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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radu Vrabiuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vrabiuta has chosen When The Levee Breaks as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Miguel Cortez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Miguel Cortez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Cortez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Radu Vrabiuta!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrabiuta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vrabiuta swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Vrabiuta misses with a shot to the body
and Cortez counters with a single leg into guard. Vrabiuta didn't expect that.
Vrabiuta trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer.
Cortez trying to control but Vrabiuta is working from the bottom.
Cortez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cortez stands and throws Vrabiuta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cortez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cortez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cortez slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miguel Cortez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cortez drives through with a takedown into Vrabiuta's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cortez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Vrabiuta is keeping the position.
Vrabiuta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cortez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cortez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Miguel Cortez just wasn't active enough.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cortez.
Vrabiuta is looking to regain half guard here but Cortez keeps moving and retains side control.
Cortez tries to move to mount but Vrabiuta blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vrabiuta is trying to control Cortez's posture but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez slows the pace down.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vrabiuta defending against the ground and pound.
Cortez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Cortez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vrabiuta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cortez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez trying to control but Vrabiuta is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cortez preventing the sweep.
Cortez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrabiuta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Miguel Cortez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cortez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cortez taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Cortez stalls from top position.
Miguel Cortez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrabiuta is holding Cortez down, trying to stall.
Cortez 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 Vrabiuta's shoulder. That is not cool.
We're going to have a standup here because Miguel Cortez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vrabiuta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortez.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrabiuta tries to roll over but Cortez keeps him under control.
Cortez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cortez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Miguel Cortez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Vrabiuta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Cortez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Vrabiuta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cortez uses from the top position.
Vrabiuta keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Miguel Cortez just wasn't active enough.
Cortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vrabiuta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrabiuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vrabiuta thuds his shin into the meat of Cortez's side.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Vrabiuta.
Vrabiuta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cortez checks it well.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrabiuta looking for a sweep. Not yet Vrabiuta, not yet.
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrabiuta is keeping the position for now.
Vrabiuta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vrabiuta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cortez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cortez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vrabiuta being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Miguel Cortez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A bone on bone clash there as Cortez blocks the leg kick.
Vrabiuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vrabiuta throws a chopping leg kick but Cortez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cortez feints and as Vrabiuta raises his hands in defense, Cortez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cortez is looking to advance position but Vrabiuta has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cortez is looking to get to half guard.
Vrabiuta avoids the attempt from Cortez to control.
Cortez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Cortez clearly takes that round.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vrabiuta misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Cortez.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vrabiuta enables Cortez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vrabiuta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrabiuta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cortez trying to control but Vrabiuta is working from the bottom.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrabiuta is keeping the position for now.
Cortez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miguel Cortez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vrabiuta wants to slow Cortez down by chopping away at his legs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cortez.
Cortez is staying tight to Vrabiuta's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vrabiuta gets back to half guard.
Vrabiuta regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrabiuta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Vrabiuta is keeping the position.
Cortez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrabiuta is retaining full guard.
Cortez content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Miguel Cortez just wasn't active enough.
Cortez darts in trying to clinch
and Vrabiuta counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vrabiuta.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrabiuta misses the jab.
Radu Vrabiuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cortez gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Cortez had his way with Radu Vrabiuta in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vrabiuta lands the left hand.
That kick from Vrabiuta tenderised Cortez's leg. Cortez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vrabiuta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vrabiuta misses with a low kick as Cortez jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cortez lands in his opponent's guard.
Cortez sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrabiuta is keeping the position for now.
Cortez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miguel Cortez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cortez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vrabiuta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cortez wants to clinch.
Vrabiuta explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vrabiuta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cortez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cortez closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vrabiuta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vrabiuta is keeping busy.
Radu Vrabiuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Cortez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cortez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cortez!
Miguel Cortez retains his lightweight title!
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energy
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hype
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