PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Beefheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Captain Beefheart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cortega
vs
Beefheart

185 cm
35
219 lbs
11 - 16 - 0

182 cm
33
223 lbs
23 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

SP Ultimate Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martez Cortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Beefheart!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beefheart.
Captain Beefheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beefheart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A right-left combo lands from Beefheart.

Cortega darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Cortega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beefheart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beefheart wants to sweep but Cortega has passed to side control!
Cortega is trying to ground and pound but Beefheart uses the momentary lack of control by Cortega to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart is trying to get back to full guard.
Beefheart is still trying to improve position.

Cortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beefheart is just riding it out for now. Cortega eventually gives up the hold.
Beefheart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cortega.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cortega not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cortega trying to control the action but Beefheart is working from the bottom.
Beefheart trying to control from the bottom.
Cortega prevents Beefheart from improving his position.
Beefheart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cortega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cortega's back!
Beefheart lands a shot to the head.
Beefheart misses with punches from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Cortega as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Beefheart!
Cortega is in bad spot here.
Beefheart looking to hold on to the position here but Cortega rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Cortega is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beefheart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Cortega has his foot on Beefheart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beefheart works his way back into a safe position though.
Beefheart wants to pass the guard but Cortega is keeping the position.
Beefheart pushing down on Cortega's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beefheart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cortega defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortega is trying to maintain the position but Beefheart is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beefheart wants to take a breather but Cortega is having none of it.
Cortega trying to control but Beefheart postures up.
Cortega on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cortega is trying to control but can't.
Beefheart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cortega is looking to improve his position.
Beefheart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cortega defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortega wants to control but Beefheart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Beefheart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Beefheart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cortega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cortega takes one on the button.
Cortega moves out of range of the body kick.
Cortega attempts a counter takedown but Beefheart avoids it well and moves away.
Beefheart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cortega checks it well.
Beefheart throws a big shot that misses.
Cortega blocks a head kick by Beefheart.
Beefheart misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefheart thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cortega if he has to take too many more of those.
Beefheart keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cortega or perhaps it was just good defense by Beefheart, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart scores with a kick to the body.
Cortega throws a lazy right hand but Beefheart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beefheart misses with a leg kick.
Cortega appears to be looking for a big counter.
Beefheart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cortega at a distance.
Beefheart scores with a spinning back kick!
Beefheart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Captain Beefheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beefheart misses with a head kick.
Beefheart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Beefheart tries a low kick but Cortega avoids it.
Beefheart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beefheart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cortega.
Cortega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beefheart. Beefheart obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beefheart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cortega doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortega takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Beefheart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beefheart throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Beefheart misses.
Cortega tries to counter with a takedown but Beefheart is quick to defend against it.

Beefheart gets tackled into the cage by Cortega. Cortega maintains the clinch.
Beefheart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cortega jumps guard but Beefheart stands there with Cortega around his waist. Cortega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cortega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beefheart walks away with a smile on his face. Cortega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martez Cortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart connects with a leg kick. Cortega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beefheart wants to land a leg kick but Cortega is out of range.
Cortega swinging wildly here.
Beefheart takes a swing at Cortega's ribcage but misses.
Cortega misses with a two punch combination.
Beefheart throws a looping overhand right but Cortega ducks down to avoid it.
Beefheart closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cortega wants to clinch up but Beefheart keeps it at a distance.
Beefheart replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cortega blocks it well.
Good leg kick by Beefheart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Cortega bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cortega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beefheart stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortega trying to control the action but Beefheart is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Beefheart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beefheart is not content to let Cortega control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Beefheart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Beefheart takes the fight into the clinch.
Beefheart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beefheart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortega tries to break free but Beefheart pushes him back against the cage.
Beefheart misses with an elbow over the top.
Beefheart missing with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Cortega has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefheart stops a takedown attempt from Cortega.
Beefheart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cortega avoids it.
Cortega working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beefheart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cortega's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beefheart throws an elbow but misses.
Beefheart manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cortega has had enough of the clinch but Beefheart keeps him there for the moment.
Beefheart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beefheart lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Cortega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortega lands with a nice body punch.
Beefheart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortega.
Beefheart throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Beefheart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good leg kick by Beefheart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martez Cortega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beefheart looks to clinch
and Cortega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cortega fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martez Cortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beefheart throws a chopping leg kick but Cortega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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!
Cortega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cortega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Beefheart moves into the clinch.
Beefheart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Beefheart.
Martez Cortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beefheart has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cortega seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beefheart can turn it around.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortega takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Martez Cortega has been cut.
Cortega tries to pull guard but Beefheart forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cortega tries to pull guard but Beefheart won't allow it.
Beefheart lands an elbow inside.
Captain Beefheart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cortega letting Beefheart take a breather here.
Beefheart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Beefheart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beefheart clinches up with Cortega and pushes him back against the cage.
Cortega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beefheart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beefheart lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Beefheart.
Beefheart stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Beefheart.
Cortega is trying to force a seperation but Beefheart has the dominant position.
Cortega blocks the elbow strike.
Beefheart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Beefheart lands a big uppercut and Cortega is down! He's in big trouble - Beefheart follows him to the mat!

Cortega is rocked!
Beefheart lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cortega! More strikes land and this one is all over! Beefheart jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Beefheart!
Our winner, Captain Beefheart, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.