Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF Fight Night 47
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Good exchange - Costa coming out on top.
Costa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Costa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hernandez!
A lull in the action here.
Hernandez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Costa's best efforts.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa stalling.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Costa there.
Costa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Costa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.
Costa is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Hernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Costa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costa wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Costa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Costa wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez trying to hold on to Costa's head to control him but Costa postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Costa lands a nice short elbow.
Costa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Costa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Costa prevents Hernandez from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa controlling the action here.
Hernandez is not content to let Costa control the position.
Costa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Costa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Costa is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position.
Costa lands with a punch from half guard.
Hernandez is not content to let Costa control the position.
Costa content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoto Costa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez goes for a double leg but Costa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Costa continues to drive forward.
Costa dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut!
Costa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Costa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Hernandez drives through with a takedown into Costa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hernandez trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Costa trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez postures up in Costa's guard and throws a big left but Costa blocks it.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Costa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Costa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Costa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Costa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Costa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Costa has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.
Costa wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Costa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Costa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kyoto Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Costa is proving a slippery customer.
Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Costa won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Hernandez is pulling down on Costa's head. It's preventing any offense from Costa, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa works Hernandez's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Hernandez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Costa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Costa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Costa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Costa pulls Hernandez in close to prevent any damage.
Costa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Costa has Hernandez pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Hernandez postures up and lands a big shot to Costa's brow.
Costa controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Costa.
Costa continues to stall.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Costa seems keen to control Hernandez's posture.
Costa working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoto Costa dominated that second round.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hernandez dives in and grabs Costa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Costa pushes down on Hernandez's head and hops out.
Hernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Costa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernandez somewhat.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Costa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Costa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
letting Costa counter with a right hand.
Kyoto Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geraldo Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!
Nice body punch from Costa.
Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Costa finish him?
Costa drops Hernandez with a naaaaasty hook - Hernandez is in real trouble here! Costa dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyoto Costa!

Event: NYF 87:Deiveredo vs Yordan III
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Blackwater feints a jab promting Costa to slip. Blackwater then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Costa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blackwater shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Costa defends it nicely.
Blackwater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa dips to his left and cracks Blackwater with an uppercut!
Blackwater throws the kick towards the body but Costa avoids it.
Nice body punch from Costa.
Blackwater tries to move into range but Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blackwater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blackwater takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackwater misses with a wild combination.
Costa digs a good body shot into Blackwater's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Blackwater blocks the leg kick.
Blackwater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Costa's waist but Costa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blackwater off to one side.
Blackwater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been told by Blackwater's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blackwater drops his hands momentarily and Costa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Blackwater. #T1#
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackwater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackwater has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Costa finds it's way round the side to connect with Blackwater's head.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackwater.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blackwater doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blackwater misses with a body kick.
Costa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blackwater.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Costa enables Blackwater to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Costa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Costa has Blackwater pulled in close to control his posture.
Costa wants to sweep but no luck.
Costa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blackwater lands a couple of elbows.
Costa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Costa keeping full guard, as Blackwater tries to pass.
Costa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Costa looking for a sweep. Not yet Costa, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa is pulling down on Blackwater's head. It's preventing any offense from Blackwater, at least for the moment.
Blackwater advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackwater trying to control from half guard but Costa is working away.
Costa wants to sweep but Blackwater has passed to side control!
Costa wants to control but Blackwater postures up.
Costa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Costa is staying active underneath Blackwater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costa wants to sweep but Blackwater has passed to side control!
Costa is not content to let Blackwater control the position.
Costa is trying to control Blackwater's posture but Blackwater avoids it. #T3##SUB#
Blackwater has an Americana. Costa didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Blackwater is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Blackwater hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lorenz Blackwater!
A less than humble Lorenz Blackwater misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: NYF Fight Night 42
Date: Sep 18, 2024

#R1#
Posta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Posta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Posta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Posta walks into a left hand.
Posta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Costa.
Costa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Posta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Posta misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Posta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Posta tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Posta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Posta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Costa is out of range and Posta settles back down.
Costa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Costa punishes Posta's body with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Posta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Posta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Costa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Posta rather than just go for the knockout.
Posta tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Posta misses with a head kick.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Costa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Posta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Costa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kyoto Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Posta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Costa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Costa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Posta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Posta connects with a high kick.
Costa avoids the head kick by Posta.
Costa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Posta can pounce on him.
Costa cracks Posta with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costa lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Posta is rocked!
Costa misses with a double jab.
Costa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Posta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Costa can pounce on him.
Costa lands a jab to the head.
Oh Posta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Posta throws a leg kick that misses.
Costa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Posta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Posta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Posta throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Posta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Costa. Those never looked like landing.
Posta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Costa walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Posta drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Costa swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Posta's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyoto Costa!
Caulo Posta was interviewed post fight and said 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'.

