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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cortez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Swas lands a nice knee to the body. #TD2#
Swas gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Swas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cortez is just riding it out for now. Swas eventually gives up the hold.
Cortez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Swas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cortez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swas on the ground.
Swas wants to stand up but Cortez has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Swas is trying for a kimura here. Cortez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Swas wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dalton Swas! |
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Event:
PANDA 27
Date: Oct 06, 2020 |
Rafael Cortez really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 217.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Huma Krynn was cancelled. |
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Event:
CACC 59
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Neil Flanagan (ranked 5579 p4p, 501 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 10701 p4p, 593 weight class). Cortez has chosen Wake Me Up as his entrance music. Rafael Cortez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Neil Flanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flanagan is looking to clinch but Cortez is avoiding it.
Flanagan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cortez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flanagan tries to clinch up.
Flanagan is looking to clinch.
Cortez rushes Flanagan and presses him up against the ropes.
Cortez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flanagan (0) vs (2) Cortez
Cortez stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan wants to get back to full guard.
Flanagan trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cortez in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Flanagan wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cortez is thwarting Flanagan's attempts to control the position.
Flanagan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Flanagan (0) vs (5) Cortez
Flanagan tries to hold on but Cortez postures up.
Flanagan is working to get back to half guard.
Cortez controlling his opponent.
Flanagan is working to get back to half guard.
Cortez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Cortez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Flanagan is looking to improve his position but Cortez isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cortez controlling the pace for now.
Flanagan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cortez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan is desperately trying to improve his position but Cortez has a good base and remains in mount.
Cortez controlling the position easily from mount.
Flanagan tries to hold on but Cortez pushes him away.
Cortez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan tries to hold on but Cortez postures up.
Cortez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flanagan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cortez controlling from mount.
Flanagan is trying to escape the mount.
Cortez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan is looking to improve his position but Cortez isn't that keen on the idea.
Cortez avoids the attempt from Flanagan to control.
Flanagan is looking to improve his position but Cortez isn't that keen on the idea.
Flanagan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flanagan (2) vs (5) Cortez
Flanagan has gone for a leg lock! Cortez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flanagan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flanagan (2) vs (7) Cortez
Flanagan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cortez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flanagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cortez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cortez is sitting in close to Flanagan's body. Flanagan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cortez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cortez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Flanagan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Neil Flanagan!
Neil Flanagan decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 53
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Andersson (ranked 23372 p4p, 584 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11175 p4p, 564 weight class). Cortez has chosen Wake Me Up as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cortez tries to clinch
and Andersson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cortez! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Andersson (4) vs (0) Cortez
Andersson tries to move to full mount but Cortez actually manages to regain half guard.
Cortez is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersson.
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cortez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andersson is thwarting Cortez's attempts to control the position.
Andersson wants to pass to mount but Cortez is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Andersson tries to pass to full mount but Cortez defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is in trouble now - Andersson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (7) vs (0) Cortez
Cortez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Andersson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Andersson moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (10) vs (0) Cortez
Cortez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Andersson gets his way!
Andersson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Cortez is defending well but eventually Andersson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Cortez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Andersson!
Frank Andersson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 46
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcos Martinez (ranked 5489 p4p, 494 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11376 p4p, 592 weight class). Cortez has chosen Wake Me Up as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Marcos Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cortez moves to clinch but Martinez breaks away
and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Cortez didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (0) Cortez
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martinez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cortez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cortez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cortez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Martinez (2) vs (4) Cortez
Cortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Martinez wants to control but Cortez postures up.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez is pressing down on Cortez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Martinez working for a triangle but Cortez defends it easily.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Cortez pushes his legs off easily.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cortez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cortez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martinez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cortez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (4) vs (4) Cortez
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but Cortez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (4) vs (6) Cortez
Martinez trying to control the position.
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cortez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cortez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martinez has his foot on Cortez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortez works his way back into a safe position though.
Cortez won't allow Martinez to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Cortez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinez has his foot on Cortez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortez works his way back into a safe position though.
Martinez looking to control.
Martinez looking for subs off his back but Cortez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martinez is not content to let Cortez control the position.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is refusing to be controlled, as Cortez sits in half guard.
Martinez gets back to full guard.
Cortez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Martinez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (6) vs (6) Cortez
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez trying to control the position.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (9) vs (6) Cortez
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martinez trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Martinez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cortez, who protects the arm well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cortez trying to remain calm as Martinez controls from the top position.
Martinez trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martinez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cortez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cortez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Cortez is defending well.
Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Cortez is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries for a kimura but Cortez is defending well.
Martinez trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
Cortez is looking for a sweep.
Martinez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cortez, who protects the arm well.
Martinez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cortez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Martinez (11) vs (6) Cortez
Martinez working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Cortez turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Martinez off and cradles Cortez's limp body as Martinez celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Marcos Martinez! |
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Event:
CACC 37
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ganesha Om (ranked 4578 p4p, 491 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11471 p4p, 623 weight class). Cortez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wake Me Up. Rafael Cortez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ganesha Om! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cortez looks to clinch
and Om counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Om (2) vs (0) Cortez
Om wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Om sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Om trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Om is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cortez keeping full guard, as Om tries to pass.
Cortez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Om trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Om controls the pace.
Om looking to pass the guard.
Om is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cortez looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Om stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Om drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cortez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cortez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cortez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Om (2) vs (4) Cortez
Om is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cortez taking a break here but Om is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cortez trying to control from half guard but Om is working away.
Om is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Om has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cortez is working away from the top position though.
Om is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cortez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is trying to control. Om wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Om trying to control but Cortez postures up.
Cortez prevents Om from improving his position.
Om is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cortez pulls his head out easily.
Cortez is thwarting Om's attempts to control the position.
Om wants to get back to full guard.
Cortez is trying to control the action in half guard but Om is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Om actively working from the bottom here.
Om is looking to control Cortez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Om avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is trying to control. Om wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cortez content to control rather than advance.
Om is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortez controlling the pace.
Om looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Om trying to hold on to Cortez's head to control him but Cortez postures up.
Cortez is keen to just control but Om is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Om has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cortez is working away from the top position though.
Om is trying to get back to full guard.
Om is refusing to be controlled, as Cortez sits in half guard.
Om is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Om trying to control from the bottom.
Om moves into full guard.
Cortez being controlled here momentarily.
Om working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cortez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cortez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Om not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Om bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cortez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (4) vs (4) Cortez
Cortez wants to sweep here but Om controlling him for the moment.
Om wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Om trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cortez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (4) vs (6) Cortez
Om looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Om wants to improve his position but instead Cortez has moved into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Om looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Om is looking to improve his position.
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Om is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Om wants to get back to full guard.
Cortez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Om is doing well to control the position and prevent Cortez from advancing to side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Om is refusing to be controlled, as Cortez sits in half guard.
Om wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy.
Cortez trying to control from half guard but Om is working away.
Om is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Om trying to hold on to Cortez's head to control him but Cortez postures up.
Cortez is trying to control. Om wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Om tries to get to full guard but Cortez has control of the leg.
Om wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Om tries to get to full guard but Cortez has control of the leg.
Om makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Om.
Cortez preventing the sweep.
Om trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer.
Cortez preventing the sweep.
Cortez postures up.
Om is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Om trying to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Om keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Om is trying to keep Cortez in close.
Cortez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Om keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez looking to sit in guard and control but Om gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (6) vs (6) Cortez
Om is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Om wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Om seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cortez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Om trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Om wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Om is pushing down on Cortez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cortez is fighting to maintain full guard but Om has managed to sneak the leg through.
Om seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Om performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Om wants to take a breather but Cortez is having none of it.
Om is working for a kimura but Cortez is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Om is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Om is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Om is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cortez is just riding it out for now. Om eventually gives up the hold.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Om seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Om wants to pass the guard but Cortez is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortez is staying active underneath Om, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Om seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Om gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Om takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
A relieved looking Ganesha Om thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 29
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jabbar Omarov (ranked 2658 p4p, 340 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11396 p4p, 627 weight class). Cortez has chosen Wake Me Up as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jabbar Omarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Omarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cortez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Omarov has Cortez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Omarov jumps guard and drags Cortez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Omarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cortez is aware though and is defending well.
Omarov being controlled here, momentarily.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Omarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortez is one step ahead there.
Cortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Omarov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cortez trying to control but Omarov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez won't allow Omarov to sweep him here.
Omarov keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Omarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Omarov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cortez rolls with it to try and escape but Omarov cranks on the arm and Cortez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jabbar Omarov!
Jabbar Omarov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 21
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Mac Burns (ranked 3432 p4p, 419 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11455 p4p, 595 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burns might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to . Cortez has chosen Wake Me Up as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Connor Mac Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cortez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cortez is looking to clinch.
Cortez moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Cortez wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Burns has Cortez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cortez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Burns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cortez.
Cortez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cortez can't get the takedown.
Connor Mac Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Cortez.
Burns is trying to trip Cortez. He has hold of a leg but Cortez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Burns persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Cortez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cortez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Cortez
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cortez defends it easily.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cortez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (2) Cortez
Cortez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (4) Cortez
Burns trying to control the position.
Burns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (6) vs (4) Cortez
Cortez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (6) vs (6) Cortez
Burns working for a triangle but Cortez defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (6) Cortez
Burns preventing the sweep.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cortez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burns has Cortez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (8) Cortez
Cortez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cortez preventing the sweep.
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns being controlled here, momentarily.
Burns is looking for a triangle but Cortez pushes his legs off easily.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cortez trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Cortez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cortez defends well.
Cortez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Burns wants to sweep here but Cortez controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez preventing the sweep.
Burns is looking for a triangle but Cortez pushes his legs off easily.
Cortez preventing the sweep.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cortez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (10) vs (8) Cortez
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (13) vs (8) Cortez
Burns wants to control but Cortez is keeping him busy.
Burns tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burns has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Burns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cortez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortez keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns swings around for an armbar but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (13) vs (10) Cortez
Burns trying to control the position.
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cortez defends well.
Burns controls Cortez momentarily but Cortez frees himself.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Burns to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cortez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Burns pulls down on the head and he's put Cortez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Connor Mac Burns!
In his post fight interview, Connor Mac Burns started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 14
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joshua Candelaria (ranked 4130 p4p, 464 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11271 p4p, 615 weight class). Cortez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wake Me Up. Rafael Cortez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Candelaria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Candelaria shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cortez sprawls well. Cortez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Candelaria gets slowly back to his feet.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Cortez tries to get set, Candelaria tries to push him back and clinch up but Cortez manages to avoid the attempt.
Candelaria forces Cortez back against the ropes and clinches.
Cortez tries for a takedown but Candelaria manages to get underhooks.
Candelaria manages to pull guard.
Cortez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Candelaria has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cortez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cortez won't allow Candelaria to sweep him here.
Candelaria has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cortez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Candelaria has tightened it up now! Cortez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joshua Candelaria!
After the big win, Joshua Candelaria made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CACC 7
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 1058 p4p, 148 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11225 p4p, 610 weight class). Cortez has chosen Wake Me Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cortez clinches up against the ropes.
Cortez is looking for a takedown.
Cortez looking for a takedown.
Declan gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Cortez
Declan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Declan controlling the action here.
Declan seems to be working for a kimura but Cortez defends the submission attempt.
Declan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Cortez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez has given up his back here. Will Declan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (8) vs (0) Cortez
Cortez looks winded!
Declan controlling from the back.
Cortez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Declan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cortez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Declan is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Cortez taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Declan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aedan Declan!
After winning the bout, Aedan Declan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wright.#CL2#
Cortez pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Cortez lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex Wright has been cut.
Cortez taking a breather.
