Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UnderGround FC 51
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
That kick from Horiguchi tenderised Kostic's leg. Kostic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostic is just out of range.
Kostic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horiguchi throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Horiguchi tenderised Kostic's leg. Kostic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kostic throws out a loose jab but Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horiguchi as he jumps to the side.
Kostic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horiguchi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Horiguchi stuns Kostic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Kostic moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostic.
Kostic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horiguchi is looking to wear down Kostic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horiguchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kostic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kostic slips a straight right by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostic slips a jab from Horiguchi.#T1#
Horiguchi misses with a looping right.
Horiguchi loads up on a big right hand but Kostic slips the punch.
Kostic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horiguchi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kostic's sensitive parts.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kostic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kostic throws a hook but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Horiguchi scores with a nice head shot.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi digs a good body shot into Kostic's ribs.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Horiguchi. No joy for Kostic on that attempt.
Horiguchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kostic.
Akaro Horiguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stojan Kostic.
Horiguchi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kostic walks into a jab.
Kostic shoots in for a takedown but Horiguchi shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Horiguchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kostic.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horiguchi.#TD2#
Horiguchi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kostic trying to control the position from guard on top but Horiguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kostic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Horiguchi dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kostic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kostic wants to sweep here but Horiguchi controlling him for the moment.
Horiguchi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kostic is trying to control the position but Horiguchi postures up.
Horiguchi wants to control from the top but Kostic keeps moving.
Horiguchi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kostic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Horiguchi uses it to pass to side control.
Kostic is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Horiguchi stands up and beckons Kostic to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akaro Horiguchi 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#
Kostic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horiguchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kostic can do to turn this around?
Nice shot lands for Horiguchi.
Kostic ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands with a hook. Kostic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Horiguchi blocks a low kick nicely.
Horiguchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostic doesn't seem bothered though.
Kostic shoots and misses
enabling Horiguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Horiguchi connects with a body shot.
Kostic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horiguchi avoids it really well and circles away.
Kostic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horiguchi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Akaro Horiguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stojan Kostic.
Kostic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horiguchi connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostic shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Horiguchi cracks Kostic with an open hand slap.
A jab from Kostic misses.
Horiguchi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Horiguchi feints and then cracks Kostic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kostic down.
Horiguchi throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Kostic is rocked!
Kostic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horiguchi.
Kostic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kostic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking cross lands there for Horiguchi.
Kostic is still on wobbly legs! Can Horiguchi finish him?
Kostic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horiguchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kostic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horiguchi staying out of range there.
Kostic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horiguchi is looking to land body kicks.
Kostic seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Kostic misses.
Horiguchi throws a shot to the body.
Akaro Horiguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horiguchi throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kostic stumbling backwards into the cage! Kostic bounces back off the cage towards Horiguchi, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Horiguchi lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Horiguchi celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Akaro Horiguchi!
A relieved looking Akaro Horiguchi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Stojan Kostic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn shit! I'll stick you to the ground and you'll bite the dust next time. '.

Event: UnderGround FC 40
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
Kostic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Divisek misses with a body shot.
Kostic shoots and misses
and Divisek counters with a stiff right hand.
Divisek's coach down at Rīga was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Divisek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kostic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Divisek throws a shot from downtown. Kostic moves away and avoids it.
Kostic tries to clinch up but Divisek circles away and keeps his distance.
Divisek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostic tries to close the distance and clinch but Divisek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kostic avoids the body shot from Divisek.
Divisek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kostic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Kostic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Divisek on his heels. He'll look to pass Divisek's guard now, I'm sure.
Kostic looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Divisek uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Divisek lands with a shot to the body.
Kostic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Divisek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Divisek lands a jab to the head.
Divisek takes a swing at Kostic's ribcage but misses.
Divisek throws a series of punches but Kostic moves out of range. #T1#
Divisek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kostic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stojan Kostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Divisek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kostic scrambles back to his feet.
Kostic is looking to clinch.
Kostic fails with a takedown attempt.#KD2#
Divisek sends Kostic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Divisek is motioning to the referee to let Kostic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Kostic is rocked!
