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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jovo Stanisavljevic (ranked 3730 p4p, 4778 weight class) and Ubaldo Cortez (ranked 446 p4p, 525 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jovo Stanisavljevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ubaldo Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Cortez misses.
It looked like Stanisavljevic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Stanisavljevic off balance momentarily.
Stanisavljevic lands a really nice looking cross but Cortez seems unphased.
Stanisavljevic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cortez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cortez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stanisavljevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stanisavljevic tries to move into range but Cortez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stanisavljevic misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanisavljevic.
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Stanisavljevic's front leg but catches the back leg as Stanisavljevic tries to avoid it.
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Stanisavljevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Stanisavljevic scores with a punch to the head.
Stanisavljevic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez misses with a hook. Stanisavljevic ducked under it nicely.
Stanisavljevic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cortez throws a shot from downtown. Stanisavljevic moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanisavljevic. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stanisavljevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stanisavljevic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cortez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stanisavljevic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cortez looks to throw the jab but Stanisavljevic is out of range.
Stanisavljevic slips under a jab from Cortez.
Cortez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cortez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cortez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stanisavljevic lands a nice hook to Cortez's body. Cortez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Stanisavljevic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanisavljevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stanisavljevic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanisavljevic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cortez motions for Stanisavljevic to come forward. Cortez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanisavljevic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortez.
Stanisavljevic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cortez's hands.
Stanisavljevic is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cortez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stanisavljevic connects with a right hand. Cortez shakes it off.
Stanisavljevic defending well as Cortez loads up on a big left hand.
Cortez tries to land a front kick but Stanisavljevic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Stanisavljevic.
A lazy body kick from Cortez
and Stanisavljevic counters with a nice body shot.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stanisavljevic slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
A counter left hand to the body from Stanisavljevic misses its target.
Cortez feints and then cracks Stanisavljevic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanisavljevic down.
Cortez cracks Stanisavljevic with a good jab.
Cortez throws an off balance right hand
and Stanisavljevic counters with a stiff right hand.
Stanisavljevic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cortez thumps Stanisavljevic with a low kick.
Stanisavljevic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a looping left.
Cortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ubaldo Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez lands a slapping body shot.
Cortez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick from Cortez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stanisavljevic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cortez thumps Stanisavljevic with a low kick.
Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stanisavljevic. That did some damage!
Stanisavljevic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cortez.
Stanisavljevic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stanisavljevic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanisavljevic lands with a shot to the body.
Stanisavljevic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cortez scores with a kick to the body.
Stanisavljevic takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stanisavljevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Cortez shoots and misses
and Stanisavljevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stanisavljevic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanisavljevic takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stanisavljevic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Cortez connects with a leg kick.
Cortez jabs at Stanisavljevic's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanisavljevic lands a body shot.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.
Stanisavljevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jovo Stanisavljevic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cortez throws a hook but Stanisavljevic avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Stanisavljevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cortez scores with a spinning back kick!
Stanisavljevic missing with a left hand there. Cortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanisavljevic slips under a jab from Cortez.
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
Cortez scores with a nice body kick.
Cortez misses with an uppercut
and Stanisavljevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stanisavljevic is looking to wear down Cortez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stanisavljevic connects with a body shot.
Stanisavljevic slips a jab from Cortez.
Stanisavljevic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanisavljevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanisavljevic.
Cortez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stanisavljevic misses with a jab to the body
and Cortez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanisavljevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cortez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cortez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stanisavljevic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
Stanisavljevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanisavljevic throws a sloppy body shot
and Cortez counters with a good, hard body kick but Stanisavljevic shrugs it off.
Stanisavljevic connects with a nice looking jab.
Cortez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cortez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanisavljevic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cortez on the side of the head.
Ubaldo Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stanisavljevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Stanisavljevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortez.
Stanisavljevic throws a shot from downtown. Cortez moves away and avoids it.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stanisavljevic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanisavljevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Stanisavljevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cortez!
Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stanisavljevic. That did some damage!
Cortez scores with a sloppy right hand. Stanisavljevic should have avoided that one.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanisavljevic is just out of range.
Stanisavljevic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stanisavljevic takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Stanisavljevic swings widly with a right hand
letting Cortez counter with a right hand.
Stanisavljevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Stanisavljevic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stanisavljevic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stanisavljevic throws a sloppy body shot
and Cortez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stanisavljevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stanisavljevic. That did some damage!
Cortez throws a hook to the side of Stanisavljevic's head but Stanisavljevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortez throws the left hand but Stanisavljevic avoids the punch easily.
Stanisavljevic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cortez momentarily.
Stanisavljevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Cortez throws a jab but it's blocked by Stanisavljevic.
Cortez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stanisavljevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Stanisavljevic off balance momentarily.
Cortez slips under a jab from Stanisavljevic.
A big left from Stanisavljevic misses.
Cortez throws a hook but Stanisavljevic avoids it easily.
Cortez with a jab.
Stanisavljevic moves away from the strike by Cortez.
Cortez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
and Stanisavljevic counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Stanisavljevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Cortez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanisavljevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez lands a nice looking body shot.
Stanisavljevic misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez throws a lazy right hand but Stanisavljevic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
A slow jab from Stanisavljevic misses its intended target.
Stanisavljevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanisavljevic moves away.
Stanisavljevic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cortez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubaldo Cortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cortez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stanisavljevic scores with a nice right hand.
Stanisavljevic feints a jab promting Cortez to slip. Stanisavljevic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cortez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cortez throws a hook but Stanisavljevic avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanisavljevic. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanisavljevic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cortez counters with a body kick that stops Stanisavljevic in his tracks momentarily.
A big right from Cortez misses.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanisavljevic manages to avoid it.
Stanisavljevic slips a straight right by Cortez.
A little feinted left hand from Stanisavljevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cortez slips under a jab from Stanisavljevic.
Stanisavljevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stanisavljevic swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez throws a hook but Stanisavljevic avoids it easily.
Stanisavljevic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cortez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stanisavljevic.
Cortez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanisavljevic.
Cortez swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stanisavljevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Cortez scores with a hook.
Stanisavljevic swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stanisavljevic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cortez doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortez throws a lazy uppercut
letting Stanisavljevic counter with a right hand.
Cortez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stanisavljevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Stanisavljevic.
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez lands with a nice body kick.
Stanisavljevic tests Cortez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stanisavljevic takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Stanisavljevic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanisavljevic just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanisavljevic moves away from the strike by Cortez.
Cortez scores with a leg kick.
Stanisavljevic takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Stanisavljevic blocks a jab.
Cortez throws a hook to the side of Stanisavljevic's head but Stanisavljevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanisavljevic throws a sloppy body shot
and Cortez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cortez connects with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Stanisavljevic.
Stanisavljevic misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Cortez throws out a loose jab but Stanisavljevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanisavljevic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stanisavljevic checks a low kick from Cortez.
Cortez misses with a right hand
and Stanisavljevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanisavljevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez thumps Stanisavljevic with a low kick.
A jab from Stanisavljevic does it's job there.
Stanisavljevic takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Stanisavljevic throws a shot from downtown. Cortez moves away and avoids it.
Cortez lands with a nice body punch.
Cortez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cortez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stanisavljevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stanisavljevic's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanisavljevic.
Cortez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanisavljevic at a distance.
Stanisavljevic lands with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Stanisavljevic as he connects with a hook.
Cortez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Cortez.
Cortez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stanisavljevic takes a step back to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanisavljevic. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez lands a jab to the nose.
Cortez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Stanisavljevic. Beautiful body shot.
Stanisavljevic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanisavljevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
Stanisavljevic digs a good body shot into Cortez's ribs.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanisavljevic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanisavljevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ubaldo Cortez.
Well Cortez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubaldo Cortez!
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