:
NJMMA #8: Super Heavyweights!
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Da Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lo. Lo misses with a wild body shot. Lo swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Costa. Lo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Da Costa with a body shot. Da Costa throws out a loose jab but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it. Lo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Da Costa with a body shot. Lo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lo there as he acknowledges the shot. Da Costa misses with a body shot.
#CL# Da Costa clinches up against the cage. Da Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lo controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Da Costa.
Da Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lo lands a right hand. Lo pushes Da Costa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Da Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Da Costa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Lo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice left hand lands by Lo.
#CUT2# It looks like Fernandinho Da Costa has been cut.#T1# Da Costa lands a body shot. Lo looking to stall.
Da Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lo tries to work over Da Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lo lands a body shot. Da Costa throws a punch but it's blocked by Lo. Da Costa misses with some punches.
Da Costa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lo backwards. Da Costa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lo throws a head punch that misses. A short body shot lands from Lo as the two fighters clinch.
Da Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lo. Da Costa misses with a hook from the clinch. Lo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Costa's elbow. Da Costa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lo backwards. Lo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2# Lo lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Costa backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Costa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Da Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lo fails to land. Lo digs a right hand into Da Costa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Costa's gas tank. Lo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Da Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Costa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lo backwards. Da Costa blocking some punches.
Da Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Lo blocks an uppercut.
Lo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo. Lo tries to throw a body punch but Da Costa avoids it by throwing Lo back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo. A hook to the body from Lo.
Lo lands a body shot. Da Costa is breathing heavily. Lo throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Costa. #T3# Da Costa throws a head punch that misses. Da Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Costa tries to throw a body punch but Lo avoids it by throwing Da Costa back against the cage. Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Costa tries to work over Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Da Costa lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Da Costa fails to land. Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Da Costa.
Da Costa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Da Costa misses with a hook from the clinch. Da Costa misses with a hook from the clinch. Da Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Da Costa.
Da Costa has a couple of punches blocked by Lo.
Lo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Costa. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo. Da Costa prevents a body shot from Lo. #T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo. Da Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lo can't find room to land a body shot as Da Costa controls the action.
Lo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Da Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right handed body shot lands from Lo.
Da Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Da Costa blocks a body shot from Lo. A body shot lands from Da Costa.
Lo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Costa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it. Lo misses with a hook from the clinch. Lo blocking some punches.
Da Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. 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 Fernandinho Da Costa will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Fernandinho Da Costa's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Da Costa fails in his attempt to clinch. A telegraphed right hand from Lo misses the target. Da Costa tries to clinch up. Da Costa swings and misses with a shot to the body and Lo counters with a straight right hand. Da Costa tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Lo counter with a right hand. Da Costa misses with a looping right. Da Costa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lo on the side of the head. A shot to the liver by Da Costa. Beautiful body shot. Da Costa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fernandinho Da Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Lo misses the target. #T1##CL# Da Costa closes the distance and clinches. Lo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short body shot lands from Lo as the two fighters clinch.
Da Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lo prevents a body shot from Da Costa. Da Costa misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lo. Da Costa tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Costa. Lo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lo tries to work over Da Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Da Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Da Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Da Costa. Da Costa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lo throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Costa. #T2# Lo struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Costa controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Da Costa fails to land. A short left from Lo. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lo lands a right hand. Da Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo. Da Costa tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Lo.
Da Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lo's elbow. A nice right hand lands inside from Lo. #CUT2# Fernandinho Da Costa's cut is getting worse. Da Costa working aggressively here.
Da Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Da Costa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lo. A head punch on the inside from Da Costa fails to land. A short body shot lands from Lo as the two fighters clinch.
Lo prevents a body shot from Da Costa. Da Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3# Da Costa lands with a short shot to the head. Da Costa tries to work over Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fernandinho Da Costa has scored more points in the clinch so far. Da Costa throws a punch but it's blocked by Lo. Da Costa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Da Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lo controls his hands.
Lo lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo. Da Costa blocks a body shot from Lo. Da Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it. Lo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lo misses with the head strike.
Lo works on Da Costa's body with a couple of short punches. Lo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Costa backwards. #ROC2# Da Costa is rocked!#CUT2# Fernandinho Da Costa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Still in the clinch, Lo scores with a nice short uppercut. Oh Da Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Costa backwards. #T4# Lo tries to throw a body punch but Da Costa avoids it by throwing Lo back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lo dips a shoulder and cracks Da Costa with a mighty uppercut! Da Costa falls back against the cage and Lo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Da 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 - Lo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackie Lo! An out of breath and clearly excited Jackie Lo thanked Free Bands inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
NJMMA #4: Di Costa v Jeppesen
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Jeppesen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Da Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Da Costa is trying to break the clinch but Jeppesen has him pressed against the cage. Jeppesen has a couple of punches blocked by Da Costa.
