Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 49 - Kocak vs Bronstein
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Fox throws a front kick that sends Da Costa stumbling back into the cage.
Fox throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Fox moves into range and clinches up with Da Costa.
A short right from Fox.
I was talking to Da Costa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Da Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Da Costa in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Tiago Da Costa has been cut.
Fox throws a body kick that misses.
Da Costa throws a big counter combination but Fox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Da Costa moves out of range of the body kick from Fox.
It looked like Da Costa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fox misses with a body shot.
Fox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Costa counters with a one-two to the body.
Da Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox throws a lazy body kick
and Da Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Fox.
Da Costa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fox scores with a hook to the body. Da Costa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fox tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Da Costa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Costa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Costa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fox, as that shot connected. #CL#
Fox gets tackled into the cage by Da Costa. Da Costa maintains the clinch.
Fox tries a body shot but Da Costa blocks it.
Da Costa wants a takedown.
Fox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Da Costa.
Fox lands a damaging elbow.
Fox tries to work over Da Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Fox struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Costa controls his hands.
Fox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Costa or not.
Da Costa is breathing heavily.
Fox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#Tiago Da Costa's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fox comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fox lands an elbow just above Da Costa 's eye.
Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Costa blocks a head kick by Fox.
Nice takedown defense from Fox. No joy for Da Costa on that attempt.
Fox explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Fox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fox lands a left hand.
Fox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Da Costa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fox can turn it around.
A short left from Fox. #T3#
Fox lands with a right to the head.
Fox lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Tiago Da Costa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Da Costa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Da Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fox.
A short body shot lands from Fox as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fox.
Fox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fox with a knee to the head.
Fox lands an elbow inside.
Fox lands an elbow that stopped Da Costa in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Jeez, Tiago Da Costa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Fox!
Jim Fox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC Speed Brawls II
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Tiago Da Costa has been cut.
Stein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stein misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Stein rushes Da Costa and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stein throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Costa blocks it with crossed arms.
Stein scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#Tiago Da Costa's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stein stalling against the cage.
Stein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Da Costa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stein after a bit of a struggle.
Da Costa wants to take the fight to the mat but Stein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Da Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stein connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Costa's face.
Da Costa is trying to pull guard but Stein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#KD2#
Stein drops Da Costa with a big knee straight up the middle! Da Costa is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Da Costa is breathing heavily.#T1#
Stein cracks Da Costa with a hook to the temple - Da Costa is on wobbly legs here! Stein swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Da Costa falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Stein wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Horgen Stein!
In his post fight interview, Horgen Stein started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: F&B 32: Yoshioka vs. Goncalves
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubereem looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Costa is just out of range.
Da Costa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Da Costa tries for a takedown but Ubereem circles away easily
and Ubereem counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Da Costa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Da Costa fails with the takedown
and Ubereem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ubereem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Costa.
Ubereem lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Tiago Da Costa has been cut.
Ubereem 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.
Alistair Ubereem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ubereem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Da Costa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ubereem lands with a right hand.
Da Costa fails with the takedown
and Ubereem counters with a stiff right hand.
Alistair Ubereem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Da Costa.
Ubereem throws out a powerful jab.
Ubereem stuns Da Costa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Ubereem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ubereem fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Costa on the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Tiago Da Costa's cut even more.
Da Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ubereem 's waist but Ubereem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Costa off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ubereem jabs at Da Costa's body.
Nice jab there from Ubereem .
Ubereem lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheers as Ubereem lands an impressive looking overhand right. Da Costa doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#The cut above Tiago Da Costa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Ubereem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Da Costa is rocked!
Ubereem looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Costa is just out of range.
Da Costa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ubereem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ubereem swings for the body but Da Costa moves out of range.
Ubereem misses with a body kick.
Da Costa misses with a takedown attempt - Ubereem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Ubereem jabs at Da Costa's body.
Da Costa needs to keep his hands up - Ubereem had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Ubereem misses its intended target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ubereem . Da Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Costa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Da Costa with a poor takedown
and Ubereem counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#Tiago Da Costa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Da Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ubereem .
Da Costa is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Ubereem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiago Da Costa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Da Costa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ubereem jabs at Da Costa's body.
Decent striking displayed by Ubereem there.
Nice takedown defense from Ubereem . No joy for Da Costa on that attempt.
Da Costa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Costa shoots for a double leg takedown but Ubereem sprawls well. He's pushed Da Costa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Costa takes one on the button.#T1#
Ubereem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alistair Ubereem !
During a confident post fight interview, Alistair Ubereem thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: F&B 29: Motts vs. Da Costa
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Costa.
Motts throws a hook but Da Costa avoids it easily.
Motts scores with a shot to the body.
Da Costa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Tiago Da Costa has been cut.