Cortez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wright is trying to pull guard but Cortez has him pressed against the cage.
Wright is trying to pull guard but Cortez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Cortez.
A short uppercut from Cortez.
Cortez lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Wright is rocked!#T1#
Wright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cortez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cortez has Wright pushed against the cage.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez prevents the takedown attempt.
Cortez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Cortez is controlling him.
Cortez presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wright takes a shot to the head.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wright being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Cortez. #T2#
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Cortez keeps him there for the moment.
Cortez scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head. #BC2#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Cortez drops Wright with a big left hand and mounts him. Wright is in big trouble!
Oh Wright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Cortez looking to isolate an arm here. Wright doesn't see it coming and as Cortez extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Cortez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Cortez!
Post fight, Rafael Cortez took to the microphone: 'Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.
In defeat, Alex Wright stepped up to the mic, saying 'When I sign a contract, I really want to give 180%. And if I can't give that, it's just not fair to the promotion and it's not fair to the fans and it's not fair to myself'.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LIV
Date: Aug 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Revazshvili tests Cortez's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Cortez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Revazshvili scores with a one two! Cortez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #KD#
Revazshvili cracks Cortez with an uppercut from hell and Cortez crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Revazshvili's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
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!
Revazshvili content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#
Cortez is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Rafael Cortez's cut even more.
Revazshvili has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Revazshvili controlling from the top position.
Cortez is still in real trouble! Can Revazshvili finish him?
Revazshvili wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez seems to have recovered his senses.
Revazshvili controls from within his opponent's guard.
Revazshvili cracks Cortez with a solid left hand.#T1#
Revazshvili works over Cortez with some ground and pound from guard.
Revazshvili is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Revazshvili throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cortez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Revazshvili's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Revazshvili lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#
The cut above Rafael Cortez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Revazshvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Revazshvili is working hard here to advance position.
Revazshvili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Revazshvili distracts Cortez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT#
Rafael Cortez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rafael Cortez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Levan Revazshvili!
After the fight, Levan Revazshvili was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
CEFC Sunday Night Fights 2
Date: Jul 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Pitakaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cortez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pitakaka.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez lands a body shot.
Pitakaka keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Cortez moves into the clinch successfully.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch but Cortez keeps him there for the moment.
Cortez misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitakaka tries to break the clinch but Cortez is controlling the position.
Pitakaka tries to break free but Cortez pushes him back against the cage.
Pitakaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka. #BC2#
Pitakaka breaks from the clinch.
Pitakaka tests Cortez's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.#CL#
Cortez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cortez works on Pitakaka's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitakaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Cortez.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch but Cortez keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crunch! Pitakaka slams his shin into Cortez's torso.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cortez.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. Cortez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cortez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pitakaka is out of range and Cortez settles back down.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka tried to score with a low kick but Cortez checks it.
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pitakaka thumps Cortez with a low kick.
Cortez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pitakaka thuds his shin into the meat of Cortez's side.
Cortez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pitakaka blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Pitakaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cortez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cortez tries to clinch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Pitakaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez is looking to clinch but Pitakaka is avoiding it.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez throwing a counter right hand but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.#T3#
Cortez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitakaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka wants to land a leg kick but Cortez is out of range.
Cortez throws a counter high kick but Pitakaka was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pitakaka throws a front kick that sends Cortez stumbling back into the cage.
Cortez tries to clinch up but Pitakaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitakaka.
Cortez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez tries to clinch there but Pitakaka circles away.
Pitakaka unleashes a big counter combination but Cortez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Cortez pushes Pitakaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Cortez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards. #BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Pitakaka motions for Cortez to come forward. Pitakaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Pitakaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pitakaka tries to circle away but Cortez has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
Cortez lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez presses Pitakaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pitakaka looks winded!
Cortez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pitakaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitakaka is trying to break free.
Pitakaka looking to slow down the pace here.
Cortez just leaning against Pitakaka, taking a breather.
We've been informed that Pitakaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez lands a right hand.
Cortez lands a hook that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Cortez digs a right hand into Pitakaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pitakaka's gas tank.
Cortez lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rafael Cortez will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Cortez catches Pitakaka napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Pitakaka to the canvas!
#ROC#
Pitakaka is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Pitakaka keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Pitakaka is still in real trouble! Can Cortez finish him?
Cortez gets to his feet and stands over Pitakaka, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pitakaka felt that one! Cortez unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pitakaka from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Cortez!
Rafael Cortez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.
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Event:
CEFC Sunday Night Fights
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Stefan has Cortez up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cortez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Stefan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Stefan instigates a clinch.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Stefan slips the punch.#CL#
Stefan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cortez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Stefan rushes Cortez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
Stefan effectively controlling the action here.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Stefan.
#BC#
Stefan breaks the clinch.
Cortez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez misses with a right hand #CL#
and Stefan counters by clinching up.
Stefan tries to break the clinch but Cortez is controlling the position.
Cortez's coach down at Jitsu Jim was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cortez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cortez prevents Stefan from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Cortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Stefan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cortez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stefan after a bit of a struggle.
Cortez pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Stefan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Stefan has closed the distance and engaged Cortez in a clinch.
#BC#
Stefan manages to break the clinch.
Cortez tries to work over Stefan's front leg with a kick but Stefan checks it.
Stefan scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Cortez tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Stefan counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Stefan.
Cortez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stefan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cortez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Stefan rushes Cortez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##CL#
Stefan clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Stefan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Cortez misses.
Cortez misses with a leg kick
and Stefan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cortez looks winded!
Cortez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Stefan moved away.#CL#
Stefan moves into range and clinches up with Cortez.
Cortez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Stefan. #BC#
Stefan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Stefan clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Stefan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick
and Stefan counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Stefan moves into range and clinches up with Cortez.
Stefan stalling the fight.
#BC#
Stefan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez looks for the body kick but Stefan saw that one coming. #CL#
Stefan has closed the distance and engaged Cortez in a clinch.
#BC#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Cortez tries to close the distance and clinch but Stefan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Stefan moves into range and clinches up with Cortez.#BC#
Stefan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Stefan's head coaches at Area Six FC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stefan lands a head kick. Cortez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cortez throws a leg kick #CL#
and Stefan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stefan.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Stefan manages to break the clinch.
#KD#
Stefan drops Cortez with a beautiful combination! Cortez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stefan is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Cortez is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Rafael Cortez's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Stefan blocks the leg kick.
Cortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Stefan finish him?#CL#
Stefan moves into range and clinches up with Cortez.
Stefan lands a left hand.
#BC#
Stefan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez seems to have recovered his senses.
Stefan connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Stefan moves into range and clinches up with Cortez.#BC#
Stefan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Stefan clinches up with Cortez and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Stefan breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Stefan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Stefan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cortez backwards. #BC#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stefan thuds a left hand into Cortez's body.
Stefan lands a leg kick that knocks Cortez off balance momentarily.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Stefan lands a big head kick that sends Cortez tumbling to the mat! Stefan takes a step backwards and waves Cortez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
The cut above Rafael Cortez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Stefan gets a clinch. #BC#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stefan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stefan wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2#
Cortez has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Stefan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cortez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stefan works Cortez's body with a nice hook.
Cortez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Stefan closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Stefan manages to break the clinch.
Stefan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cortez tries to clinch up.
Stefan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stefan lands a brutal head kick. Cortez looks out on his feet and Stefan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Hector Stefan!
Hector Stefan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEFC Live 54
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1#
DeSilva is looking to clinch but Cortez is avoiding it.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Cortez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick from Cortez lands but DeSilva takes it in his stride.
Cortez scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Cortez gets tackled into the cage by DeSilva. DeSilva maintains the clinch.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortez.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
Cortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to work over Cortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for DeSilva.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Cortez's ribcage. Cortez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeSilva lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cortez prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva. #T1#
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez throws a head kick but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva flicks out a counter leg kick but Cortez steps away.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
DeSilva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Cortez sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
Donk. DeSilva catches Cortez right on the button with a cross.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva wants to slow Cortez down by chopping away at his legs.
DeSilva digs a good hook to Cortez's body.
A shot to the liver by DeSilva. Beautiful body shot.
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Cortez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeSilva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSilva lands a leg kick that knocks Cortez off balance momentarily.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
DeSilva avoids the head kick by Cortez.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Cortez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeSilva finds it's way round the side to connect with Cortez's head. #CL2#
DeSilva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva slowing the pace effectively.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Cortez on the inside.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from DeSilva.
Cortez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
DeSilva is struggling to control the position.
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.
DeSilva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Cortez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeSilva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
DeSilva throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
DeSilva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cortez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cortez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cortez wants to clinch.
DeSilva scores with a one two! Cortez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
DeSilva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cortez checks a leg kick nicely.
Cortez appears to be looking for a big counter.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cortez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeSilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeSilva misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cortez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeSilva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeSilva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DeSilva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva feints and then cracks Cortez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cortez down. #T4#
Cortez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeSilva to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
DeSilva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cortez rather than just go for the knockout.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva misses with a wild body shot.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cortez tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Cortez back against the cage.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Cortez.
DeSilva just leaning against Cortez, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortez misses the target.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
A nice side step and DeSilva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cortez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Cortez slips under a jab from DeSilva.
Rafael Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeSilva.
DeSilva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from DeSilva.
DeSilva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortez.
Nice shot lands for Cortez.
DeSilva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cortez tries to land a leg kick but DeSilva saw it coming and moves away.
DeSilva tries to move into range but Cortez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez checks a leg kick nicely.
Cortez avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
Cortez avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
DeSilva clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva looking to stall.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
DeSilva blocking some punches.
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Cortez's ribcage. Cortez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeSilva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cortez if he has to take too many more of those.
DeSilva swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeSilva.
Cortez cracks the inside of DeSilva's front leg.
Cortez checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
DeSilva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva blocks an uppercut.
A short right from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to work over Cortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva works on Cortez's body with a couple of short punches.
Cortez has had enough of the clinch but DeSilva keeps him there for the moment.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
DeSilva lands with a right to the head.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeSilva taking a breather.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez looking to stall.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Cortez misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cortez cracks DeSilva with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Cortez avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Cortez is looking to take this one to the mat.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from DeSilva. #BC2#
DeSilva manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from DeSilva.
DeSilva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez is looking to clinch but DeSilva is avoiding it.
DeSilva moves in looking to clinch but Cortez pushes him off.
Cortez is looking to counter punch.
Cortez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
Cortez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
DeSilva connects with a high kick.
Cortez avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
Cortez throws a leg kick but DeSilva sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
DeSilva closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva keeps control of Cortez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortez controls his hands.
DeSilva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Cortez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DeSilva lands with a left to the head.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cortez.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeSilva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
DeSilva has managed to clinch.
Cortez takes a shot to the head.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cortez being controlled against the cage.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeSilva pushes Cortez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSilva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva lands a right hand. #T1#
DeSilva tries to work over Cortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
DeSilva is leaning against Cortez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
DeSilva gets through Cortez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
A right hand to the body from DeSilva.
Cortez takes a shot to the head.
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Cortez's ribcage. Cortez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
DeSilva breaks the clinch.
Cortez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DeSilva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rafael Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#
Rafael Cortez's cut is getting worse.#T2#
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!
Cortez throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSilva.
Cortez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cortez blocks a leg kick.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Cortez's front leg but catches the back leg as Cortez tries to avoid it.
DeSilva thuds a left hand into Cortez's body.
Cortez on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
DeSilva has managed to clinch.
DeSilva lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva works on Cortez's body with a couple of short punches.
DeSilva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DeSilva scores with a shot to the side of Cortez's head.
Cortez tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Cortez back against the cage.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cortez letting DeSilva take a breather here.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Cortez.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from DeSilva.
