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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tico Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpaansaaja has chosen Bulls On Parade as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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149 lbs
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28
154 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tico Cortez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Severi Turpaansaaja!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpaansaaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turpaansaaja comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turpaansaaja throws a lazy body kick
and Cortez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cortez throws a body kick that misses.
Turpaansaaja throws a looping overhand right but Cortez ducks down to avoid it.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turpaansaaja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cortez doesn't seem bothered though.
Turpaansaaja lands a jab to Cortez's midsection.
A jab from Cortez does it's job there.
It looks like Severi Turpaansaaja has been cut.
Turpaansaaja scores with a three punch combo!
Cortez slips a jab and a cross from Turpaansaaja.
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!
Turpaansaaja throws a right hand that Cortez ducks under and follows up with a left that Cortez also avoids with ease.
Turpaansaaja connects with a leg kick. Cortez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turpaansaaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turpaansaaja throws out the jab.
A head kick by Turpaansaaja misses
and Cortez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cortez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turpaansaaja.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortez misses with a few strikes there.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
Turpaansaaja moves out of range of the body kick.
Turpaansaaja takes one on the button.
Turpaansaaja connects with a right hand. Cortez shakes it off.
Turpaansaaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortez has closed the distance and engaged Turpaansaaja in a clinch.
Turpaansaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turpaansaaja breaks from the clinch.
Turpaansaaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turpaansaaja drives through with a takedown into guard.
Turpaansaaja stops Cortez from standing up.
Cortez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Cortez tries to control but Turpaansaaja wriggling away.
Turpaansaaja working to try and regain half guard.
Cortez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turpaansaaja working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez trying to control but Turpaansaaja is having none of it.
Cortez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cortez prevents Turpaansaaja from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez wants to control the pace but Turpaansaaja is squirming around nicely.
Turpaansaaja tries to hold on but Cortez postures up.
Cortez content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Tico Cortez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turpaansaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cortez as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tico Cortez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turpaansaaja lands a jab to the nose.
Cortez closes the distance and pushes Turpaansaaja back into the cage.
Turpaansaaja stalling.
Turpaansaaja stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turpaansaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turpaansaaja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cortez lands a hook that snaps the head of Turpaansaaja backwards.
Turpaansaaja lands with a short shot to the head.
Cortez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpaansaaja controls his hands.
Turpaansaaja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cortez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turpaansaaja or not.
Cortez takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez trying to land knees to the body.
Turpaansaaja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortez misses with a body punch.
Turpaansaaja misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez lands a right hand.
Turpaansaaja tries to work over Cortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpaansaaja controls his hands.
Turpaansaaja misses with a punch to the body.
Turpaansaaja tries to throw a body punch but Cortez avoids it by throwing Turpaansaaja back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Turpaansaaja is trying to maintain a safe position but Cortez gets an underhook and turns Turpaansaaja into the cage.
Cortez misses with some punches.
Turpaansaaja manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Cortez.
Turpaansaaja has Cortez pushed against the cage.
Cortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpaansaaja controls his hands.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Cortez lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turpaansaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpaansaaja can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cortez as Turpaansaaja tries to tie him up.
Turpaansaaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turpaansaaja is looking to control Cortez's arms but Cortez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turpaansaaja has his back to the cage.
Cortez tries a body shot but Turpaansaaja blocks it.
Cortez missing with knees to the body.
Cortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turpaansaaja takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cortez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez tries to land knees in the clinch but Turpaansaaja avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
Cortez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turpaansaajas head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Cortez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Cortez.
Turpaansaaja tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
Turpaansaaja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Turpaansaaja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Turpaansaaja.
Cortez leaves Turpaansaaja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
Turpaansaaja takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Turpaansaaja tries for a takedown but Cortez circles away easily
letting Cortez counter with a right hand.
Turpaansaaja misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez slips a jab and a cross from Turpaansaaja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
Turpaansaaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Cortez sprawls well. He's pushed Turpaansaaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tico Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Severi Turpaansaaja.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.
Turpaansaaja blocks a low kick nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cortez!
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!
Cortez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cortez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turpaansaaja's hands.
Turpaansaaja punishes Cortez's body with a nice straight punch.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Turpaansaaja moves out of range easily.
Cortez with a hook.
Turpaansaaja thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turpaansaaja slips a straight right by Cortez.
Turpaansaaja throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turpaansaaja pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cortez is out of range and Turpaansaaja settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tico Cortez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Turpaansaaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turpaansaaja throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cortez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turpaansaaja with a jab.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortez tries to clinch but Turpaansaaja is having none of it.
