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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz tries for a takedown but Costa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Diaz rushes Costa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Costa breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Diaz keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Fabiano Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
#BC#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Costa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz moves forwards but Costa connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Costa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Costa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Costa clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Costa lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Costa lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Costa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.#TD2#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Costa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Costa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Costa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Costa is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Costa circles away and we're back to standing.
Costa works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Costa checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Costa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz looks winded!#T2#
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Costa is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Costa circles away and we're back to standing.
Costa works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Costa with a nice cross.
Costa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costa scores with a hook.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Costa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Costa lands a body shot.
Costa leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Costa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Costa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Costa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Costa lands with a shot to the body.
Costa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Costa is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costa throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Costa connects with a single shot there.
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Costa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Costa - just one landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Costa. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
It looked like Costa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
#T4#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Costa but Costa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Costa jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Costa connects with a body shot.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Costa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fabiano Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Costa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano Costa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Costa cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costa sprawls well. Costa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costa misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz 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.
Costa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Costa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fabiano Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Costa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Costa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fabiano Costa is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costa.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fabiano Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Costa cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Jab from Costa.
Costa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Costa slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Jab from Costa.#T2#
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Costa throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Costa defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Costa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costa stuffs the takedown.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Costa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costa swivels and escapes.
Costa cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costa misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Costa throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Costa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Costa throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Costa lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Costa lands a body shot.
Costa with a nice cross.
Costa thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Costa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fabiano Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Costa.
Costa feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Costa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Costa sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Costa misses with a double jab.
Costa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Costa scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano Costa 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Costa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Costa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Diaz darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage.
Costa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Costa is trying to break free.#BC#
Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Diaz pushes Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Costa scores with a nice strike.
Costa throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Nice shot by Costa.#T1#
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Costa lands a right hook to the body.
Costa lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Costa!
Diaz avoids the body shot from Costa.
Costa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Diaz has hold of one of Costa's legs. Costa is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Costa pushes Diaz off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Costa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Costa. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Costa scores with a jab to the head.
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa misses with the combination.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Costa sprawls well.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Costa.
Costa scores with a hook.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Costa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Fabiano Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Costa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Costa.
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Costa lands with a good body shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Costa finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costa circles away.
Costa lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Costa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Costa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Costa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Costa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costa misses with a straight left.
Nate Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabiano 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabiano Costa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Wilson has a takedown stuffed.
Costa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Costa looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
A combination from Costa does no damage.
Wilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Costa gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Wilson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson is working for takedown but Costa is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.
Wilson has Costa pressed against the cage, preventing Costa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Costa stops a takedown attempt from Wilson .
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.#T1#
Wilson tries for a takedown but Costa manages to get underhooks.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Costa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Costa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilson prevents Costa from breaking the clinch.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Costa won't allow it.
Wilson can't get the takedown.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Costa after a bit of a struggle.
Costa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Costa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilson is trying to drag Costa to the mat but Costa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Costa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Costa stalling in the clinch.
Costa continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Costa won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Wilson .
Costa tries to break free but Wilson pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Costa wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Wilson tries a knee to the head but Costa blocks it.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.
Wilson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Costa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Costa walks away with a smile on his face. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Costa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Costa.
Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson . Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fabiano Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Costa. That snapped Wilson 's head back.
We've been informed that Costa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Costa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Costa feints a jab promting Wilson to slip. Costa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
A cross from Costa lands.
Costa misses with a wild combination.
Costa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson .
Costa lands a slapping body shot.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson .
Costa scores with a shot to the body.
Wilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costa circles away.
Costa looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Costa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Wilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano Costa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Costa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wilson counters with a series of strikes. Costa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wilson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Costa.
Wilson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab by Costa.
Costa throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Costa lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa scores with a nice strike.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Costa.
Costa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costa wants it to stay on the feet.
Costa is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Costa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Wilson . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Costa throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Costa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Costa scores with a nice right hand.