Divisek fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kostic to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kostic looks to clinch but Divisek throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kostic taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Juraj Divisek!
Juraj Divisek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Stojan Kostic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn shit! I'll stick you to the ground and you'll bite the dust next time. '.

Event: UnderGround FC 34
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Stomper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kostic.
Stomper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kostic shoots in and drives through. Stomper sprawls well.
Stomper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stojan Kostic.
Kostic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Stomper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kostic.
Stojan Kostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Stomper misses.
Stomper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kostic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic tries for a takedown but Stomper circles away easily
and Stomper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostic shoots and misses
and Stomper counters with a left right combination that sends Kostic crashing to the mat - Stomper wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Kostic out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liberal Stomper!
Liberal Stomper retains his lightweight title!
Liberal Stomper gave a mention to UnderGround Clothing Co. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Stojan Kostic had this to say: 'Damn shit! I'll stick you to the ground and you'll bite the dust next time. '.

Event: UnderGround FC 28
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1##TD#
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kostic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kostic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostic trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Kostic wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown has an active guard here but Kostic has managed to pass into half guard.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Kostic has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Kostic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Kostic eventually gives up the hold.
Brown is looking to control Kostic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death Valley Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Brown throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kostic is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brown tries to roll over but Kostic keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kostic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kostic.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown gets back to full guard.
Kostic trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
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 Jb Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kostic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Kostic sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big right from Kostic misses.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kostic pinned against the cage. Kostic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kostic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jb Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kostic pinned against the cage. Kostic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kostic wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.#T1##TD#
Kostic tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kostic has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kostic is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Kostic trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kostic actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Kostic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kostic works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jb Brown dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kostic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brown's guard.
Stojan Kostic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jb Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown striking from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kostic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kostic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kostic trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kostic stacks Brown 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 Kostic!#T1##SUB2#
Kostic tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is trying to control Kostic's posture but Kostic avoids it. #SUB2#
Kostic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kostic goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kostic's guard! Nice work there by Brown! #T2#
Kostic 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#
Brown is looking to control Kostic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kostic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown is not content to let Kostic control the position.
Jb Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kostic trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stojan Kostic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: WVT22 Coco v Fortune
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Bono slaps away a takedown attempt from Kostic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kostic throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bono decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kostic's guard.
Kostic keeping moving, preventing Bono from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kostic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bono is aware though and is defending well.
Kostic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bono has passed into side control.
Kostic is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bono tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kostic is not content to let Bono control the position.
Kostic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Bono tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kostic's legs.
Kostic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bono is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kostic wants to get back to full guard.
Bono is thwarting Kostic's attempts to control the position.
Kostic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bono tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kostic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kostic is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kostic is working hard here to advance position.
Kostic trying to control but Bono postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bono wants to free his trapped foot but Kostic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kostic manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Kostic trying to keep a closed guard but Bono is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kostic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kostic pulls Bono in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kostic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bono can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bono postures up.
Bono won't allow Kostic to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kostic keeping moving, preventing Bono from controlling successfully.
Kostic controls Bono momentarily but Bono frees himself. #SUB#
Bono is posturing up here but Kostic has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bono tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bono has to tap! Slick submission there by Kostic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stojan Kostic!
Stojan Kostic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT18 Baby v Steve
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Kostic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dabutt swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Dabutt drops Kostic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kostic looks back up at him and smiles so Dabutt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Kostic is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kostic is still on wobbly legs! Can Dabutt finish him?
Dabutt scores with a body shot.
Kostic seems to have recovered his senses.
Dabutt stuns Kostic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostic is looking to clinch.
Dabutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dabutt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dabutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dabutt walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kostic drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dabutt swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kostic's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hijack Dabutt!
Hijack Dabutt thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
No luck for Murderer with that takedown attempt.
Murderer swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostic.#CL#
Kostic has Murderer up against the cage in a clinch.
Kostic misses with the head strike.
Kostic lands a shoulder strike.
Murderer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murderer can't find room to land a body shot as Kostic controls the action. #TD2#
Murderer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kostic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murderer controls the pace.
Kostic working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kostic has his foot on Murderer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murderer works his way back into a safe position though.
