Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C305: Matsuzaka vs Monkey
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
The Bouncer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cortes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Bouncer scrambles back to his feet.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Bouncer swings widly with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a good, hard body kick but The Bouncer shrugs it off.
The Bouncer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cortes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Bouncer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Cortes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Bouncer throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - The Bouncer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut.
Cortes is looking to counter the offense by The Bouncer and move into the clinch.
Cortes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Bouncer lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Cortes is rocked!
The Bouncer throws an off balance right hand
and Cortes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Bouncer looks for the body kick but Cortes saw that one coming.
Cortes connects with an inside leg kick.
The Bouncer ducks under a wild hook from Cortes.
The Bouncer thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
The Bouncer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cortes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cortes ducks right into an uppercut from The Bouncer.
Oh Cortes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortes seems to have got his legs back now.
The Bouncer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Bouncer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes.
The Bouncer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cortes blocks it well.
The Bouncer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Bouncer misses the jab.
That kick from The Bouncer tenderised Cortes's leg. Cortes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cortes works over The Bouncer's head and body with a nice combination.
Cortes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes lands with a nice body kick.
Cortes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Cortes darts in and clinches The Bouncer up against the cage.
Cortes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cortes lands an uppercut.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
Cortes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortes prevents The Bouncer from breaking the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Cortes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cortes misses with some punches.
Cortes lands a knee to the head.
Cortes throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bouncer.
Cortes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cortes looking to throw knees to the head but The Bouncer is blocking nicely.
Cortes landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Benny The Bouncer has been cut.
Cortes scores with a shot to the side of The Bouncer's head.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but The Bouncer avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Cortes swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortes pushes The Bouncer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Cortes prevents The Bouncer from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortes.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cortes looking to throw knees to the head but The Bouncer is blocking nicely.
The Bouncer has had enough of the clinch but Cortes keeps him there for the moment.
Cortes keeps control of The Bouncer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cortes.#BC2#
The Bouncer breaks from the clinch.
The Bouncer keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
A big right from The Bouncer misses.
The Bouncer missing with a left hand there. Cortes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Bouncer throws out the jab.
The Bouncer throws out a loose jab but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortes wants to clinch.
The Bouncer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Bouncer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortes staying out of range there.
The Bouncer throws a low kick but Cortes moves out of range easily. #CL#
Cortes instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Cortes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny The Bouncer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The Bouncer connects with a nice looking jab.
Cortes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Bouncer can do to turn this around?
The Bouncer connects with a body shot that sends Cortes's belly button to the back.
The Bouncer looks to land a left hand but Cortes moved out of range nicely.
The Bouncer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Bouncer connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from The Bouncer misses its intended target.
A slow jab from The Bouncer misses its intended target.
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.
Cortes slips a jab from The Bouncer.
Cortes blocks a jab.
The Bouncer misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortes counters with an inside leg kick.
Cortes avoids the body shot from The Bouncer.
Cortes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Bouncer manages to avoid it.
The Bouncer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Bouncer pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Cortes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Bouncer throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortes counters with a right hand to the body.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Cortes.
The Bouncer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortes just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortes stuns The Bouncer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cortes lands a glancing blow to the side of The Bouncer's head.
The Bouncer throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Bouncer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes defending well as The Bouncer loads up on a big left hand.
The Bouncer looks to land a left hand but Cortes moved out of range nicely.
Cortes tries to counter by clinching up but The Bouncer breaks away and moves out of range.
The Bouncer throws a poor cross that misses
and The Bouncer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cortes moves out of range as The Bouncer strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Bouncer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortes is just out of range.
A big left from The Bouncer misses.
Cortes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Bouncer! But no joy.
Cortes lands a high kick!
A big right from The Bouncer misses.
The Bouncer throws a looping overhand right but Cortes ducks down to avoid it.
Cortes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cortes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Bouncer backs up against the cage.
The Bouncer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cortes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cortes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Bouncer on the side of the head.
