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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.'. |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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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