Cortez wants a takedown.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Cortez.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortez controls his hands.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from DeSilva.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from DeSilva.
A shot in the inside from DeSilva.
Cortez takes a shot to the head.
DeSilva digs a right hand into Cortez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cortez's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, DeSilva scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Cortez is rocked!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
Oh Cortez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeSilva wants to stall.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez seems to have got his legs back now.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva trying to stall but Cortez improves his position.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
#BC2#
DeSilva breaks the clinch.
DeSilva throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
DeSilva rushes Cortez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DeSilva is keeping busy.
A short left from DeSilva.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeSilva 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 222
Date: Apr 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Anderson forces Cortez back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cortez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Rafael Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brownie Anderson.
Cortez stalling the fight.
Cortez lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
A shot in the inside from Cortez. #TD2#
Anderson wants the takedown. Cortez is fighting it off but Anderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cortez's guard against the cage.#SU2#
Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cortez.
Jab by Cortez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Cortez checks it.
Cortez scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Cortez misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Cortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
A jab from Cortez misses.
Cortez throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cortez.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Cortez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cortez is able to avoid easily.
Cortez keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rafael Cortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Cortez misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Cortez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cortez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Cortez.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cortez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cortez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
A head punch on the inside from Cortez fails to land.
Cortez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cortez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cortez wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Anderson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
A lull in the action here as Anderson stalls from top position.
Cortez is not content to let Anderson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Cortez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cortez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortez tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Cortez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Anderson defending well as Cortez loads up on a big left hand.
Cortez throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson unleashes a big counter combination but Cortez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Cortez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Cortez.
#TD2#
Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Anderson is looking to stall here but Cortez recovers full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anderson pushing down on Cortez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cortez is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cortez is trying to control but can't.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cortez wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Cortez wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Cortez's hands, connecting with Cortez's forehead.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez throws a good cross that connects.
Cortez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cortez throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Cortez misses with a hook.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
#T4##CL2#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Cortez.
Cortez lands a left hand.
Cortez lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cortez fails to land.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Rafael Cortez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cortez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cortez is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cortez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brownie Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cortez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cortez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cortez is out of range.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cortez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Cortez moves his leg out of the way.
Cortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cortez throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cortez.
A punch combination from Cortez misses.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cortez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Cortez avoids the head kick by Anderson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cortez checks a leg kick.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Cortez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cortez throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cortez blocks a leg kick.
Cortez is looking to counter punch.
Cortez throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws a counter combo.
Cortez throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cortez. That did some damage!
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cortez lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cortez.#TD2#
Anderson 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. Anderson is in Cortez's guard.#ES#
Cortez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cortez cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Cortez throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson lands a jab to the head.
Crunch! Cortez slams his shin into Anderson's torso.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Cortez throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily. #CL#
Cortez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson. #T3##BC#
Cortez manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rafael Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson dives in and grabs Cortez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cortez pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Rafael Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brownie Anderson.
Cortez connects with a high kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cortez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cortez checks a leg kick.
Cortez walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
#TD2#
Anderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson stalling. #T4#
Cortez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson stays in close to Cortez's body and controls the position.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rafael Cortez.
I think Cortez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Cortez!
Rafael Cortez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.
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Event:
CEFC Live 51
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1#
The Dancing Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Dancing Buddha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Dancing Buddha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from The Dancing Buddha.
Cortez is looking to counter with head kicks.
The Dancing Buddha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cortez throws a series of strikes that have The Dancing Buddha backpedaling.
The Dancing Buddha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cortez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
The Dancing Buddha throws a looping overhand right but Cortez ducks down to avoid it.
Cortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Dancing Buddha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Cortez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from The Dancing Buddha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortez lands with an uppercut that bounces The Dancing Buddha off the cage and back into range.
Cortez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortez lands a head kick!
The Dancing Buddha lands a nice shot that snaps Cortez's head back.
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Dancing Buddha. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Cortez misses.
The Dancing Buddha throws out a counter right but Cortez avoids it with no problem.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Rafael Cortez's cut is getting worse.
Cortez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Dancing Buddha counters with a straight right hand.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Dancing Buddha jabs Cortez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cortez slips a straight right by The Dancing Buddha.
Cortez throws a combination that misses
and The Dancing Buddha counters with a stiff right hand.
The Dancing Buddha misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Cortez throws out a loose jab but The Dancing Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from The Dancing Buddha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cortez throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Dancing Buddha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Dancing Buddha throws a hook but Cortez avoids it easily.
The Dancing Buddha connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
Rafael Cortez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The Dancing Buddha misses with the combination.
It looked like Cortez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Dancing Buddha looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range.
A good leg kick by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a low kick as The Dancing Buddha jumps back.
The Dancing Buddha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Dancing Buddha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cortez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Dancing Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from The Dancing Buddha misses.
Cortez cracks the inside of The Dancing Buddha's front leg.
Cortez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Dancing Buddha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Dancing Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Dancing Buddha moves away.#T3#
The Dancing Buddha blocks a jab.
The Dancing Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Dancing Buddha lands a nice shot that snaps Cortez's head back.
The Dancing Buddha takes a kick to the side of the head.
A punch combination from The Dancing Buddha misses.
The Dancing Buddha takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on The Dancing Buddha's shoulder, as The Dancing Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and The Dancing Buddha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a wild body shot.
The Dancing Buddha keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortez takes a swing at The Dancing Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Cortez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Dancing Buddha is out of range.
Cortez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cortez throws a lazy head kick
and The Dancing Buddha counters with a left to the body. #T4#
A shot to the liver by The Dancing Buddha. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez swings widly with a right hand
and The Dancing Buddha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
The Dancing Buddha lands a jab to Cortez's midsection.#CL#
Cortez closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, The Dancing Buddha scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Dancing Buddha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Dancing Buddha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Dancing Buddha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Jeez, Rafael Cortez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The Dancing Buddha lands a body punch.
The Dancing Buddha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Dancing Buddha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from The Dancing Buddha.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Dancing Buddha controlling the action here for a moment.
The Dancing Buddha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Dancing Buddha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cortez up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zorba The Dancing Buddha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Dancing Buddha.
Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Dancing Buddha lands a jab to the nose.
Cortez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Dancing Buddha dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
Cortez tries to clinch but The Dancing Buddha moves away
and The Dancing Buddha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Dancing Buddha throws the left hand but Cortez avoids the punch easily.
Cortez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Dancing Buddha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez slips a jab and a cross from The Dancing Buddha.
A head kick by Cortez misses
and The Dancing Buddha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cortez stuns The Dancing Buddha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rafael Cortez 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!
The Dancing Buddha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
The Dancing Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
The Dancing Buddha cracks the inside of Cortez's front leg.
The Dancing Buddha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cortez's hands.
Nice defenses there by Cortez.
That kick from Cortez tenderised The Dancing Buddha's leg. The Dancing Buddha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from The Dancing Buddha misses.
Cortez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rafael Cortez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zorba The Dancing Buddha!
Zorba The Dancing Buddha managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEFC 280
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Cortez blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Cortez avoids it.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cortez's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitakaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Pitakaka moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka tries to land a front kick but Cortez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Cortez lands a glancing blow to the side of Pitakaka's head.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Cortez scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka. #CL#
Cortez rushes Pitakaka and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka is trying to push Cortez away but Cortez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Pitakaka breaks from the clinch.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Cortez backing away here, and Pitakaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Cortez blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cortez's sensitive parts.
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but Cortez checks it.
Pitakaka tries to land a front kick but Cortez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pitakaka.
That kick from Cortez tenderised Pitakaka's leg. Pitakaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick which misses Cortez's front leg but catches the back leg as Cortez tries to avoid it.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez misses with a few strikes there.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortez misses the target.
Pitakaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Cortez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Cortez closes the distance and pushes Pitakaka back into the cage.
I was talking to Cortez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Cortez on the inside.
Cortez lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez lands with a short shot to the head.
Cortez scores with a shot to the side of Pitakaka's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Cortez lands an uppercut.
Pitakaka is pushing Cortez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka can't break the clinch.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
Cortez keeps control of Pitakaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Pitakaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cortez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cortez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pitakaka avoiding damage.
Pitakaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cortez lands a body shot.
Pitakaka looks winded!#T3#
Pitakaka is trying to break free.
Cortez lands a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka. #BC2#
Pitakaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cortez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pitakaka throws a low kick, looking for Cortez's leg but Cortez calmly moves out of range.
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitakaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Pitakaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've been informed that Pitakaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka ducks right into an uppercut from Cortez.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez throws a head kick but Pitakaka moves out of range.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez tries to bum rush Pitakaka with a series of wild strikes but Pitakaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Cortez coming out on top.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Pitakaka misses with a double jab.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.
Cortez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Pitakaka looks to move away, Cortez throws a big counter combo but Pitakaka just gets out of the way.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Pitakaka off balance momentarily.
Cortez takes a swing at Pitakaka's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Cortez has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Cortez cracks Pitakaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rafael Cortez will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Pitakaka blocks the low kick.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Rafael Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitakaka checks a leg kick.
Pitakaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cortez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
Pitakaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Pitakaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick.
Pitakaka throws a push kick but Cortez slaps the foot to one side.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Pitakaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez throws a push kick but Pitakaka slaps the foot to one side.
Pitakaka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sloppy strikes from Cortez. Those never looked like landing.
Pitakaka blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pitakaka is looking to chop away at Cortez's legs.
Pitakaka avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Cortez tried to score with a low kick but Pitakaka checks it.
Cortez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitakaka.
Cortez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pitakaka can pounce on him.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Pitakaka avoids them all with ease.
Cortez blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
Pitakaka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pitakaka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cortez checks a leg kick.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez moves in looking to clinch but Pitakaka pushes him off.
Cortez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cortez can pounce on him.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Cortez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Pitakaka moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Pitakaka blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Pitakaka moved out of range nicely.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez is looking to counter punch.
Pitakaka is breathing heavily.
Cortez lunges at Pitakaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pitakaka's hand.
Pitakaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick.
Cortez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pitakaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pitakaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cortez scores with a head kick. Pitakaka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pitakaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Pitakaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pitakaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a chopping leg kick but Cortez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Cortez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pitakaka backs up against the cage.
Pitakaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cortez can pounce on him.
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cortez looks to land a combination but Pitakaka avoids it well.
Pitakaka slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cortez scores with a jab to the head.
Pitakaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cortez is out of range.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Jab from Cortez.
Cortez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4##CL#
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
Cortez misses with a body punch.
Cortez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Rafael Cortez has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitakaka checks a low kick from Cortez.
Pitakaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cortez. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Cortez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitakaka.
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick.
Cortez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Cortez has closed the distance and engaged Pitakaka in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Cortez.
Cortez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitakaka or not. #BC2#
Pitakaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Cortez dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Good exchange - Cortez coming out on top.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Rafael Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitakaka tries to land a front kick but Cortez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Cortez lands an overhand right.
Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Cortez throws a big counter combination but Pitakaka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pitakaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Cortez.
Cortez tries to land a leg kick but Pitakaka saw it coming and moves away.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Pitakaka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Good work by Cortez as he checks the leg kick.
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
Pitakaka tries to score with a low kick but Cortez moves his leg out of the way.
Pitakaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Pitakaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cortez misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pitakaka's calf.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Cortez misses with a low kick as Pitakaka jumps back.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez wants to slow Pitakaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Cortez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cortez thumps Pitakaka with a low kick.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Pitakaka blocks the leg kick.
Pitakaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez misses with a few strikes there.
Cortez lands a jab-cross combination.
Cortez misses with a hook.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick as Cortez jumps back.#T2#
Pitakaka throws a body kick that misses.