Cortes tests The Bouncer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Bouncer throws out a loose jab but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cortes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Bouncer misses with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
The Bouncer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortes is just out of range.
The Bouncer misses with a straight left.
Cortes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortes connects with a body shot that sends The Bouncer's belly button to the back.
Cortes cracks a nice hook into The Bouncer's ribs.
Cortes cracks The Bouncer with a good jab.
The Bouncer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The Bouncer loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
The Bouncer misses with a straight left.
The Bouncer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Bouncer throws the kick towards the body but Cortes avoids it.#CL#
Cortes moves into the clinch.
The Bouncer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cortes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
The Bouncer wants to get back to striking at distance but Cortes won't allow it.
The Bouncer is trying to push Cortes away but Cortes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cortes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cortes lands a body shot.
The Bouncer tries to throw a body punch but Cortes avoids it by throwing The Bouncer back against the cage.
Cortes pushes The Bouncer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cortes misses with a punch on the inside.
Thiago Cortes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cortes pushes The Bouncer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
The Bouncer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Cortes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benny The Bouncer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Cortes.
Cortes slips a jab and a cross from The Bouncer.
Cortes tries to counter by clinching up but The Bouncer breaks away and moves out of range.
Cortes connects with a crisp jab.
The Bouncer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortes misses with a head kick.
Thiago Cortes is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortes defending well as The Bouncer loads up on a big left hand.
The Bouncer throws a leg kick but Cortes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Bouncer misses with a leg kick
and The Bouncer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Bouncer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cortes finds it's way round the side to connect with The Bouncer's head.
Cortes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bouncer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Bouncer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cortes tries to clinch up but The Bouncer circles away and keeps his distance.
Cortes scores with a punch to the head.
Cortes throws a body kick that misses
and The Bouncer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Bouncer tries a low kick but Cortes avoids it.#T1#
The Bouncer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortes.
The Bouncer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Bouncer misses the shot to the body.
Cortes is looking to counter punch.
Cortes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cortes throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Bouncer throws a head kick that misses.
The Bouncer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cortes doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Bouncer misses with a leg kick
and Cortes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Bouncer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cortes finds it's way round the side to connect with The Bouncer's head.
Cortes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Bouncer's head backwards.
The Bouncer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Cortes lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Bouncer doesn't seem phased though.
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!
The Bouncer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortes manages to avoid it.#T2#
Cortes lands a really nice looking cross but The Bouncer seems unphased.
The Bouncer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cortes.
It looked like Cortes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortes staying out of range there.
The Bouncer misses with a looping left.
The Bouncer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cortes.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cortes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cortes wants to clinch up but The Bouncer keeps it at a distance.
The Bouncer motions for Cortes to come forward. The Bouncer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Bouncer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cortes.
Benny The Bouncer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Bouncer swings widly with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Bouncer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Bouncer throws a hook but Cortes blocks it.
The Bouncer misses with a leg kick
and Cortes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Cortes scores with a nice right hand.
The Bouncer swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
The Bouncer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Bouncer throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Cortes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Cortes.
Cortes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Bouncer's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
Cortes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortes throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bouncer.
Cortes throws a head punch that misses.
Cortes has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Cortes misses with a punch to the body.
The Bouncer blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Cortes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on The Bouncer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Bouncer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cortes.
Cortes throws a head punch that misses.
Cortes scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
The Bouncer is trying to break free.
Cortes misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Bouncer is defending well for now.
The Bouncer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Cortes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cortes 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Cortes!
An out of breath Thiago Cortes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Benny The Bouncer had this to say: 'Shit man!'.

Event: C302: Cheese vs Albatross III
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Hawk thumps Cortes with a low kick.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hawk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cortes counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk throws a low kick but Cortes avoids it.
Hawk scores with a punch to the head.
Hawk lands with a hook. Cortes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cortes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cortes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Hawk finds it's way through Cortes's defenses.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Cortes lands a really nice looking cross but Hawk seems unphased.
Cortes 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.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Cortes misses the target.
Cortes lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Hawk throws a lazy body kick
and Cortes counters with a low kick, right behind Hawk 's knee.