Event: NYF 81: Kramer vs Holton
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Poatan moves into the clinch successfully.
Costa has Poatan pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Costa.
Costa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poatan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Costa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Poatan is defending well.
Poatan is trying to break the clinch but Costa is controlling him.
Poatan misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa leaning against his opponent.
Costa stalling the fight.
Costa is leaning against Poatan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Costa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poatan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Costa - that landed with a thud.
Poatan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Costa is defending well for now.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Costa scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Alex Poatan has been cut.
Poatan takes a shot to the head.
Poatan landing knees to the body.
Poatan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costa's elbow. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costa.
Costa digs a right hand into Poatan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Poatan's gas tank.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa is trying to break free.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Costa is working Poatan over against the cage.
Poatan misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa prevents a body shot from Poatan. #BC#
Costa manages to break the clinch.
Costa misses with a hook. Poatan ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Costa.
Kyoto Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Poatan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alex Poatan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa wants to slow Poatan down by chopping away at his legs.
Costa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Poatan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.#CL2#
Poatan moves into the clinch.#T2#
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Costa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poatan backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poatan misses with some punches.
Poatan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Poatan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Costa is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Costa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Costa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Poatan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Poatan wants to get back to his feet.
Poatan taking some punishment here, with Costa in his half guard.
Poatan wants to get back to his feet.
Costa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poatan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Poatan wants to get back to his feet.
Poatan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Costa working the head and body with strikes.
Costa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Costa stops Poatan from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Costa in particular looking to stall.
Poatan is looking to improve his position.
Costa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Costa there.
Costa is taking a breather. Poatan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Costa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Costa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Poatan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poatan is trying to stand back up but Costa is controlling him
Costa controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoto Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Poatan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Costa gets the takedown into side control.
Costa taking a breather here.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poatan can do to turn this around?
Poatan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Costa scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Poatan's face as Costa controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Costa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kyoto Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poatan struggling a bit here.#T1#
Costa lands an elbow.
Poatan tries to buck Costa off but Costa is having none of it.
Costa cracks Poatan with a big right hand but Poatan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Poatan is pushing Costa's head away, looking to escape. Costa manages to hold on to the position though.
Costa is working Poatan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Costa is staying tight to Poatan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Poatan tries to escape but Costa is in control.
Poatan is trying to get back to half guard.
Costa happy to just control the position for now.
Costa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Costa controls the position.
Poatan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Costa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Costa controls the position.
Costa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Costa controlling the position.
Poatan is trying to improve his position.
Costa is staying tight to Poatan's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Poatan tries to escape but Costa is in control.
Poatan is trying to control Costa's posture but Costa avoids it.
Poatan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Poatan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Costa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Costa is staying tight to Poatan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Costa working the ground and pound from side control.
Costa blocks the strikes from Poatan.
Costa is staying tight to Poatan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Poatan wants to control but Costa postures up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Costa lands some shots froms side control.
The referee asks Costa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Costa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Poatan is trying to get back to his feet.
Poatan trying to remain calm as Costa controls from the top position.
Costa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Costa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Poatan keeps Costa under control for a moment.
Costa takes a little break here. Poatan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poatan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Costa working the body and head with strikes.
Poatan wants to get back to his feet but Costa drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoto Costa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Poatan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Poatan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Poatan is predictable there
and Costa counters with a straight right hand.
Costa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poatan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Costa cracks Poatan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poatan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costa misses with a hook.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Poatan.
Poatan misses with a double jab.
Costa lands with an uppercut that bounces Poatan off the cage and back into range.
Kyoto Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa scores with a jab to the head.
Costa throws a body punch but Poatan moves out of range.
Costa throws an off balance right hand
and Poatan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poatan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Costa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Poatan tries to kick Costa off but Costa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Costa stalling.
Costa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Costa content to control rather than advance.
Poatan tries to kick Costa off but Costa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Poatan taking some punishment here, with Costa in his half guard.
Costa slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Costa.
Costa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Poatan for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poatan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Costa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Poatan wants to stand up but Costa is controlling him.
Costa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Costa lands a couple of elbows.
Poatan being controlled here, momentarily.
Poatan wants to stand up but Costa is controlling him.
Costa is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Poatan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Costa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Costa misses with a two punch combination.
Poatan throws out a counter right but Costa avoids it with no problem.
Costa tried to score with a low kick but Poatan checks it.
Poatan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Poatan gets caught napping as Costa dives in and scores a takedown. Poatan manages to retain guard.
Costa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Poatan controls Costa momentarily but Costa frees himself.
Poatan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Costa controls the pace.#T4#
Costa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Poatan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Costa is looking to improve his position.
Poatan is keen to just control but Costa is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alex Poatan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoto Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Costa 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoto Costa!
The defeated Alex Poatan had this to say: 'It is what it is'.