Murderer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kostic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murderer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Kostic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kostic keeping moving, preventing Murderer from controlling successfully.
Kostic pulls Murderer in close to his closed guard and prevents Murderer from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kostic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murderer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murderer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murderer wants to control from the top but Kostic keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kostic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murderer defends it easily.
Kostic can't keep his opponent in guard - Murderer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kostic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kostic wants to improve his position but Murderer is controlling well.
Murderer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murderer is looking to take a break and control but Kostic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kostic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murderer pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Murderer wants to work for an arm triangle but Kostic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Kostic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kostic actively working from the bottom here.
Murderer moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Murderer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murderer advances nicely into full mount.
Kostic regains half guard.#SUB2#
Murderer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kostic is just riding it out for now. Murderer eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Kostic gets full guard.#SUB#
Kostic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murderer wants to pass the guard but Kostic is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kostic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kostic working for a triangle but Murderer defends it easily.
Murderer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bjj Murderer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kostic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Murderer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Murderer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kostic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Murderer's guard! Nice work there by Kostic!
Kostic trying to control but Murderer is working from the bottom.
Murderer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjj Murderer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kostic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murderer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Kostic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Murderer looking to control.
Kostic wants to pass the guard but Murderer is keeping the position.
Kostic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kostic trying to control but Murderer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murderer is looking for a triangle but Kostic pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kostic avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kostic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murderer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kostic has Murderer in his guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Kostic is looking for a triangle but Murderer pushes his legs off easily.
Murderer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kostic working for a triangle but Murderer defends it easily.
Murderer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kostic's guard. #SUB2#
Murderer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kostic sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Kostic is looking for a sweep. Murderer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kostic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Murderer seems to be looking for submissions.
Murderer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murderer works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Murderer looking to secure an arm triangle but Kostic defends it well.
Kostic is looking to improve his position but Murderer isn't that keen on the idea.#T4##SUB2#
Murderer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Murderer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kostic tries to hold on but Murderer pushes him away.
Kostic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murderer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Murderer wants to control the pace but Kostic is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kostic can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjj Murderer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kostic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murderer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murderer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kostic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murderer somewhat.
Murderer misses with a wild body shot.
Kostic is looking to clinch but Murderer is avoiding it.
Kostic doesn't manage to clinch there - Murderer circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murderer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kostic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murderer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murderer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murderer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostic.
Kostic is looking to counter the offense by Murderer and move into the clinch.#CL#
Kostic closes the distance and pushes Murderer back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Kostic.
Murderer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kostic prevents it.
Kostic lands with a light punch inside.
Kostic scores with a shot to the side of Murderer's head.
A bit of stalling here from Kostic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murderer. #T1#
Kostic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kostic wants to stall.
Kostic fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Murderer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kostic can't fight it off and eventually Murderer manages to take the fight to the floor. Kostic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Kostic has his foot on Murderer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murderer works his way back into a safe position though.
Murderer trying to control but Kostic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kostic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murderer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murderer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murderer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kostic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kostic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murderer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stojan Kostic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murderer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kostic wants to control from the top but Murderer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Murderer working for a triangle but Kostic defends it easily.
Murderer trying to control the position.
Murderer is adopting a defensive guard.
Kostic looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Kostic is posturing up here but Murderer has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kostic tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kostic has to tap! Slick submission there by Murderer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Murderer!
Bjj Murderer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: IFA 27-04
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Bjornsson cracks Kostic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjornsson misses the target.
Bjornsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bjornsson misses with a hook. Kostic ducked under it nicely.
Bjornsson throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Kostic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bjornsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Bjornsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Bjornsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Bjornsson.
Kostic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bjornsson walks away with a smile on his face. Kostic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stojan Kostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson missing with a left hand there. Kostic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kostic slips a jab from Bjornsson.
Kostic is looking to clinch but Bjornsson is avoiding it.
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostic.
Bjornsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostic doesn't manage to clinch there - Bjornsson circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kostic doesn't manage to clinch there - Bjornsson circles away. #CL#
Kostic has closed the distance and engaged Bjornsson in a clinch.
Kostic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bjornsson to keep the fight standing.
Bjornsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bjornsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Bjornsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Bjornsson breaks the clinch. #T2#
Bjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kostic doesn't manage to clinch there - Bjornsson circles away.
Bjornsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bjornsson tests Kostic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bjornsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kostic is looking to clinch.
Bjornsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kostic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kostic slips under a jab.
Kostic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjornsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bjornsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostic wants to clinch up but Bjornsson keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Bjornsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kostic clinches with his opponent.
Kostic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bjornsson to keep the fight standing.
Bjornsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bjornsson fails to land.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Bjornsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kostic drops back down to his feet.
Bjornsson is trying to push Kostic away but Kostic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bjornsson tries a body shot but Kostic blocks it.
Kostic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bjornsson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Bjornsson gets control of Kostic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bjornsson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kostic drops back looking for a leg! Bjornsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bjornsson manages to kick Kostic off! Kostic jumps back into Bjornsson's guard.
Bjornsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kostic defends well.
Bjornsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bjornsson is looking for a triangle but Kostic pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Bjornsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kostic advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kostic wants to work for an arm triangle but Bjornsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kostic pulls his head out easily.
Bjornsson is looking to control Kostic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bjornsson avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Litill Bjornsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kostic wants to clinch.
Kostic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bjornsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bjornsson.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Kostic's ribcage but misses.
Kostic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bjornsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostic is just out of range.
Kostic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjornsson.
Litill Bjornsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Bjornsson.
Kostic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bjornsson manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostic.
Kostic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with a hook #CL#
and Kostic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kostic.
Kostic is trying to pull guard but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Bjornsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bjornsson scores with a nice strike.
Bjornsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostic.
Kostic slips a jab from Bjornsson.
Kostic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bjornsson manages to circle out of the way.
Kostic tries to clinch up but Bjornsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bjornsson keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Kostic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Kostic's ribcage but misses.
Kostic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bjornsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostic walks into a stiff left hand from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostic moves away.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bjornsson lands a jab to Kostic's midsection.
Kostic doesn't manage to clinch there - Bjornsson circles away.
Bjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kostic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostic moves away.
Kostic is looking to counter the offense by Bjornsson and move into the clinch.
Bjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Kostic moves out of range.
Kostic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostic tries to clinch there but Bjornsson circles away.
Bjornsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bjornsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostic is just out of range.
Kostic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bjornsson manages to circle out of the way.
Bjornsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kostic rather than just go for the knockout.
Kostic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Litill Bjornsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Kostic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kostic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bjornsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kostic moves to clinch but Bjornsson breaks away
and Bjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bjornsson misses with a hook.
Kostic moves away from the strike by Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
A lazy left from Bjornsson finds it's target.
Kostic fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Kostic tries to clinch
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bjornsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Kostic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostic tries to counter by clinching up but Bjornsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Kostic tries to counter by clinching up but Bjornsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Litill Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Kostic's shoulder, as Kostic tries to avoid the shot.
Kostic moves away from the strike by Bjornsson.
As Bjornsson tries to get set, Kostic tries to push him back and clinch up but Bjornsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Bjornsson connects with a body shot that sends Kostic's belly button to the back.
Bjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostic tries to clinch but Bjornsson is having none of it.
Kostic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Bjornsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostic.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Kostic moves out of range.
Kostic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Bjornsson misses with a looping left.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Kostic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kostic manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson throws a jab when Kostic was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Bjornsson tries to get set, Kostic tries to push him back and clinch up but Bjornsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Kostic tries to clinch but Bjornsson moves out of range. #TD2#
Bjornsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kostic quickly recovers to half guard.
Kostic trying to control here. #T4##SUB#
Kostic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bjornsson pulls his head out easily.
Kostic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Well, if Bjornsson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kostic trying to hold on to Bjornsson's head to control him but Bjornsson postures up.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bjornsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kostic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kostic looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Litill Bjornsson really 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.
#R4#
Bjornsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bjornsson misses with a straight right.
Bjornsson scores with a hook to the body. Kostic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bjornsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bjornsson swings for the body but Kostic moves out of range.
Kostic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bjornsson manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Kostic avoids the body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a hook but Kostic blocks it.
Bjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bjornsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostic.
The crowd cheers as Bjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kostic doesn't seem phased though.
Bjornsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bjornsson stuns Kostic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kostic is looking to clinch but Bjornsson is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bjornsson misses.
Bjornsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kostic on the side of the head.#T2#
Kostic tries to clinch but Bjornsson is having none of it.
Bjornsson misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Kostic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bjornsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kostic backwards.
Kostic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bjornsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bjornsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kostic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kostic jumps guard but Bjornsson stands there with Kostic around his waist. Kostic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stojan Kostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostic blocks a body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson pushes Kostic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kostic is trying to pull guard but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Bjornsson breaks the clinch.
Kostic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut. Kostic saw that one coming.
Bjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostic is just out of range.
Kostic looks to clinch
and Bjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bjornsson throws a hook but Kostic avoids it easily.
As Bjornsson tries to get set, Kostic tries to push him back and clinch up but Bjornsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice jab there from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kostic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Kostic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Kostic defending well as Bjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Kostic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bjornsson.
Kostic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kostic wants to clinch but Bjornsson slips to the side
and Bjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Bjornsson misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjornsson misses the target.
Kostic tries to counter by clinching up but Bjornsson breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Kostic counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Bjornsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Litill Bjornsson dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kostic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjornsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Kostic moves out of range.
Kostic tries to counter by clinching up but Bjornsson breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjornsson misses the target.
Kostic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjornsson throws out the jab.
Bjornsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Kostic tries to clinch up but Bjornsson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson throws a lazy right hand but Kostic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kostic is looking to counter the offense by Bjornsson and move into the clinch.
Kostic tries to clinch up.
Bjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Bjornsson missing with a left hand there. Kostic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjornsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostic is looking to clinch.
Bjornsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kostic manages to avoid it.
Kostic blocks a jab.
Bjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostic.
Kostic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bjornsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bjornsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kostic momentarily.
Stojan Kostic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kostic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kostic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Kostic counters by moving into the clinch.
Kostic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bjornsson smiles and moves away.
Bjornsson catches Kostic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kostic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjornsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kostic moves in looking to clinch but Bjornsson pushes him off.#T3#
Bjornsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kostic on the side of the head.
Kostic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson throws a hook but Kostic blocks it.
Kostic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bjornsson throws a jab when Kostic was well out of range.
Kostic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bjornsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Kostic slips the punch.
Kostic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Kostic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornsson lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Kostic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bjornsson misses with a looping left.
Bjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Kostic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Litill Bjornsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Bjornsson as he connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostic doesn't seem bothered though.
Kostic wants to clinch but Bjornsson slips to the side
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Kostic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Litill Bjornsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bjornsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 41:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 41:50
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 41:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Litill Bjornsson! Litill Bjornsson retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Litill Bjornsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: IFA 20-94
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Bjornsson misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Kostic clinches.
Kostic jumps guard but Bjornsson stands there with Kostic around his waist. Kostic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Bjornsson won't allow it.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Bjornsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stojan Kostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Bjornsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kostic drops back down to his feet.
Kostic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bjornsson walks away with a smile on his face. Kostic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostic.
Bjornsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kostic wants to clinch up but Bjornsson keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kostic off the cage and back into range.
Kostic tries to clinch there but Bjornsson circles away.
Kostic needs to keep his hands up - Bjornsson had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Kostic blocks a jab.
Bjornsson scores with a punch to the head.
Bjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostic wants to clinch.
Bjornsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bjornsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kostic off the cage and back into range.
Kostic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Kostic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjornsson.
Kostic defending well as Bjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjornsson misses with a straight left.
Bjornsson lands a nice hook to Kostic's body. Kostic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bjornsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostic.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kostic manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kostic at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostic is looking to counter the offense by Bjornsson and move into the clinch.
Bjornsson lands an overhand right.#T3##TD2#
Bjornsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kostic!
Kostic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Kostic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bjornsson pulls his head out easily.
Kostic trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bjornsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kostic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kostic is not content to let Bjornsson control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Bjornsson seems to be working for a kimura but Kostic defends the submission attempt.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kostic keeps working.