Costa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costa punishes Wilson 's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Costa misses.
Wilson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
Costa lands an overhand right.
Costa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fabiano Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Costa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Costa is looking to land body kicks.
Costa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilson is able to avoid easily.
Costa lands a jab to Wilson 's midsection.
Matt Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilson backs up against the cage.
Costa throws a one two combo.
Wilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Costa scores with a hook to the body. Wilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Costa tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Costa manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Costa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Costa throws out a powerful jab.
Costa connects with a looping right hand.
Costa scores with a body shot.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Costa, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Costa against the cage but Costa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Costa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Costa misses with a kick to the body.
Costa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson .
Wilson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Costa jabs at Wilson 's body.
Costa digs a good body shot into Wilson 's ribs.
Costa lands with a shot to the body.
Wilson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Costa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilson on the side of the head.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Costa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson .
Costa throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.#T4#
Costa throws a body kick that misses.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa misses with a straight left.
Wilson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Costa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fabiano Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa wants to slow Wilson down by chopping away at his legs.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Wilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Costa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costa sprawls well. Costa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Costa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costa is looking to chop away at Wilson 's legs.
Wilson throws a big counter combination but Costa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Costa sizes up Wilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Costa just manages to avoid it.
Wilson blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa scores with a one two! Wilson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Costa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilson goes for a double leg but Costa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Costa continues to drive forward.#T1#
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costa blocks an elbow strike.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Costa after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Wilson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa stops a takedown attempt from Wilson .
Costa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Costa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Costa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilson rather than just go for the knockout.
Costa misses with a body kick.
Costa misses with the combination.
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Costa gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
Costa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson lands an elbow inside.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Costa tries to break free but Wilson pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.
Costa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Costa avoids it.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Costa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Costa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Costa presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Wilson keeps him there for the moment.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Costa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.
Wilson wants to stall.
Fabiano Costa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wilson wants to take the fight to the mat but Costa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Costa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Costa blocking some punches.
Matt Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Costa is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabiano Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabiano Costa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Costa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU#
Costa stands up from Diaz's guard - Costa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Costa as he jumps to the side.
Costa tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Costa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Costa moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
It looked like Costa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Costa in a clinch.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fabiano Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Costa defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Costa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fabiano Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Costa being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Costa tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Costa smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Costa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Costa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Costa eventually gives up the hold.
Costa is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Diaz wants to improve his position but Costa is controlling well.
Diaz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Costa stands up and beckons Diaz to join him on the feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz throws a head kick but Costa moves out of range.
Costa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diaz manages to circle out of the way.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Costa throws a lazy body kick
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Costa.
Jab by Costa.#CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Costa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
Costa is struggling to control the position.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Costa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano Costa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costa.
Diaz checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Diaz 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Costa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##TD#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Costa drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Costa is controlling the pace.
Costa is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Costa controlling the action here.
Diaz wants to control but Costa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SU#
Costa decides to stand up.
Costa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Costa shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Costa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Costa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Costa misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Costa has hold of one of Diaz's legs. Diaz is fighting the takedown attempt but Costa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Diaz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz is trying to drag Costa to the mat but Costa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz jumps guard but Costa stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fabiano Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
#T4#
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Costa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Fabiano Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Costa.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fabiano Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Costa back into the cage.
Costa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nate Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Costa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Costa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Diaz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Costa fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Costa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costa throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Costa sprawls well.
Costa throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fabiano Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.#CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Costa. Costa maintains the clinch. #T1#
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Costa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Costa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Costa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz tries to stand but Costa is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costa has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Costa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Costa tries to get out of the position.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Costa pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz postures up in Costa's guard and throws a big left but Costa blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costa.
#CL#
Costa clinches up against the cage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Costa holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Costa tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Costa walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Costa sprawls well.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Costa misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Costa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
Costa tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Costa decides to return to a standing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabiano Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Costa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabiano Costa! |
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