Cortes lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawk throws a combination that misses
and Cortes counters with a leg kick.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with Cortes.
Hawk misses with a knee to the head.
Cortes digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Cortes cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Cortes pushes Hawk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cortes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Cortes.
Cortes gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Cortes breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Cortes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hawk sprawling to the canvas! Hawk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cortes finish him?! #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Cortes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawk 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.
Cortes shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hawk takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Cortes sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hawk bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Cortes!
After winning the bout, Thiago Cortes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Ethan Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Cortes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thiago Cortes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cortes closes the distance and clinches.
Kosmanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Cortes won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Cortes.
Cortes misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Cortes.
Kosmanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Our sources have told us that Cortes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov looking to stall.
Kosmanov lands with a right to the head.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch.
Cortes connects with a right hand. Kosmanov shakes it off.#CL#
Cortes moves into the clinch.
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!
Kosmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kosmanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
Cortes lands a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Kosmanov is trying to break the clinch but Cortes has him pressed against the cage.
Cortes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov tries to circle away but Cortes has him pinned against the cage.
Cortes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosmanov blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Kosmanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Cortes was well out of range.
Cortes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cortes tries a head kick but it misses.
Kosmanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cortes with a body shot.
Cortes tries to bum rush Kosmanov with a series of wild strikes but Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortes throws out a powerful jab.
Cortes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Some wild striking there from Cortes.
Kosmanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Kosmanov tries to bum rush Cortes with a series of wild strikes but Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortes misses with a kick to the body
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Cortes is rocked!
Cortes checks the leg kick.
Kosmanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cortes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kosmanov. That did some damage!
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kosmanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortes blocks a jab.
Kosmanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cortes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cortes moves to clinch but Kosmanov breaks away
and Kosmanov counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Cortes scores with a sloppy right hand. Kosmanov should have avoided that one.
A combination from Cortes does no damage.
Cortes misses with a body shot
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Cortes throws a leg kick but Kosmanov checks it.
Cortes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kosmanov stuns Cortes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Cortes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kosmanov's sensitive parts.
Cortes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cortes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosmanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortes.
Cortes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Cortes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortes seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosmanov connects with a crisp jab.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Cortes blocks it.
Cortes wants to clinch
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
Kosmanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortes. Cortes obviously looking to wear him down.
Cortes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cortes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kosmanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Cortes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cortes cracks Kosmanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Cortes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kosmanov has knocked Cortes down with a huge combo! Kosmanov steps away and waves a wobbly Cortes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kosmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kosmanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kosmanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kosmanov misses with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Cortes.
Cortes slips a jab from Kosmanov.#CL#
Cortes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Kosmanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortes controls his hands.
Kosmanov pushes Cortes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Kosmanov misses.
Cortes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Cortes throws a one two combo.
Cortes lands a jab to the head.
Thiago Cortes is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortes lands with a good body shot.
Kosmanov throws a chopping leg kick but Cortes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cortes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Cortes darts in and clinches Kosmanov up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortes digs a right hand underneath Kosmanov's ribcage. Kosmanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cortes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cortes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Cortes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cortes misses with some punches.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kosmanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cortes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov wants to break free but Cortes has control.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kosmanov tries to stall but Cortes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cortes gets through Kosmanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosmanov. #T3#
Cortes blocking some punches.
Kosmanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
Kosmanov taking a breather.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortes.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Kosmanov looking to stall.
Cortes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kosmanov's efforts to push away.
Kosmanov is trying to push Cortes away but Cortes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Cortes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
A hook to the body from Cortes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cortes is keeping busy.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov digs a right hand underneath Cortes's ribcage. Cortes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kosmanov misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov digs a right hand into Cortes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cortes's gas tank.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kosmanov's efforts to push away.
Kosmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kosmanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
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!
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kosmanov wants to stall.
Kosmanov is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Cortes has denied him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thiago Cortes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
Kosmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cortes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cortes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
It looked like Cortes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortes lands a right hook to the body.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortes counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.#CL#
Cortes takes the fight into the clinch.