Kostic tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
Kostic wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kostic works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kostic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Litill Bjornsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostic slips a jab from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostic looks to clinch
and Bjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostic tries to clinch up.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut. Kostic saw that one coming.
Jab from Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kostic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kostic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bjornsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Litill Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Bjornsson looks to land a right hand but Kostic moved out of range.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Kostic counters by clinching up.
Kostic is trying to pull guard but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bjornsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Kostic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bjornsson to keep the fight standing.
Kostic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bjornsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stojan Kostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson lands a nice uppercut.
Bjornsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kostic backwards.
Kostic jumps guard but Bjornsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Bjornsson decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Bjornsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kostic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kostic wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
Kostic is really struggling to control Bjornsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Kostic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bjornsson has his foot on Kostic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kostic works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bjornsson working for submissions but it's allowed Kostic to get to half guard.
Bjornsson is trying to maintain the position but Kostic is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kostic pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Kostic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Kostic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Bjornsson trying to hold on to Kostic's head to control him but Kostic postures up.
Bjornsson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kostic is staying active.
Litill Bjornsson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kostic is working for a kimura but Bjornsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bjornsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kostic trying to pass the guard but Bjornsson defending well. #SUB2#
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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.
Bjornsson wants to improve his position but Kostic is controlling well. #SUB#
Kostic is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Kostic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kostic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bjornsson is just riding it out for now. Kostic eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Litill Bjornsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Kostic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostic tries to clinch up but Bjornsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Kostic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Kostic slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Bjornsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Kostic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with a straight left.
As Bjornsson tries to get set, Kostic tries to push him back and clinch up but Bjornsson manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic slips a jab from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Kostic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Bjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bjornsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Bjornsson manages to pull guard.
Kostic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kostic wants to pass the guard but Bjornsson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bjornsson working for a triangle but Kostic defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kostic defends well.#SUB2#
Bjornsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kostic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Kostic trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
Kostic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kostic wants to pass the guard but Bjornsson is keeping the position.
Kostic passes Bjornsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bjornsson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kostic is trying to work for a kimura but Bjornsson is defending well.
Bjornsson gets full guard.#SUB2#
Bjornsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB2#
Bjornsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bjornsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kostic tries to free his leg and advance position but Bjornsson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bjornsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Kostic from controlling successfully.
Kostic pushing down on Bjornsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bjornsson is looking for a sweep. Kostic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kostic is trying to work for a kimura but Bjornsson is defending well. #SUB2#
Bjornsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kostic is looking for a kimura here.
Bjornsson trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bjornsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjornsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Kostic has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Litill Bjornsson really 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.
#R4#
Kostic doesn't manage to clinch there - Bjornsson circles away.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut. Kostic saw that one coming.
Bjornsson lands with a good body shot.
Bjornsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bjornsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bjornsson lands a nice hook to Kostic's body. Kostic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kostic slips a jab and a cross from Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Kostic uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Kostic pushes Bjornsson up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
Kostic pulls Bjornsson into guard.
Kostic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kostic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bjornsson has picked Kostic up and slammed him! Kostic can't keep hold of the triangle and Bjornsson manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Bjornsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kostic is looking to reverse the position.
Kostic wants to control but Bjornsson postures up.#SUB2#
Bjornsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kostic, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Kostic defending against the ground and pound.
Bjornsson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kostic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Kostic is working from the bottom.
Bjornsson happy to just control the position for now.
Kostic is looking to regain half guard here but Bjornsson keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB2#
Bjornsson has an Americana. Kostic didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bjornsson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bjornsson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Litill Bjornsson!
Litill Bjornsson is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Litill Bjornsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IFA 11.04
Date: Apr 11, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Lawrence gets a clinch.
I was talking to Kostic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostic.
Kostic is trying to pull guard but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.
Lawrence misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Kostic gets control of Lawrence's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kostic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Kostic keeps moving. #SUB#
Kostic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kostic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawrence can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kostic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawrence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kostic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Lawrence is sitting in close to Kostic's body. Kostic has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lawrence is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lawrence is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kostic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stojan Kostic!