Event: NYF 77: Traumen vs Hopson
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoover defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Costa.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoover. #CL#
Hoover gets a clinch. #TD2#
Costa has hold of one of Hoover's legs. Hoover is fighting the takedown attempt but Costa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hoover keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Hoover keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa passes into half guard.
Hoover is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costa is stalling here. Hoover is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Costa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hoover has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa is trying to control Hoover's posture but Hoover avoids it. #T1#
Costa manages to get back to half guard.
Hoover tries to stand but can't do so whilst Costa controls his leg.
Costa wants to improve his position but Hoover is controlling well.
Costa is trying to control but can't.
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa has his hands clasped together around Hoover's back. He's all about the action.
Costa is looking for a sweep. Hoover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Costa trying to control here.
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoover content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hoover tries to stand and escape but Costa is controlling the position.
Costa is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoover from advancing to side control.
Costa wants to control but Hoover is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU#
Hoover stands up from half guard.
Costa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danny Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Costa misses.
Hoover looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Hoover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Costa cracks a nice hook into Hoover's ribs.#T3#
Costa connects with a nice looking jab.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Costa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoover was covering up waiting for the punch and Costa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Costa stays in close to Hoover's body and controls the position.
Costa throws a big elbow that misses.
Costa wants to control from the top but Hoover keeps moving.
Costa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Costa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Costa is working Hoover over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoover preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hoover keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa looking to sit in guard and control but Hoover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hoover preventing the sweep.
Hoover controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Costa has a closed guard, preventing Hoover from standing up.
Costa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Danny Hoover will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hoover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Costa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Costa lands with a straight right. Hoover didn't see that one coming.
Hoover blocks a jab.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Hoover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoover checks a leg kick.
Hoover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoover scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Hoover darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage.
Costa avoids the elbow strike from Hoover, against the cage.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoover controls his hands.
Costa avoiding damage as Hoover throws knees to the body.
Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoover sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Hoover misses with a double jab. #T1#
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costa is looking to clinch but Hoover is avoiding it.
Danny Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoover.
Hoover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoover takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Costa! But no joy.
Hoover is looking to clinch.
Hoover misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Hoover misses with the combination.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoover swats away the attempt to clinch by Costa.
Costa fails with the takedown.
Hoover lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sloppy strikes from Hoover. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Costa. That snapped Hoover's head back. #T2#
Costa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoover has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Costa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa lands a jab to the head.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Hoover shows good takedown defense.
Danny Hoover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoto Costa.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover avoids the body shot from Costa.
Hoover misses with a wild combination.
Costa shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoover throws a head kick but Costa moves out of range.
Costa lands a jab to the nose.
Hoover tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
Costa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Hoover fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costa, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hoover breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Costa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoover looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hoover being controlled for a moment.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoover keeps working. #T3#
Costa working the strikes but Hoover uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hoover moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Costa wants to control from the top but Hoover keeps moving.
Hoover wants to stand up but Costa is controlling him.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Costa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Costa.
Hoover throws an off balance right hand
and Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Hoover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa throws a leg kick but Hoover moved away.
Costa walks into a jab.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Hoover seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Hoover dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Costa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Hoover has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the cage.
Costa lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Hoover breaks from the clinch.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.
Costa is looking for the big counter here.
Costa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoover misses with a straight right.
Costa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is looking to chop away at Hoover's legs.
Hoover blocks a jab.
Hoover is looking to land body kicks.
Costa throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.#T1#
Hoover staying out of range there.
Hoover tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Costa throws a front kick aimed at Hoover's knee but Hoover avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Costa.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hoover misses with a series of wild punches.
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoover looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costa takes a swing at Hoover's ribcage but misses.
Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa lands a right hook to the body.
Kyoto Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Costa goes for a double leg but Hoover avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoover continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa cracks Hoover with a good jab.
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Costa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Costa moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoover throws an overhand right that lands on Costa's shoulder, as Costa tries to avoid the shot.
Hoover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Costa clinches.
Costa tries a body shot but Hoover blocks it.
Costa tries a body shot but Hoover blocks it. #BC#
Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danny Hoover is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa throws a body punch but Hoover moves out of range.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa throws a hook but Hoover blocks it.#T3#
Costa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Costa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
Hoover missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costa connects with a leg kick.
Costa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costa throws the left hand but Hoover avoids the punch easily.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoover tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Costa throws a hook but Hoover avoids it easily.
Hoover lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Costa shoots in and drives through. Hoover sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Costa.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Hoover.#TD2#
Costa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Costa showed some decent athleticism there.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costa stops Hoover from getting back to his feet.
Costa is looking to stall here but Hoover recovers full guard.
Danny Hoover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoover wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Costa trying to control but Hoover is working from the bottom.
Costa won't allow Hoover to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danny Hoover.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoover, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Hoover!