Kosmanov blocks an uppercut.
Cortes scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov is pushing Cortes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cortes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Cortes.
Cortes connects with a knee to the head.
Kosmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kosmanov taking a breather.
Kosmanov is trying to push Cortes away but Cortes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kosmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Cortes prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
A body shot lands from Cortes.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosmanov wants to break free but Cortes has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
Kosmanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Cortes has double underhooks. #T2#
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Kosmanov trying to stall but Cortes improves his position.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kosmanov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosmanov tries a body shot but Cortes blocks it.
Cortes lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortess head.
Kosmanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cortes lands a nice knee to the body.
Cortes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortes landing knees to the head.
Cortes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cortes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cortes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosmanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Cortes works on Kosmanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kosmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but instead, Cortes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kosmanov into the cage.#BC2#
Kosmanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cortes.
Cortes misses with a few strikes there.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Cortes ducked under it nicely.
Cortes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cortes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cortes.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Cortes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kosmanov back to the cage. Cortes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cortes scores with a hook to the body. Kosmanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cortes scores with a nice head shot.
Cortes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kosmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from Cortes
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Cortes lands with a nice body punch.
Cortes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Cortes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cortes 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Cortes!
During a confident post fight interview, Thiago Cortes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Cortes slips a jab from Kosmanov.
Cortes defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Kosmanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cortes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortes throws a hook but Kosmanov avoids it easily.
Kosmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
As Kosmanov tries to get set, Cortes tries to push him back and clinch up but Kosmanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kosmanov throws a shot from downtown. Cortes moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kosmanov throws the left hand but Cortes avoids the punch easily.
Cortes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cortes defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Cortes forces Kosmanov back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Kosmanov.
Cortes leaning against his opponent.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Cortes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kosmanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kosmanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kosmanov pushes Cortes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kosmanov's face. #BC2#
Kosmanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kosmanov lands with a right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov swings widly with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a series of strikes. Kosmanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kosmanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot.
Kosmanov throws a combination that misses
and Cortes counters with a body kick.
Cortes moves away from the strike by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Cortes is looking to clinch but Kosmanov is avoiding it.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Cortes.
Kosmanov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
As Kosmanov tries to get set, Cortes tries to push him back and clinch up but Kosmanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick.
A jab from Kosmanov misses.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov. #T4#
Kosmanov throws a jab when Cortes was well out of range.
Cortes tries to clinch there but Kosmanov circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kosmanov! But no joy.
Cortes slips a jab from Kosmanov.
Cortes quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kosmanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kosmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortes counters with a two punch combo.
Kosmanov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cortes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kosmanov just manages to avoid it.
Cortes defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kosmanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Cortes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kosmanov misses the body punch
and Cortes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kosmanov really felt that one!
Kosmanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Cortes appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Cortes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kosmanov throws out the jab.
Cortes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov looks for the body kick but Cortes saw that one coming.
Cortes wants to clinch.
Cortes lands a jab to the nose.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kosmanov tries to bum rush Cortes with a series of wild strikes but Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Cortes ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Cortes clinches up against the cage.
Cortes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosmanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Cortes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosmanov's elbow.
Good body shot from Cortes.
Kosmanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Cortes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cortes lands a hook that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Cortes scores a nice knee to the body.
Kosmanov is breathing heavily.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Cortes has double underhooks. #T3#
Cortes working aggressively here.
Thiago Cortes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kosmanov takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cortes gets a clinch.
Cortes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cortes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kosmanovs head.
Our sources have told us that Cortes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cortes has Kosmanov pressed against the cage.
Cortes crunches a lovely knee into Kosmanov's ribcage.
Cortes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortes.
Cortes lands a right hand.
Cortes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head.
Cortes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kosmanov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T4#
Kosmanov avoiding damage as Cortes throws knees to the body.
Cortes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
Kosmanov tries to break free but Cortes pushes him back against the cage.
Cortes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cortes as Kosmanov tries to tie him up.
Cortes lands a body shot.
Kosmanov has had enough of the clinch but Cortes keeps him there for the moment.