Stojan Kostic is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Stojan Kostic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Johnny Lawrence had this to say: 'Hey Johnny! You're a cream puff!'.

Event: IFA 30:03
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Till closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kostic jumps into guard, dragging Till to the mat.
Till wants to control from the top but Kostic keeps moving. #SUB#
Kostic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kostic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Till wants to control from the top but Kostic keeps moving. #SUB#
Kostic looking for a guillotine here but Till defends easily.
My spies in ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform me that Till has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Kostic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Till defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic keeping moving, preventing Till from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Till looking to sit in guard and control but Kostic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Till is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kostic defends well.
Kostic pushes down on Till's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Till gets full guard.#SUB#
Kostic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Till is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Till has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kostic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Till is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Kostic has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Till doesn't defend quickly enough and Kostic has managed to lock this one up! Can Till escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kostic on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stojan Kostic!
Our winner, Stojan Kostic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: IFA : 22/02
Date: Feb 22, 2019

#R1##TD#
Petrone looking to score a takedown here. Kostic is defending well but Petrone drives through and ends up in Kostic's guard.
Petrone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Petrone has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kostic to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Petrone is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kostic pulls down on the head and he's put Petrone to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stojan Kostic! Stojan Kostic retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Stojan Kostic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: IFA : 16/02
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Kostic slips under a jab.
Kostic tries to move into range but Van Dijk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kostic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Dijk lands a head kick. Kostic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kostic tries to clinch but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Van Dijk misses with a looping left.
Kostic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Dijk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Dijk counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Dijk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Dijk with a hook.#T1#
Van Dijk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostic is looking to clinch.
Van Dijk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Dijk. Kostic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Dijk misses the jab.
Van Dijk lands a body shot.
Kostic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slow jab from Van Dijk misses its intended target.
As Van Dijk tries to get set, Kostic tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Dijk manages to avoid the attempt.
Kostic defending well as Van Dijk loads up on a big left hand.
Van Dijk throws out a loose jab but Kostic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kostic avoids the body shot from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Van Dijk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kostic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Dijk.
Kostic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Dijk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kostic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Dijk.
Kostic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Dijk lands a body shot.
Van Dijk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kostic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Van Dijk misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Dijk.
A combination from Van Dijk does no damage.
Van Dijk keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Van Dijk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Dijk throws a looping overhand right but Kostic ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Van Dijk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kostic.
Van Dijk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Dijk throws a nice head kick!
Van Dijk tries to score with a low kick but Kostic moves his leg out of the way.
Van Dijk tries to land a leg kick but Kostic saw it coming and moves away.
Kostic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Dijk circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Dijk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kostics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4##CL#
Kostic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Van Dijk manages to break the clinch.
Kostic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kostic wants to clinch up but Van Dijk keeps it at a distance.
Kostic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kostic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Dijk can pounce on him.
Van Dijk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kostic is able to avoid easily.
Kostic is looking to counter the offense by Van Dijk and move into the clinch.
Van Dijk throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Kostic counters by moving into the clinch.
Van Dijk is trying to break free.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Van Dijk holds him up against the cage and eventually Kostic drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Van Dijk manages to break the clinch.
Kostic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Dijk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Van Dijk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Van Dijk pushes Kostic away with a front kick.
Van Dijk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Dijk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kostic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Dijk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Kostic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kostic.
Kostic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Van Dijk won't allow it.
Kostic fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stojan Kostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Dijk to keep the fight standing.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Van Dijk won't allow it.
Van Dijk lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Dijk walks away with a smile on his face. Kostic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Dijk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostic.
Kostic checks a leg kick.
Van Dijk throws a jab when Kostic was well out of range.#T1#
Van Dijk throws out a leg kick but Kostic moves out of range and Van Dijk only half commits.
Kostic moves in looking to clinch but Van Dijk pushes him off.
Kostic moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Dijk manages to circle out of the way.
Virgil Van Dijk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Dijk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kostic avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
Kostic blocks a head kick by Van Dijk.
A head kick by Van Dijk misses #CL#
and Kostic counters by clinching up.