Event: NYF 72: Deiveredo vs Ruma
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Costa throws a body punch but Igwe moves out of range.
Costa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Igwe lands a glancing blow to the side of Costa's head.
Igwe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Igwe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Costa tries to clinch but Igwe is having none of it.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Igwe.
Igwe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Igwe defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Costa connects with a looping right hand.
Costa scores with a hook.
Igwe throws an off balance right hand
and Costa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Igwe takes one to the side of the head.
Igwe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Costa scores with a jab. Igwe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Costa's corner calls for a 1-2. Costa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Igwe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Igwe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costa works Igwe's body with a nice hook.
Costa lands with a good body shot.
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Igwe misses with an uppercut.
Igwe cracks Costa with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Costa is rocked!
Costa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Costa is still on wobbly legs! Can Igwe finish him?
Igwe moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Costa seems to have recovered his senses.
Costa works Igwe's body with a nice hook.
Igwe throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Costa moves into range and clinches up with Igwe.
Costa tries to work over Igwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Igwe's ribcage. Igwe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Igwe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Igwe is stalling here.
Igwe blocks a body shot from Costa.
Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Igwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Igwe blocks an uppercut.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Igwe avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage.
Igwe tries to stall but Costa uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Igwe blocks a body shot from Costa.
A short body shot lands from Costa as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Costa.
Igwe slowing the pace effectively.
Costa tries a body shot but Igwe blocks it.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Igwe avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage.
Igwe working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa blocking some punches.
Costa stalling against the cage.
Costa is leaning against Igwe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Come on Costa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Igwe blocks a body shot from Costa.
Costa lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Igwe.#BC#
Igwe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costa throws out a leg kick but Igwe moves out of range and Costa only half commits.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Igwe manages to avoid it.
Igwe throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
Igwe misses with a looping left.
Igwe walks into a jab.
Costa throws a leg kick but Igwe checks it.
Igwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Igwe throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costa tries to clinch but Igwe moves out of range.
Costa throws a combination. Igwe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
Costa tries to work over Igwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igwe tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costa is trying to stall. #T4#
Costa wants to break free but Igwe has control.
A head punch on the inside from Igwe fails to land.
Costa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Igwe trying to control the position but instead, Costa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Igwe into the cage.
Costa lands with a right to the head.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Igwe avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage.
Costa misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Costa has Igwe pushed against the cage.
Igwe misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Costa as the two fighters clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Costa as Igwe tries to tie him up.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Igwe is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoto Costa 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#
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Igwe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costa blocks a jab.
Costa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Kingsley Igwe has been cut.
Costa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Costa.
Igwe misses with a hook.
Igwe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Igwe misses with a left hand
and Costa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Costa defending well as Igwe loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Igwe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Costa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big left from Costa misses.
Igwe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Igwe lands an overhand right.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Igwe is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Igwe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Igwe misses the jab.
Costa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Igwe throws a head kick that misses.
Igwe cracks Costa with an open hand slap.
Costa throws an overhand right that lands on Igwe's shoulder, as Igwe tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Costa throws a right and a left that Igwe avoids nicely.
A big right from Costa misses.
Igwe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kyoto Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Igwe throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Igwe misses with an uppercut.
Igwe misses with an uppercut.
Igwe throws a big shot that misses.
Costa tries to clinch but Igwe moves out of range.
Costa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Costa drives through and clinches with Igwe against the cage.
Igwe throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Igwe.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Igwe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa misses with a body punch. #T2#
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igwe's elbow.
Igwe just leaning against Costa, taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Igwe as the two fighters clinch.
Igwe lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Igwe leaning against his opponent.
Igwe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Igwe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Igwe avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage.
Igwe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Costa misses with a body punch.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igwe's elbow.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Igwe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the cage.
Igwe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.#T3#
Costa working aggressively here.
Costa stalling in the clinch.
Kyoto Costa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Igwe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Igwe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Costa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Igwe scrambles back to his feet.
Kingsley Igwe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Igwe misses.
Costa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Igwe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Costa drives through and clinches with Igwe against the cage.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Igwe won't allow it.
Igwe lands a nice shot to the body.
Costa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Igwe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Igwe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.#BC#
Igwe manages to break the clinch.
Costa throws an off balance right hand
and Igwe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Costa misses.
Igwe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Costa finds it's way through Igwe's defenses.
Costa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Igwe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Igwe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Igwe misses.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
A jab from Costa does it's job there.
Igwe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costa throws a combination. Igwe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Costa throws a wild hook but Igwe just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Costa gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Igwe raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kingsley Igwe!

