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Event:
RSE 2: Broken Bones
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Cortez tries to clinch up.
Fingus looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fingus on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Bob Fingus has been cut.
Cortez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fingus defends it nicely.
Cortez shoots for a takedown but Fingus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cortez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fingus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fingus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cortez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez doesn't manage to clinch there - Fingus circles away.
#T1#
Fingus throws a nice looking combination but Cortez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cortez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fingus manages to circle out of the way.
Cortez tries to clinch but Fingus is having none of it. #CL#
Fingus gets tackled into the cage by Cortez. Cortez maintains the clinch. #BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Fingus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cortez to the mat! Cortez manages to get full guard.
Fingus wants to stand but Cortez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cortez is trying to control the position but Fingus postures up. #T2##SUB#
Cortez working for a triangle but Fingus defends it easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Fingus gets to his feet. Cortez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fingus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cortez defends it well.
Cortez lands a jab to Fingus's midsection.#T3#
Cortez works over Fingus's head and body with a nice combination.
Fingus has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Fingus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fingus leaves Cortez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fingus as he jumps to the side.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fingus but Fingus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fingus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4##CL2#
Fingus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fingus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No luck for Cortez with that takedown attempt.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cortez.
Fingus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez throws a lazy head kick
and Fingus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Fingus has Cortez up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Fingus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Fingus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fingus swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortez.
Fingus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fingus tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fingus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortez has a takedown stuffed.
Fingus is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fingus drives through with a takedown into Cortez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Fingus wants to stand but Cortez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cortez trying to control the position.
Fingus tries to stand but Cortez is controlling from the bottom.
Fingus postures up.
Cortez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fingus on the ground.
Cortez wants to stand and escape but Fingus is having none of it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fingus doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
Fingus throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortez counters with an outside leg kick.
Cortez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fingus tries to avoid it but Cortez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fingus to the ground. Fingus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fingus wants to counter with a clinch but Cortez pushes him away.
Cortez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fingus avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez fails to land the takedown.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Fingus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3##CL2#
Fingus clinches up with Cortez and pushes him back against the cage.
Fingus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Cortez rushes Fingus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortez shoots in looking for a takedown. Fingus tries to sprawl out of it but Cortez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fingus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cortez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fingus circles away.#T4#
Fingus cracks Cortez with an open hand slap.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but Fingus shows good takedown defense.
Fingus throws a counter combo.
Fingus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fingus wants it to stay on the feet.
Cortez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fingus's waist but Fingus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cortez off to one side. #CL2#
Fingus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cortez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fingus is defending well.
Fingus lands with a right to the head.
Cortez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez connects with a right hand. Fingus shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Fingus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Fingus'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fingus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fingus tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it. #KD#
Cortez lands a big head kick that sends Fingus tumbling to the mat! Cortez takes a step backwards and waves Fingus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cortez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Fingus moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fingus swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortez.
Fingus wants to counter the offense by Cortez and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Cortez shoots for a double leg takedown but Fingus sprawls well. He's pushed Cortez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Fingus off balance momentarily.#T1#
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Fingus rushes Cortez and presses him up against the cage.
Cortez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cortez jumps guard but Fingus stands there with Cortez around his waist. Cortez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Fingus breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Cortez.
Fingus's corner calls for a 1-2. Fingus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Cortez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cortez misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Fingus drives through and clinches with Cortez against the cage.
Cortez dodges an elbow strike from Fingus.
#BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fingus has managed to clinch.
Cortez fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez wants to clinch.#T3#
Cortez shoots in but no luck this time.
Cortez sets himself, and Fingus steps forward looking for the clinch! Cortez avoids it this time.
Fingus misses with a kick to the body.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt - Fingus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cortez has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cortez wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4##BC2#
Fingus breaks the clinch.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Fingus looking to score a takedown here. Cortez is defending well but Fingus drives through and ends up in Cortez's guard.