Motts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Costa manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target.
Motts just misses with a punch to the body.
Motts slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Costa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Motts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Motts connects with a looping right hand. #KD#
Motts drops Da Costa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Da Costa looks back up at him and smiles so Motts waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Motts slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Costa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Motts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Da Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Motts lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Da Costa falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeremy Motts!
Jeremy Motts retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: F&BE 25- Bloody Animals
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1##TD#
Boaler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Da Costa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boaler is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Da Costa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boaler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boaler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Da Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boaler is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Da Costa working for a triangle but Boaler defends it easily.
Boaler tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Costa is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boaler is pushing down on Da Costa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Costa is fighting to maintain full guard but Boaler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Da Costa works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Da Costa looking for a guillotine here but Boaler defends easily. #SUB2#
Da Costa is looking for a triangle but Boaler pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Boaler trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boaler looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Boaler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Costa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boaler has managed to get both his arms back between Da Costa's legs - danger averted.
Da Costa trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Da Costa working for a triangle but Boaler defends it easily.
Boaler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Da Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boaler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Da Costa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boaler uses it to pass to side control.
Da Costa tries to bench press Boaler off him but Boaler keeps the position.
Boaler tries to advance to mount but Da Costa denies him. #SUB#
Boaler is trying to get an arm triangle but Da Costa is defending well.
Boaler works to advance to full mount. Da Costa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boaler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Costa is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Boaler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boaler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Da Costa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boaler won't let Da Costa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Da Costa working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Boaler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Da Costa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Da Costa is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Da Costa is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Boaler looking for a guillotine from mount but Da Costa is having none of it. #T4#
Boaler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Costa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boaler tries to control but Da Costa wriggling away.
Boaler is looking to work his way around to Da Costa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Da Costa regains half guard.
Boaler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Da Costa is defending against the submission attempts here by Boaler.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boaler trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Boaler dominated that round.
That's time! Boaler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Boaler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Da Costa to the ground. Boaler is now in Da Costa's guard.
Boaler passes into half guard.
Boaler works his way into full mount!
Da Costa can't escape the position.
Tom Boaler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Boaler looking to secure an arm triangle but Da Costa defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Costa is squirming around, avoiding Boaler's attempts to control the action.
Boaler moves to the back.
Will Boaler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T1#
Da Costa tries to roll but Boaler sticks to his back.
Da Costa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boaler prevents Da Costa from improving his position.
Boaler working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Da Costa's thigh. Da Costa counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Boaler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Costa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boaler has managed to get both his arms back between Da Costa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Da Costa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boaler defends well.
Boaler trying to control but Da Costa is working from the bottom.
Boaler passes Da Costa's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Da Costa actively working from the bottom here.
Da Costa is trying to maintain the position but Boaler is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Boaler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boaler passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Boaler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boaler is looking to work his way around to Da Costa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3#
Boaler is working hard here to advance position.
Da Costa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Da Costa gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Boaler is looking for a kimura here.
Boaler works his way into side control.
Boaler working away.
Boaler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Da Costa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Da Costa regains half guard.
Boaler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Costa can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB2#
Da Costa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boaler pulls his head out easily.
Da Costa wants to control but Boaler passes into side.
Da Costa is trying to buck Boaler off.
Da Costa sneaks back into half guard.
Da Costa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boaler is working away from the top position though.
Da Costa punching from the bottom.
Boaler passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Boaler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Boaler is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Da Costa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Da Costa shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Boaler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Boaler feints and as Da Costa raises his hands in defense, Boaler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boaler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Costa is keeping the position for now.
Boaler forces his way into half guard.
Boaler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Da Costa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Costa is looking to control Boaler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Costa avoid being mounted?
Da Costa wants to improve his position but Boaler is controlling well.
Boaler works his way into full mount! #T1#
Boaler is looking to work his way around to Da Costa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Da Costa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boaler.
Da Costa tries to lock up and control but Boaler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boaler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Da Costa is looking to escape.
Da Costa is looking to improve his position but Boaler isn't that keen on the idea.
Da Costa manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Boaler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Da Costa is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Boaler is tapping! Great win for Da Costa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tiago Da Costa!
Tiago Da Costa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Madness Fright Night 33
Date: Apr 08, 2020

#R1#
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Da Costa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Da Costa ducks down to avoid it.
Da Costa slips a jab from Jones.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Da Costa checks a leg kick.
Da Costa tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Jones misses.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones throws a hook but Da Costa blocks it.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Costa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Da Costa tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Costa takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Tiago Da Costa has been cut.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Jones connects with the punch.
Da Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Costa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Da Costa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Da Costa walks into a jab.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Costa thinks about the counter body kick.
