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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Costa's guard.
Costa wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is in close to Costa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Costa has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Costa holds on and takes a little breather.
Costa trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Costa sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costa pulls his head out easily.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well. #SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head. #SUB2#
Silva with the active half guard here but Costa passes nicely into side control.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Costa is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva is not content to let Costa control the position. #T3#
Silva tries to buck Costa off but Costa is having none of it.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Costa's best efforts.#SUB#
Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Costa has passed into side control.
Silva regains half guard there - taking advantage of Costa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Costa sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silo Silva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Costa gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva is in trouble now - Costa has advanced to mount!
Costa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Costa punching from mount but Silva doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T1#
Costa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Costa works his way to his opponent's back.
Silva tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Silva is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Costa keeps control of the position.
Costa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Costa tries to get the hooks in deep but Silva pushed the leg off.
Silva is in bad spot here.
Costa tries to get the hooks in deep but Silva pushed the leg off.
Costa is hanging on to Silva's back as he tries to escape.
Costa throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T3##SUB#
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Costa.
Costa controls the action.#SUB#
Costa is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Silva won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Costa off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Costa!
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Event:
TGC 21: Wangler vs Angry
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Rollins throws a hook to the side of Costa's head but Costa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rollins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rollins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Costa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rollins lands a right hook to the body.
Rollins connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Costa out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chet Rollins!
An out of breath Chet Rollins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 2
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Costa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Costa rushes Angry and presses him up against the cage.#KD#
Angry drops Costa with a big knee straight up the middle! Costa is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Costa is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Joao Costa has been cut.
Angry shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Costa takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Angry sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Costa bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Angry!
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Event:
EMMA5
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Kollbeck works Costa's body with a nice hook.
Kollbeck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costa avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Costa feints and as Kollbeck raises his hands in defense, Costa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Costa is standing up over Kollbeck. Kollbeck looks to escape but Costa dives into side control.
Kollbeck is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Kollbeck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kollbeck is avoiding damage well.
Costa trying to control the action but Kollbeck is working from the bottom.
Kollbeck is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kollbeck is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kollbeck pushes Costa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Costa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Costa tries to stand but Kollbeck is controlling his head.
Kollbeck wants to get back to his feet.
Kollbeck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Costa off and has taken his back!
Kollbeck trying to control.#T2#
Costa turns into Kollbeck and is now in his guard.
Costa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Kollbeck is keeping the position.
Costa postures up.
Kollbeck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Costa won't allow Kollbeck to sweep him here. #T3#
Kollbeck keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Costa postures up.
Kollbeck is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Costa is controlling him.
Kollbeck looks winded!
Kollbeck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Kollbeck. No joy for Costa on that attempt.
Kollbeck stuffs the takedown.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kollbeck's waist but Kollbeck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Costa off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kollbeck throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa. #TD#
Costa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kollbeck to the mat! Kollbeck manages to get full guard.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kollbeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kollbeck wants to get back to his feet but Costa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Costa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Costa trying to control but Kollbeck is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kollbeck keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao 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#
Kollbeck looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Kollbeck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kollbeck's waist but Kollbeck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Costa off to one side. #TD#
Costa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kollbeck is trying to defend but Costa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Costa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kollbeck knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kollbeck is trying to stand up here but Costa is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kollbeck is refusing to be controlled, as Costa sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Kollbeck looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kollbeck is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kollbeck is controlling Costa's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kollbeck as he jumps to the side.
Kollbeck cracks Costa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kollbeck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kollbeck throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Kollbeck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Kollbeck.
Costa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kollbeck is breathing heavily.
Costa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kollbeck wants to counter the offense by Costa and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kollbeck shapes to counter with a head kick.
A low kick from Kollbeck is predictable there #TD#
and Costa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Costa won't allow Kollbeck to get back to his feet.
Costa postures up in Kollbeck's guard and throws a big left but Kollbeck blocks it.
Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Costa trying to pass the guard but Kollbeck defending well.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Kollbeck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Costa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kollbeck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kollbeck wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kollbeck shoots in and drives through. Costa sprawls well.
Kollbeck doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Costa counters by moving into the clinch.
Kollbeck can't break the clinch.
Costa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kollbeck is looking to break free of the clinch but Costa has double underhooks.
Kollbeck wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Costa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Costa wants to clinch.#TD2#
Kollbeck feints and as Costa raises his hands in defense, Kollbeck changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Kollbeck gets to his feet - Costa follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Kollbeck moves into the clinch.
Kollbeck has had enough of the clinch but Costa keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kollbeck wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kollbeck misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Kollbeck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kollbeck throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Costa has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Costa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kollbeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kollbeck wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Costa manages to pass to side control.
Kollbeck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Costa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Kollbeck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kollbeck manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Costa trying to control but Kollbeck is working from the bottom.
Costa advances position into side control!
Kollbeck is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Costa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kollbeck has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kollbeck is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Costa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kollbeck wants to control but Costa postures up.#T3#
Costa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kollbeck is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Costa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Costa controls the position.
Kollbeck 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Costa tries to stand but Kollbeck is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kollbeck. No joy for Costa on that attempt.
Kollbeck is looking for the big counter here.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kollbeck as he jumps to the side.
Costa tries to clinch but Kollbeck is having none of it.
Kollbeck misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Kollbeck is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kollbeck.#TD#
Costa gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa cracks Kollbeck with a big right hand but Kollbeck just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Costa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kollbeck sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Austin Kollbeck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joao Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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 Joao Costa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Costa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Costa!
