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Event:
GC 397
Date: Sep 30, 2021 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Costa misses its intended target.
Costa sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Costa looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Costa ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costa misses with an uppercut.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Costa misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Costa.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Costa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Costa blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Costa lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Maximo Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Costa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws a push kick but Costa slaps the foot to one side.
Costa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Costa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Costa throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Costa swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Costa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costa lands an overhand right.
Costa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Costa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Costa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Costa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Costa.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Costa moved away.
Costa lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Costa throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Costa misses with a hook.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Costa's head back.
Costa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa misses with a straight left.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Costa jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Costa scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Costa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Johnson is looking to slow Costa down with leg kicks.
Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Costa thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa misses the jab.
Costa swinging wildly here.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costa throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson throws a push kick but Costa slaps the foot to one side.
Costa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.
Costa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Costa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohnson.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Costa.
Costa throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeff Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Costa misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Costa misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Costa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jeff Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Costa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Costa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Costa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Costa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Costa throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Costa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Costa scores with a jab to the head.
Costa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Costa scores with a nice strike.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Costa is out of range.
Costa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Costa misses the target.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Costa.
Costa throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Costa moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Costa. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Costa lands a body shot.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Costa as he connects with a hook.
Costa throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Costa misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costa momentarily.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Costa tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Costa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Costa connects with a looping right hand.
Costa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Costa scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Costa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Costa looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Costa just gets out of the way.
A jab from Costa misses.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Costa doesn't seem bothered though.
Costa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Costa connects with the punch.
Costa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Costa lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Costa.
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!
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson lands with a hook. Costa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Costa.
Costa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Costa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Costa thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Johnson misses the jab.
Costa throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Costa moves out of range of the strikes.
Costa defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Costa throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.
Costa misses with an uppercut.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Costa misses its intended target.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Costa.
A telegraphed right hand from Costa misses the target.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Costa looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Costa tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Costa misses with a straight right.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Costa swings widly with a right hand
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Costa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Costa feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Costa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Donk. Costa catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Costa saw that one coming.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Costa finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Good shot there by Costa.
Costa staying out of range there.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Costa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Costa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Costa is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Costa lands a head shot.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Costa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Johnson keeps Costa at a distance using the push kick.
A big left from Costa misses.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Costa misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson tries a low kick but Costa avoids it.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Costa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Costa moved away.
Johnson cracks Costa with a good jab.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Costa.
Johnson slips under a jab from Costa.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Johnson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Costa. That snapped Johnson's head back.
A jab from Costa misses. #T3#
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Costa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Costa lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Costa misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Costa throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
Costa misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Costa scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson slips under a jab from Costa.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costa.
Costa connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Costa misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costa momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Costa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maximo Costa.
Well Costa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
GC 392
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
A cross from Costa lands.
Costa moves out of range of the strikes.
Costa scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nibbs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costa jabs Nibbs right on the nose. Nibbs blinks but takes it well.
We've been told by Costa's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nibbs throws the left hand but Costa avoids the punch easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nibbs 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.
A swing and a miss from Costa.
Costa scores with a nice right hand.
Costa misses with a straight right.
Nibbs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Nibbs blocks a jab.
A big left from Costa misses.
Costa misses with a straight right.
Nibbs wants to counter with a clinch but Costa pushes him away.
Costa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nibbs moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Costa moves out of range of the strikes.
Costa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Nibbs moved out of range nicely.
Nibbs misses with a body kick.
Costa connects with a body shot that sends Nibbs's belly button to the back.#T1#
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nibbs with the counter takedown but Costa avoids it easily.
Costa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nibbs misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Costa misses the target.
Jab by Costa.
Maximo Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nibbs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Costa at a distance.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Costa misses with a hook
and Nibbs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Nibbs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Costa's guard.
Nibbs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nibbs wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Nibbs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Costa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nibbs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Nibbs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nibbs tries to free his leg and advance position but Costa is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nibbs wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nibbs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Costa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maximo Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nibbs connects with a body shot.
Nibbs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nibbs duly obliges.
Costa jabs Nibbs right on the nose. Nibbs blinks but takes it well.
Costa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nibbs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Nibbs slips the punch.
Nibbs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Costa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Costa.#CL#
Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
Costa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Costa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Nibbs.