Da Costa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
David Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Da Costa.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.#CUT#
That has opened up Tiago Da Costa's cut even more.#T2#
Jones is looking to slow Da Costa down with leg kicks.
Jones digs a good hook to Da Costa's body.
David Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Costa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
The cut above Tiago Da Costa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Da Costa uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Jones drops Da Costa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Da Costa looks back up at him and smiles so Jones waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Da Costa is rocked!
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
David Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Costa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Costa shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Costa walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Jones! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Jones!
A victorious David Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Madness 38 Haba vs Robinson
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Da Costa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Hammer misses the jab.
It seemed like Da Costa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammer throws a body punch but Da Costa moves out of range.
Da Costa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hammer to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Tiago Da Costa has been cut.
Da Costa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Costa.
Da Costa throws a big counter head kick but Hammer avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Hammer misses.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Hammer rushes Da Costa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Hammer on the inside.
Da Costa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well.
Hammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Our sources have told us that Hammer has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Da Costa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Da Costa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hammer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fritz Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Da Costa.
Hammer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hammer.
Hammer works on Da Costa's body with a couple of short punches.
Hammer lands with a left to the head.
Hammer lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hammer.
Da Costa is trying to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling him.
Da Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Costas head. #TD2#
Da Costa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hammer uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Costa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Da Costa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hammer doesn't defend quickly enough and Da Costa has managed to lock this one up! Can Hammer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Da Costa on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiago Da Costa!
Tiago Da Costa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 10, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1##TD#
Humpinator scores with a takedown into Da Costa's guard.#SUB#
Humpinator thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Humpinator got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Costa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Humpinator has managed to get both his arms back between Da Costa's legs - danger averted.
Da Costa being controlled here, momentarily.
Humpinator tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Costa is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Da Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Humpinator is aware though and is defending well.
Humpinator engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Da Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Humpinator is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Da Costa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Humpinator is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Da Costa.#T1##SUB#
Humpinator looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Humpinator trying to control the action but Da Costa is working from the bottom.
Humpinator has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Da Costa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Humpinator presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Humpinator moves to the back position. #SUB#
Da Costa showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Da Costa wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Humpinator has the hooks in. Da Costa is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Humpinator passes his arm under Da Costa's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Da Costa taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lardo Humpinator!
After the fight, Lardo Humpinator was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ICC 20: Harris v Jantan 3
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Da Costa walks into a left hand.
Da Costa's coach down at BAK training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Da Costa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Balle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Da Costa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Balle did well to prevent Da Costa getting side control.#SUB2#
Da Costa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Da Costa is looking for a kimura but Balle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Costa to get the leverage.
Da Costa wants to control but Balle is keeping him busy.
Da Costa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Da Costa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Da Costa working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Balle looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Da Costa! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tiago Da Costa!
Our winner, Tiago Da Costa, 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: ICC CN 10: Larsson v Robinson
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Camara Gracie clinches.
Da Costa tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Camara Gracie pulls Da Costa into guard. #SUB2#
Da Costa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camara Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Costa has managed to get both his arms back between Camara Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Camara Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Camara Gracie is looking for a triangle but Da Costa pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Camara Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Costa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Costa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Camara Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Costa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Camara Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camara Gracie looking to control.
Da Costa trying to control but Camara Gracie is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Camara Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Da Costa defends easily.
Da Costa postures up. #SUB2#
Da Costa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Da Costa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Camara Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Camara Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Costa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Camara Gracie is tightening it up a little... Da Costa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Da Costa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Da Costa taps out! Nice BJJ there by Camara Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Royce Camara Gracie!
Royce Camara Gracie is the new super heavyweight champion!
Royce Camara Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: ICC 12: Haba v Money
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Da Costa staying out of range there.
Balle connects with a right hand. Da Costa shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Tiago Da Costa has been cut.
Da Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balle.
Da Costa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Da Costa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balle to score with a decent uppercut.
Da Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Da Costa.
Da Costa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Da Costa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Costa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Da Costa fails with the takedown
and Balle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Da Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balle as he jumps to the side.
Balle throwing a counter right hand but Da Costa manages to avoid it.
Balle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Da Costa.
Balle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Michae Balle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Da Costa.
Balle swinging wildly here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Balle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Balle misses its intended target.
Da Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Costa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Da Costa scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
That has opened up Tiago Da Costa's cut even more.#TD2#
Da Costa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michae Balle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiago Da Costa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Balle throws a series of punches but Da Costa avoids them all with ease.
Da Costa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Da Costa tries for a takedown but Balle circles away easily
and Balle counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balle.
Balle sets himself, and Da Costa steps forward looking for the clinch! Balle avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balle throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Costa tries to counter with a clinch but Balle shakes him off and moves away.
Balle throws a hook but Da Costa blocks it.#T1##TD2#
Da Costa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Balle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Balle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Costa on the ground.
