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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hernan Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Heart of a Champion. Cortes has chosen Hard to see as his entrance music. Royce Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hernan Cortes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Hernan Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortes.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie rushes Cortes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracie.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Cortes gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Cortes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie wants to stall.
Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cortes throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Cortes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracie.
Cortes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie misses with an elbow over the top.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Cortes.
Cortes lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie just leaning against Cortes, taking a breather.
Cortes is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes breaks from the clinch.
Gracie leaves Cortes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cortes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a solid body kick.
Cortes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hernan Cortes.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Cortes keeps it at a distance.
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cortes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Gracie works the jab nicely.
Gracie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cortes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Cortes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cortes thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Gracie controlling the position for now.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cortes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cortes's back!
Gracie misses with a punch to the head.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Cortes trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is hanging on to Cortes's back as he tries to escape.
Cortes wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cortes because Gracie loaded up on that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cortes is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortes is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Cortes. Cortes gets slowly back to his feet.
Cortes looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortes.
Cortes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie works Cortes's body with a nice hook.
Gracie is looking to wear down Cortes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cortes circles away quickly and effectively.
Cortes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Royce Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Cortes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hernan Cortes.
Cortes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cortes somewhat.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Cortes checks the leg kick.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Gracie does it's job there.
Cortes has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
Cortes blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick
so Cortes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cortes wants to get back to his feet.
Cortes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cortes is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cortes defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cortes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Cortes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie jabs at Cortes's body.
Gracie throws a nice head kick!
Cortes loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gracie swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cortes moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Cortes moved away.
Cortes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cortes somewhat.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hernan Cortes.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cortes is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie takes a swing at Cortes's ribcage but misses.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Cortes shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cortes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cortes looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cortes misses with a hook.
Cortes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cortes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Royce Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cortes off to one side.
Cortes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Cortes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cortes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cortes throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortes is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie clearly takes that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cortes shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortes.
Cortes 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.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie managing to control the position.
Cortes throwing strikes but missing.
Cortes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie has his foot on Cortes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortes works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cortes gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Gracie throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cortes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cortes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Cortes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cortes is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Cortes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cortes is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie controls Cortes momentarily but Cortes frees himself.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Cortes pushes his legs off easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cortes is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cortes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cortes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie controls Cortes momentarily but Cortes frees himself.
Cortes is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Cortes is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie is working an open guard so Cortes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and Cortes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Hernan Cortes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cortes landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Cortes from advancing position.
Cortes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cortes prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Cortes throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cortes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cortes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cortes's back!
Gracie avoiding Cortes 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie misses with an elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cortes stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Cortes throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cortes cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Cortes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hernan Cortes dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Cortes moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Cortes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie thows a body kick. Cortes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gracie throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Cortes ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Cortes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cortes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cortes gets slowly back to his feet.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hernan Cortes.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cortes.
Cortes fails with a takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Cortes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cortes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes preventing the sweep.
Cortes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cortes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cortes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cortes wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Cortes.
Cortes is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gracie postures up in Cortes's guard and throws a big left but Cortes blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cortes dives on top into guard.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cortes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie has his feet on Cortes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cortes shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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 Royce Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Royce Gracie!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Royce Gracie!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
Royce Gracie retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Royce Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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