Nibbs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Nibbs keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Nibbs.
Nibbs misses with a knee strike.
Nibbs has Costa pressed against the cage, preventing Costa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nibbs lands with a left to the head.
Costa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nibbs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nibbs has Costa pushed against the cage.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Nibbs keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Nibbs has Costa pressed against the cage, preventing Costa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nibbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Costa throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Nibbs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nibbs landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nibbs trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Nibbs trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Costa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Nibbs looking for a guillotine here but Costa defends easily.
Nibbs keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maximo Costa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nibbs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nibbs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nibbs slips under a jab.
Costa scores with the left hand. Nibbs knows he should have avoided that one.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Nibbs moved out of range nicely.
Nibbs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Christopher Nibbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costa lands the left hand.#TD2#
Nibbs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Costa pushes Nibbs off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Costa.
Costa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Nibbs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costa lands an overhand right.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Nibbs needs to keep his hands up - Costa had a free shot at his head there.
Maximo Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa scores with a jab. Nibbs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nibbs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costa throws out the jab.
Costa throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Nibbs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nibbs.
Costa is trying to break free.
Costa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nibbss head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nibbs.#BC#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nibbs missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nibbs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nibbs ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Nibbs defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Nibbs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Costa misses with a straight right.
Costa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nibbs's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Nibbs pushes Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Nibbs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.#T2#
Costa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nibbs missing with knees to the body.
Costa is trying to push Nibbs away but Nibbs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Nibbs has double underhooks.
Nibbs is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nibbs lands a shoulder strike.
Costa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nibbs lands with a right to the head.
Nibbs is trying to stall.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Nibbs has double underhooks.
Costa is trying to push Nibbs away but Nibbs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nibbs stalling.
Costa wants to break free but Nibbs has control.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Nibbs. #BC#
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nibbs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nibbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costa.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Costa misses the jab.
Costa works the jab nicely.
Costa scores with a jab to the head.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nibbs can do to turn this around?
Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nibbs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nibbs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.
Nibbs blocks a jab.
Nibbs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Costa tests Nibbs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nibbs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nibbs moves out of range of the strikes.
Costa misses with an uppercut
and Nibbs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Costa misses with a hook.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Nibbs ducks down to avoid it.
Costa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Costa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nibbs checks it well.
A punch combination from Nibbs misses.
Costa misses with a straight left.
Nibbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Nibbs slips a jab from Costa.
Costa clobbers Nibbs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Costa blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Nibbs.
Costa throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
so Nibbs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nibbs advances to half guard.
Nibbs stalling away here and it's allowed Costa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Costa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nibbs lands with an uppercut that bounces Costa off the cage and back into range.
Nibbs slips a jab from Costa.
Costa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costa scores with a nice head shot.
Nibbs misses with a combination
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Nibbs ducks right into an uppercut from Costa.
Nibbs slips a jab from Costa.
Costa throws the left hand but Nibbs avoids the punch easily.
Costa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nibbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Nibbs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Costa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Nibbs shoots for a takedown but Costa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nibbs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Costa defends it nicely.
Costa blocks a low kick nicely.
Nibbs slips under a jab from Costa.
A punch lands to the side of Nibbs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Costa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Costa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costa punishes Nibbs's body with a nice straight punch.
Nibbs misses with a looping left.
Nibbs cracks a nice hook into Costa's ribs.
Costa throws a leg kick but Nibbs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Costa lands with a right hand.
Costa scores with a nice 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!
Costa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Good work by Nibbs as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Nibbs tries to keep at a distance but Costa has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Costa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nibbs has Costa pressed against the cage.
Nibbs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards. #BC#
Costa manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Nibbs moves into the clinch successfully.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Nibbs keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Nibbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Nibbs's head but Nibbs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nibbs moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Nibbs slips a jab from Costa.
Costa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nibbs throws a one two combo.
Nibbs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Costa is fending him off so far but Nibbs persists. Nope, Costa circles away and we're back to standing.
Maximo Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Nibbs.
Costa throws out a loose jab but Nibbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa lands a nice shot that snaps Nibbs's head back.
Nibbs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nibbs throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Nibbs scores with a three punch combo!
Nibbs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Nibbs with the counter takedown but Costa avoids it easily.
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Nibbs.
Costa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nibbs moves away from the strike by Costa.