Da Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
Jeppesen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Da Costa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jeppesen backwards. Da Costa is trying to push Jeppesen away but Jeppesen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Da Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Da Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Jeppesen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jeppesen blocks a body shot from Da Costa. Da Costa blocks an uppercut.
Da Costa working hard to break the clinch. Jeppesen swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Costa uses good head movement to avoid it. Jeppesen looking to slow down the pace here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jeppesen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Da Costa manages to break the clinch.
Jeppesen throws a sloppy head kick and Da Costa moves out of range easily. #CL2# Jeppesen moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Da Costa breaks from the clinch.
Jeppesen wants to clinch up but Da Costa keeps it at a distance.#T1# Da Costa looks to land a left hand but Jeppesen moved out of range nicely. Da Costa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jeppesen doesn't seem bothered though. Jeppesen tries to clinch there but Da Costa circles away.
Jeppesen tries to clinch up but Da Costa circles away and keeps his distance. Da Costa misses with a wild body shot. Jeppesen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC# Jeppesen is rocked! Da Costa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jeppesen looks winded! Da Costa thuds a left hand into Jeppesen's body. Jeppesen looks up at the clock. Bad move! Da Costa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jeppesen. Da Costa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernandinho Da Costa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Da Costa darts in and clinches Bam up against the cage. Da Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch. Da Costa scores with a nice hook to the head. Bam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short left from Da Costa. Bam is trying to force a seperation but Da Costa has the dominant position. A short right from Da Costa. Da Costa lands an uppercut. Da Costa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Da Costa 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! A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Costa. A nice right hand lands inside from Da Costa. Da Costa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bam backwards. #ROC2# Bam is rocked! Da Costa has Bam pressed against the cage, preventing Bam from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Oh Bam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A head punch blocked on the inside by Bam. Da Costa working aggressively here.
Da Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Costa throws a head punch that misses. Bam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Costa. Da Costa working aggressively here.
Da Costa throws a head punch that misses. Da Costa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bam blocks an uppercut.
Bam seems to have got his legs back now. Da Costa pushes Bam against the cage. Da Costa is working some dirty boxing. Da Costa pushes off with a quick right hook! Bam goes down! Bam tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Da Costa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernandinho Da Costa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1# Da Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Da Costa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rabelo. Rabelo throws a body punch but Da Costa moves out of range. Da Costa now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Rabelo throws a hook but Da Costa avoids it easily. Rabelo ducks under a wild hook from Da Costa. Rabelo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily. Da Costa lands with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Gustavo Rabelo has been cut. Da Costa misses with a hook. Rabelo ducked under it nicely. Da Costa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Rabelo staying out of range there. Rabelo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rabelo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Rabelo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Jab by Da Costa. This has been an exciting period of action! Da Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rabelo is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rabelo ducks under a wild hook from Da Costa. Rabelo takes a swing at Da Costa's ribcage but misses. Da Costa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Nice body punch from Rabelo. #T1# The crowd cheers as Da Costa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rabelo doesn't seem phased though. Rabelo drops his hands momentarily and Da Costa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2# Gustavo Rabelo's cut is getting worse. Da Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rabelo counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT# It looks like Fernandinho Da Costa has been cut. Da Costa throws a hook but Rabelo blocks it. Rabelo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Costa. Rabelo takes a swing at Da Costa's ribcage but misses. Rabelo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Costa. Rabelo throws a jab when Da Costa was well out of range. Rabelo tries to move into range but Da Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Da Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Costa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rabelo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Da Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rabelo.
Da Costa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Rabelo throws a right and a left that Da Costa avoids nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Da Costa scores with a shoulder strike. #T2# Da Costa misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Rabelo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rabelo throws a looping overhand right but Da Costa ducks down to avoid it. Da Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Costa looks to land a left hand but Rabelo moved out of range nicely. Fernandinho Da Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rabelo walks into a stiff left hand from Da Costa. Rabelo looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Costa is just out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Da Costa misses the target. Da Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rabelo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rabelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Costa.
A jab from Da Costa misses. Rabelo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Da Costa misses with an uppercut. Rabelo saw that one coming. Da Costa moves into range and connects with a jab. Rabelo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL# Rabelo moves into the clinch. Da Costa stops a takedown attempt from Rabelo.
Da Costa misses with a short punch on the inside. Rabelo looking to stall.
Rabelo lands a right hand. Rabelo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rabelo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rabelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rabelo misses with a body punch.
Rabelo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Da Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rabelo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Costa. Da Costa scores with a decent looking hook. Rabelo throws a big shot that misses. Rabelo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2# Gustavo Rabelo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4# Da Costa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rabelo's head backwards. A big left from Rabelo misses. Da Costa scores with a jab to the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big right from Da Costa misses. Rabelo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2# Jeez, Gustavo Rabelo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Rabelo tries to clinch but Da Costa is having none of it. Da Costa misses with a body shot.
