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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2020 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Costa is defended easily by Clecio. Clecio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Costa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2# Costa gets tackled into the cage by Clecio. Clecio maintains the clinch. #TD2# Clecio jumps into guard, dragging Costa to the mat.
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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Costa wants to control from the top but Clecio keeps moving. Clecio pulls Costa in close to prevent any damage. Costa wants to control from the top but Clecio keeps moving. #T1# Clecio trying to control the position here. Clecio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Clecio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Costa being controlled here momentarily. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Costa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Clecio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Costa counters with a left to the body. No luck for Costa with that takedown attempt. Clecio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Clecio enables Costa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clecio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Clecio pushes Costa off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Clecio. Clecio slaps away a takedown attempt from Costa, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitrius Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Costa shoots in and drives through. Clecio sprawls well.#CL2# Clecio drives through and clinches with Costa against the cage.
Costa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa tries for a takedown but Clecio manages to get underhooks.
Costa has Clecio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clecio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Clecio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Costa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clecio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Costa is breathing heavily. Clecio fails with the takedown. Costa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clecio.#CL2# Clecio moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Clecio tightens his grip and picks Costa up, before dumping him to the ground. Costa manages to land in guard. Costa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clecio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Clecio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Costa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Clecio throws a big elbow that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nil Clecio dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2# Clecio closes the distance and pushes Costa back into the cage. Costa gets underhooks to prevent Clecio's takedown attempt.
Costa is working for takedown but Clecio is calmly controlling the position for now. Costa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clecio is keeping busy. Costa is working for takedown but Clecio is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2# Clecio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clecio has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Clecio misses with a low kick.
Costa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Clecio. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Clecio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Costa tries to throw a body punch but Clecio avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage. Costa has Clecio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clecio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitrius Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# A frustrated look appears on Clecio's face as he tries to break the clinch. Clecio stalling.
Costa tries to pull guard but Clecio holds him up against the cage and eventually Costa drops back down to his feet.
Costa has Clecio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clecio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Clecio drags the fight down to the ground.
Costa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Costa preventing the sweep. Clecio is pulling down on Costa's head to control his posture. Clecio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there. Clecio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2# Costa trying to control but Clecio is working from the bottom. Clecio is trying to control the position but Costa postures up. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clecio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Clecio shoots in looking for a takedown but Costa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clecio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Costa misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Clecio. Clecio looks for a takedown but Costa sprawls well. Costa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3# Costa on the wrong end of a nice jab. Clecio scores with a three punch combo!
#TD# Costa gets a double leg takedown into Clecio's guard. Clecio kicks Costa off and gets to his feet. No luck for Costa with that takedown attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. 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 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4# A clash of legs there as Costa blocks the low kick. Costa attempts a counter takedown but Clecio avoids it well and moves away. Costa tries to clinch but Clecio is having none of it. Clecio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Costa as he avoids it easily. Clecio shoots in for a double leg but Costa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Clecio looks to throw a body kick#TD# and Costa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clecio's guard. Clecio being controlled here, momentarily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Clecio keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nil Clecio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Clecio connects with a body shot. Clecio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Costa pinned against the cage. Costa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Costa is looking to counter the offense by Clecio and move into the clinch. Clecio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Costa but Costa pushes him off and we're back to square one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clecio stuffs the takedown attempt from Costa. Costa gets slowly back to his feet. Clecio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Costa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clecio. Costa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Clecio. Demitrius Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nil Clecio.#T1# Clecio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Costa defends well and Clecio ends up having to push Costa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD# Costa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Costa wants to control from the top but Clecio keeps moving. Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Clecio is retaining full guard. Clecio is trying to keep Costa in close.
Costa is stalling in the full guard. Clecio keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Clecio has Costa pulled in close to control his posture. Clecio keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Clecio clinches up against the cage. Costa tries to score a body lock takedown but Clecio shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Clecio wants to take the fight to the mat but Costa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2# Clecio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Costa throws a big right hand that misses. Costa controlling from the top position. Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clecio swivels though and keeps the full guard. Costa slips nicely into half guard. Costa is looking to stall here but Clecio recovers full guard. #T4##SUB# Costa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clecio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Costa, into his guard. #REVB# Clecio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Clecio with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Nil Clecio. Well Clecio 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nil Clecio! |
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