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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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211 lbs
17 - 15 - 1 |
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185 cm
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219 lbs
11 - 21 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Felipe Calderon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martez Cortega!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortega darts in looking for a takedown but Calderon gets double underhooks and turns Cortega into the cage.
Calderon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A cross from Cortega lands.
Cortega throws a good cross that connects.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Calderon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calderon clobbers Cortega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Calderon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cortega defends it nicely.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown but Cortega shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortega shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cortega showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Calderon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cortega.
Calderon tries to roll over but Cortega keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Calderon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cortega.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderon trying to control here.
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calderon is staying active underneath Cortega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calderon has hold of Cortega's hands but Cortega slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cortega thows a huge punch but Calderon dodges it nicely.
Cortega seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Calderon wants to improve his position but Cortega is controlling well.
Calderon looking for submissions off his back.
Calderon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cortega is trying to control. Calderon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Calderon is trying to maintain the position but Cortega is very close to passing his half guard.
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cortega wants to take a breather but Calderon is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cortega seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cortega working over Calderon with some ground and pound. Calderon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Calderon wants to improve his position but Cortega is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Cortega there.
Cortega is just content to waste time from the top position. Calderon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cortega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cortega distracts Calderon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cortega is working Calderon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cortega distracts Calderon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calderon trying to control the position.
Calderon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calderon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Calderon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calderon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Calderon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calderon has a closed guard, preventing Cortega from standing up.
Calderon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cortega defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martez Cortega dominated that round.
That's time! Calderon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cortega will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cortega throws a body punch but Calderon moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calderon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cortega swivels and escapes.
A jab lands there for Calderon.
Calderon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cortega defends well and Calderon ends up having to push Cortega into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cortega gets the takedown into side control.
Calderon is looking to regain half guard here but Cortega keeps moving and retains side control.
Calderon is working hard here to advance position.
Martez Cortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cortega decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cortega walks into a left hand.
Calderon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cortega counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon is looking for a sweep. Cortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cortega lands a nice short elbow.
Cortega tries to pass the half guard into mount. Calderon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cortega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Calderon is trying to control but can't.
Cortega has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Calderon is looking to get to half guard.
Calderon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cortega will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon lands a couple of digs.
Calderon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cortega striking off his back but it's not causing Calderon any problems.
Calderon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Calderon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calderon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cortega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Calderon landing with the ground and pound.
Calderon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calderon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Calderon postures up.
Calderon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Calderon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortega is pulling down on Calderon's head to control his posture.
Calderon postures up and lands a big shot to Cortega's brow.
Calderon is pushing down on Cortega's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cortega is fighting to maintain full guard but Calderon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Calderon stops Cortega from getting back to his feet.
Cortega trying to hold on to Calderon's head to control him but Calderon postures up.
Calderon seems to be looking for submissions.
Calderon is keen to just control but Cortega is a slippery customer.
Cortega slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Calderon trying to control but Cortega is working from the bottom.
Cortega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Calderon defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortega keeping moving, preventing Calderon from controlling successfully.
Calderon is in close to Cortega's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Calderon wants to control from the top but Cortega keeps moving.
Cortega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortega trying to control the position.
Cortega might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Calderon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calderon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calderon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cortega is looking to cinch up a triangle. Calderon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cortega's body to avoid the submission. Cortega has instead reached around Calderon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cortega arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martez Cortega!
Martez Cortega thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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RATING
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