Event: NYF Fight Night 31
Date: May 31, 2024

#R1#
Costa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Costa gets tackled into the cage by Haas. Haas maintains the clinch.
Costa lands a right hand.
Costa effectively controlling the action here.
Haas wants to break free but Costa has control.
Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haas or not.
A frustrated look appears on Haas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Costa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haas's efforts to push away.
Haas blocks a body shot from Costa.
Haas is trying to break the clinch but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
Haas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haas is trying to force a seperation but Costa has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Haas wants to break free but Costa has control.
Haas wants to get back to striking at distance but Costa won't allow it.
Costa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Costa has Haas pushed against the cage.#T1#
Haas is trying to break the clinch but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Costa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haas letting Costa take a breather here.
Haas cracks Costa with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Haas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Costa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Haas. Those never looked like landing.
Marcoh Haas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haas tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Haas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haas tries to bum rush Costa with a series of wild strikes but Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Costa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Costa tries to clinch up but Haas circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Haas misses with an uppercut.
Haas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haas misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haas moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Haas. Those never looked like landing.
Haas backing away here, and Costa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Costa as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Marcoh Haas has been cut.
Haas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Haas is rocked!
Haas circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Costa. Haas falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Costa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyoto Costa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2024

#R1#
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jcool on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Costa lands with a shot to the body.
Costa scores with a body shot.
Costa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jcool takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Costa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jcool looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Costa cracks Jcool with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Costa.
Left hook, right uppercut from Costa.
Kyoto Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Jcool tries to keep at a distance but Costa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Costa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Nice body punch from Costa - that landed with a thud.
Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jcool jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Costa walks away with a smile on his face. Jcool gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Costa scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot by Costa.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Costa scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#Jcool is rocked!
Nice body punch from Costa.
Oh Jcool is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jcool is breathing heavily.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Costa has cracked Jcool with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Costa lands another huge swinging hook and Jcool tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jcool, before Costa can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyoto Costa!
The defeated Abdul Jcool had this to say: '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: SSKT May Day 2024
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Costa looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Costa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Costa checks a leg kick nicely.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Costa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Costa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa works the jab nicely.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Costa backs away, Alvarez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alvarez throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.
Costa jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Costa's corner calls for a 1-2. Costa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Alvarez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costa.
Costa misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Costa.
Alvarez walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Costa misses the target.
Alvarez tries to move into range but Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Costa.#T2#
Costa throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Costa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costa misses with a leg kick.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Alvarez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Costa.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Costa.
Costa tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Costa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Costa controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoto Costa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Costa clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costa misses with the combination.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Costa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Alvarez misses
and Costa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Costa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Costa.
Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvarez.#T1#
Alvarez moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Costa is rocked!
Costa throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez throws a jab when Costa was well out of range.
Alvarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Costa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Costa throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa misses the jab.
Costa lands with a right hand.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kyoto Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Costa misses.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costa lands a jab to the head.
Costa looks to land a combination. Alvarez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Costa clinches up against the ropes.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoto Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Costa dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Kyoto Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvarez is looking to control Costa's arms but Costa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the ropes.
Costa tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Costa.
Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Costa tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to stall but Costa improves his position.
Costa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez. #T1#
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Costa back against the ropes.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Costa has the dominant position.
Costa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Costa tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Costa gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the ropes.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Costa is keeping busy.
Maybe Alvarez would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Costa tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it. #T2#
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarez working hard to break the clinch.
Costa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Costa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eddie Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in the clinch, Costa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the ropes.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoto Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoto Costa!