Cortez blocks the body kick.
Pitakaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cortez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pitakaka shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cortez!
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Cortez moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka. #CL#
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Pitakaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pitakaka wants to break free but Cortez has control.
Cortez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pitakaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pitakaka taking a breather.
Cortez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitakaka can do to turn this around?#T3#
Cortez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cortez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka is trying to break the clinch but Cortez is controlling him.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pitakaka is trying to break free.
Cortez is leaning against Pitakaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pitakaka has had enough of the clinch but Cortez keeps him there for the moment.
Cortez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cortez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rafael Cortez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC2#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Cortez tries to counter by clinching up but Pitakaka breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Cortez closes the distance and clinches.
Pitakaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortez controls his hands.
#BC2#
Pitakaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Cortez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Pitakaka tries a low kick but Cortez avoids it.
Elijah Pitakaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pitakaka lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Cortez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cortez 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Cortez!
Rafael Cortez took some time post fight to say the following; 'Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Cortez misses with a looping left.
Smo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cortez looks to land a combination but Smo avoids it well.
A big right from Smo misses.
Cortez lands a lovely overhand right.
Smo misses with a wild body shot.
Smo throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Cortez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smo misses the jab.
A jab from Smo misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cortez.
Smo blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Cortez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Cortez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smo tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smo jabs at Cortez's body.
Smo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.#T1#
Smo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick from Smo.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Smo.
Smo throws a right hand that Cortez ducks under and follows up with a left that Cortez also avoids with ease.
That kick from Cortez tenderised Smo's leg. Smo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortez. That's going to slow Smo down.
Smo lands a slapping body shot.
Cortez looks winded!
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Smo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Cortez keeps control of Smo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smo is trying to break the clinch but Cortez has him pressed against the cage.
Cortez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Smo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smo looks to land a right hand but Cortez moved out of range.
As Smo backs off Cortez throws a huge counter combo but Smo manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Smo blocks a head kick by Cortez.
We've been informed that Cortez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez throws a shot from downtown. Smo moves away and avoids it.
Smo is looking for a counter combo.
Smo throws a head kick that misses.
Smo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cortez's head.#CUT#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Smo is looking to wear down Cortez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smo misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortez.
Smo clobbers Cortez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cortez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smo jabs Cortez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Smo.
Smo throws a right and a left that Cortez avoids nicely.
Cortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Smo.
#T3#
Nice body kick there by Cortez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smo. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Smo.#CUT#
That has opened up Rafael Cortez's cut even more.
Cortez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Cortez does no damage.
Smo connects with the punch.
Smo is looking to score with low kicks.
Smo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Smo.
Smo blocks a jab.
Smo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Cortez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smo drops his hands momentarily and Cortez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smo throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Cortez takes the fight into the clinch.
Smo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Cortez manages to break the clinch.
Smo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cortez digs a good hook to Smo's body.
A jab from Smo misses.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
A head kick from Cortez lands but Smo takes it in his stride.
Smo throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smo misses with a wild combination.
Smo needs to keep his hands up - Cortez had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Smo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortez can do to turn this around?
Smo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
Smo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jo Smo is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smo. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Smo.
Smo misses the shot to the body.
Smo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cortez on the side of the head.
Smo circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Cortez drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Smo follows Cortez to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jo Smo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jo Smo made sure he mentioned Shinobi, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Ilmarinen shoots for a takedown but Cortez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cortez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cortez leaves Ilmarinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ilmarinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cortez can pounce on him.
Ilmarinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ilmarinen wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Cortez lands with a hook. Ilmarinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cortez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ilmarinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cortez is fending him off so far but Ilmarinen persists. Nope, Cortez circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asko Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilmarinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cortez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ilmarinen somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ilmarinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Cortez, which made it look bad.
Cortez lands with a kick to the temple. Ilmarinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Cortez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cortez duly obliges.
Cortez connects with a body shot that sends Ilmarinen's belly button to the back.
Ilmarinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cortez swivels and escapes.
A shot to the liver by Cortez. Beautiful body shot.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Cortez as Ilmarinen shoots in.
A shot to the liver by Cortez. Beautiful body shot.
Cortez scores with a sloppy right hand. Ilmarinen should have avoided that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ilmarinen.
Cortez clobbers Ilmarinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ilmarinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've been informed that Cortez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rafael Cortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ilmarinen wants to clinch.#T2#
Cortez throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilmarinen takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Cortez lands with a shot to the body.
Cortez scores with a kick to the body.
Ilmarinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cortez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ilmarinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Cortez lands an uppercut.#TD#
Ilmarinen has picked Cortez up - he's going for a ride! Ilmarinen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ilmarinen is trying to control. Cortez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Ilmarinen has control of the leg.
Cortez is holding on to half guard well.
Cortez wants to improve his position but Ilmarinen is controlling well.
Ilmarinen is looking to advance position but Cortez won't allow it.
Cortez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ilmarinen is working away from the top position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ilmarinen is pressing down on Cortez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cortez is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cortez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ilmarinen momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Cortez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cortez.#CL#
Ilmarinen clinches.
Ilmarinen has Cortez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cortez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cortez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cortez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cortez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cortez gets through Ilmarinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cortez lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Cortez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ilmarinen fails to land the takedown.
Cortez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ilmarinen will feel that in the morning.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cortez, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Cortez forces Ilmarinen back against the cage and clinches.
Ilmarinen is trying to break the clinch but Cortez has him pressed against the cage.
Cortez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cortez prevents a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cortez walks away with a smile on his face. Ilmarinen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez connects with a nice looking jab.
Ilmarinen throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.
Ilmarinen closes the distance and clinches up with Cortez, looking for a takedown. Ilmarinen pushes Cortez against the cage but Cortez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asko Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cortez is looking to slow Ilmarinen down with leg kicks. #T1#
Cortez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ilmarinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cortez lands an overhand right.
Cortez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ilmarinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cortez is fending him off so far but Ilmarinen persists. Nope, Cortez circles away and we're back to standing.
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cortez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sloppy strikes from Ilmarinen. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Cortez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Cortez finds it's way through Ilmarinen's defenses.
Cortez lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD#
Ilmarinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cortez is looking to regain half guard here but Ilmarinen keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortez keeps working.
Ilmarinen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ilmarinen working away.
Ilmarinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Ilmarinen looking to control but instead Cortez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ilmarinen wants to stand up but Cortez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but Cortez is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ilmarinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ilmarinen looks for a takedown but Cortez sprawls well.
An inside leg kick lands from Cortez.
Cortez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cortez throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Ilmarinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cortez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cortez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rafael Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ilmarinen moves in looking to clinch but Cortez pushes him off.
Cortez lands a nice hook to Ilmarinen's body. Ilmarinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Ilmarinen has closed the distance and engaged Cortez in a clinch.
#TD#
Ilmarinen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cortez uses from the top position.
Cortez lands a couple of digs.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cortez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ilmarinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Cortez 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#
Cortez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. Ilmarinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ilmarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cortez works over Ilmarinen's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Ilmarinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Ilmarinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ilmarinen tries to advance to mount but Cortez denies him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortez is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ilmarinen throws an elbow but Cortez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ilmarinen wants to stand but Cortez is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Cortez's face as Ilmarinen controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ilmarinen looking to control but instead Cortez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ilmarinen trying to mount his opponent but Cortez defends it.
Cortez gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Ilmarinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Cortez instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cortez fails to land.
Cortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Cortez.
Cortez has Ilmarinen pushed against the cage.#TD#
Ilmarinen gets control of Cortez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ilmarinen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Cortez won't allow Ilmarinen to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cortez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cortez has control of Ilmarinen's left arm, preventing Ilmarinen from doing any damage.
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.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cortez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rafael Cortez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cortez stopping the sweep attempt from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen controls Cortez momentarily but Cortez frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ilmarinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cortez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Asko Ilmarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez distracts Ilmarinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Cortez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cortez 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Cortez!
Post fight, an emotional Rafael Cortez said 'Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Moon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Moon misses.
A combination from Moon does no damage.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon throws a right and a left that Cortez avoids nicely.
Moon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cortez takes a swing at Moon's ribcage but misses.
And Moon tries to counter it with a takedown but Cortez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moon moves forwards but Cortez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cortez walks into a straight right hand from Moon.
Moon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Cortez.
Cortez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez scores with a head kick.
Cortez tries to clinch but Moon moves out of range. #TD2#
Moon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cortez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cortez has a hand on Moon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Moon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T1#
Cortez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Moon.
Cortez wants to hold on but Moon pushes him away.#SUB2#
Moon looking for a guillotine from mount but Cortez is having none of it. #SUB2#
Moon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cortez turns into him and now he's in Moon's guard.
Cortez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cortez stopping the sweep attempt from Moon.
Cortez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cortez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Moon pulls Cortez in close to his closed guard and prevents Cortez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cortez passes into half guard.
Cortez is trying to control the action in half guard but Moon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cortez is working away from the top position though.
Moon is trying to stand back up but Cortez is controlling him
Moon is trying to control but can't.
Moon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cortez controlling the action here.
Moon moves into full guard.
Moon wants to sweep here but Cortez controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Moon is retaining full guard.
Moon wants to stand up but Cortez is controlling him. #SUB2#
Moon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cortez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cortez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cortez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez wants to sweep here but Moon controlling him for the moment.
Cortez wants to get back to his feet but Moon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Cortez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cortez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moon lands a couple of digs.
Moon throws a strike but Cortez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Moon is pulling down on Cortez's head to control his posture.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moon pulls Cortez in close to his closed guard and prevents Cortez from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Monsun Moon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moon misses with a straight right.
Jab by Moon.
Cortez lands a jab to the head.
Cortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Moon.
Moon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moon looks to land a combination but Cortez avoids it well.
Moon misses with a wild body shot.
Moon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Moon.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moon. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Moon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cortez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon throwing strikes but missing.
Moon lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Cortez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Moon wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Moon content to stall in guard here.
Moon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cortez looking for a sweep. Not yet Cortez, not yet.
Moon looking to pass the guard.
Moon throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cortez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cortez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moon is in close to Cortez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moon wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Moon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moon is one step ahead there.
Moon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Cortez motions for Moon to come forward. Cortez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cortez throws a combination. Moon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cortez throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Moon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moon is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moon trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez wants to get back to his feet but Moon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Cortez keeping full guard, as Moon tries to pass.
Moon wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Moon advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Moon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cortez defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez is staying active underneath Moon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cortez is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monsun Moon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Moon's shoulder, as Moon tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moon throws a counter combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cortez.
Cortez looks to land a right hand but Moon moved out of range.
Cortez misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Moon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moon there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Moon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cortez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Moon. #SUB2#
Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moon is looking to stand up but Cortez won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monsun Moon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cortez has Moon pulled in close to control his posture.
Cortez has a closed guard, preventing Moon from standing up. #T1#
Cortez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moon is controlling him.
Moon trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moon lands a head kick. Cortez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moon throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Moon throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Moon takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Moon throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Cortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortez walks into a left hand.
Moon looks to land a right hand but Cortez moved out of range.
Cortez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rafael Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cortez takes a swing at Moon's ribcage but misses.
Moon checks a low kick from Cortez.
Cortez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Moon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rafael Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Moon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. Moon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moon moves away.
Moon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortez.
Moon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moon throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez misses with a straight right. #T3#
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Moon misses with a looping right.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez connects with a single shot there.
Donk. Moon catches Cortez right on the button with a cross.
Moon blocks a low kick nicely.
Cortez connects with a high kick.
Rafael Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Moon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moon darts in looking for a takedown but Cortez gets double underhooks and turns Moon into the cage.
