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Event:
HFC 78:Kangee vs Hanma
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Acosta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels 's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Acosta off to one side.
It looked like Daniels wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Acosta tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily
enabling Daniels to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Acosta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Daniels was covering up waiting for the punch and Acosta finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Acosta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Acosta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acosta won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acosta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Acosta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Acosta throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Acosta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Acosta trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels wants to stand up but Acosta is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Acosta has a takedown stuffed.
Teddy Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikos Acosta.
Acosta looks for a takedown but Daniels sprawls well.
Daniels takes a swing at Acosta's ribcage but misses.
Daniels keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#KD#
Daniels cracks Acosta with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Acosta looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Daniels finish him?
#T2#
Daniels lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Acosta falls backwards - clearly groggy! Daniels dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teddy Daniels !
Teddy Daniels thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 71:Inhanamoto vs Handerson
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Acosta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dragan on his heels. He'll look to pass Dragan's guard now, I'm sure.
Dragan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Acosta is controlling him.
Acosta wants to pass the guard but Dragan is keeping the position.
Acosta throwing strikes but missing.
Acosta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dragan's head.#SUB#
Acosta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragan is looking to stand up but Acosta isn't so interested in that idea.
Dragan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acosta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Acosta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dragan is looking to stand up but Acosta isn't so interested in that idea.
Acosta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Acosta's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta looking to pass the guard.
Acosta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Acosta landing strikes. #T1##SUB#
Acosta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dragan, who protects the arm well.
Dragan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Acosta is controlling him well.#SUB#
Acosta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Acosta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dragan, who protects the arm well.
Acosta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Dragan's face as Acosta controls the position.
Dragan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Acosta asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Acosta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dragan is avoiding damage well.
Dragan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Acosta is controlling him well.#SUB#
Acosta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB#
Acosta is trying to get an arm triangle but Dragan is defending well.
Dragan is not content to let Acosta control the position. #SUB#
Acosta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dragan has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acosta tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dragan pushes Acosta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Acosta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Dragan stops Acosta from passing to mount.
Acosta working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Acosta is trying to get an arm triangle but Dragan is defending well. #SUB#
Acosta is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dragan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Acosta gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dragan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Acosta lets go of the hold and Dragan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikos Acosta!
Viktor Dragan was interviewed post fight and said 'First of all, thank you so much for coming out today and witness our match. I didn't get the win today, but I will comeback stronger and win my next match.'. |
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Event:
HFC 65:Standifer vs Jung
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Acosta gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Acosta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Acosta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Restless is defending against the submission attempts here by Acosta.
#SUB#
Acosta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Restless sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Acosta is trying to work for a kimura but Restless is defending well.
Restless is looking for a sweep. Acosta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Acosta is trying to work for a kimura but Restless is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Acosta in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Acosta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Restless sees it coming and defends easily.
Acosta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Acosta looking for a submission but Restless manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Restless looking to hit a scissor sweep but Acosta is one step ahead there.
Acosta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Acosta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Acosta stands and throws Restless's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Restless tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Acosta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Acosta is trying to get an arm triangle but Restless is defending well.
Restless being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Acosta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Restless knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Acosta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Acosta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Acosta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Restless looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Acosta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4##SUB#
Acosta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Restless is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Restless tries to improve position but can't.
Restless is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Acosta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Acosta trying to mount his opponent but Restless defends it.
Acosta controlling the action here.
Acosta wants to control but Restless is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Restless has hold of Acosta's hands but Acosta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Acosta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikos Acosta dominated that 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.#R2#
Restless wants to clinch#TD#
and Acosta counters with a shoot takedown. Restless fights it but they end up in guard.
Acosta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Acosta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Acosta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Restless looking for a sweep. Not yet Restless, not yet.
Acosta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta moves into full mount!
Acosta thowing shots but they're missing. #T1##SUB#
Acosta is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Acosta extends the arm and Restless is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikos Acosta! |
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Event:
HFC 60:Caceres vs Wallace
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Acosta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acosta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camacho lands a jab.
Camacho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Camacho misses with a hook
#TD#
and Acosta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Acosta. #SUB2#
Camacho is looking for a triangle but Acosta pushes his legs off easily.
Acosta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camacho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acosta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Acosta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Acosta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Acosta stands up over Camacho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Camacho is trying to keep Acosta in close.
#T1#
Acosta passes Camacho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camacho is refusing to be controlled, as Acosta sits in half guard. #SUB#
Acosta is trying to work for a kimura but Camacho is defending well.
#SUB#
Acosta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camacho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Camacho is looking for a sweep. Acosta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Acosta is working for a kimura but Camacho is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Acosta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camacho has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Acosta prevents Camacho from improving his position.