Event: SSKT All The King's Men
Date: Mar 18, 2024

#R1#
Pitt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costa scores with a sloppy right hand. Pitt should have avoided that one.
Costa digs a good body shot into Pitt's ribs.
Pitt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A combination from Pitt does no damage.
Pitt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa misses the jab.
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pitt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pitt swinging wildly here.
Costa punishes Pitt's body with a nice straight punch.
Costa cracks Pitt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitt throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Costa.#CL2#
Costa closes the distance and pushes Pitt back into the ropes.
I was talking to Pitt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pitt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Costa's brow.
Costa tries to break free but Pitt pushes him back against the ropes.
Costa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Costa lands with a light punch inside.
Costa prevents a body shot from Pitt.
Good body shot from Pitt. #T1#
Costa prevents a body shot from Pitt.
Pitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitt controls his hands.
Pitt throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pitt as Costa tries to tie him up. #BC#
Pitt manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Costa drives through and clinches with Pitt against the ropes. #BC2#
Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Pitt.
Costa swinging wildly here.
Costa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pitt misses with a body shot.
Costa throws out a counter right but Pitt avoids it with no problem.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Pitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Pitt.
Costa scores with the left hand. Pitt knows he should have avoided that one.
Pitt throws an off balance right hand
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitt throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Costa to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa throws out a counter right but Pitt avoids it with no problem.
Costa throws an overhand right that lands on Pitt's shoulder, as Pitt tries to avoid the shot.
Pitt misses with a combination
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Costa.
Costa lands with a cross.
Pitt wants to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Costa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pitt misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Costa connects with a single shot there.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Pitt slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoto Costa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Costa digs a good hook to Pitt's body.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Pitt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pitt misses with a right hand
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pitt scores with a leg kick.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Pitt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pitt misses with a two punch combination.
Costa's corner calls for a 1-2. Costa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pitt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitt misses with a few strikes there.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Pitt does no damage.
Costa lands the left hand.#CL2#
Pitt tries to keep at a distance but Costa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Costa pushes Pitt back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cesar Pitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Pitt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the ropes.
Costa lands a hook that snaps the head of Pitt backwards.
Pitt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Costa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pitt up against the ropes.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Pitt's ribcage. Pitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Costa is working Pitt over against the ropes.
Good body shot from Costa.
Pitt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Costa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Costa blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Costa.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Pitt's ribcage. Pitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitt.
Kyoto Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Pitt misses with a combination
and Costa counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Costa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pitt on the side of the head.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Pitt slips the punch.
Costa slips under a jab from Pitt.
Pitt throws a combination that misses
letting Costa counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoto Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Pitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Costa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pitt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pitt swings for the body but Costa moves out of range. #CL#
Pitt has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costa.
Costa is leaning against Pitt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Costa pushes Pitt back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Costa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pitt throws a head punch that misses.
Pitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pitt as Costa tries to tie him up.
Costa lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Costa as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Costa.
Pitt throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pitt fails to land.
Nice body punch from Costa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Pitt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
A right handed body shot lands from Costa.
Pitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Pitt tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Pitt back against the ropes.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Pitt avoids it by throwing Costa back against the ropes.
Costa cracks Pitt with a nice body shot.
Pitt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Costa.
Costa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pitt as Costa tries to tie him up.
Costa lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Costa.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pitt takes a shot to the head.
Costa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costa.
Good body shot from Costa.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa is trying to stall.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Costa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitt.
Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitt or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoto Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoto Costa!

Event: SSKT XII
Date: Feb 05, 2024

#R1#
Drew looks for the body kick but Costa saw that one coming.
Costa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drew's head backwards.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drew.
Costa misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Drew misses its target.
Drew looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Drew misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Drew. That snapped Costa's head back.
Drew walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Costa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drew connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Costa scrambles back to his feet.
Drew just misses with a punch to the body.
Drew works Costa's body with a nice hook.
Costa lands a right hook to the body.
Drew throws a body shot but no joy.
Rick Drew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Costa moves into the clinch.#BC#
Drew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drew moves away from the strike by Costa.
Drew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
Drew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costa misses with a hook.
We've been told by Drew's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Costa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa throws out a counter right but Drew avoids it with no problem.
Costa scores with a jab.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Drew looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Drew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Costa misses its intended target.
Costa dodges the punch combination from Drew.
Costa misses with a few strikes there.
Costa scores with a hook to the body. Drew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drew just misses with a punch to the body.
Drew moves away from the strike by Costa.
Drew misses with a body shot.
Costa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drew lands an overhand right.
Costa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa misses the jab.
Drew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Drew misses with an uppercut.
Drew misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Drew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Drew.
Drew misses with a double jab.
Jab from Costa.
Drew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drew.
Costa sizes up Drew with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drew connects with a solid leg kick.
Drew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Drew throws a leg kick but Costa sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Costa.
Costa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drew.
Drew throws a low kick, looking for Costa's leg but Costa calmly moves out of range.
Drew throws a body shot but no joy.
Drew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drew tries to score with a low kick but Costa moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Costa gets a clinch. #BC2#
Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drew throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rick Drew will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Costa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drew throws a body shot but no joy.
Drew throws a low kick but Costa moves out of range easily.
Drew swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
It seemed like Costa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drew lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Costa backs up against the ropes.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Drew moved out of range nicely.
Drew slips a jab and a cross from Costa.
Costa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Drew slips the punch.
Drew lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Costa backs up against the ropes.
The crowd cheers as Costa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drew doesn't seem phased though.
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!
A combination from Drew does no damage.
Drew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Costa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drew ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Drew feints and then cracks Costa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Costa down.
Drew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa connects with the punch.#T1#
Drew swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Drew looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Drew fails to land with a series of punches.
Costa avoids the body shot from Drew.
Costa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Drew tries to work over Costa's front leg with a kick but Costa checks it.
Rick Drew is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Drew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa throws a jab when Drew was well out of range.
Drew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Drew.
Despite the aggression on Costa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Drew misses with a body shot.
Costa stuns Drew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Costa connects with a right hand. Drew shakes it off.
Costa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drew defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Drew misses
and Costa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drew ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Drew takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costa. #T2#
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Drew bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.
Drew staying out of range there.
Drew moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Costa sizes up Drew with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drew.
Drew appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drew throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Costa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drew.
Drew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drew throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Drew.
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Drew.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drew.
Drew just misses with a punch to the body.
Drew finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyoto Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Costa lands a jab to the nose.
Costa tries to clinch but Drew is having none of it.
Drew lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Costa at a distance.
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Drew tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drew connects with an inside leg kick.
Costa throws an overhand right that lands on Drew's shoulder, as Drew tries to avoid the shot.
Drew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drew.
Drew works over Costa's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drew. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drew misses with a low kick.
Costa cracks Drew with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costa feints a jab promting Drew to slip. Costa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drew slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
Drew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Costa rushes Drew and presses him up against the ropes.#T1#
Drew is trying to break the clinch but Costa is controlling him.#BC#
Drew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drew.
Drew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Drew.
Costa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Drew with a body shot.
Drew is looking to wear down Costa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Drew swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Costa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drew.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Costa misses the target.
Drew seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Drew blocks a jab.
Drew connects with a body shot.
Drew moves away from the strike by Costa.
Drew takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Costa clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costa.
Drew stalling in the clinch but Costa improves position.
Drew scores with a hook to the body.
Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Drew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drew slips a jab from Costa.
Costa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Drew was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Drew moved out of range.
Costa misses with a straight right.
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!
Jab, jab by Costa - just one landing.
Costa takes a jab right on the kisser.
A good leg kick by Drew.
Drew ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Costa throws the left hand but Drew avoids the punch easily.
Drew lands a jab to Costa's midsection.
Costa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Costa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Costa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa walks into a straight right hand from Drew.
Costa is looking to clinch.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drew.
A big left from Costa misses.
Costa closes the distance and lands a one-two.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyoto Costa.
I think Costa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rick Drew!

