“Bas Rutten Would Be Proud” – Alessandro Costa Gets Liver Shot KO

Costa appeared to be fairly dominant in round one, bringing pressure and calculated striking that outmatched Nicoll’s flashy striking style. The second round proved to be more competitive, with some back-and-forth between the two.

Then, in the closing seconds of the round, Costa landed a punch that went directly to the liver of Nicoll, causing him to crumble down in pain.

Costa is now 3-3 in the UFC since entering from Lux Fight League. Two of his losses have notably come against Amir Albazi and Steve Erceg.