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Event:
The Island Season 13, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Tomonaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Costa with that takedown attempt.
Johan Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Tomonaga finds it's way through Costa's defenses.
Costa misses with an uppercut. Tomonaga saw that one coming.
It seemed like Tomonaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Costa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tomonaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Costa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa looks to clinch
letting Tomonaga counter with a right hand.
Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tomonaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Tomonaga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Costa misses with a takedown
and Tomonaga scores with a counter punch that sends Costa to the canvas! Tomonaga smells blood - he's punishing Costa with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Costa has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinichiro Tomonaga!
Shinichiro Tomonaga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
VFC 86 Aislan vs Stephens
Date: Jun 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Gustus as Costa shoots in.
Costa blocks a low kick nicely.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Gustus shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Costa.
Gustus tries to buck Costa off but Costa is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Gustus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Costa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gustus parries the strikes from Costa easily there. Costa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gustus to escape.
Costa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Costa working the ground and pound but Gustus is defending the strikes.
Costa is trying to ground and pound but Gustus uses the momentary lack of control by Costa to regain half guard.
Gustus controlling the position for now.
Costa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Costa lands with a punch from half guard.
Gustus taking some punishment here, with Costa in his half guard. #T1#
Gustus manages to get to full guard.
Costa postures up and lands a big shot to Gustus's brow.
Costa advances position into side control!
Gustus is looking to regain half guard here but Costa keeps moving and retains side control.
Gustus sneaks back into half guard.
Gustus is trying to get back to full guard.
Costa is thwarting Gustus's attempts to control the position.
Costa is keen to just control but Gustus is a slippery customer.
Gustus is trying to control but can't.
Costa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gustus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Costa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gustus works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gustus has his foot on Costa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costa works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costa.
Costa is in close to Gustus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gustus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Gustus drops back looking for a leg! Costa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Costa manages to kick Gustus off! Gustus jumps back into Costa's guard.
Gustus stopping the sweep attempt from Costa.
Gustus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa keeping full guard, as Gustus tries to pass.
Costa working a defensive guard but Gustus manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T3##SUB2#
Gustus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Costa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gustus trying to control the position but Costa is working away.
Costa is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Costa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gustus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Costa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gustus tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Costa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Costa tries to bench press Gustus off him but Gustus keeps the position. #T4#
Costa is trying to control Gustus's posture but Gustus avoids it.
Costa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gustus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Costa is working hard here to advance position.
Costa struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Gustus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Costa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Costa is looking for a sweep.
Gustus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Costa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Costa tries to bench press Gustus off him but Gustus keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa is trying to control Gustus's posture but Gustus avoids it.
Costa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Gustus tries for a kimura but Costa is defending well.
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 Johan Costa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Costa slips under a jab from Gustus.
Costa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gustus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Costa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Costa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gustus tries to buck Costa off but Costa is having none of it.
Costa lands a few punches from side control.
Costa landing a few strikes.
Gustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Costa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa landing a few strikes.
Costa cracks Gustus with a big elbow.
Gustus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Costa off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustus gets his hands free as Costa looks to control. #SUB2#
Gustus looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Costa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T1#
Gustus keeps control of the position as Costa tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Gustus working for the choke.
Costa avoids the strikes from Gustus.
Gustus avoiding Costa 's attempts to control his hands.
Gustus is hanging on to Costa's back as he tries to escape.
Gustus controlling the position well here. Costa rolled but Gustus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gustus avoiding Costa 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Gustus tries to keep control of the position but Costa is staying busy.
Costa tries to break free.
Costa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Costa showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Costa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gustus's arms. #SUB2#
Gustus tightening his grip on Costa, looking for the choke.
Costa trying to control the hands but Gustus breaks the grip.
Costa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gustus.
#SUB2#
Gustus is cranking Costa's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Costa! He's tightened the choke and Costa is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TR54: On the Berge of Light
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Lang moves into the clinch successfully.
Costa takes a shot to the head.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang really is a fat lump.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa goes for a takedown attempt but Lang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Lang clinches up with Costa and pushes him back against the cage.
Lang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Costa is trying to maintain a safe position but Lang gets an underhook and turns Costa into the cage.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Costa wants a takedown but no success here.
Lang cracks Costa with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Costa successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Costa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lang is one step ahead there. #T1#
Costa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Costa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Costa chips away with some ground and pound.
Costa advances position into side control!
Costa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lang is avoiding damage well.
Costa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Costa working the body and head with strikes.
Costa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Costa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
Lang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Costa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Costa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Costa scores with a couple of short elbows.
Costa tries to score with some ground and pound. Lang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Costa working the head with strikes.
Costa cracks Lang with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Costa immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Lang is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Costa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Costa!
A victorious Johan Costa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TR49: TBD
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Costa has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
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.
Venegas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Venegas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Costa has his hands clasped together but Venegas extends and breaks Costa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Venegas .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Venegas !
Our winner, Frankie Venegas , 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:
TR42: Light That Exotic Up
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Crosser darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage.