Nibbs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nibbs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Costa tries to avoid it but Nibbs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Costa to the ground. Costa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Costa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nibbss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christopher Nibbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nibbs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Costa.
Costa clobbers Nibbs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nibbs swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Nibbs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nibbs ducks right into an uppercut from Costa.
Maximo Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costa lands a nice shot that snaps Nibbs's head back.
Nibbs misses with a low kick.
Nibbs misses the shot to the body.
Costa slips under a jab from Nibbs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Costa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nibbs - the referee stops the clock and Costa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nibbs. Costa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A combination from Costa does no damage.
Nibbs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nibbs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Nibbs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximo Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Costa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximo Costa!
A relieved looking Maximo Costa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GC 390
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costa cracks Karuso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Costa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karuso's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Karuso.
Costa throws a hook but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Costa.
Costa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Karuso moved out of range nicely.
Karuso lands with a shot to the body.
Karuso lands with a straight right. Costa didn't see that one coming.
Costa misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karuso scores with a jab to the head.
Costa misses with a straight left.
Costa connects with a looping right hand.
Karuso doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Karuso ducks down to avoid it.
Karuso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Karuso fails to land with a series of punches.
Costa throws out a counter right but Karuso avoids it with no problem.
Costa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Karuso clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Karuso.
Karuso tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
#T1#
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Karuso keeps him there for the moment.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Costa throws a punch but it's blocked by Karuso.
We've been informed that Costa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Karuso lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Karuso.
Costa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Costa manages to break the clinch.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Karuso slips the punch.#CL#
Karuso drives through and clinches with Costa against the cage.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Karuso lands with a short shot to the head.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Costa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karuso.
A nice left hand lands by Karuso.
Good body shot from Karuso.
Karuso scores with a shoulder strike.
Costa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Costa prevents a body shot from Karuso. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karuso keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karuso tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Karuso cracks Costa with a nice body shot.
Costa prevents a body shot from Karuso. #BC#
Karuso breaks from the clinch.
Maximo Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Karuso moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karuso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karuso takes a jab right on the kisser.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karuso takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Karuso ducks down to avoid it.
Karuso lands a nice shot to the body.
Karuso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Costa.
Karuso is looking to clinch but Costa is avoiding it.
Costa avoids the body shot from Karuso.
Costa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karuso connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Costa scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Karuso lands a nice looking body shot.
Karuso is looking to wear down Costa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Karuso closes the distance and clinches.
Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Karuso has double underhooks.
Costa is trying to break free.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Karuso.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Costa looks winded!
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Karuso - that landed with a thud.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Karuso won't allow it.
Karuso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa tries to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karuso.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards. #BC#
Karuso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karuso is looking to counter the offense by Costa and move into the clinch.
Costa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karuso finds it's way round the side to connect with Costa's 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!#CL#
Karuso moves into the clinch successfully.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
Costa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Costa tries to break free but Karuso pushes him back against the cage.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Costa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karuso lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Karuso manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Costa.
Costa avoids the body shot from Karuso.
Karuso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Karuso swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Costa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Costa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frank Karuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karuso connects with a jab.
Karuso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karuso works over Costa's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Karuso closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Karuso - just one landing.
Karuso slips under a jab from Costa.
Karuso tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Karuso swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Costa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Karuso moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Karuso drives through and clinches with Costa against the cage.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karuso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.
Karuso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karuso tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Karuso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costa can do to turn this around?
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frank Karuso has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1##BC2#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karuso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karuso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costa throws an overhand right that lands on Karuso's shoulder, as Karuso tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Costa catches Karuso right on the button with a cross.
Karuso wants to clinch.
Karuso drops his hands momentarily and Costa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Costa.
Costa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karuso finds it's way round the side to connect with Costa's head.
A cross from Karuso lands.
Karuso slips under a jab.
Costa cracks Karuso with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Karuso moves into range and clinches up with Costa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karuso keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karuso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karuso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Karuso keeps him there for the moment.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso cracks Costa with a nice body shot.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costa's elbow.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Karuso has Costa pressed against the cage, preventing Costa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Costa taking a breather.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Karuso has the dominant position.#T3#
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso pushes Costa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Karuso - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Karuso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karuso misses with an uppercut.
Costa needs to keep his hands up - Karuso had a free shot at his head there.