Cortez cracks the inside of Moon's front leg.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Moon.
Cortez looks to land a right hand but Moon moved out of range.
Cortez throws a solid leg kick but Moon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cortez.
And Moon tries to counter it with a takedown but Cortez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cortez misses with a double jab
and Moon counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Moon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moon. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moon lands a glancing blow to the side of Cortez's head.
Moon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Cortez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cortez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moon finds it's way round the side to connect with Cortez's head.
Cortez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moon counters with a stiff right hand.
Moon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Moon tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rafael Cortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moon moves away from the strike by Cortez.
Moon lands with a good body shot.
Moon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Moon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moon.
Moon sizes up Cortez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rafael Cortez.
I think Moon 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Monsun Moon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Monsun Moon waved his t-shirt featuring Sun-Tzu's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Moon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Moon connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Moon checks a low kick from Cortez.
Moon lands with a right hand.
Moon looks to land a left hand but Cortez moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cortez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moon dives in for a single leg takedown but Cortez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cortez moves out of range as Moon strikes.
Moon tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moon misses with a hook.
Cortez throws a big counter head kick but Moon avoids it with no problem.
Moon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cortez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortez looks to throw the jab but Moon is out of range.
Moon misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cortez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moon or perhaps it was just good defense by Cortez, which made it look bad.
Cortez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Moon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Moon won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Moon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cortez has locked up a guillotine! Cortez's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Moon is holding on here and Cortez must be using up a lot of energy. Moon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cortez gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Cortez!
As Rafael Cortez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 21
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Sanchez forces Cortez back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Cortez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanchez up against the cage.
Cortez misses with some punches.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Cortez shrugs off. #BC#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Cortez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cortez looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Cortez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cortez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Cortez circles away.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortez.
Cortez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Cortez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cortez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sanchez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Cortez.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cortez misses with a looping left.
Cortez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cortez lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cortez, right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Cortez lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Sanchez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Cortez avoids it well.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Cortez avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Cortez.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Cortez circles away.
Sanchez feints a jab promting Cortez to slip. Sanchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cortez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2##CL2#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Cortez against the cage.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
Cortez gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cortez is defending well for now.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Cortez saw that one coming.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez tries to work over Cortez's front leg with a kick but Cortez checks it.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Cortez.#T3#
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortez.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Cortez throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Cortez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Cortez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cortez tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Cortez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cortez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
Cortez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Cortez avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Cortez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Cortez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Cortez moves out of range.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Cortez is avoiding it.
Cortez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cortez lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Cortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortez wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cortez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estefan Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cortez throws a head kick that Sanchez semi-blocks.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Cortez lands a head kick!
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cortez tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Cortez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez scores with a one two! Cortez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Cortez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Cortez is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Cortez misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cortez circles away quickly and effectively.
Cortez is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Cortez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
Cortez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.#T1#
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Cortez.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the temple. Cortez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cortez tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Cortez moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Cortez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Cortez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortez.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Cortez avoids nicely.
Cortez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Cortez is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Cortez slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cortez can pounce on him.
Cortez dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
#T3#
Cortez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Cortez dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Cortez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Cortez misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cortez effectively controlling the action here.
Cortez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cortez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Cortez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez lands an elbow just above Cortez 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortez.
Sanchez trying to control the position but instead, Cortez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanchez into the cage.#TD2#
Sanchez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cortez uses from the top position.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cortez is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estefan Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Estefan Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez throws a low kick but Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez looks to land a combination. Cortez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez misses with a looping right.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cortez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cortez, right into the meat.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cortez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Cortez avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Cortez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortez.
Cortez throws a head kick that Sanchez semi-blocks.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortez misses with a body shot
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortez throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez thumps Cortez with a low kick.
Cortez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Cortez.
A low kick from Cortez misses
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
It looked like Cortez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Cortez.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez feints a jab promting Cortez to slip. Sanchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cortez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cortez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cortez throws a leg kick
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cortez slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Cortez thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cortez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cortez throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Cortez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cortez throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Cortez down.
Rafael Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Cortez throws a big counter combination but Sanchez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cortez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cortez in his tracks.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Cortez blocks the body kick.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortez tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanchez avoided it.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Cortez avoids them all with ease.
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez misses with a few strikes there.
Donk. Sanchez catches Cortez right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - Cortez coming out on top.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
Rafael Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez defending well as Cortez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cortez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanchez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cortez back to the cage. Sanchez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Estefan Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Estefan Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Estefan Sanchez!
Estefan Sanchez got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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MMMA 33: Boromir vs Boudain
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Cortez connects with a nice looking jab.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez connects with a jab.
Hate misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
Hate throws a series of punches but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez punishes Hate's body with a nice straight punch.
Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hate.
Cortez slips a jab from Hate.
Hate looks for the body kick but Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez blocks the body kick.
Cortez moves out of range as Hate throws a body kick.
Cortez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hate misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cortez throws a combination. Hate tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Hate takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cortez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cortez.
A big right from Hate misses.
As Hate tries to get set, Cortez tries to push him back and clinch up but Hate manages to avoid the attempt.
Hate throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Cortez throws a nice head kick!
Hate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hate looks for the body kick but Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cortez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
Cortez misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hate!
#CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Hate tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick from Hate.
Cortez swinging wildly here.
Cortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cortez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Hate throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
Hate on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Cortez finds it's way through Hate's defenses.
Cortez feints and then cracks Hate's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hate down. #T2#
Hate lands a slapping body shot.
Cortez moves away from the strike by Hate.
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. Hate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hate throws a chopping leg kick but Cortez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hate throws a hook but Cortez avoids it easily.
Hate throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hate throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cortez.
Cortez moves out of range as Hate throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Hate misses.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hate.
Cortez slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Cortez takes the fight into the clinch.
Cortez can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Hate is trying to break free.
Cortez misses with some punches.
Hate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hate fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hate misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cortez throws a head kick that Hate semi-blocks.
Hate swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Hate misses the shot to the body.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hate.
Hate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez connects with a body shot.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hate looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range.
Hate misses with a straight left.
Hate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cortez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hate misses with a low kick.#T4#
Hate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Hate moves out of range easily.
Hate is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Hate's front leg but catches the back leg as Hate tries to avoid it.
Cortez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cortez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortez swinging wildly here.
Hate only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hate throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cortez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Hate.
Hate tries a head kick but it misses.
Hate takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hate misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez moves out of range as Hate throws a body kick.
Hate tries to score with a low kick but Cortez moves his leg out of the way.
Cortez scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Cortez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Hate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Cortez has managed to clinch.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cortez keeps control of Hate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hate.
Hate throws a body kick that misses.
Hate misses with a body kick.
Rafael Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hate misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez slips a straight right by Hate.
Cortez stalks Hate and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hate's face. Hate staggers backwards, shaken.
Cortez moves out of range as Hate strikes.
Hate walks into a jab.
Hate misses with a kick to the body.
Rafael Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Hate throws a nice looking combination but Cortez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hate fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Hate. Those never looked like landing.
Hate is breathing heavily.
Hate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cortez feints a jab promting Hate to slip. Cortez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hate slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Cortez.
Cortez dodges the punch combination from Hate.
Hate throws a series of punches but Cortez avoids them all with ease.
Cortez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hate misses with a looping right.
Cortez lands a really nice looking cross but Hate seems unphased.
Hate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cortez!
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!#CL#
Cortez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cortez lands an uppercut.
Cortez scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Hate off balance momentarily.#T2#
Hate cracks Cortez with a good jab.
Hate lands a body shot.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Hate works Cortez's body with a nice hook.
Cortez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hate throws out a leg kick but Cortez moves out of range and Hate only half commits.
Hate loads up on a big right hand but Cortez slips the punch.
Hate tries a low kick but Cortez avoids it.
It looked like Cortez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cortez scores with a head kick. Hate tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hate tries to score with a low kick but Cortez moves his leg out of the way.
Hate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
#CL#
Cortez drives through and clinches with Hate against the cage.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hate wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Cortez prevents Hate from breaking the clinch.
Hate is trying to break free.
Hate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cortez has him pressed against the cage.
Cortez tries a body shot but Hate blocks it.
Cortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hate can do to turn this around?
Cortez is pushing Hate up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cortez misses with a body punch.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Hate.
#BC#
Cortez manages to break the clinch.
Cortez tries to clinch up.
Hate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Hate misses the target.
Cortez throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Hate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hate avoids the head kick by Cortez.
Hate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cortez misses with a low kick as Hate jumps back.
Cortez checks the leg kick.
Cortez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cortez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hate is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Cortez coming out on top.
Hate throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cortez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Hate.
A jab from Cortez misses.
Hate misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Hate misses with a low kick as Cortez jumps back.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Hate.
Hate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Cortez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cortez blocks a head kick by Hate.
Hate misses with a body kick.
Cortez throws a counter high kick but Hate was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hate throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hate.
Hate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hate misses with a head kick.
Cortez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hate circles away quickly and effectively.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cortez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortez thumps Hate with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Cortez.
Hate throws the kick towards the body but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Hate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hate takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cortez lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Cortez checks a leg kick.
Hate looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Hate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hate.
Hate misses with a straight left.
Cortez blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Hate.
Hate throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hate looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range.
Hate takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez tried to counter with a leg kick but Hate avoided it.
Hate tries a head kick but it misses.
Hate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cortez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Hate's front leg but catches the back leg as Hate tries to avoid it.
Cortez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hate's head backwards.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cortez under the eye.
Cortez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hate momentarily.
Hate throws a body kick that misses.
Cortez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hate doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortez checks the leg kick.
Cortez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hate's head.
Cortez connects with a high kick.
Hate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cortez is looking to slow Hate down with leg kicks.
Hate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cortez misses with a hook. Hate ducked under it nicely.
Hate goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hate throws the left hand but Cortez avoids the punch easily.
Hate throws a push kick but Cortez slaps the foot to one side.
Cortez thumps Hate with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Cortez scores with a four punch combination!
Hate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hate.
Cortez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Hate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hate tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hate.
Hate throws a wild body kick that Cortez sees coming a mile off.
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick from Hate.
Cortez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cortez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hate looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Cortez feints and then cracks Hate's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hate down. #CL#
Cortez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cortez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cortez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cortez fails to land.
Rafael Cortez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hate is trying to break the clinch but Cortez has him pressed against the cage.
Harry Hate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hate tries to break the clinch but Cortez is controlling the position.
Hate has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hate is trying to force a seperation but Cortez has the dominant position.
Cortez stalling the fight.
Hate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cortez stalls.
Hate working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Cortez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cortez 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Cortez!
Post fight, Rafael Cortez took to the microphone: 'Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 12
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Drogo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drogo throws out a leg kick but Cortez moves out of range and Drogo only half commits.
That kick from Cortez tenderised Drogo's leg. Drogo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Drogo.
Cortez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drogo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drogo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Drogo throws a nice looking combination but Cortez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cortez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cortez misses with a hook. Drogo ducked under it nicely.
Drogo avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Cortez is looking to slow Drogo down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Drogo.
Cortez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drogo lands with a straight right. Cortez didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Drogo.#CL#
Drogo instigates a clinch.
Cortez effectively controlling the action here.
Drogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cortez avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drogo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cortez or not.
Drogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drogo tries to work over Cortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Cortez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Cortez avoids the damage to the body.
Cortez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cortez trying to control the position but instead, Drogo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cortez into the cage.
Drogo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cortez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drogo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drogo looking to throw knees to the head but Cortez is blocking nicely.
Cortez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cortez goes for a takedown attempt but Drogo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drogo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drogo lands a leg kick that knocks Cortez off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Cortez.
Cortez scores with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drogo checks a leg kick.