Cortez is wriggling around but Fingus manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Cortez is looking to get back to full guard here but Fingus has managed to pass to side control instead.#SU2#
Fingus stands up and beckons Cortez to his feet.
Jackson Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Fingus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fingus misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Fingus.
I've got Fingus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Fingus! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Cortez to work.
#TD2#
Cortez pulls guard successfully.
Da Silva Barbosa is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cortez working for a triangle but Da Silva Barbosa defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Cortez 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#
Da Silva Barbosa wants to improve his position but Cortez is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Cortez is trying to work for a kimura but Da Silva Barbosa is defending well.
Cortez is just content to waste time from the top position. Da Silva Barbosa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Da Silva Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Da Silva Barbosa is keeping the position.
Da Silva Barbosa pulls Cortez in to control the position.
Cortez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Da Silva Barbosa keeps moving.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Da Silva Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Da Silva Barbosa keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Da Silva Barbosa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cortez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Da Silva Barbosa is in Cortez's guard.
Cortez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Da Silva Barbosa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Da Silva Barbosa preventing the sweep.
Cortez trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva Barbosa is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Cortez is looking for a triangle but Da Silva Barbosa pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Cortez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Silva Barbosa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez wants to stand but Da Silva Barbosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortez looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva Barbosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Da Silva Barbosa prevents Cortez from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Cortez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Da Silva Barbosa tries for a takedown but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cortez fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Cortez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Cortez successfully pulls guard.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to stand but Cortez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Da Silva Barbosa stands and steps away. Cortez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Cortez forces Da Silva Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.#T1##TD2#
Cortez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Da Silva Barbosa can't fight it off and eventually Cortez manages to take the fight to the floor. Da Silva Barbosa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva Barbosa is retaining full guard. #ES#
Da Silva Barbosa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Cortez scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva Barbosa's head.
Cortez wants to take the fight to the mat but Da Silva Barbosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Cortez.#TD2#
Cortez gets control of Da Silva Barbosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cortez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva Barbosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cortez 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.#T2#
Cortez is trying to keep Da Silva Barbosa in close.
Cortez is looking to stand up but Da Silva Barbosa isn't so interested in that idea.
Cortez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Da Silva Barbosa tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Silva Barbosa defends it nicely.#CL2#
Cortez clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa stops a takedown attempt from Cortez.
Cortez lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has been cut.#BC2#
Cortez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cortez counters with a one-two to the body.
Da Silva Barbosa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Cortez clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Cortez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Da Silva Barbosa walks away with a smile on his face. Cortez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cortez fails with the takedown.
Cortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it. #CL2#
Cortez clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Cortez decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cortez working for a triangle but Da Silva Barbosa defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Cortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cortez fails with the takedown.
Cortez lands with a slapping head kick.
Cortez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Da Silva Barbosa.
Cortez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cortez shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva Barbosa misses the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Cortez clinches with his opponent.
Cortez is trying to pull guard but Da Silva Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Cortez.#BC2#
Cortez breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Cortez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Cortez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Cortez. Those never looked like landing.
Cortez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cortez.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to counter by clinching up but Cortez breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Cortez tries for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva Barbosa shoots and misses
and Cortez counters with a left and a right that stings Da Silva Barbosa.
Cortez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva Barbosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Da Silva Barbosa doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Cortez counters by moving into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cortez.
Da Silva Barbosa fails to pull guard.
Cortez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cortez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Da Silva Barbosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Cortez is controlling him.#T3#
Cortez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cortez is looking for a takedown.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cortez smiles and moves away.
Da Silva Barbosa has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Cortez moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Cortez pushes Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC2#
Cortez breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Cortez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Cortez wants a takedown.
Da Silva Barbosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Cortez manages to break the clinch.
Cortez lands a head kick!
Da Silva Barbosa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cortez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Da Silva Barbosa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Cortez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Cortez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Cortez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cortez 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Cortez! |
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