Rabelo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Costa misses. Da Costa jabs Rabelo to the body, keeping him at a distance. Da Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rabelo throws a right hand that Da Costa ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Costa also avoids with ease. Rabelo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Da Costa cracks Rabelo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Da Costa with a hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gustavo Rabelo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fernandinho Da Costa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1# Da Costa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jofre.#TD2# Da Costa gets a double leg takedown into Jofre's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Da Costa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jofre tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jofre being controlled here, momentarily. Jofre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Da Costa won't allow Jofre to sweep him here. Jofre trying to control the position here. Jofre wants to stand and escape but Da Costa is having none of it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1##TD2# Da Costa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Da Costa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Jofre is trying to improve his position. Da Costa scoring with punches and elbows. Jofre wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# Da Costa stands up. Jofre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Da Costa slips a straight right by Jofre. Despite the aggression on Da Costa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Da Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2##TD2# Jofre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Da Costa to score an easy takedown into full guard. Jofre trying to control the position.
Da Costa sitting in guard here, content to control. Jofre is looking to stand up but Da Costa isn't so interested in that idea. Da Costa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Jofre pulls Da Costa in to control the position. #T3# Da Costa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU2# Da Costa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jofre, up you get! Da Costa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jofre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2# Da Costa looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Jofre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Costa is stalling in the full guard. Da Costa trying to control but Jofre is working from the bottom. #T4# Jofre is looking to stand up but Da Costa isn't so interested in that idea. Jofre wants to sweep but no luck. Da Costa slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2# Da Costa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jofre could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Da Costa drops an elbow to the side of Jofre's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Da Costa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Jofre manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernandinho Da Costa dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Da Costa throws a head kick that misses. Da Costa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jofre to score with a decent uppercut. Fernandinho Da Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jofre swinging wildly here.
Jofre connects with the punch. Jofre cracks Da Costa with a right hand to the side of the head. Jofre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Jofre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jofre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Costa. Da Costa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Jofre throws the left hand but Da Costa avoids the punch easily. Jofre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Da Costa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Da Costa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB# Jofre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Costa throws a big right hand that misses. #T1# Da Costa postures up.
Da Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Jofre is retaining full guard. Da Costa scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jofre working a defensive guard here.
Da Costa lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jofre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Da Costa distracts Jofre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jofre wants to get back to his feet but Da Costa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Da Costa stopping the sweep attempt from Jofre.#T2# Da Costa sitting in guard, not really doing much. Fernandinho Da Costa has got the better of the ground game so far. Jofre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Da Costa is controlling him. Da Costa connects with a couple of short punches. Da Costa prevents Jofre from getting back to his feet. Da Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Da Costa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Da Costa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jofre has momentary wrist control but Da Costa slips an elbow through the middle. Jofre controls Da Costa momentarily but Da Costa frees himself. #T3# Jofre wants to sweep but no luck. Da Costa controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Da Costa shoots for a double leg takedown but Jofre sprawls well. He's pushed Da Costa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Da Costa needs to keep his hands up - Jofre had a free shot at his head there. Da Costa blocks a jab.#TD2# Da Costa dives in and scores a takedown into Jofre's guard. Da Costa controls from within his opponent's guard. Jofre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Da Costa is controlling him. Jofre wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Da Costa manages to pass to side control. #T4# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Da Costa in particular looking to stall. Da Costa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Jofre tries to kick Da Costa off but Da Costa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Jofre tries to roll over but Da Costa keeps him under control.#SUB2# Da Costa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jofre defends it well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Da Costa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fernandinho Da Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Jofre gets caught napping as Da Costa dives in and scores a takedown. Jofre manages to retain guard. Jofre wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Da Costa manages to pass to side control. #REVR# Jofre is pressing down on Da Costa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SU2# Da Costa gets to his feet - Jofre follows without any prompting. Jofre moves out of range as Da Costa throws a body kick.
#TD2# Da Costa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jofre! Jofre is pushing Da Costa's head away, looking to escape. Da Costa manages to hold on to the position though.#T1# Da Costa controls the position. Jofre is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Jofre sneaks back into half guard. Jofre trying to hold on to Da Costa's head to control him but Da Costa postures up.
Da Costa missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Da Costa trying to mount his opponent but Jofre defends it. Jofre is looking for a sweep. Da Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Da Costa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Jofre is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Costa.
Da Costa slows the pace down in half guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Da Costa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jofre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3# Jofre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Costa is one step ahead there. Jofre seems keen to control Da Costa's posture. Jofre is trying to keep Da Costa in close.
#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. Da Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Da Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jofre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Jofre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Costa moves away. Da Costa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Da Costa fails to land the takedown. Jofre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Costa. Eder Jofre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fernandinho Da Costa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Jofre enables Da Costa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jofre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# Jofre pushes Da Costa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight! Eder Jofre showed his dominance in that final round. I think Da 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernandinho Da Costa!
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