Event: SSKT X
Date: Jan 08, 2024

#R1#
Costa tries to clinch up.
Stridh missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Costa.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Stridh is just out of range.
Stridh tries to move into range but Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Stridh controls his hands.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Stridh's ribcage. Stridh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stridh's elbow.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stridh.
Stridh throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Stridh controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stridh blocks a body shot from Costa.
Stridh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costa's elbow.
Costa blocking some punches.
Stridh gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stridh has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Costa looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costa scores with a hook to the body.
Stridh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Costa tries to work over Stridh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Stridh has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa misses with a body punch.
Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stridh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stridh presses Costa against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Costa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Stridh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa misses with some punches. #T2#
Stridh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Costa is trying to maintain a safe position but Stridh gets an underhook and turns Costa into the ropes.
Costa misses with a body punch.
Costa presses Stridh against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stridh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Stridh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the ropes.
Costa wants to stall.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Stridh controls the action.
Costa works on Stridh's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Costa manages to break the clinch.
Stridh moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Kyoto Costa will probably get the nod.
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 slips under a jab from Stridh.
Costa connects with a body shot.
Stridh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
Stridh throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Stridh lands an overhand right.
A cross from Costa lands.
Costa moves in looking to clinch but Stridh pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Costa.
Costa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stridh lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stridh. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stridh lands a really nice looking cross but Costa seems unphased.
Stridh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stridh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stridh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Costa is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Stridh lands a head shot.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Stridh moves into range and clinches up with Costa.
Costa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Stridh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the ropes.
Costa has Stridh pressed against the ropes. #T1##BC#
Costa breaks the clinch.
Costa seems to have got his legs back now.
Costa looks to throw the jab but Stridh is out of range.
Vilmer Stridh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Stridh.
Nice defenses there by Stridh.
Stridh misses with the combination.
Costa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Stridh tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stridh blocking some punches.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Stridh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stridh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Costa is keeping busy.
Costa tries a body shot but Stridh blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Costa. #T2#
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Stridh avoids it by throwing Costa back against the ropes. #BC#
Costa manages to break the clinch.
Stridh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stridh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.
Stridh takes one on the button.
Stridh might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Costa swings for the body but Stridh moves out of range.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Stridh moved out of range.
A big right from Costa misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Stridh closes the distance and pushes Costa back into the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stridh.
Stridh lands a hook that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa tries a body shot but Stridh blocks it.
Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stridh looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Stridh.
Costa has a couple of punches blocked by Stridh.
Stridh prevents a body shot from Costa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vilmer Stridh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Costa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stridh throws a jab when Costa was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stridh.
Costa digs a good hook to Stridh's body.
Stridh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Costa.
Costa defending well as Stridh loads up on a big left hand.
Costa with a jab.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Stridh slips the punch.
Stridh connects with a looping right hand.
Stridh ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Stridh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Costa has time to react.
Stridh slips under a jab from Costa.
Stridh misses with the combination.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Costa is looking to clinch but Stridh is avoiding it.
Costa misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa throws a hook but Stridh blocks it.#T1#
Stridh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Costa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stridh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stridh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stridh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Costa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stridh's hands.
Stridh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Costa misses with a hook to the body
and Stridh counters with a big right hand that sends Costa crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Stridh takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vilmer Stridh!