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Event:
EMMA4
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Kollbeck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Costa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kollbeck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kollbeck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt
and Kollbeck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Costa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Kollbeck has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Costa is on him like a limpet, forcing Kollbeck back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Kollbeck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kollbeck misses the shot to the body.
Kollbeck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kollbeck throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Kollbeck lands a jab.
Costa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kollbeck avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Costa closes the distance and clinches up with Kollbeck, looking for a takedown. Costa pushes Kollbeck against the cage but Kollbeck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kollbeck throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Costa counters by clinching up.
Costa has Kollbeck pressed against the cage, preventing Kollbeck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kollbeck taking a breather. #TD#
Costa has Kollbeck pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Costa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kollbeck tumbling to the mat - Costa dives into Kollbeck's guard.
Kollbeck is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Costa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kollbeck to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Costa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kollbeck pulls down on the head and he's put Costa to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Austin Kollbeck!
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Event:
EMMA3
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Kollbeck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Costa instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Costa manages to break the clinch.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kollbeck as he jumps to the side.
Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kollbeck throws a head kick that misses.
Kollbeck leaves Costa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Costa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kollbeck to the mat! Kollbeck manages to get full guard.
Costa wanted to stand there but Kollbeck had control of the position.
Costa prevents Kollbeck from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Kollbeck pulls Costa in to control the position.
Costa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Costa is standing up over Kollbeck. Kollbeck looks to escape but Costa dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kollbeck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Costa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kollbeck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Costa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Costa working the body and head with strikes.
Costa trying to control the position but Kollbeck is working away.
Kollbeck manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Kollbeck is trying to stand.
Costa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kollbeck's head.
Kollbeck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Costa wants to take a breather but Kollbeck is having none of it.
Kollbeck is trying to stand up here but Costa is controlling him well.
Kollbeck's coaches at The Zoo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kollbeck takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Austin Kollbeck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Costa.#CL2#
Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Kollbeck taking a breather.
Costa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kollbeck's efforts to push away.
Kollbeck is trying to stall.
Costa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kollbeck working aggressively here.
Costa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kollbeck is defending well.#TD2#
Costa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kollbeck uses from the top position.
Costa looking for a sweep. Not yet Costa, not yet.
Kollbeck wants to get up but he can't break Costa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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.#SUB2#
Kollbeck wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Costa's closed guard. He's half up but Costa has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Costa pivots and extends the arm, Kollbeck falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Costa! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Costa!
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Event:
EMMA2
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Duffy shoots in looking for a takedown. Costa tries to sprawl out of it but Duffy 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.
Duffy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Costa is fending him off so far but Duffy persists. Nope, Costa circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Duffy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Costa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Duffy is fighting to break Costa's control of his arms but Costa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Duffy pushes down on Costa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy slips a nice elbow through Costa's hands, connecting with Costa's forehead.#T1#
Duffy trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Duffy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Costa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Duffy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duffy is thwarting Costa's attempts to control the position.
Duffy is looking to stall here but Costa recovers full guard.
Costa 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##T3##SUB2#
Costa is trying for a kimura here. Duffy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Costa wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Costa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Costa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hale to the ground. Costa is now in Hale's guard.#ES#
Hale manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Costa lands a takedown into guard.
Costa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hale's head.
Hale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Hale is keeping the position.
Costa content to stall in guard here.
Costa wants to get up but he can't break Hale's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Costa is stalling in the full guard.
Costa wanted to stand there but Hale had control of the position. #T1#
Costa stays in close to Hale's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hale wants to sweep here but Costa controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa shoots in looking for a takedown but Hale manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Costa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Costa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Costa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hale is trying to get back to full guard.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Hale is defending well. #T2#
Hale is refusing to be controlled, as Costa sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Costa is looking for a kimura here.
Costa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Costa is keen to just control but Hale is a slippery customer.
Hale manages to get to full guard.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Hale is keeping the position.
Costa stands and throws Hale's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Costa tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Costa working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Hale tries to bench press Costa off him but Costa keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hale tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Costa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Costa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Costa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Costa tries to control but Hale wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hale can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Costa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Hale closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Costa quickly recovers to half guard.
Hale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hale prevents Costa from standing back up.
Joao Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costa keeps working.
Costa is controlling Hale's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Costa is positioning himself well to prevent Hale advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa trying to control from the bottom.
Costa is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Hale misses with a takedown attempt - Costa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hale sprawls well. Hale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Costa gets slowly back to his feet.
Hale throws a big counter combination but Costa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Hale. Those never looked like landing.
Costa dives in for a single leg takedown but Hale sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hale as he jumps to the side.
Clifton Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Costa.#T2##TD2#
Costa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hale is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Hale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Costa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hale defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa slows the pace down in half guard.
Costa passes to side control.
Hale misses with a strike from the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Costa wants to stand but Hale is controlling his arm.
Hale is not content to let Costa control the position.
Costa controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Costa connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Clifton Hale has been cut.
Joao Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa shoots in for a double leg but Hale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa shoots in for a double leg but Hale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Hale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Costa tries to counter it with a takedown but Hale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joao Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clifton Hale's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Costa throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Costa moves into the clinch.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Hale avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Costa pulls guard effortlessly.
Costa trying to control the position.
Hale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hale wants to stand but Costa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa pulls Hale in close to his closed guard and prevents Hale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Costa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Costa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hale working a defensive guard here.
Hale looking for a sweep. Not yet Hale, not yet. #SUB#
Hale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Costa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hale dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2#
Hale connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Costa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hale throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Costa's body to avoid the submission. Costa has instead reached around Hale's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Costa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joao Costa!
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