Da Costa throws a big elbow that misses.
Da Costa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Costa can do to turn this around?
Balle trying to keep a closed guard but Da Costa is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Da Costa drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Da Costa seems to have locked his on tight now - Balle screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Da Costa, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tiago Da Costa!
Tiago Da Costa is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tiago Da Costa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ICC 7: Davis v Life
Date: Oct 11, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Slugs clinches with his opponent.
Slugs landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Tiago Da Costa has been cut.
Slugs with a knee to the head.
Slugs lands an elbow that stopped Da Costa in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slugs obliges.
Da Costa is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Slugs lands a vicious elbow to the side of Da Costa's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Slugs tries to finish him with strikes but Da Costa still seems able to defend himself so Slugs steps back and lets Da Costa get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC2#
Da Costa is rocked!#CUT2#
Tiago Da Costa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doug Slugs!
Our winner, Doug Slugs, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1#
Da Costa takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Tiago Da Costa has been cut.
Choden Biren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Biren misses with a few strikes there.
Da Costa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Biren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Da Costa scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Da Costa gets tackled into the cage by Biren. Biren maintains the clinch.
Biren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Biren displaying some good clinch control by pressing Da Costa up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Biren for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Biren stops a takedown attempt from Da Costa.
Da Costa is trying to drag Biren to the mat but Biren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biren stops a takedown attempt from Da Costa.
Choden Biren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Da Costa.
Da Costa wants to take the fight to the mat but Biren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Da Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Da Costa is working for takedown but Biren is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Da Costa wants a takedown.
Biren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Biren just leaning against Da Costa, taking a breather.
Da Costa tries for a takedown but Biren manages to get underhooks.
Biren prevents the takedown attempt.
Biren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Costa backwards.
Da Costa looks winded!
Da Costa keeps control of Biren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Biren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Biren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Da Costa is trying to break the clinch but Biren has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Biren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Biren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Da Costa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Biren gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Da Costa is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Biren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Costa walks into a jab.
Biren lands a nice hook to Da Costa's body. Da Costa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. Biren catches Da Costa right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Biren.
No joy there for Biren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biren misses with a series of wild punches.
Biren dips to his left and cracks Da Costa with an uppercut!#T3#
Da Costa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Biren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Biren.
Biren connects with a nice looking jab.
Da Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Biren tries to sprawl but Da Costa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Biren is looking to improve his position.
Biren is working hard here to advance position.
Biren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Biren tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Da Costa is trying to work for a kimura but Biren is defending well. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Da Costa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Biren could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Da Costa has cracked it and Biren is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Da Costa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiago Da Costa!
A very excited looking Tiago Da Costa 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2019

#R1#
Plushmaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Costa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Plushmaster avoids it.#CL2#
Plushmaster pushes Da Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Costa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plushmaster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Da Costa is trying to drag Plushmaster to the mat but Plushmaster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Plushmaster's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Plushmaster gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Da Costa regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Costa has his feet on Plushmaster's thighs here. He's pushed Plushmaster 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! Plushmaster screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tiago Da Costa!
Tiago Da Costa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2019

#R1#
Da Costa moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Da Costa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Da Costa trying to control from half guard but Braxton is working away.
Da Costa works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Da Costa is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Da Costa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tiago Da Costa!
A very excited looking Tiago Da Costa 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Da Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Da Costa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loveridge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Costa. #SUB2#
Da Costa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Da Costa drops back looking for a leg! Loveridge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loveridge manages to kick Da Costa off! Da Costa jumps back into Loveridge's guard.
Da Costa looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveridge is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Da Costa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB2#
Da Costa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Da Costa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Loveridge's guard. #SUB2#
Da Costa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Loveridge is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tiago Da Costa!
A very excited looking Tiago Da Costa 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2019

#R1##TD#
Mephistopheles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mephistopheles lands in his opponent's guard.
Mephistopheles controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mephistopheles wants to control from the top but Da Costa keeps moving.
Mephistopheles content to stall in guard here.
Mephistopheles wants to control from the top but Da Costa keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Da Costa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mephistopheles tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Costa is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Da Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mephistopheles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Da Costa keeping moving, preventing Mephistopheles from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Da Costa has his foot on Mephistopheles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mephistopheles works his way back into a safe position though.
Mephistopheles wants to control from the top but Da Costa keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Da Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mephistopheles is aware though and is defending well.
Mephistopheles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mephistopheles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Da Costa keeping full guard, as Mephistopheles tries to pass.
Mephistopheles wants to control from the top but Da Costa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mephistopheles avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Mephistopheles is posturing up here but Da Costa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mephistopheles tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mephistopheles has to tap! Slick submission there by Da Costa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tiago Da Costa!
After winning the bout, Tiago Da Costa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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