Event: SSKT VIII
Date: Dec 11, 2023

#R1#
Costa scores with a punch to the head.
Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa misses with an uppercut. Adesanya saw that one coming.
Adesanya steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa feints a jab promting Adesanya to slip. Costa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adesanya slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Costa throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Costa.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Adesanya moved out of range nicely.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Adesanya only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kyoto Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Costa rushes Adesanya and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Adesanya is looking to break free of the clinch but Costa has double underhooks.
Costa stalling. #BC#
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adesanya thinks about the counter body kick.
Costa misses with a left hand
and Adesanya makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Costa really felt that one!#T1#
Costa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Costa connects with a single shot there.
Costa misses with an uppercut. Adesanya saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Costa both land. Nice combination.
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adesanya shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Costa clinches up with Adesanya and pushes him back against the ropes.
Costa scores with a hook to the body.
Costa is working Adesanya over against the ropes.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but Costa is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Adesanya's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Costa finds it's target.
Adesanya tries to move into range but Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa throws a hook but Adesanya blocks it.#T2#
Costa misses with a hook. Adesanya ducked under it nicely.
Adesanya follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Adesanya moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Adesanya throws a big counter head kick but Costa avoids it with no problem.
Costa misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Costa misses the target.
Adesanya slips under a jab.
Adesanya is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Costa.#CUT#That has opened up Israel Adesanya's cut even more.
Adesanya defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Adesanya was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Adesanya staying out of range there.#CL#
Costa clinches with his opponent.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adesanya is trying to force a seperation but Costa has the dominant position.
Costa stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adesanya tries to circle away but Costa has him pinned against the ropes.
A short left from Costa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoto Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
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#
Adesanya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Costa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Costa has closed the distance and engaged Adesanya in a clinch.
Adesanya can't break the clinch.
Costa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adesanya's efforts to push away.
Costa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adesanya wants to get back to striking at distance but Costa won't allow it.
Costa scores with a hook to the body.
Costa lands a body shot.
Costa avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Adesanya's ribcage. Adesanya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Costa avoiding damage.
Costa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Costa controlling the action here for a moment.
Adesanya is breathing heavily.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Costa.
Adesanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costa throws a shot to the body.
Costa stuns Adesanya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Costa throws a jab when Adesanya was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Costa misses the target.
Adesanya only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Costa misses the jab.
We've been informed that Adesanya has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adesanya follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Adesanya moved out of range.#CL#
Costa has Adesanya up against the ropes in a clinch.
Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adesanya or not. #T2#
Costa pushes Adesanya back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Costa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Costa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Adesanya's ribcage. Adesanya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Costa.
Costa taking a breather.
Costa is leaning against Adesanya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Costa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Costa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Costa scores with a shoulder strike.
Costa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Costa lands with a right to the head.
Costa lands a body punch.
Costa pushes Adesanya back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Costa lands a body shot.
Costa slowing the pace effectively.
Costa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costa digs a right hand into Adesanya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adesanya's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoto Costa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Costa has managed to clinch.
Costa keeps control of Adesanya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but Costa has him pressed against the ropes.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Costa lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Costa.
Stalling in the clinch from Costa.
Kyoto Costa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Costa avoiding damage.
Costa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Costa lands with a short shot to the head.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but Costa has him pressed against the ropes.
Adesanya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Costa digs a right hand into Adesanya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adesanya's gas tank.
Costa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costa lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Costa.
A short body shot lands from Costa as the two fighters clinch.
Costa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Costa pushes Adesanya back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Costa as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Costa.
Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adesanya or not.
Costa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Costa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adesanya.
Costa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Costa.
A left hand lands to the body for Costa.
Costa effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Costa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya being controlled against the ropes.
Costa stalling against the ropes. #T2#
Nice body punch from Costa - that landed with a thud.
Adesanya can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Costa.
Costa digs a right hand into Adesanya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adesanya's gas tank.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Adesanya's ribcage. Adesanya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Costa.
Costa presses Adesanya against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Costa.
Costa slowing the pace effectively.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Costa. #BC#
Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Costa closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Adesanya moves out of range as Costa strikes.#CL#
Costa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adesanya, pushing him back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoto Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Costa 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoto Costa!

Event: SSKT VI
Date: Nov 13, 2023

#R1#
Nile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Costa misses with a two punch combination.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Nile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Nile tries to keep at a distance but Costa has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Nile.
Costa lands a body shot.
Nile blocks a body shot from Costa.
Nile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nile.
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!
Nile has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Nile scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Costa is rocked!
Nile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Costa is breathing heavily.
Nile lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Costa backwards. #BC2#
Nile manages to break the clinch.
Costa walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Costa is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Harry Nile!
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Nile thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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