Acosta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camacho tries to roll over but Acosta keeps him under control.#SUB#
Acosta wants to work for an arm triangle but Camacho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Camacho is refusing to be controlled, as Acosta sits in half guard.
Camacho has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Acosta not doing much here.
Camacho works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Camacho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Acosta trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camacho trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Camacho throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camacho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Acosta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Camacho misses its intended target.
Acosta feinted with a counter takedown.
Camacho missing with a left hand there. Acosta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Camacho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camacho connects with a crisp jab.
Acosta slips a straight right by Camacho.
Acosta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Toni Camacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Acosta slips under a jab.
Camacho scores with a nice right hand.
Camacho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toni Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acosta looks for a takedown but Camacho sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Camacho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Acosta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Camacho tries to avoid it but Acosta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Camacho to the ground. Camacho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Acosta slips a straight right by Camacho.
Acosta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camacho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Acosta scrambles back to his feet.
Camacho jabs at Acosta's body.
Camacho lands with a cross.
Acosta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Camacho avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Camacho throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Acosta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Camacho wants to sweep here but Acosta controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Acosta throwing strikes from guard but Camacho blocks nicely.
Acosta trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camacho is controlling Acosta's posture.
Acosta postures up.
Camacho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Acosta is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Acosta drops back looking for a leg! Camacho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Camacho manages to kick Acosta off! Acosta jumps back into Camacho's guard.
Acosta postures up in Camacho's guard and throws a big left but Camacho blocks it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Acosta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Acosta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Camacho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Camacho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Camacho! #REVB#
Acosta is not content to let Camacho control the position.
Acosta is trying to get back to half guard.
Camacho trying to control the action but Acosta is working from the bottom.
Acosta tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Camacho laying and praying for a moment but Acosta takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Acosta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camacho pulls his head out easily.
Camacho is looking to advance position but Acosta won't allow it.
Acosta moves into full guard.
Camacho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Camacho's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Acosta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Camacho is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Acosta.#T4##SUB2#
Camacho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Camacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Acosta is looking for a sweep.
Camacho working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camacho moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Camacho working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Camacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Camacho throws a right and a left that Acosta avoids nicely.
Acosta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camacho stuffs the takedown.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Acosta was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Camacho scores with a hook to the body. Acosta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Acosta or perhaps it was just good defense by Camacho, which made it look bad.
Camacho throws out a counter right but Acosta avoids it with no problem.
Acosta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Camacho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikos Acosta. 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.
Camacho lands a body shot.
Acosta ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Toni Camacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camacho jabs at Acosta's body.
Camacho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1##CL#
Acosta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camacho, pushing him back against the cage.
Camacho pushes Acosta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camacho pushes Acosta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Camacho.
Acosta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Camacho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Acosta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Camacho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Acosta tries for a takedown but Camacho manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Camacho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camacho is working Acosta over against the cage.
Camacho lands a left hand.
Camacho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Acosta takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Camacho.
Camacho lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Camacho gets through Acosta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Camacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camacho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Acosta.
Camacho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camacho is leaning against Acosta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camacho pushes Acosta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Acosta is rocked!
Camacho lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Acosta to his knees! Camacho keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toni Camacho!
After the fight, Toni Camacho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HFC 55:Handerson vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Walsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Acosta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Walsh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Acosta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walsh stands up over Acosta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Walsh is working Acosta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walsh throwing strikes from guard but Acosta blocks nicely.
Walsh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Walsh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acosta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Acosta trying to control the action but Walsh is working from the bottom.
Walsh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Acosta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Acosta's back!
Walsh scores with punches to the body.
Walsh missing with punches from the back.
Walsh not allowing Acosta to control his hands.
Walsh lands a shot to the head. #T1#
Acosta trying to control the position but Walsh manages to sink in the hooks.
Walsh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acosta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Acosta covers up after that shot from Walsh.
Acosta is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walsh lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Walsh lands shots from the back.
Acosta is trapped and Walsh is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Acosta covers up after that shot from Walsh.
Walsh punches the canvas rather than the man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walsh has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Acosta.
Acosta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Walsh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acosta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Acosta tries to hold on but Walsh pushes him away.
Acosta regains half guard.
Walsh slips a nice elbow through Acosta's hands, connecting with Acosta's forehead.#T2#
Walsh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Acosta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Walsh is working Acosta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Walsh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acosta's head.
Walsh postures up in Acosta's guard and throws a big left but Acosta blocks it. #SUB#
Acosta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Acosta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walsh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Acosta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walsh is working Acosta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Walsh stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Acosta has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Walsh manages to get his head free but now Acosta has transitioned to an armbar! Walsh grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Acosta! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikos Acosta! |
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Event:
HFC 50:Maan vs Mferi
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Acosta dives in and scores a takedown into Reserves's guard.