Cortes is trying to stall.
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Cortes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosmanov tries to break free but Cortes pushes him back against the cage.
Cortes lands with a right to the head.
Cortes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Cortes dominated that second round.
That's time! Cortes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Cortes moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.
Cortes throws a big counter combination but Kosmanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cortes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Kosmanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a leg kick but Cortes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut
and Cortes counters with a nice body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cortes!
Kosmanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortes.
Kosmanov tries to score with a low kick but Cortes moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Cortes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kosmanov will feel that in the morning.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kosmanov swings widly with a right hand
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cortes works Kosmanov's body with a nice hook.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right. #T3#
Cortes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cortes slips under a jab.
Cortes slips under a jab.
Cortes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kosmanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cortes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kosmanov scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Cortes clinches up with Kosmanov and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Kosmanov misses with an elbow strike.
Kosmanov misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortes keeps control of Kosmanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kosmanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kosmanov.
Cortes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortes misses with a body punch.
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
Cortes tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortes lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kosmanov throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Cortes working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cortes as Kosmanov tries to tie him up.
Cortes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosmanov can do to turn this around?
Cortes is trying to maintain a safe position but Kosmanov gets an underhook and turns Cortes into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Kosmanov.
I think Kosmanov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: C290: Gunnar vs Nakagawa III
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Vice throws a lazy right hand but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortes looks to score with a jab to the body but Vice is just out of range.
Vice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cortes counters with a head kick. That will keep Vice thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cortes counters with a nice kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vice misses the target.
Vice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miami Vice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Cortes finds it's way through Vice's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
Cortes slips a straight right by Vice.
Vice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice blocks a head kick by Cortes.
Vice misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Cortes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vice.
Cortes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vice.
Cortes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Vice is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Cortes misses with a jab to the body
and Vice counters with a stiff right hand.
Vice misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vice misses with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cortes thumps Vice with a low kick.
Vice misses the body punch
and Vice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cortes's head.
Cortes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vice manages to avoid it.
Vice throws a lazy right hand but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vice lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes looks to land a body kick but Vice moved away.
Vice lands with a kick to the temple. Cortes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Vice misses with a left hand
and Cortes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Cortes lands a big head kick that sends Vice tumbling to the mat! Cortes takes a step backwards and waves Vice back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vice throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cortes.
Vice walks into a straight right hand from Cortes.
Vice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cortes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vice if he has to take too many more of those.
Cortes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vice misses with a left hand
and Cortes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vice walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cortes.
Vice looks winded!
Vice scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vice.
Cortes jabs at Vice's body.
Vice misses with an uppercut.
Vice tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Cortes swats away the attempt to clinch by Vice.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cortes.
Vice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cortes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vice. Vice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#That has opened up Miami Vice's cut even more.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
A nice side step and Vice releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cortes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vice's head.
Cortes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD#
Cortes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vice sprawling to the canvas! Vice rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cortes finish him?! #ROC#Vice is rocked!
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!
Cortes lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Vice crumples to the floor! Cortes milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thiago Cortes!
A relieved looking Thiago Cortes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2024

#R1#
Cortes throws a leg kick which misses Zzz's front leg but catches the back leg as Zzz tries to avoid it.
Cortes connects with a crisp jab.
Cortes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zzz misses with a body shot.
Zzz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortes cracks Zzz with a good jab.
Some wild striking there from Zzz.
Cortes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cortes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zzz digs a good hook to Cortes's body. #T1#
Cortes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zzz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cortes lands a glancing blow to the side of Zzz's head.
Cortes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cortes swings for the body but Zzz moves out of range.
Zzz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cortes connects with a crisp jab.
Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zzz.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cortes - that will leave a mark!
Cortes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cortes scores with a nice head shot.
Cortes throws a monster overhand right that drops Zzz! Cortes follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Cortes!
A relieved looking Thiago Cortes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Andrade throws a body kick that misses
and Cortes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Andrade really felt that one!
Andrade throws a jab when Cortes was well out of range.