Crosser gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Costa.
Crosser definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Crosser manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Crosser pushes Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Costa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crosser avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Costa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crosser avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
John Crosser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Costa.#BC#
Crosser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Crosser takes the fight into the clinch.
Crosser cracks Costa with a nice body shot.
Crosser lands a body shot in the clinch.
Costa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crosser pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crosser lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Crosser.
Costa looks winded!
Crosser gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosser landing knees to the body.
Crosser lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosser crunches a lovely knee into Costa's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Crosser.
#BC#
Crosser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Crosser gets a clinch. #BC#
Crosser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Costa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crosser finds it's way round the side to connect with Costa's head. #CUT#It looks like Johan Costa has been cut.#T1##CL#
Crosser closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Crosser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Crosser moves into the clinch successfully.
Crosser unloads a knee to the mid-section. Costa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crosser unloads a knee to the mid-section. Costa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Crosser.
Crosser lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Crosser lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crosser lands a right hand.
Crosser works on Costa's body with a couple of short punches.
Crosser leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Crosser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Crosser clinches with his opponent.
Costa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crosser lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Costa backwards. #ROC#Costa is rocked!#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosser.
Costa is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosser finish him?
Crosser digs a right hand underneath Costa's ribcage. Costa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crosser lands a big knee to the head and Costa goes down! Crosser pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Crosser! |
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Event:
TR33: Pimpin’ Pippen
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Costa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yong trying to control here.
Yong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Costa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Costa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Costa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Costa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yong 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 thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Costa throwing shots but Yong is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Costa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Costa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yong keeps working. #T1#
Costa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Costa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Costa misses with a head shot. Yong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Costa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Costa throwing strikes but missing.
Costa wants to control from the top but Yong keeps moving.
Yong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Costa looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Yong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Costa is looking to work some ground and pound but Yong has wrist control.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Yong is retaining full guard.
Costa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Costa throws a big right hand that misses.
Costa with a nice head shot there.
Costa advances position into side control!
Yong parries the strikes from Costa easily there. Costa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yong to escape.
Costa works to advance to full mount. Yong defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Costa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Yong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Costa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Yong taking shots to the head.
Costa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Yong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Costa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Costa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yong because Costa loaded up on that one.
Costa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Costa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Costa throws some wild stikes that Yong manages to avoid easily.
Costa breaks from Yong's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Costa with shots to the head and body - Yong looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Costa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Costa unloading with bombs!
Yong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Costa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Costa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Costa tries to control but Yong wriggling away.
Costa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yong looks a forlorn figure.
Costa working Yong over with strikes here.
Costa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Costa cracks Yong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Costa.
Costa punching from mount but Yong doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Costa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Yong scores with a decent looking hook.
Costa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johan Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yong clobbers Costa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Costa's head backwards.
Costa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costa tries for a takedown but Yong circles away easily
enabling Yong to counter with a crisp jab.
Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yong circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Yong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yong can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa jumps guard but Yong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Costa.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Costa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yong to keep the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Yong as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yong. #ROC2#Costa is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Yong fails to land.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costa blocking some punches.
Costa blocking some punches.
Yong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yong misses with the head strike.
Yong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yong working aggressively here.
Yong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costa blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yong fails to land.
Yong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yong has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Yong misses with some punches.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Yong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yong lands a shot to the body.
Yong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yong has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Yong working aggressively here.
Yong working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yong swings wildly with an uppercut but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Yong fails to land.
Yong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yong misses with a punch on the inside.
Yong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yong has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Yong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Yong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yong misses with a punch on the inside.
Yong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yong misses with some punches.
#T2#
Yong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yong swings wildly with an uppercut but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yong misses with the head strike.
Costa blocking some punches.
Costa seems to have got his legs back now.
Costa leaning against his opponent.
A body shot lands from Yong.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa can't get the takedown.
Yong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costas head.
Costa stalling against the cage.
Yong gets underhooks to prevent Costa's takedown attempt.
Yong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa stalling the fight.
Costa can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yong.
Costa taking a breather.
Yong creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Costa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Costa drops to his knees and Yong pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eom Yong!
A victorious Eom Yong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TR18: Gimme a 211
Date: Feb 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Costa fails with the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Costa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Costa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Costa throwing shots but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Costa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thibodeaux tries to get to full guard but Costa has control of the leg.
Costa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Costa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thibodeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Costa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Thibodeaux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Costa.
Costa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Costa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Costa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Costa is nestled in close to Thibodeaux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thibodeaux 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 wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is defending well.
Costa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Costa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Costa.
Costa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Costa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Costa throwing shots but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Costa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Costa trying to control the pace.
Thibodeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Costa.
Costa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Costa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thibodeaux defending well though.
Costa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Costa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Costa there. #T3#
Costa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Costa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is defending well.
Thibodeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Costa.
Costa throwing shots but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thibodeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Costa.