Drogo swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Drogo throws a solid leg kick but Cortez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drogo.
Cortez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Drogo is looking to clinch but Cortez is avoiding it.
Drogo with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Drogo takes the fight into the clinch.
Drogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow.
Cortez looking to stall.
Drogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cortez is looking to control Drogo's arms but Drogo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cortez has his back to the cage.
Drogo scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Cortez on the inside.
Cortez misses with some punches.
Drogo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Drogo as the two fighters clinch.
Cortez managing to block the knees to the body from Drogo.
Nice body punch from Drogo - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drogo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortez.
Drogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cortez is defending well for now.
Drogo stops a takedown attempt from Cortez.
Cortez looks winded!#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Drogo.
Drogo scores with a shoulder strike.
Drogo with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Drogo with a knee to the head.
Drogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Drogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow.
Drogo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drogo missing with knees to the body.
Drogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drogo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drogo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cortez avoids it.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drogo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Drogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cortez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cortez has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Knees to the body from Drogo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
Drogo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortez.
Drogo lands a nice knee to the body.
Drogo tries to throw a body punch but Cortez avoids it by throwing Drogo back against the cage.
Drogo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortezs head.
Drogo landing knees to the body.
Drogo lands a shoulder strike.
Drogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow.
Drogo crunches a lovely knee into Cortez's ribcage.
Drogo scores with a hook to the body.
Drogo working Cortez over with knees to the body.
Drogo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Drogo crunches a lovely knee into Cortez's ribcage.
Drogo can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Drogo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Drogo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Drogo swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Drogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortez can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Cortez closes the distance and clinches.
Cortez avoiding damage as Drogo throws knees to the body.
Drogo crunches a lovely knee into Cortez's ribcage.
Drogo missing with knees to the body.
Drogo lands a knee to the body.
Drogo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drogo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
Cortez avoiding damage as Drogo throws knees to the body.
Drogo misses with a body punch.
Drogo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drogo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cortez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cortez managing to block the knees to the body from Drogo.
Drogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drogo lands a good knee to the midsection. Cortez won't want to take too many of those.
Cortez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Drogo works on Cortez's body with a couple of short punches.
Drogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cortez is defending well for now.#T1#
Drogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cortez avoids it.
Good body shot from Drogo.
Cortez misses with a body punch.
Cortez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Drogo lands a nice knee to the body.
Drogo scores with a knee to the head.
Drogo landing knees to the body.
Drogo crunches a lovely knee into Cortez's ribcage.
Drogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drogo.
Drogo lands a nice knee to the body.
Drogo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drogo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez tries to break the clinch but Drogo is controlling the position.
Drogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drogo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cortez backwards. #T2#
Drogo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cortez avoiding damage as Drogo throws knees to the body.
Drogo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drogo obliges.
A short left from Drogo.
A short right from Drogo on the inside.
Cortez blocks a body shot from Drogo.
Cortez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cortez.
Drogo tries to work over Cortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drogo prevents the takedown attempt.
Drogo digs a right hand into Cortez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cortez's gas tank.
Drogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drogo tries to land a knee to the head but Cortez blocks with his arms.
Drogo lands a knee to the head.
Cortez managing to block the knees to the body from Drogo.
#T3#
Cortez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drogo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cortez's face.
Drogo lands a good knee to the midsection. Cortez won't want to take too many of those.
Drogo blocks an uppercut.
Drogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cortez.
Drogo can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Drogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cortez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karl Drogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cortez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drogo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drogo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cortez wants to counter with a clinch but Drogo pushes him away.
Drogo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drogo throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez stalks Drogo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drogo's face. Drogo staggers backwards, shaken.
Drogo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortez.
Drogo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cortez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drogo is looking to chop away at Cortez's legs.
Cortez throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Drogo moves out of range easily.
Drogo wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Drogo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cortez will feel that in the morning.
Drogo motions for Cortez to come forward. Drogo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez keeps the fight on the outside.
Drogo throws a wild body kick that Cortez sees coming a mile off.
Drogo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Cortez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drogo missing with knees to the body.
Cortez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortez has Drogo pushed against the cage.
Drogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drogo lands with a short shot to the head.
Drogo tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
Drogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cortez avoids it.
Cortez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Drogo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Drogo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cortez blocks a leg kick.
Cortez tries to clinch up.
Drogo tries to clinch there but Cortez circles away.
Cortez tries to clinch but Drogo is having none of it.
Drogo throws a counter high kick but Cortez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Karl Drogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Drogo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cortez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drogo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Drogo throws a leg kick but Cortez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez tries to land a front kick but Drogo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drogo misses with a low kick as Cortez jumps back.
Cortez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A bone on bone clash there as Drogo blocks the leg kick.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drogo throws a push kick but Cortez slaps the foot to one side.
As Drogo backs off Cortez throws a huge counter combo but Drogo manages to avoid it all.
Cortez moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez. #T1#
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Drogo tries to land a leg kick but Cortez saw it coming and moves away.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Drogo moved out of range nicely.
Rafael Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez moves out of range of the leg kick from Drogo.
Drogo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drogo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Drogo tries to score with a low kick but Cortez moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Cortez.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Drogo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drogo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drogo scoring well with a low kick there.
Cortez tries to clinch but Drogo is having none of it.
Drogo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cortez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drogo's sensitive parts.
Cortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cortez throws a head kick but Drogo moves out of range.
Cortez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drogo scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Drogo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cortez keeps the fight on the outside.
Drogo connects with a leg kick. Cortez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Drogo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drogo misses with a low kick.
Drogo throws a leg kick but Cortez moved away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drogo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cortez is out of range.
Drogo lands with an overhand left.
Drogo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Drogo takes the fight into the clinch.
Cortez blocks a body shot from Drogo.
Cortez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drogo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drogo staying out of range there.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Drogo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cortez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drogo. Drogo obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Drogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drogo throws a leg kick but Cortez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Drogo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Drogo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drogo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drogo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drogo throws a low kick but Cortez moves out of range easily.
Drogo tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Drogo blocks a low kick nicely.
Drogo wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Cortez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rafael Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drogo eats them both and turns towards Cortez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Drogo lands a nice shot to the body.
Cortez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drogo's calf.
Drogo misses with a head kick.
Cortez lands with a cross.
Cortez keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Cortez misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Drogo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karl Drogo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cortez walks into a jab.
Drogo blocks a leg kick.
Drogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drogo throws a solid leg kick but Cortez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drogo.
Drogo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cortez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Drogo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick.
Cortez throws the kick towards the body but Drogo avoids it.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Drogo is looking to score with low kicks.
Drogo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Drogo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drogo lunges at Cortez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cortez's hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drogo.
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cortez swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drogo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cortez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karl Drogo.
Well Drogo 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Drogo!
During a confident post fight interview, Karl Drogo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMMA 19: Final Verdict
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Spooge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cortez scores with a hook to the body. Spooge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spooge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cortez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Cortez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spooge napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Spooge sneaks out the side door and pushes Cortez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortez scores with a spinning back kick!
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Spooge moves out of range easily.
Cortez scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circle, before Cortez throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Spooge's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cortez lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rafael Cortez!
Rafael Cortez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.
In defeat, Loves To Spooge stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to the fans for their support.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Cortez misses with a hook
enabling Bondurant to counter with a crisp jab.
Bondurant just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez tries to clinch
and Bondurant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Bondurant throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Bondurant takes the fight into the clinch.
Bondurant misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bondurant.
Bondurant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cortez or not.
Bondurant tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
Bondurant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cortez scores with a shoulder strike.
Bondurant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cortez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bondurant lands an uppercut.
Bondurant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bondurant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bondurant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow. #T1#
Bondurant digs a right hand underneath Cortez's ribcage. Cortez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bondurant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bondurant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bondurant has a couple of punches blocked by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bondurant lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bondurant.
Cortez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
Bondurant lands with a left to the head.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bondurant.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bondurant uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Cortez on the inside.
Bondurant throws a head punch that misses.
Cortez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bondurant.
#T2#
Cortez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bondurant backwards.
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!
Bondurant pushes Cortez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bondurant blocks an uppercut.
Bondurant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bondurant up against the cage.
Cortez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bondurant.
Bondurant swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bondurant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cortez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bondurant can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Bondurant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Cortez.
Cortez looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Bondurant working aggressively here.
Bondurant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bondurant lands a nice uppercut.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Bondurant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bondurant prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bondurant throws a head punch that misses.
Bondurant has a couple of punches blocked by Cortez.
Bondurant swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bondurant.
Cortez blocks a body shot from Bondurant.
Cortez lands a body shot.
Bondurant tries to throw a body punch but Cortez avoids it by throwing Bondurant back against the cage.
Bondurant misses with some punches.
Cortez prevents a body shot from Bondurant. #T4#
Bondurant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bondurant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bondurant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bondurant swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Bondurant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bondurant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortez wants to take the fight to the mat but Bondurant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cortez misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortez tries to break the clinch but Bondurant is controlling the position.
Bondurant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bondurant.
Bondurant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bondurant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bondurant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cortez lands with a right to the head.
Bondurant throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Bondurant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Bondurant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Bondurant there.
Cortez blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by Cortez.
Cortez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bondurant looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bondurant.
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Bondurant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bondurant scores with a body shot.
Bondurant scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bondurant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
Bondurant lands a head shot.#CUT2#
Rafael Cortez's cut is getting worse.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Bondurant throws out a counter right but Cortez avoids it with no problem.
Forrest Bondurant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bondurant looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Bondurant connects with a jab.
Bondurant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Bondurant.
#T1#
Bondurant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cortez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cortez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cortez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bondurant wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Bondurant scores with a nice strike.
Bondurant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cortez can pounce on him.
Bondurant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cortez wants to clinch
and Bondurant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bondurant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bondurant lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Cortez swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Bondurant takes one to the side of the head.
Bondurant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
Rafael Cortez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rafael Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bondurant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cortez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cortez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bondurant misses with a few strikes there.
Cortez tried to counter with a leg kick but Bondurant avoided it.
Bondurant misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez thows a leg kick but Bondurant checks it
and Bondurant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bondurant lands a jab to the head.
Cortez wants to clinch up but Bondurant keeps it at a distance.
Bondurant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Cortez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bondurant quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Bondurant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cortez pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Cortez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bondurant wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy.
Bondurant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cortez trying to mount his opponent but Bondurant defends it.
Cortez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bondurant trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bondurant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cortez pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Cortez. #SUB2#
Bondurant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cortez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bondurant trying to control but Cortez postures up.
Bondurant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cortez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cortez's back!#T4##SUB2#
Bondurant patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cortez is keeping busy.
Bondurant missing with punches from the back.
Bondurant gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bondurant trying to control.
Bondurant is riding his opponent, not letting Cortez buck him off.
Cortez tries to roll but Bondurant sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Bondurant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Cortez.
Bondurant scores with a nice right hand.
Bondurant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cortez, as that shot connected.
Cortez blocks a jab.
Cortez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Bondurant ducks down to avoid it.
Bondurant looks to land a left hand but Cortez moved out of range nicely.
Cortez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bondurant just manages to avoid it.
Bondurant tries to clinch up.
Bondurant looks to land a left hand but Cortez moved out of range nicely.
Cortez blocks a jab.
Bondurant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bondurant is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cortez with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondurant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Bondurant. #T1#
Bondurant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Bondurant closes the distance and pushes Cortez back into the cage.
Bondurant tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
Bondurant tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
Bondurant lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bondurant.
Bondurant scores with a shoulder strike.
Bondurant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bondurant lands with a short shot to the head.
Cortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cortez blocks a body shot from Bondurant.
Bondurant misses with a punch to the body.