Andrade 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.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Andrade blocks it well.
Andrade throws a leg kick
and Cortes counters with a body kick that stops Andrade in his tracks momentarily.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Cortes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade lands a nice shot that snaps Cortes's head back.
Cortes 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.
A head kick from Andrade lands but Cortes takes it in his stride.
Andrade misses with the body kick
and Cortes counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Andrade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andrade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Andrade.
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Andrade thows a leg kick but Cortes checks it
and Cortes counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Andrade throws a lazy head kick
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Andrade.
Andrade throws the left hand but Cortes avoids the punch easily.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cortes slips a jab from Andrade.
Andrade with a hook.#T2#
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade misses with a body kick.
Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andrade throws a lazy head kick
and Cortes counters with a nice body shot.
Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortes throws out a counter right but Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Cortes 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.
Both fighters circling a little - Andrade finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Andrade misses with a head kick.
Andrade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andrade throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
It seemed like Cortes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cortes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cortes jabs Andrade right on the nose. Andrade blinks but takes it well.
Andrade connects with an inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Andrade!
Cortes blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Cortes counters with a body kick.
Cortes ducks right into an uppercut from Andrade.
Andrade thows a leg kick but Cortes checks it
and Cortes counters with a good low kick that Andrade was not able to check.
Andrade misses with a hook to the body
and Cortes counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Andrade connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cortes! But no joy.
Andrade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrade throws a wild body kick that Cortes sees coming a mile off.
Cortes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cortes 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.
Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cortes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cortes avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cortes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrade misses with a leg kick
and Cortes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Andrade's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Andrade connects with a body shot.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortes can do to turn this around?
Andrade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrade misses with a right hand
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Andrade is rocked!
Andrade throws a leg kick
and Cortes counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Andrade off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Cortes follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Andrade was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thiago Cortes!
An out of breath Thiago Cortes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Matt Mac Arena
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cortes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Easterly counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Cortes is predictable there
and Easterly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Cortes misses
and Easterly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Easterly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cortes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Easterly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Cortes takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes throws a punch but it's blocked by Easterly .
Easterly blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Easterly managing to block the knees to the body from Cortes.
Cortes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Easterly dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Easterly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cortes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes tries to land knees in the clinch but Easterly avoids the damage to the body.
Easterly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cortes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Easterly controls his hands.
Easterly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cortes.
A nice left hand lands by Cortes. #T2#
Cortes effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Easterly .
Cortes lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Cortes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortes misses with the body kick
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thiago Cortes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes misses with a lunging right hand
and Easterly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes tries a head kick but it misses.
Easterly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortes digs a good hook to Easterly 's body. #T3#
Cortes closes the distance but Easterly moves to the side
and Easterly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cortes throws a lazy uppercut
and Easterly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Cortes misses
and Easterly counters with a straight right hand.
Cortes connects with a body shot that sends Easterly 's belly button to the back.#T4#
Cortes tries to land a body kick
and Easterly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Easterly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortes throws a chopping leg kick but Easterly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cortes throws a jab but it's blocked by Easterly .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thiago Cortes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Easterly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holden Easterly is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortes throws a sloppy head kick
and Easterly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortes cracks Easterly with an open hand slap.
Cortes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Easterly counters with a straight right hand.
Cortes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Easterly counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cortes has managed to clinch.
Easterly avoiding damage as Cortes throws knees to the body. #T1#
Easterly effectively controlling the action here.
Easterly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Easterly stalling in the clinch but Cortes improves position.
Cortes misses with a body punch.
Cortes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Easterly controls his hands.
Easterly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cortes doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Easterly taking a breather.
Easterly blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Easterly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Easterly stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Holden Easterly .
Cortes throws the left hand but Easterly avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Easterly misses the target.
Cortes misses with an uppercut
and Easterly counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Easterly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Cortes looks for the body kick but Easterly saw that one coming.
Easterly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Easterly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortes throws a sloppy body shot
and Easterly counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortes throws a body punch but Easterly moves out of range.