Karuso lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karuso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karuso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karuso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costa slips under a jab from Karuso.
Costa misses with a hook.
Costa misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Karuso moves into the clinch.
A short right from Karuso on the inside.
Karuso presses Costa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karuso lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa throws an elbow but it misses.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Karuso has the dominant position.#T4#
Karuso lands a nice shot to the body.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Karuso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa tries to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling the position.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Karuso has double underhooks.
Karuso leaning his opponent against the cage.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karuso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Karuso.
Karuso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Costa tries to break free but Karuso pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Karuso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Costa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karuso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costa misses with a straight right.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karuso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karuso wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
Karuso shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Costa eats them both and turns towards Karuso to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Costa moves out of range as Karuso strikes.
Karuso lands a jab to the head.
Karuso throws the left hand but Costa avoids the punch easily.
Karuso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karuso misses with a two punch combination.
Costa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karuso works Costa's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karuso swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Costa misses with an uppercut.
Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karuso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa avoids the body shot from Karuso.
Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Karuso counters by clinching up. #T1#
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso is leaning against Costa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karuso pushes Costa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Karuso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso works on Costa's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
Karuso lands with a light punch inside.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Costa's ribcage. Costa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Costa blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Karuso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Costa prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Karuso tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karuso misses with an elbow over the top.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso works on Costa's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karuso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Costa is trying to break free.
Karuso tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karuso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Karuso.
A left hand lands to the body for Karuso.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Costa blocks a body shot from Karuso. #T3#
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Karuso tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karuso tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Costa is trying to break free.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karuso keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Karuso.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Karuso.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costa's elbow.
Nice body punch from Karuso - that landed with a thud.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karuso tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Karuso keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Karuso tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximo Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa wants to break free but Karuso has control.
Costa tries to break free but Karuso pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Costa breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Karuso. Those never looked like landing.
Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costa misses with a looping right.
Karuso circles away from the clinch attempt
and Karuso counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa dodges the punch combination from Karuso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Karuso closes the distance and pushes Costa back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Karuso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karuso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Karuso!
Frank Karuso was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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GC 388
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Costa lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes 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.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Costa has knocked Barnes down with a huge combo! Costa steps away and waves a wobbly Barnes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Barnes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sam Barnes has been cut.
Maximo Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Costa misses.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Barnes jabs Costa right on the nose. Costa blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Costa misses. #CL2#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Costa is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Costa throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Costa throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.#CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Costa avoids it with no problem.
Costa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Costa.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Costa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Costa throws a poor cross that misses
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Costa throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Costa throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Costa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costa lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.
Costa is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Costa misses with an uppercut.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Costa.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Nice cross by Costa.#KD#
Costa sends Barnes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Costa is motioning to the referee to let Barnes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Costa looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Costa misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
A big left from Costa misses.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Costa.
Jab, jab by Costa - just one landing.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Costa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa blocks a jab.
Barnes defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Costa.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Barnes slips a jab from Costa.
Costa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Costa throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Costa throws an off balance right hand
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Costa's head back.
Costa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costa misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Costa scores with a nice head shot.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Barnes's cut.
That's time! Costa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Costa. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Costa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costa.
Costa misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Costa backing up. Costa nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Costa throws an off balance right hand
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maximo Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Costa.#T1#
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Barnes scores with a hook.
Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Barnes darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage.
Costa tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Barnes has Costa pressed against the cage, preventing Costa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes slips under a jab from Costa.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Costa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Costa misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Costa misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.#T2#
Barnes moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Costa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
As Costa backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Costa manages to avoid it all.
Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Costa.
Costa misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Costa's head back.
A big right from Costa misses.
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes. #T3#
Costa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costa misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Barnes rushes Costa and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes moves out of range as Costa strikes.#TD2#
Barnes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Costa to the ground. Barnes is now in Costa's guard.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Costa is keeping the position for now.
Costa wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him. #SU2#
Barnes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
#BC2#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Barnes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A big left from Costa misses.
Costa misses with a left hand
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Costa.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Costa misses the jab.
Costa misses with a straight left.
A big right from Costa misses.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costa throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Costa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Costa misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Costa cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Barnes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Costa napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1##SU2#
Barnes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Costa to his feet.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Costa tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Costa seems unphased.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Costa misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Costa moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Costa throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Costa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes throws a low kick but Costa avoids it.