Acosta postures up.
Acosta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reserves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Acosta looking to pass the guard.
Reserves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Acosta advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Acosta has hold of Reserves's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Reserves tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Acosta cranks the arm and Reserves screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Reserves, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nikos Acosta!
Android Reserves was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame this loss on the incompetence of the arena staff. Clearly they didn't have my pre-fight pies ready for me'. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Rivera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Acosta napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rivera landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Rivera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rivera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rivera scores with punches from side control.
Acosta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Acosta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rivera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Acosta tries to roll over but Rivera keeps him under control.
Rivera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rivera scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Acosta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rivera pulls his head out easily.
Acosta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Acosta.
Rivera chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Acosta is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera working some strikes from top position.
Acosta is still in real trouble! Can Rivera finish him?#SUB2#
Acosta is looking for a triangle but Rivera pushes his legs off easily.
Rivera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Acosta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivera defends it easily.
Rivera is in close to Acosta's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Acosta looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
#T1#
Rivera arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Acosta'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 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Panchito Rivera!
In his post fight interview, Panchito Rivera gave a big smile as he said 'YOU FIGHT GOOD! YOU WANT SOME JUICE?'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Acosta.
Acosta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rikishi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Acosta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rikishi tries to avoid it but Acosta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rikishi to the ground. Rikishi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Acosta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rikishi to the ground. Acosta is now in Rikishi's guard.#SUB#
Acosta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Acosta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Acosta has an Americana. Rikishi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Acosta is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Acosta hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nikos Acosta!
Hayanama Rikishi spoke after the fight, saying 'We will settle this.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Acosta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lannister to the ground. Acosta is now in Lannister's guard.#SUB2#
Lannister working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acosta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acosta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Acosta trying to control the position from guard on top but Lannister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acosta advances position into side control!
Lannister manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Acosta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lannister pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Acosta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lannister pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lannister is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Acosta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Acosta.#SUB2#
Lannister drops back looking for a leg! Acosta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Acosta manages to kick Lannister off! Lannister jumps back into Acosta's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Lannister drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Acosta dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB#
Acosta drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Acosta as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lannister screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Acosta! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nikos Acosta! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Jansen connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Jansen.
Jansen tests Acosta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jansen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Acosta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jansen throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Acosta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Acosta.
Acosta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Acosta is pushing down on Jansen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jansen is fighting to maintain full guard but Acosta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Acosta passes to full mount!
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.#SUB#
Jansen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Acosta. #SUB#
Acosta jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jansen manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Acosta has hold of Jansen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jansen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Acosta cranks the arm and Jansen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jansen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nikos Acosta! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Dramos thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Acosta gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Acosta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Acosta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Acosta swings around for an armbar but Dramos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Acosta's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Acosta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dramos defends well.
Dramos wants to control from the top but Acosta keeps moving.
Dramos is pushing down on Acosta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Acosta is fighting to maintain full guard but Dramos has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB2#
Acosta actively working from the bottom here.
Dramos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Acosta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Acosta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dramos pulls his head out easily.
Dramos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Acosta looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dramos pushes past his half guard into mount!
Dramos misses with a head shot.#SUB#
Dramos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Acosta manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Acosta keeps working. #T2#
Acosta is looking for a sweep.
Acosta keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acosta is trying to control Dramos's posture but Dramos avoids it.
Acosta dodges the ground and pound from Dramos.
Acosta tries to buck Dramos off but Dramos is having none of it.
Acosta is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dramos asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Dramos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Acosta is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee asks Dramos politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dramos prefers to stall for the moment though.
Acosta tries to improve position but can't.
Dramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Acosta keeps working.
Acosta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dramos tries to stand but Acosta is controlling his head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dramos misses with an uppercut. Acosta saw that one coming.
Dramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Acosta or perhaps it was just good defense by Dramos, which made it look bad.
Dramos throws a good cross that connects.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acosta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Acosta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Dramos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dramos lands with a shot to the body.
Dramos looks to throw the jab but Acosta is out of range.
Acosta feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Dramos scores with a takedown into Acosta's guard.#SUB2#
Acosta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dramos passes into side control.
Acosta is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dramos tries to score with some ground and pound. Acosta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dramos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Acosta is trying to control Dramos's posture but Dramos avoids it. #SUB#
Dramos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dramos is looking to take a break and control but Acosta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Acosta is looking for a sweep.
Acosta wants to get back to his feet but Dramos drags him back down.
Acosta tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Acosta keeps working.