Easterly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Easterly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cortes misses with a double jab
and Easterly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Cortes swings for the body but Easterly moves out of range.
Easterly throwing a counter right hand but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Cortes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Easterly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cortes throws a right hand that misses
and Easterly counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortes lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Cortes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Easterly , pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Holden Easterly will probably get the nod.
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#
Cortes misses with a hook to the body
and Easterly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortes scores with a hook to the body. Easterly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cortes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Easterly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Easterly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes throws a combination that misses
enabling Easterly to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Cortes has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Cortes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Easterly is defending well for now.
Easterly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cortes is leaning against Easterly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cortes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cortes misses with the head strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cortes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cortes trying to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Easterly .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
Cortes misses with some punches.
Cortes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortes swings wildly with an uppercut but Easterly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Easterly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Easterly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Easterly has Cortes pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Cortes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortes throws an off balance right hand
and Easterly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Easterly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Cortes misses with a body shot.
Easterly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortes.
Cortes throws a poor cross that misses
and Easterly counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortes misses with a hook
and Easterly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Cortes misses
and Easterly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Cortes throws a poor cross that misses
and Easterly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cortes wants to slow Easterly down by chopping away at his legs.
Easterly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortes misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Easterly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cortes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Easterly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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 Holden Easterly .
I think Easterly 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
O Reilly shoots and misses
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Reilly wants to clinch but Cortes slips to the side
and Cortes counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
O Reilly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cortes swings wildly with an uppercut but O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
O Reilly ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. O Reilly no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cortes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cortes stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly.
O Reilly pulls Cortes in close to his closed guard and prevents Cortes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cortes wants to pass the guard but O Reilly is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortes is one step ahead there.
O Reilly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cortes's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cortes seems keen to control O Reilly's posture.
Let's hope that Cortes 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.
O Reilly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly advances position into side control!
Cortes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
O Reilly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cortes working to try and regain half guard. #T2##SUB#
O Reilly looking to secure an arm triangle but Cortes defends it well.
O Reilly takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Good control from O Reilly.
Cortes trying to control the position but O Reilly manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cortes tries to escape but O Reilly has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've been hearing good reports from O Reilly's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3##SUB#
Cortes 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 O Reilly gets his way!
Good control from O Reilly.
Cortes rolls, trying to escape but O Reilly keeps control of the position. #SUB#
O Reilly looking for the choke but no joy.
O Reilly has the hooks in. Cortes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
O Reilly is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
O Reilly trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cortes doesn't escape. #T4#
O Reilly not allowing Cortes to control his hands.
O Reilly trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cortes doesn't escape.
Cortes staying busy and making it hard for O Reilly to control.
O Reilly is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Reilly'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patty O Reilly 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#
O Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Reilly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cortes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Reilly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
O Reilly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cortes is trying to improve his position.
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Cortes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
O Reilly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cortes has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes is looking to regain half guard here but O Reilly keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
O Reilly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cortes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Patty O Reilly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cortes is trying to buck O Reilly off.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
O Reilly tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cortes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Reilly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Cortes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Reilly tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cortes seems a little lost for a moment, as O Reilly dominates the positioning.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cortes is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
O Reilly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O Reilly trying to control the position but Cortes is working away.
Cortes is being controlled here.
O Reilly trying to control the position but Cortes is working away. #SUB#
O Reilly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O Reilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortes can do to turn this around?
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3##SUB#
O Reilly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
O Reilly just content to control the position.
O Reilly wants to control but Cortes is keeping him busy.
O Reilly working away.
O Reilly wants to control but Cortes is keeping him busy.
Cortes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cortes trying to remain calm as O Reilly controls from the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Cortes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cortes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
O Reilly controlling from mount.
Cortes is trying desperately to improve position.
O Reilly tries to control but Cortes wriggling away.
O Reilly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cortes is in real trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patty O Reilly dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
O Reilly wants to clinch up but Cortes keeps it at a distance.
O Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Cortes misses.
O Reilly tries to clinch there but Cortes circles away.