Costa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Costa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Costa drops an elbow to the side of Thibodeaux's head. #T4#
Thibodeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Costa.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Costa connects with a nice short shot to Thibodeaux's temple.
Costa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Costa.
Costa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Costa lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Costa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thibodeaux defending well though.
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Costa finish him?
Costa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Costa there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Costa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thibodeaux swivels and escapes.
Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Johan Costa has been cut.
Costa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Costa gets a takedown into half guard.
Costa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thibodeaux with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Costa slips a nice elbow through Thibodeaux's hands, connecting with Thibodeaux's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thibodeaux's head.
Costa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Costa is trying to control. Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Costa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Costa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Costa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Costa drops an elbow to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Costa.
Thibodeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Costa.
Costa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Costa connects with a nice short shot to Thibodeaux's temple.
Costa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thibodeaux's head.
Nice strikes from Costa there.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Costa is keeping busy.
Costa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Costa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Costa dominating with strikes here.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Costa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thibodeaux looks a forlorn figure.
Costa loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Thibodeaux scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Costa land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Costa stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Costa!
A very excited looking Johan 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:
TR13: Lucky Number Thir-een
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Crosser lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crosser's waist but Crosser gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Costa off to one side.
Crosser scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Horrible takedown attempt by Costa or perhaps it was just good defense by Crosser, which made it look bad.
Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crosser swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crosser as he jumps to the side.
Crosser connects with a nice looking jab.
Crosser lands a slapping body shot.
Costa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crosser avoids it really well and circles away.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Crosser cracks Costa with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosser lands a body shot.
Costa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crosser sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Costa is defended easily by Crosser.
Crosser stuns Costa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crosser scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Costa fails to land the takedown.
Jab by Crosser.
Crosser lands a lovely overhand right.
Crosser fails to land with a series of punches.
Crosser connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Costa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crosser lands a jab to the head.
Costa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crosser sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosser digs a good body shot into Costa's ribs.
Crosser punishes Costa's body with a nice straight punch.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Crosser shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crosser scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Crosser. #ROC2#Costa is rocked!#T2#
Crosser knocks out Costa with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Crosser before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Crosser picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Crosser! |
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Event:
Rouges Invade On Saturdays 2
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Mouse gets caught napping as Costa dives in and scores a takedown. Mouse manages to retain guard.
Mouse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Costa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mouse to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Costa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mouse pulls down on the head and he's put Costa to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jerry Mouse!
Jerry Mouse seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Page shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costa sprawls well. Costa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Page gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Costa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Page trying to control but Costa postures up.
Costa is nestled in close to Page , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Page tries to kick Costa off but Costa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa drops an elbow to the side of Page 's head.
Costa slips a nice elbow through Page 's hands, connecting with Page 's forehead.
Costa working over Page with some ground and pound. Page looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#Page is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page trying to control here.
Oh Page is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Costa unloads with some huge strikes here! Page is out! Costa wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johan Costa!
During a confident post fight interview, Johan Costa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Leyton Jr.
Leyton Jr lands the left hand.#TD#
Costa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leyton Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Costa lands a few punches from side control.
Costa scores with punches from side control.
Costa wants to control but Leyton Jr is keeping him busy.
Costa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leyton Jr tries to escape but Costa is in control.
Costa cracks Leyton Jr with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Costa immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Leyton Jr is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Costa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Costa!
Our winner, Johan Costa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.#TD#
Hall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Costa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Costa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Costa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Costa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Costa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Costa is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Costa lands a couple of elbows.
Costa landing some decent shots from guard.
Costa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Costa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Costa chips away with some ground and pound.
Costa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hall's head.
Hall trying to control the position.
Costa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Costa chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Hall is rocked!
Costa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hall is still in real trouble! Can Costa finish him?
Costa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Costa arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hall's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johan Costa!
After winning the bout, Johan Costa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frost as he jumps to the side.
Frost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frost. #TD#
Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Frost is trying to control but can't.
Frost should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Costa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frost to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Costa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Costa trying to move into half guard but instead Frost has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost preventing the sweep. #T1#
Frost content to stall in guard here.
Frost being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Frost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Costa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Costa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Costa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frost keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Costa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Frost is adopting a defensive guard.
Costa postures up and lands a big shot to Frost's brow. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Frost has been cut.
Costa cracks Frost with a solid left hand.
Costa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Costa connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#The cut above Daniel Frost's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Frost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Costa's guard. #REVB#
Frost looks winded!
Costa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Costa.#T3#
Costa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Costa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frost preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Costa with a nice head shot there.#CUT#Daniel Frost's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Frost's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johan Costa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Costa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leyton Jr lands with a hook. Costa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leyton Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Costa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Costa lands with a punch from half guard.
Costa wants to free his trapped foot but Leyton Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Costa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Costa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Costa lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Costa seems content to control.
Leyton Jr has hold of Costa's hands but Costa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Costa lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Leyton Jr is rocked!#T1#
Costa lands a big elbow - Leyton Jr is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Costa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Costa! |
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