Dramos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Acosta is looking to regain half guard here but Dramos keeps moving and retains side control.
Dramos is looking to take a break and control but Acosta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dramos controlling from side mount. #T3#
Acosta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Acosta wants to control but Dramos postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Acosta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dramos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Acosta is in Dramos's guard.
Acosta won't allow Dramos to sweep him here.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Acosta from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Acosta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dramos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dramos has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Dramos preventing the sweep.
Dramos slips nicely into half guard.
Dramos wants to take a breather but Acosta is having none of it. #SUB2#
Acosta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dramos pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dramos is nestled in close to Acosta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dramos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Dramos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Acosta is just out of range.
Acosta feints the counter takedown.
Dramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Acosta manages to avoid it.#TD#
Dramos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Acosta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dramos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Acosta looking for submissions off his back.
Acosta wants to control but Dramos is keeping busy.
#T1#
Dramos is trying to control the action in half guard but Acosta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Acosta gets full guard.
Acosta has Dramos pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Acosta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dramos stacks Acosta on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dramos!
Acosta regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dramos's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Acosta tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dramos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dramos raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Dramos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Acosta is looking to escape.
Acosta tries to reverse the position but Dramos maintains control.
Acosta holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dramos tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dramos prevents Acosta from getting the reversal.#T3#
Dramos trying to control but Acosta is having none of it.
Acosta sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dramos in particular looking to stall.
Acosta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dramos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Acosta looking for a sweep. Not yet Acosta, not yet.
Juliano Dramos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Acosta keeping moving, preventing Dramos from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Acosta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Acosta keeping moving, preventing Dramos from controlling successfully.
Dramos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Acosta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dramos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Acosta.
Acosta is looking for a sweep.
Nikos Acosta 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!
Juliano Dramos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juliano Dramos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dramos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juliano Dramos! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 74
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nikos Acosta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Albert Blaird!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Acosta leaves Blaird with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Acosta slaps away a takedown attempt from Blaird, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Acosta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Acosta (2) vs (0) Blaird
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blaird is looking to control Acosta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blaird avoid being mounted?
Acosta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Acosta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta wants to pass to mount but Blaird is defending the position. #T1#
Blaird wants to control but Acosta is keeping busy.
Blaird is refusing to be controlled, as Acosta sits in half guard. #SUB#
Acosta is looking for a kimura but Blaird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Acosta to get the leverage.
Blaird tries to get to full guard but Acosta has control of the leg.
Blaird is looking to control Acosta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blaird avoid being mounted?
Acosta is controlling the pace.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Blaird manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Acosta wants to control from the top but Blaird keeps moving.
Acosta tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaird is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Blaird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acosta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acosta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Acosta tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaird is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Blaird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acosta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acosta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blaird working a defensive guard here.
Acosta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blaird keeping moving, preventing Acosta from controlling successfully.
Acosta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Acosta trying to control but Blaird is working from the bottom.
Acosta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blaird can't keep his opponent in guard - Acosta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Acosta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blaird sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Acosta seems to be working for a kimura but Blaird defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Acosta wants to control but Blaird is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Blaird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Acosta wants to free his trapped foot but Blaird is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Acosta is looking for a kimura here.
Blaird moves into full guard.
#T6#
Acosta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Acosta trying to control but Blaird is working from the bottom.
Acosta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Acosta trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Acosta pushing down on Blaird's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Acosta is trying to control. Blaird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Acosta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blaird trying to control but Acosta postures up.
Blaird is staying active underneath Acosta, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Blaird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Acosta pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Acosta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Acosta. #T8##SUB2#
Blaird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Acosta pulls his head out easily.
Blaird looks winded!
Acosta prevents Blaird from improving his position.
Acosta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Acosta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blaird! Score +3 for passing guard: Acosta (5) vs (0) Blaird
Acosta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Acosta is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Blaird to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Blaird shrugs it off.
Acosta moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Acosta (8) vs (0) Blaird
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10##SUB#
Acosta has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Blaird has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Acosta is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Blaird tries to escape but Acosta has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Acosta is looking for the choke from the back position but Blaird is controlling his hands well.
Blaird rolls, trying to escape but Acosta keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Acosta is looking to control Blaird but Blaird is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Acosta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Blaird trying to control the action but Acosta just sinks the hooks in.
Blaird can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Blaird fending off the submission attempt from Acosta.
Acosta controlling well, preventing Blaird from escaping the position.
Blaird is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12##SUB#
Acosta is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Blaird has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Acosta has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Blaird taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Acosta doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikos Acosta!
The defeated Albert Blaird had this to say: 'lets go and enjoy ferret racing together!! i mean back to training jajaja'. |
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