Cortes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cortes keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
O Reilly gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
O Reilly successfully pulls guard.
O Reilly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cortes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cortes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O Reilly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cortes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
Cortes pulls O Reilly in close to prevent any damage.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortes is retaining full guard. #T1#
O Reilly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cortes is trying to control the position but O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
O Reilly is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cortes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cortes wants to control but O Reilly postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cortes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cortes is looking for a sweep.
O Reilly happy to just control the position for now.
O Reilly advances to mount.
Thiago Cortes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cortes is squirming around, avoiding O Reilly's attempts to control the action.
Cortes is working to get back to half guard.
Cortes is squirming around, avoiding O Reilly's attempts to control the action.
Cortes has given up his back.
Cortes just trying to survive but O Reilly is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Cortes right now. #T3#
Cortes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cortes tries to roll over but O Reilly keeps him under control.
Cortes keeps trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with O Reilly in particular looking to stall.
Cortes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
O Reilly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cortes is just riding it out for now. O Reilly eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Cortes tries to roll over but O Reilly keeps him under control.#SUB#
O Reilly is trying for a kimura here. Cortes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! O Reilly wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patty O Reilly!
Patty O Reilly gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AKF 33 | Ambe vs. Taurus
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Cortes loads up on a big right hand but Ruas slips the punch.
Cortes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruas's hands.
Cortes connects with an inside leg kick.
Cortes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cortes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruas to score with a decent uppercut.
Cortes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ruas lands a nice shot that snaps Cortes's head back. #ROC#Cortes is rocked!
Cortes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruas.
Cortes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruas finish him?
Ruas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortes.
Cortes throws a hook but Ruas blocks it.
Cortes seems to have recovered his senses.
Cortes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ruas staggers Cortes with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Cortes looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Ruas is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Flavio Ruas!

Event: Bellicose - Pustik vs Wilson
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
Cortes tries to clinch but Sawamura is having none of it.
Sawamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cortes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sawamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Sawamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortes misses the target.
Cortes misses the shot to the body.
Cortes ducks right into an uppercut from Sawamura.
Sawamura scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Sawamura.
Cortes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Cortes coming out on top.#T1#
Sawamura lands with an uppercut that bounces Cortes off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Sawamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sawamura throws a right hand that Cortes ducks under and follows up with a left that Cortes also avoids with ease.
Sawamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cortes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Hao Sawamura has been cut.
Cortes tries to clinch but Sawamura is having none of it.
Sawamura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cortes missing with a left hand there. Sawamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sawamura misses the jab.
Cortes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cortes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Cortes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawamura.
Sawamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortes.
Cortes moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sawamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Cortes's head.
Cortes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawamura lands a jab to Cortes's midsection.
Sawamura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cortes on the side of the head.
Cortes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sawamura throws a jab when Cortes was well out of range.
Cortes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cortes misses with a hook. Sawamura ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Sawamura misses.#T3#
Sawamura misses with a wild body shot.
Sawamura misses with a shot to the body
and Sawamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cortes slips a jab from Sawamura.
Cortes looks to land a left hand but Sawamura moved out of range nicely.
Cortes digs a good body shot into Sawamura's ribs.
Sawamura cracks Cortes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sawamura lands a nice looking body shot.
Cortes works Sawamura's body with a nice hook.
Sawamura lands a nice hook to Cortes's body. Cortes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Sawamura throws out a loose jab but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortes walks into a straight right hand from Sawamura.
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!
Sawamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sawamura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cortes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cortes misses with an uppercut
and Sawamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Cortes is rocked!
Cortes throws a poor cross that misses
and Sawamura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cortes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sawamura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Cortes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sawamura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sawamura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hao Sawamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hao Sawamura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sawamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cortes seems to have got his legs back now.
Sawamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sawamura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sawamura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cortes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cortes gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sawamura gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hao Sawamura!
Hao Sawamura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Grouch FC 1
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
Two scores with a body shot.
Seven lands with a good body shot.
Seven lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Two out cold! Two is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Test Seven!

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