Costa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Barnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Costa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Costa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Costa misses with a looping right.
Costa misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes slips a straight right by Costa.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Costa did well to prevent Barnes getting side control.
Costa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes connects with the punch.#TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Costa's guard.
Barnes prevents Costa from getting back to his feet.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Barnes.
I think Barnes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Barnes!
After the fight, Sam Barnes 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. |
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Event:
GC 385
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dean. Dean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Costa closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Dean manages to break the clinch.
Costa misses with a double jab.
Maximo Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dean throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Costa moves in looking to clinch but Dean pushes him off.
Dean looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Dean circles away.
Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costa momentarily.
A jab from Dean misses.
Nice defenses there by Dean.
Dean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costa blocks a jab.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean misses with a body shot.
Costa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dean swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dean throws out a leg kick but Costa moves out of range and Dean only half commits. #T1#
A cross from Dean lands.
Dean has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dean connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Costa's hands.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Dean is just out of range.
Costa cracks Dean with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Costa catches Dean right on the button with a cross.
A jab lands there for Costa.
Dean throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Dean misses. #CL#
Costa drives through and clinches with Dean against the cage.
#BC#
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costa lands a jab.
Costa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Dean - just one landing.
A big right from Dean misses.
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Dean moved out of range.
Dean throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it.
Costa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Costa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dean to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dean.
Dean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Costa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Dean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
Costa scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Dean does it's job there.
Dean connects with a right hand. Costa shakes it off.#ROC2#Costa is rocked!
Dean steps in with a hook that catches Costa right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Dean follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Costa looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Dean!
Our winner, Brian Dean, 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. |
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Event:
GC 380 McScramble vs Bleak
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Costa clobbers Karuso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut there from Costa.
Karuso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karuso throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Karuso blocks the body kick.
Karuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karuso throws out the jab.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Good shot there by Costa.
Karuso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Karuso wants to counter with a clinch but Costa pushes him away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karuso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Costa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karuso.
Costa tries to clinch up.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Costa slips under a jab.
Jab by Costa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karuso slips a jab from Costa.
Karuso throws a hook but Costa blocks it.
Costa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costa tries to clinch but Karuso moves out of range.
Karuso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Karuso counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karuso. #T1#
Karuso throws a head punch that misses.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike.
Karuso lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Karuso breaks from the clinch.
Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karuso. Karuso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Costa is looking to clinch but Karuso is avoiding it.
Karuso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karuso checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Karuso clinches with his opponent.
Karuso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Karuso prevents Costa from breaking the clinch.
Karuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costa tries to circle away but Karuso has him pinned against the cage.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costa's elbow. #T2#
Karuso misses with a punch on the inside.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso misses with the head strike.
Costa blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Karuso fails to land.
Costa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karuso keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Costa prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Costa fails to pull guard.
Costa jumps guard but Karuso turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karuso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Costa is trying to push Karuso away but Karuso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Costa blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso lands a left hand.
Costa prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Costa can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Karuso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karuso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karuso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karuso is working Costa over against the cage.
Karuso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karuso lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karuso pushes Costa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2#
Karuso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costa, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karuso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Costa stalls.
Karuso has Costa pressed against the cage, preventing Costa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Costa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Karuso fails to land.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Karuso keeps him there for the moment.
Costa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karuso walks away with a smile on his face. Costa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karuso looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Karuso tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Costa misses with a looping right.
Karuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Karuso.
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karuso is able to avoid easily.
Frank Karuso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karuso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Karuso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karuso blocks a jab.
Maximo Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
Karuso lands with a left to the head.
Costa can't get the takedown.
Karuso has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Karuso lands a right hand.
Karuso blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa jumps guard but Karuso stands there with Costa around his waist. Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Costa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karuso after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Costa tries to circle away but Karuso has him pinned against the cage.
Karuso lands a left hand.
Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costa tries to circle away but Karuso has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karuso keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karuso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karuso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Costa tries to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling the position.
Karuso keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike.
Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Karuso won't allow it.
Karuso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costas head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karuso takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Costa is trying to break free.#T2#
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling him.
Karuso cracks Costa with a nice body shot.
Costa jumps guard but Karuso stands there with Costa around his waist. Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karuso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karuso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Karuso.
Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karuso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Karuso keeps him there for the moment.
Costa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Karuso.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karuso.
Karuso misses with some punches.
Karuso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karuso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Karuso.
Karuso stalling in the clinch.
Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Karuso won't allow it.
Costa blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Karuso.
Karuso tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Karuso lands a nice uppercut.
Karuso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costa wants to break free but Karuso has control.
Good body shot from Karuso.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Karuso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karuso lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling him.
A short right from Karuso.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karuso misses with a punch on the inside.
Karuso swings wildly with an uppercut but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karuso pushes Costa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Karuso lands a nice uppercut.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Costa pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karuso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Karuso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Karuso swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
It looked like Costa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karuso throws a hook but Costa blocks it.
Costa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Karuso's head but Karuso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Karuso throws a hook but Costa blocks it.
Karuso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Costa's hands.#CL2#
Karuso takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Costa fails to land.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Costa prevents a body shot from Karuso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costa.
Frank Karuso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Costa is trying to break free.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Karuso keeps him there for the moment.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Karuso has double underhooks.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Karuso has double underhooks.
Karuso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Karuso has double underhooks.
Karuso misses with some punches.
Karuso scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
Karuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike.
Costa is trying to pull guard but Karuso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karuso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Karuso is working Costa over against the cage.
Costa taking a breather.
Costa tries to circle away but Karuso has him pinned against the cage.
Karuso swings wildly with an uppercut but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karuso keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karuso tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Karuso has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Karuso.
Karuso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karuso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Costa or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karuso lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Karuso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Karuso lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Karuso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karuso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karuso misses with a straight left.
Costa avoids the body shot from Karuso.
Costa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karuso tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Frank Karuso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Costa misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Karuso counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maximo Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karuso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Costa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karuso defends it easily.#SUB#
Costa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Costa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Costa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karuso escapes and throws Costa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Costa is looking to reverse the position.
Karuso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Costa is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Karuso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karuso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Karuso! |
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Event:
GC 377 Armpits vs Marius
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Costa misses with a body kick.
Maximo Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hank ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Hank's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Costa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hank scrambles back to his feet.
Hank tries to clinch up.
It looked like Costa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Costa does it's job there.
We've been told by Costa's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Hank is looking for a takedown.
Costa dodges an elbow strike from Hank.
#TD2#
Hank is trying to trip Costa. He has hold of a leg but Costa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hank persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Costa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hank is controlling him.
Costa is trying to control the position but Hank postures up.
Costa looking for a sweep. Not yet Costa, not yet.
Hank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Costa is pulling down on Hank's head. It's preventing any offense from Hank, at least for the moment.#T1#
Hank won't allow Costa to get back to his feet.
Hank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hank is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Costa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Costa is looking to clinch.
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Hank clinches. #TD2#
Hank works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hank won't allow Costa to get back to his feet.
Hank preventing the sweep. #T2#
Costa wants to stand and escape but Hank is having none of it.
Hank wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving. #SUB#
Costa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Costa tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Costa is looking to stand up but Hank isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Hank moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Hank works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Costa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hank is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hank preventing the sweep.
Costa trying to control the position.
Hank prevents Costa from getting back to his feet.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Hank from controlling successfully.
Costa wants to get back to his feet but Hank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Costa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa throws a body punch but Hank moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costa. Costa obviously looking to wear him down.
Hank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hank gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Costa.
Hank wants to clinch.
Costa jabs at Hank's body.
Nice straight punches there by Costa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Costa.
Costa misses the jab.
Costa digs a good hook to Hank's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maximo Costa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Costa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Hank moves into the clinch.
Costa tries to break free but Hank pushes him back against the cage.
Hank throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Hank has him pressed against the cage.
Hank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Costa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hank misses with an elbow strike.
Hank keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Hank has hold of one of Costa's legs. Costa is fighting the takedown attempt but Hank gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Costa pushes Hank off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa throws out a leg kick but Hank moves out of range and Costa only half commits.
Costa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
Hank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill Billy Hank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximo Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Hank is looking to clinch.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hank manages to avoid it.
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hank looks to clinch
letting Costa counter with a right hand.
Costa misses with the combination.
Costa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hank working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hank clinches up against the cage.