Forrest Bondurant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bondurant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bondurant prevents a body shot from Cortez. #T2#
Bondurant digs a right hand into Cortez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cortez's gas tank.
Bondurant scores with a shoulder strike.
Cortez tries to throw a body punch but Bondurant avoids it by throwing Cortez back against the cage.
Bondurant scores with a shot to the side of Cortez's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bondurant.
Bondurant lands a right hand.
Cortez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bondurant lands a right hand. #CUT2#
Jeez, Rafael Cortez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Still in the clinch, Bondurant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cortez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bondurant lands an uppercut.
Bondurant struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortez controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bondurant.
Bondurant swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez misses with some punches.
Bondurant tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Cortez fails to land. #T3#
Bondurant misses with a body punch.
Bondurant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rafael Cortez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Forrest Bondurant!
A relieved looking Forrest Bondurant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Cortez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ruslan Malkin has been cut.
Malkin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malkin tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
Malkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. Malkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cortez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cortez lands a body punch.
Cortez looking to stall.
Cortez avoids a wild elbow strike from Malkin.
Malkin tries a knee to the head but Cortez blocks it.
Cortez avoids the elbow strike from Malkin, against the cage.
Cortez scores with a shot to the side of Malkin's head.
Cortez working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Malkin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cortez scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Cortez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malkin.
Malkin trying to stall but Cortez improves his position.
#T1#
Cortez is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Cortez.
Malkin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cortez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Malkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malkins head.
Malkin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cortez.
Cortez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malkin stalls.
Cortez avoiding damage as Malkin throws knees to the body.
Malkin misses with an elbow over the top.
Cortez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malkin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cortez gets through Malkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malkin tries to land knees in the clinch but Cortez avoids the damage to the body.
Malkin has Cortez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cortez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cortez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Malkin throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Cortez manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Malkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cortez is fending him off so far but Malkin persists. Nope, Cortez circles away and we're back to standing.
Cortez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Malkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malkin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Malkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortez.#CL#
Malkin clinches up with Cortez and pushes him back against the cage.
Cortez is working for takedown but Malkin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Malkin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malkin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cortez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malkin backwards. #TD2#
Cortez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cortez pushes down on Malkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Cortez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malkin defends it well. #T3#
Cortez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Ruslan Malkin's cut is getting worse.
Cortez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cortez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cortez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cortez goes for an armbar but Malkin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Malkin.
Cortez keeping full guard, as Malkin tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Cortez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cortez holds on and takes a little breather.
Malkin throwing strikes but missing.
Malkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Malkin throws a strike but Cortez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cortez advances to half guard.
Cortez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Malkin!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malkin has given up his back here. Will Cortez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Cortez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Malkin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cortez jabs Malkin right on the nose. Malkin blinks but takes it well.
Cortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
#CL#
Malkin gets a clinch.
Cortez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cortez looking to stall.
Malkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow. #TD2#
Cortez has clasped his hands together around Malkin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cortez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Malkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cortez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Malkin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cortez's guard! Nice work there by Malkin!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez is controlling Malkin's posture.
Malkin throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Malkin looking to sit in guard and control but Cortez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cortez stands and throws Malkin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cortez lands some shots froms side control.#CUT2#
Ruslan Malkin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ruslan Malkin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rafael Cortez!
Post fight, Rafael Cortez took to the microphone: 'Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.
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Event:
DUEL#28 Business vs Tango
Date: Dec 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Harris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Harris clinches.
Cortez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cortez looking to stall.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris blocks a body shot from Cortez. #TD2#
Harris has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cortez is trying to keep an underhook but Harris manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Harris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cortez wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cortez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harris.
Harris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cortez is holding on to half guard well.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Cortez is defending well.
Cortez wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
Harris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harris swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Harris clinches.
Cortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cortez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cortez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harris.
Rafael Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Harris.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
#TD2#
Harris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harris is thwarting Cortez's attempts to control the position.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB2#
Harris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cortez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harris.
Harris controlling the action here.
Harris wants to control but Cortez is keeping him busy.
Harris stalling away here and it's allowed Cortez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cortez wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Cortez blocks nicely.
Harris is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Harris dominated that round.
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#
Harris throws a series of punches but Cortez moves out of range.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris wants to clinch.#TD#
Cortez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Cortez swings around for an armbar but Harris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cortez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Cortez seems keen to control Harris's posture.
Cortez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gunner Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Cortez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harris is pushing down on Cortez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cortez is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cortez is not content to let Harris control the position.
Harris controlling the action here.
Cortez trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Harris is keen to just control but Cortez is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Cortez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Cortez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cortez.#CL2#
Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Cortez.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harris tries to pull guard but Cortez holds him up against the cage and eventually Harris drops back down to his feet.
Cortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Cortez prevents the takedown attempt.
Cortez working aggressively here.
Harris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rafael Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Harris.#BC2#
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cortez defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Harris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cortez to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harris is out of range and Cortez settles back down.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Harris takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rafael Cortez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Harris drops his hands momentarily and Cortez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.#TD2#
Harris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cortez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cortez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris taking a break here but Cortez is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1#
Harris is keen to just control but Cortez is a slippery customer.
Harris not doing much here.
Harris moves into full mount! Cortez won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Harris looking for a guillotine from mount but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez tries to hold on but Harris postures up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harris working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Harris tries to control but Cortez wriggling away.
Harris throwing strikes here but Cortez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Harris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harris controlling from mount. #T3#
Harris pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Harris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harris unloading with bombs!
Harris looking to control but Cortez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cortez to take his back!#T4#
Harris wants to control but Cortez manages to buck him off and is now in Harris's guard! Nice work there by Cortez!
Harris wants to improve his position but instead Cortez has moved into half guard.
Harris is looking to escape.
Cortez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cortez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harris is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cortez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Harris to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris wants to stand but Cortez is controlling the position.
Harris trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harris 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Harris!
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Event:
DUEL#21 Hunter vs Myles #3
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Harris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cortez defends well and Harris ends up having to push Cortez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cortez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Harris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cortez is trying to defend but Harris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Harris seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is stalling here. Cortez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Harris seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cortez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Cortez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Harris is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cortez looks to land a strike but Harris avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Harris doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cortez is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.
Cortez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Harris throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Harris trying to strike off his back.
Cortez trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harris trying to control the position.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harris is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Harris preventing the sweep. #T2#
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Cortez is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Cortez trying to control the position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for Cortez. That snapped Harris's head back.
#CL2#
Harris closes the distance and pushes Cortez back into the cage.#TD2#
Harris has hold of one of Cortez's legs. Cortez is fighting the takedown attempt but Harris gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Harris connects with a couple of short punches.
Harris looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Harris wanted to stand there but Cortez had control of the position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez has his hands on Harris's head, controlling the position.
Harris controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cortez.#CL2#
Harris moves into range and clinches up with Cortez.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harris tries to circle away but Cortez has him pinned against the cage.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Cortez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Harris kicks Cortez off and gets back to his feet.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris sizes up Cortez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris scores with a punch to the head.
Cortez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Cortez. #T1#
Harris takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harris checks a leg kick nicely.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris stuns Cortez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cortez pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Harris jumps into guard, dragging Cortez to the mat.
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cortez's guard. #REVB#
Harris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harris wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving. #T2#
Harris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gunner Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cortez has a closed guard, preventing Harris from standing up.
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there. #T3#
Harris tries to stand but Cortez is controlling from the bottom.
Harris wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Harris showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Harris drives through and clinches with Cortez against the cage.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cortez scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cortez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Harris dives into side control.
#REVR#
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris staying calm.
Cortez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez.
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Cortez stops a takedown attempt from Harris.
#TD2#
Harris gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cortez tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Harris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Cortez is concentrating on defense, preventing Harris from advancing position.
Harris moves nicely into side control.
Cortez tries to improve position but can't.
Harris controls the position.
Harris wants to control but Cortez is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harris is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Harris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Harris manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Harris shoots in but Cortez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris misses with the combination.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Cortez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Cortez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rafael Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Harris.#T3#
Harris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cortez swivels and escapes.
Cortez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Cortez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cortez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Harris avoids the head kick by Cortez.
Harris misses with the combination.
Gunner Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rafael Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
Harris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harris throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harris feints a jab promting Cortez to slip. Harris then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cortez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cortez.
Cortez moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
Nice jab there from Harris. #T4##TD#
Harris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cortez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Cortez is sitting in close to Harris's body. Harris has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cortez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cortez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Harris.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gunner Harris!
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Event:
DUEL#17 Myles vs Hunter 2
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Mayor checks a leg kick nicely.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayor.
Mayor tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayor throws a body kick that misses
and Cortez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mayor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Mayor misses with a few strikes there.
Mayor takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Mayor blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Mayor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cortez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayor looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Cortez misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Cortez forces Mayor back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayor tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
Mayor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mayor lands a right hand.
Mayor lands a body shot.
Cortez looks winded!
Mayor lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Mayor.
#T1#
Cortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez. #BC#
Mayor manages to break the clinch.
Mayor connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Rafael Cortez's cut even more.#KD#
Mayor sends Cortez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mayor is motioning to the referee to let Cortez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Cortez is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Mayor uses the oldest trick in the book to send Cortez tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Mayor is absolutely delighted - when Cortez wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tommy Mayor!
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Event:
DUEL#13 Silver vs Jordan
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Hammouche throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
A combination from Hammouche does no damage. #TD#
Cortez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hammouche was covering up waiting for the punch and Cortez finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Hammouche is looking for a triangle but Cortez pushes his legs off easily.
Cortez is working Hammouche over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cortez passes Hammouche's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hammouche tries to roll over but Cortez keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cortez seems to be working for a kimura but Hammouche defends the submission attempt.
Hammouche is pressing down on Cortez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Cortez lying in Hammouche's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hammouche decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Cortez taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Djamel Hammouche!
After the fight, Djamel Hammouche was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DUEL#9 Longshanks vs Blaine
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Phoenix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez lands with an overhand left.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cortez.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Cortez throws a right and a left that Phoenix avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Cortez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Phoenix takes the fight into the clinch.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cortez.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Phoenix. #BC2#
Cortez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Cortez blocks a leg kick.
Phoenix is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Cortez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Phoenix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cortez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cortez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Phoenix looking for submissions off his back.
Phoenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cortez slips a nice elbow through Phoenix's hands, connecting with Phoenix's forehead.#T2#
Phoenix is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortez lands with a punch from half guard.
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cortez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Phoenix is rocked!
Phoenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cortez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phoenix is just riding it out for now. Cortez eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phoenix tries to get to full guard but Cortez has control of the leg. #ES#
Phoenix has one foot on Cortez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez darts in looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets double underhooks and turns Cortez into the cage.
Cortez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phoenix can pounce on him.
#T3##CL#
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a knee to the head.
Phoenix lands a knee to the body.
Cortez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phoenix up against the cage.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Cortez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phoenix throws a low kick, looking for Cortez's leg but Cortez calmly moves out of range.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cortez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Cortez clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Cortez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phoenix.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Cortez lands a left hand.
Phoenix goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cortez prevents it.
Cortez scores with a hook to the body.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez works on Phoenix's body with a couple of short punches.
Cortez pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Cortez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cortez in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Phoenix looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Cortez turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Cortez!
Post fight, Rafael Cortez stared into the camera and said 'Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Cortez connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Trezeguet to the floor! Cortez dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#
Trezeguet is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like David Trezeguet has been cut.#SUB#
Cortez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trezeguet is just riding it out for now. Cortez eventually gives up the hold.
Trezeguet is still in real trouble! Can Cortez finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Trezeguet is hurt! He's hurt bad - Cortez fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Trezeguet from any more punishment! Congratulations to Cortez! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Cortez!