Van Dijk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kostic keeps control of Van Dijk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Kostic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kostic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Van Dijk is looking to stand up but Kostic won't let him. #SUB#
Kostic has his feet on Van Dijk's thighs here. He's pushed Van Dijk off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Van Dijk screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stojan Kostic!
Stojan Kostic retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Stojan Kostic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: IFA : Total War
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Kostic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malia misses with a straight right. #CL#
Kostic clinches up against the cage.
Kostic jumps guard but Malia stands there with Kostic around his waist. Kostic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kostic is trying to pull guard but Malia has him pressed against the cage.
Kostic keeps control of Malia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Malia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stojan Kostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Malia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Malia is trying to break the clinch but Kostic has him pressed against the cage.
Malia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kostic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Malia is trying to push Kostic away but Kostic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Malia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic jumps guard but Malia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Kostic jumps guard and drags Malia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Kostic looking for a triangle here. Malia is fighting it but it looks tight! Kostic pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Malia is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stojan Kostic!
Stojan Kostic retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Stojan Kostic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IFL : Throwdown
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
Kostic tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Kostic's head but Kostic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostic tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kostic is looking to clinch.
Kostic checks a low kick from Alvarez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kostic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez feints a counter leg kick.
Alvarez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kostic avoids a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Alvarez throws a low kick but Kostic moves out of range easily.
Alvarez scores with a head kick. Kostic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Kostic clinches.
Kostic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alvarez smiles and moves away.
Alvarez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Kostic moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Alvarez won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stojan Kostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostic.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Alvarez misses with a body punch. #T2##TD#
Kostic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alvarez uses from the top position. #SUB#
Alvarez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kostic has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Alvarez is looking to defend but Kostic has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Alvarez! Kostic pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Alvarez taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stojan Kostic!
Stojan Kostic retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Stojan Kostic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ROTI-19
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Kostic throws a poor cross that misses
and Malia counters with a straight right hand.
Kostic misses with a hook.
Kostic is looking to clinch.
Malia works the jab nicely.
Kostic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malia.
Stojan Kostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kostic drives through and clinches with Malia against the cage.
Malia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Kostic jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostic wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kostic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malia defends well.
Kostic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malia controls the pace.
Malia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kostic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Malia has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kostic to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Malia is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kostic pulls down on the head and he's put Malia to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stojan Kostic!
Stojan Kostic is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Stojan Kostic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ROTI-14
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostic.
Kostic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kostic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Alvarez clinches.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Kostic controls the action. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kostic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kostic jumps guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kostic.
Kostic blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez is leaning against Kostic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic takes a shot to the head.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez jabs at Kostic's body.
Alvarez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1##CL#
Kostic clinches up with Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Kostic drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stojan Kostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Kostic blocks it.
Kostic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alvarez to keep the fight standing.
Alvarez digs a right hand underneath Kostic's ribcage. Kostic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Kostic controls the action. #TD#
Kostic jumps guard and drags Alvarez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Alvarez is sitting in close to Kostic's body. Kostic has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Alvarez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Alvarez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kostic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stojan Kostic!
Our winner, Stojan Kostic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ROTI-10
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Turturro gets tackled into the cage by Kostic. Kostic maintains the clinch. #TD#
Turturro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kostic is trying to keep an underhook but Turturro manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kostic is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro. #SUB2#
Kostic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Kostic is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kostic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kostic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kostic is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Turturro rolls with it to try and escape but Kostic cranks on the arm and Turturro is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stojan Kostic!
A very excited looking Stojan Kostic rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ROTI-04
Date: Nov 20, 2018

#R1#
Kostic looks to clinch
and Warona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Warona misses with a looping left.
Kostic tries to clinch up.#CL#
Kostic clinches with his opponent.
Kostic blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Kostic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kostic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Warona wants to stand and escape but instead Kostic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Warona can't keep his opponent in guard - Kostic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Kostic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Warona defend it? Kostic steps over the head and cranks it - Warona is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kostic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stojan Kostic!
In his post fight interview, Stojan Kostic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Kostic fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Frost misses with a wild combination.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kostic wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Kostic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Kostic pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Frost stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Kostic throws up his legs and catches Frost in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Frost tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Kostic! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stojan Kostic!
Stojan Kostic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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