Costa tries to pull guard but Hank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Costa is pressed up against the cage. Hank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Costa down to the mat. Costa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Costa clobbers Hank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Costa scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Hank moves to clinch but Costa breaks away
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Hank closes the distance and clinches.
Hank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses.
Hank lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Maximo Costa has been cut.
Hank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Costa avoids it.
Hank is looking for a takedown.
Maximo Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hill Billy Hank.#TD2#
Hank lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Costa is trying to stand up here but Hank is controlling him well.
Costa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hank is trying to control the action in half guard but Costa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Costa is trying to stand back up but Hank is controlling him
#SU2#
Hank decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Hank rushes Costa and presses him up against the cage.
Hank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses.
Hank tries a knee to the head but Costa blocks it.
#TD2#
Hank is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Costa can't fight it off and eventually Hank manages to take the fight to the floor. Costa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Hank stops Costa from standing up. #ES#
Costa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Costa tries to pull guard but Hank won't allow it.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hank tries to stall but Costa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hank gets underhooks to prevent Costa's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hank throws an elbow but misses.
Hank keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Costa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Hank keeps him there for the moment.
Costa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hank has him pressed against the cage.
Hank managing to block the knees to the body from Costa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hank taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hank.
The crowd are getting on Hank's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hank lands an elbow inside that Costa shrugs off. #TD#
Costa jumps into guard, dragging Hank to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maximo Costa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximo Costa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Costa there.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Costa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Hank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hank looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Costa lands a nice hook to Hank's body. Hank takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hank tries to clinch but Costa moves away
and Costa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hank wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hank manages to avoid it.
Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hank.
A slapping leg kick lands for Costa.
Costa cracks Hank with a good jab.#CL2#
Hank has Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Hank lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Costa after a bit of a struggle.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Hank has the dominant position.
Hank can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hank tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hank has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Hank tries to score a body lock takedown but Costa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maximo Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hill Billy Hank.
Hank is stalling here.
Costa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hank trying to control the position but instead, Costa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hank into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Costa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hank throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costa blocks it with crossed arms. #T2##BC#
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Hank clinches with his opponent.
Costa wants to break free but Hank has control.
Hank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Costa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Costa tries to break free but Hank pushes him back against the cage.
Hank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Costa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hank won't allow Costa to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3#
Hank trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Hank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Costa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Costa is wriggling around but Hank manages to pass to half guard.
Hank prevents Costa from standing back up.
Hank working over Costa with some ground and pound. Costa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hank seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Costa throws a low kick but Hank avoids it.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Hank tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Costa scores with the left hand. Hank knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Hank rushes Costa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maximo Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa tries to break the clinch but Hank is controlling the position.
Hank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Costa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hill Billy Hank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maximo Costa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Costa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximo Costa!
After winning the bout, Maximo Costa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Hill Billy Hank spoke after the fight, saying 'Beats going hungry '. |
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Event:
GC 373 Kaupens vs White
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Costa lands with a nice body punch.
Dean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costa works Dean's body with a nice hook.
Dean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costa.
Costa tries to clinch up but Dean circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Dean circles away.
#CL2#
Costa forces Dean back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costa. #BC#
Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean misses with a head kick.
Costa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Dean gets tackled into the cage by Costa. Costa maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Costa moves in looking to clinch but Dean pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Dean misses the target.
Dean throws a low kick but Costa avoids it.
Costa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dean tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Dean.
Nice body punch from Costa.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa throws out a powerful jab.
Costa lands a nice hook to Dean's body. Dean takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Costa looks to land a right hand but Dean moved out of range.
Dean swings widly with a right hand
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Costa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dean doesn't seem bothered though.
Dean looks up at the clock. Bad move! Costa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dean. Costa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximo Costa!
An out of breath Maximo Costa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GC 371 McScramble vs Kiss
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa misses with a looping right.
Costa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Herandio misses with an uppercut.
Herandio throws a leg kick but Costa moved away.
Costa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Herandio misses the jab.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herandio. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Herandio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Costa misses.
We've been told by Herandio's head coaches at Javi Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Herandio avoids the body shot from Costa.
#CL2#
Costa has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Herandio breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Costa.
Herandio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Herandio misses with a low kick as Costa jumps back.#CL2#
Costa clinches up against the cage.
Costa is trying to push Herandio away but Herandio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Herandio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Herandio manages to break the clinch.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Herandio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Herandio scores with a push kick.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Herandio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Herandio throws a big counter combination but Costa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A left and a right from Herandio both land. Nice combination.