In his post fight interview, Rafael Cortez gave a big smile as he said 'Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Castilho pushes Cortez up against the cage in a clinch.
Castilho creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cortez's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Cortez dodges an elbow strike from Castilho.
Castilho throws an elbow that misses.
Cortez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Castilho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cortez has him pressed against the cage.
Castilho throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castilho working hard to break the clinch.
Castilho pushes off an throws an elbow but Cortez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castilho throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hook to the body lands for Cortez.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castilho misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castilho misses with an elbow strike.
Cortez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castilho tries a knee to the head but Cortez blocks it.
Cortez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castilhos head.
Castilho throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Castilho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castilho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Cortez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Castilho swings widly with a right hand
and Cortez counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortez feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Castilho collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rafael Cortez!
Rafael Cortez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.
The defeated Cesar Castilho had this to say: 'Tough Opponent, Ill Be Back Thanks Again '.
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Event:
ROV 69
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
A big right from Cortez misses.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt - Langerholc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langerholc scores with the left hand. Cortez knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Langerholc doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
Cortez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Langerholc tries to land a front kick but Cortez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danga de danga de dang - Cortez scores with a four punch combination!
Langerholc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Langerholc darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Langerholc throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cortez to regain full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Langerholc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cortez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Langerholc has managed to get both his arms back between Cortez's legs - danger averted.
Langerholc landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Langerholc lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Langerholc trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Langerholc's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Langerholc postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cortez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Langerholc, into his guard. #REVR#
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Langerholc is keeping the position for now.
Langerholc wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Langerholc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cortez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Langerholc 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#
Langerholc thows a huge punch but Cortez dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Langerholc there.
Cortez is refusing to be controlled, as Langerholc sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Langerholc seems content to control.#SUB2#
Langerholc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cortez is just riding it out for now. Langerholc eventually gives up the hold.
Langerholc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Nice strikes from Langerholc there.
Langerholc is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Langerholc with the ground and pound but Cortez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Langerholc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Cortez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langerholc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langerholc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Langerholc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Cortez trying to keep a closed guard but Langerholc is proving a slippery customer.
Langerholc works over Cortez with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langerholc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Langerholc with a nice head shot there.
Langerholc trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Langerholc postures up in Cortez's guard and throws a big left but Cortez blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Langerholc looking to sit in guard and control but Cortez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Langerholc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Langerholc feints the counter takedown.
Langerholc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.#CL#
Cortez moves into range and clinches up with Langerholc.
Langerholc has Cortez pressed against the ropes, preventing Cortez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Langerholc is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Langerholc missing with knees to the body.
Cortez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Langerholc scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc blocks an uppercut.
Cortez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Langerholc avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cortez gets underhooks to prevent Langerholc's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Cortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortez has been working on his balance at Barbell Brigade, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Langerholc.
Cortez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Langerholc has him pressed against the ropes.
Langerholc lands a shot to the body.
Langerholc has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cortez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rafael Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davor Langerholc.
Langerholc wants a takedown.
Cortez gets underhooks to prevent Langerholc's takedown attempt.
Cortez lands with a light punch inside.
Cortez can't get the takedown.
Cortez lands an uppercut.
Langerholc tries to pull guard but Cortez holds him up against the ropes and eventually Langerholc drops back down to his feet.
Langerholc throws a head punch that misses.
Cortez avoids a wild elbow strike from Langerholc.#T2#
Langerholc can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
Cortez lands a left hand.
A short left from Langerholc.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Langerholc looking to slow down the pace here.
Cortez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Langerholc can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortez taking a breather.
Langerholc lands an elbow just above Cortez 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Langerholc blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Cortez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez dodges an elbow strike from Langerholc.
Langerholc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cortez blocks an elbow strike from Langerholc.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Langerholc looking for a takedown.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Langerholc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cortez.
Cortez tries to work over Langerholc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Langerholc turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T4#
Cortez manages to get back to half guard.
Langerholc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cortez's head.
Cortez wants to control but Langerholc is keeping busy.
Langerholc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cortez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cortez.
Langerholc distracts Cortez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Langerholc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Langerholc from controlling successfully.
Cortez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Davor Langerholc will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Langerholc feints a jab promting Cortez to slip. Langerholc then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cortez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cortez leaves Langerholc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Langerholc lands a nice shot to the body.
Langerholc blocks a low kick nicely.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Rafael Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Langerholc scores with a sloppy right hand. Cortez should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
Rafael Cortez's cut is getting worse.
Cortez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Langerholc misses with a wild body shot.
As Langerholc backs away, Cortez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Davor Langerholc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Langerholc.
Cortez wants to land a leg kick but Langerholc is out of range.
Langerholc wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Cortez fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Cortez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Langerholc darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Langerholc slips a nice elbow through Cortez's hands, connecting with Cortez's forehead.
Langerholc is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Langerholc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Langerholc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Langerholc trying to control from half guard but Cortez is working away. #SUB2#
Langerholc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cortez is just riding it out for now. Langerholc eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Langerholc is just content to waste time from the top position. Cortez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Langerholc tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Langerholc throwing strikes but missing.
Langerholc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Langerholc is one step ahead there.
Langerholc with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cortez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Langerholc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cortez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Langerholc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cortez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rafael Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davor Langerholc.#CL#
Cortez moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Langerholc gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Langerholc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortez keeps working.
Cortez is pressing down on Langerholc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Cortez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Langerholc is looking to work some ground and pound but Cortez has wrist control.
Langerholc throws a big elbow that misses.
Langerholc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Langerholc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Langerholc throwing strikes from guard but Cortez blocks nicely.
Langerholc trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Langerholc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.
Cortez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Langerholc doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
Langerholc tried to score with a low kick but Cortez checks it.
Cortez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Langerholc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cortez circles away quickly and effectively.
Langerholc lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Langerholc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Langerholc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Langerholc lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Langerholc.
Langerholc only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cortez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez feints and then cracks Langerholc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Langerholc down.
Cortez tried to score with a low kick but Langerholc checks it.#T1#
Cortez misses with a straight left.
Langerholc is looking for the big counter here.
Langerholc misses with a leg kick.
Langerholc staying out of range there.#CL2#
Langerholc gets a clinch. #BC2#
Langerholc breaks from the clinch.
Langerholc misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Langerholc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Langerholc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.
Langerholc throws a shot from downtown. Cortez moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Langerholc.
Cortez with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Langerholc counters with a single leg into guard. Cortez didn't expect that.
Davor Langerholc has got the better of the ground game so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Langerholc pushing down on Cortez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Langerholc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cortez defending well though. #T2##SUB2#
Langerholc is looking for a kimura here.
Langerholc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Cortez is trying to stand.
Langerholc working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Langerholc is looking for a kimura but Cortez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Langerholc to get the leverage.
Langerholc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cortez defending well though.
Cortez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Langerholc's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Langerholc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Cortez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Langerholc is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cortez.
Langerholc lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Langerholc tries to move to mount but Cortez blocks the move with his legs.
Langerholc misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cortez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Langerholc scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Cortez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Langerholc. #SUB2#
Langerholc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Langerholc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Langerholc trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Langerholc in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cortez is trying to control Langerholc's posture but Langerholc avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Cortez tries for a takedown but Langerholc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
Langerholc replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cortez blocks it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cortez or perhaps it was just good defense by Langerholc, which made it look bad.
Langerholc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Langerholc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cortez sprawls well. Cortez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Langerholc gets slowly back to his feet.
Cortez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Langerholc's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc throws a leg kick that misses.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Langerholc.
Cortez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Langerholc counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Langerholc checks it.
Langerholc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Langerholc.#T1#
Langerholc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortez.
Sloppy strikes from Cortez. Those never looked like landing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Langerholc wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Langerholc lands a head shot.
Langerholc just misses with a punch to the body.
Langerholc misses the jab.
Cortez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Langerholc avoids the head kick by Cortez.
Langerholc slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Jab, jab by Langerholc - just one landing. #CUT2#
Rafael Cortez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Langerholc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortez slaps away a takedown attempt from Langerholc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Langerholc tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Langerholc jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Langerholc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rafael Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davor Langerholc.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Langerholc off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Cortez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Langerholc avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Langerholc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Langerholc moves out of range of the body kick from Cortez.
Nice sprawl there from Langerholc as Cortez shoots in.
Cortez works over Langerholc's head and body with a nice combination.
Cortez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Langerholc.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Langerholc has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Langerholc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Langerholc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortez.
Langerholc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cortez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Langerholc throws a right hand that Cortez ducks under and follows up with a left that Cortez also avoids with ease.#T3#
Langerholc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cortez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Langerholc somewhat.
Langerholc throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Langerholc misses with a shot to the body
and Cortez counters with a low kick, right behind Langerholc 's knee.
Cortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Langerholc. That did some damage!
Rafael Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Langerholc on the side of the head.
Cortez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Langerholc throws a body kick that misses.
A left lands for Langerholc.#TD#
Cortez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortez tries to score with some ground and pound. Langerholc controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Davor Langerholc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
Cortez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Langerholc is trying to get back to half guard.
Langerholc is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Langerholc can't do much from the bottom here.
Langerholc tries to bench press Cortez off him but Cortez keeps the position. #SUB#
Cortez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Langerholc rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cortez's guard! Nice work there by Langerholc!
Langerholc's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Langerholc advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Davor Langerholc.
I've got Langerholc 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davor Langerholc!
After winning the bout, Davor Langerholc thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Slaughter House: March Madness
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Ruden. #CUT2#
It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Cortez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Ruden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cortez. That did some damage!
Ruden thuds his right hand into Cortez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Cortez coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
Cortez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruden misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Ruden.
Ruden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Ruden.
Ruden misses the shot to the body.
Ruden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but Ruden shows good takedown defense.
Cortez cracks the inside of Ruden's front leg.
Ruden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cortez's hands.#CUT2#
Rafael Cortez's cut is getting worse.
Ruden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Ruden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cortez napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Ruden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cortez struggling a bit here.#T1#
Ruden creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ruden trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Ruden tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruden tries to move to mount but Cortez blocks the move with his legs.
Cortez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ruden in side control, throwing shots but Cortez defends. #T2#
Cortez can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Ruden swings around for an armbar but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ruden's guard.#SUB2#
Ruden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez stopping the sweep attempt from Ruden.
Ruden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cortez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ruden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
Cortez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Ruden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
Cortez trying to control the position.
Ruden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cortez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruden trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruden preventing the sweep.
Ruden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cortez on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ruden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cortez, who protects the arm well.
Ruden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruden fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ruden lands with a shot to the body.
Cortez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cortez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cortez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruden. Ruden obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruden throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Cortez doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruden circles away.
Ruden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruden works Cortez's body with a nice hook.
Cortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cortez lands a nice hook to Ruden's body. Ruden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Ruden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez dodges the ground and pound from Ruden.
Ruden tries to move to mount but Cortez blocks the move with his legs.
Ruden looks up at the clock and then as Cortez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruden smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Ruden.
Ruden working the ground and pound.
Ruden working the ground and pound.
Ruden creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cortez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cortez dodges the ground and pound from Ruden.
Cortez is trying to control Ruden's posture but Ruden avoids it.
Cortez defending against the ground and pound.
Cortez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ruden.
Cortez regains half guard, as Ruden was trying to land strikes. #T2#
Ruden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ruden trying to control but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez tries to hold on but Ruden pushes him away.
The referee warns Cortez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ruden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cortez's face.
#CUT2#
Rafael Cortez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ruden with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#
Jeez, Rafael Cortez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rafael Cortez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Ruden!
An out of breath Joe Ruden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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