PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naj Zciwohcalb (ranked 4688 p4p, 4640 weight class) and Yury Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Zciwohcalb
vs
Costa

188 cm
18
205
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
165
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Naj Zciwohcalb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yury Costa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zciwohcalb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costa avoids it really well and circles away.
Zciwohcalb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Costa looks to land a combination but Zciwohcalb avoids it well.
Zciwohcalb stuffs the takedown attempt from Costa. Costa gets slowly back to his feet.
Costa lands a two punch combo.
Zciwohcalb tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Zciwohcalb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yury Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Costa with that takedown attempt.
Costa shoots in but Zciwohcalb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Naj Zciwohcalb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yury Costa.
Zciwohcalb shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zciwohcalb tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zciwohcalb dives in and grabs Costa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Costa pushes down on Zciwohcalb's head and hops out.
Costa wants to counter the offense by Zciwohcalb and move into the clinch position.

Costa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Costa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zciwohcalb bucks up and tries to throw Costa off but instead Costa has got his back!
Costa lands a shot to the body.
Zciwohcalb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Costa on the ground.
Zciwohcalb is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa missing with strikes from the back.
Costa somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Zciwohcalb trying to control the action but Costa just sinks the hooks in.
Zciwohcalb covering up well under a series of strikes from Costa.
Zciwohcalb covering up well under a series of strikes from Costa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to get the hooks in deep but Zciwohcalb pushed the leg off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zciwohcalb covering up well and avoiding damage.
Costa keeps control of the position as Zciwohcalb tries to break free.
Costa gets his hands free as Zciwohcalb looks to control.
Can Zciwohcalb hold on?! Costa is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Zciwohcalb tries to escape but Costa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zciwohcalb trying to control the hands but Costa won't let him.
Zciwohcalb tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa not allowing Zciwohcalb to control his hands.
Costa has the hooks in. Zciwohcalb is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Costa is not going to allow Zciwohcalb to sit and survive in this position.
Costa misses with punches from the back.
Zciwohcalb avoids the strikes from Costa.
The referee is taking a good look at Zciwohcalb as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Costa!
Costa misses with punches from the back.
Zciwohcalb trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa scores with punches to the body.
Zciwohcalb wants to control his opponent's hands but Costa gets his hands free.
Costa punches Zciwohcalb on the ear.
Zciwohcalb has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Costa.
Costa lands a shot to the body.
Costa is hanging on to Zciwohcalb's back as he tries to escape.
Costa looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Costa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Zciwohcalb tries to escape but Costa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Costa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zciwohcalb trying to control the hands but Costa won't let him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa is hanging on to Zciwohcalb's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yury Costa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Costa dives in and grabs Zciwohcalb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zciwohcalb pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
Zciwohcalb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zciwohcalb.

Zciwohcalb gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Costa to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Zciwohcalb manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zciwohcalb shoots in for a double leg but Costa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Costa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zciwohcalb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zciwohcalb tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Costa manages to circle out of the way.
Naj Zciwohcalb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yury Costa.
Zciwohcalb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Costa throws a counter combo.
Costa is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Costa as Zciwohcalb shoots in.

Costa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Zciwohcalb kicks Costa off and gets back to his feet.
Zciwohcalb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zciwohcalb shoots in looking for a takedown. Costa tries to sprawl out of it but Zciwohcalb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Costa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Costa shoots in and drives through. Zciwohcalb sprawls well.
Costa leaves Zciwohcalb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Costa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Costa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Costa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Zciwohcalb backs off Costa throws a huge counter combo but Zciwohcalb manages to avoid it all.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zciwohcalb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Costa misses with a few strikes there.
Zciwohcalb is looking to clinch but Costa is avoiding it.
Costa fails with the takedown.
Zciwohcalb shoots for a double leg takedown but Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Zciwohcalb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zciwohcalb shoots for a double leg takedown but Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Zciwohcalb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zciwohcalb tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Naj Zciwohcalb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costa wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Zciwohcalb as Costa shoots in.
Zciwohcalb closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costa circles away.
Zciwohcalb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Costa.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Zciwohcalb.
Zciwohcalb tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Zciwohcalb moves out of range easily.
Zciwohcalb tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Costa wants to counter the offense by Zciwohcalb and move into the clinch position.
Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zciwohcalb wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zciwohcalb pinned against the cage. Zciwohcalb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zciwohcalb throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
Costa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zciwohcalb throws a leg kick that misses.
Zciwohcalb throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Zciwohcalb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zciwohcalb dives in and grabs Costa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Costa pushes down on Zciwohcalb's head and hops out.
Zciwohcalb is looking to clinch.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costa tries to counter with a clinch but Zciwohcalb shakes him off and moves away.
Costa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zciwohcalb slaps away a takedown attempt from Costa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yury Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Costa staying out of range there.
Costa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zciwohcalb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Costa misses with the combination.
Costa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zciwohcalb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
Costa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zciwohcalb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zciwohcalb shoots in and drives through. Costa sprawls well.
Zciwohcalb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naj Zciwohcalb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa darts in looking for a takedown but Zciwohcalb gets double underhooks and turns Costa into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zciwohcalb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zciwohcalb is fending him off so far but Costa persists. Nope, Zciwohcalb circles away and we're back to standing.
Zciwohcalb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costa swivels and escapes.
Zciwohcalb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Costa as he avoids it easily.

Costa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zciwohcalb controls Costa momentarily but Costa frees himself.
Costa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Costa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zciwohcalb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zciwohcalb tries to get out of the position.

Zciwohcalb kicks Costa off and gets to his feet.
Zciwohcalb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Costa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zciwohcalb's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zciwohcalb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costa.
Costa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zciwohcalb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zciwohcalb looking to control.
Zciwohcalb trying to control the position here.
Costa trying to control but Zciwohcalb is working from the bottom.
Costa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Zciwohcalb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Costa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa shoots in but Zciwohcalb avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zciwohcalb tries to score a power double leg takedown but Costa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zciwohcalb somewhat.
Zciwohcalb shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yury Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Costa leaves Zciwohcalb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Costa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yury Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Costa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Costa throwing strikes from guard but Zciwohcalb blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zciwohcalb swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Zciwohcalb looking for a guillotine here but Costa defends easily.
Zciwohcalb 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 is in close to Zciwohcalb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Naj Zciwohcalb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yury Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zciwohcalb's head.

Zciwohcalb looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Costa has picked Zciwohcalb up and slammed him! Zciwohcalb can't keep hold of the triangle and Costa manages to pass to side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Yury 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Yury Costa!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Yury Costa!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Yury Costa!

Yury Costa wins by unanimous decision!