Herandio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Herandio backs up against the cage.
Costa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Herandio lands with a straight right. Costa didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herandio.
A little jabbing left from Costa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Herandio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Costa's head.
Herandio connects with a single shot there.
Herandio misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Costa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Herandio.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Herandio ducks down to avoid it.
Herandio misses with a straight right.
Herandio misses the jab.
Costa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Herandio moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Herandio.#T2#
Costa lands a jab to the nose.
Fran Herandio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Herandio defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Costa staying out of range there.
Costa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Herandio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Herandio with a nice cross.
Herandio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Herandio swings widly with a right hand
enabling Costa to counter with a crisp jab.
Herandio slips a jab and a cross from Costa.
Herandio throws an off balance right hand
and Costa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Herandio is rocked!
Herandio looks up at the clock. Bad move! Costa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Herandio. Costa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximo Costa!
A very excited looking Maximo 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. |
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Event:
GC 367 Raledran vs Kuti
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Karuso has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karuso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa is trying to break free.
Karuso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costa is looking for a takedown.
Costa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Karuso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Costa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karuso lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karuso.
Karuso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karuso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karuso.
Karuso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karuso lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karuso is working Costa over against the cage.
Karuso gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karuso lands a body punch.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karuso is keeping busy.
The referee calls for Karuso to work.
#T1#
Costa tries to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Karuso digs a right hand into Costa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Costa's gas tank.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Karuso has double underhooks.
Karuso lands a nice uppercut.
Karuso gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Karuso.
Karuso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Karuso looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short left from Karuso.
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Costa is trying to break free.
Costa tries to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling the position.
Karuso gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Karuso breaks from the clinch.
Karuso misses with a straight left. #T2#
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Karuso.#ROC2#Costa is rocked!
Karuso drops Costa with a naaaaasty hook - Costa is in real trouble here! Karuso dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Karuso! |
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Event:
GC 364 Raledran vs Dean
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Costa is trying to break free.
Costa dodges an elbow strike from Morison .
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morison was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Costa sets himself, and Morison steps forward looking for the clinch! Costa avoids it this time.
Costa scores with a body shot.
Costa scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morison plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Morison keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Morison breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Morison moves into the clinch.
Morison stops a takedown attempt from Costa.
I was talking to Costa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Costa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Morison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Costa cracks Morison with an open hand slap.
Good standup being displayed there by Costa as he connects with a hook.
Morison looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Costa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morison .
Costa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Costa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morison momentarily.
Costa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
Morison tries to move into range but Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Morison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donk. Costa catches Morison right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Morison is rocked!
Costa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Costa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Costa lands a right hook to the body.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Costa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morison circles away quickly and effectively.
Morison replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Costa blocks it well.
Costa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Costa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Costa stuffs the takedown.
Maximo Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Morison .
Morison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maximo Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Costa lands with a hook. Morison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morison is still on wobbly legs! Can Costa finish him?
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Morison seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Costa moves into range and clinches up with Morison .#T3##TD2#
Morison has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Costa uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Costa wants to control from the top but Morison keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Costa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Costa controls the pace.
Costa throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Costa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Costa has managed to get both his arms back between Morison 's legs - danger averted.
Costa trying to control but Morison is working from the bottom.
Costa chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Costa lands a couple of elbows.
Costa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Costa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Costa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Costa won't allow Morison to sweep him here.
Costa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morison is trying to keep Costa in close.
Costa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Costa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Costa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Costa postures up in Morison 's guard and throws a big left but Morison blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Costa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Morison tries for a takedown but Costa circles away easily
enabling Costa to counter with a crisp jab.
Costa scores with a decent looking hook.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morison has his takedown stuffed
and Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costa throws out a powerful jab.
Maximo Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Morison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morison drops his hands momentarily. Costa doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Morison staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Morison doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximo Costa!
Maximo Costa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GC 361 Cooke vs Winston
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaldson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Costa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donaldson tries to move into range but Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Tom Donaldson has been cut.
Donaldson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Costa checks a low kick from Donaldson.
Costa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Donaldson is rocked!
Donaldson get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Donaldson stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Costa runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximo Costa!
Tom Donaldson spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back better than ever.'. |
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