Turpaansaaja fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cortez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cortezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Cortez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turpaansaaja checks it well.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turpaansaaja moves away from the strike by Cortez.
Turpaansaaja connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja is looking to clinch but Cortez is avoiding it.
Turpaansaaja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cortez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turpaansaaja uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cortez has time to react.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turpaansaaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turpaansaaja lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Turpaansaaja off balance momentarily.
Turpaansaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cortez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Cortez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body shot.
Turpaansaaja throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tico Cortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cortez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cortez scores with a nice head shot.
Turpaansaaja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turpaansaaja dives in and grabs Cortez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cortez pushes down on Turpaansaaja's head and hops out.
Cortez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Turpaansaaja to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Turpaansaaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cortez is pulling down on Turpaansaaja's head. It's preventing any offense from Turpaansaaja, at least for the moment.
Cortez wants to sweep here but Turpaansaaja controlling him for the moment.
Cortez is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turpaansaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cortez has control of Turpaansaaja's left arm, preventing Turpaansaaja from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tico Cortez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tries to keep at a distance but Cortez has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turpaansaaja.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cortez.
Turpaansaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Turpaansaaja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Turpaansaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez is working Turpaansaaja over against the cage.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Turpaansaaja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turpaansaaja backwards.
Turpaansaaja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turpaansaaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turpaansaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turpaansaaja blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpaansaaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cortez leaves Turpaansaaja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tico Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Severi Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortez.
Turpaansaaja loads up on a big right hand but Cortez slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez slips a jab and a cross from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez wants to clinch up but Turpaansaaja keeps it at a distance.
Turpaansaaja throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Severi Turpaansaaja just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cortez slips a jab and a cross from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja misses with a low kick as Cortez jumps back.
Cortez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpaansaaja is just out of range.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turpaansaaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortez. That's going to slow Turpaansaaja down.
Cortez takes one on the button.
Turpaansaaja cracks Cortez with a good jab.
Turpaansaaja jabs at Cortez's body.
Cortez just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turpaansaaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turpaansaaja throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Good shot there by Turpaansaaja.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja tries a head kick but it misses.
Turpaansaaja throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortez thows a body shot but no joy.
Turpaansaaja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cortez throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Turpaansaaja. Beautiful body shot.
Cortez throws a good cross that connects.
Cortez cracks the inside of Turpaansaaja's front leg.
Cortez looks to throw the jab but Turpaansaaja is out of range.
Turpaansaaja throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cortez's head.
Cortez gets caught napping as Turpaansaaja dives in and scores a takedown. Cortez manages to retain guard.
Tico Cortez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turpaansaaja is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cortez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez wants to sweep here but Turpaansaaja controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Turpaansaaja pushes down on Cortez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cortez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turpaansaaja is working away from the top position though.
Cortez is controlling Turpaansaaja's trapped leg to prevent Turpaansaaja from advancing to side control.
Cortez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turpaansaaja is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tico Cortez.
Turpaansaaja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turpaansaaja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turpaansaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turpaansaaja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cortez finds it's way round the side to connect with Turpaansaaja's head.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Turpaansaaja ducks down to avoid it.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turpaansaaja misses with a hook.
Turpaansaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Cortez throws a head kick but Turpaansaaja moves out of range.
Cortez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turpaansaaja is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja slips a straight right by Cortez.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Turpaansaaja moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Turpaansaaja misses its intended target.
Turpaansaaja throws the left hand but Cortez avoids the punch easily.
Cortez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cortez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cortez counters with an outside leg kick.
Turpaansaaja throws out a leg kick but Cortez moves out of range and Turpaansaaja only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cortez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Turpaansaaja misses.
Cortez throws the kick towards the body but Turpaansaaja avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tico Cortez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cortez takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortez. That's going to slow Turpaansaaja down.
Turpaansaaja digs a good hook to Cortez's body.
Turpaansaaja has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortez.
Turpaansaaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
Turpaansaaja avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Cortez misses with a combination
and Turpaansaaja counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpaansaaja trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Turpaansaaja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cortez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turpaansaaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turpaansaaja throwing strikes from guard but Cortez blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turpaansaaja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cortez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turpaansaaja trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turpaansaaja with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cortez to score with a decent uppercut.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja shoots for a takedown but Cortez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turpaansaaja throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turpaansaaja avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turpaansaaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
Turpaansaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Cortez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turpaansaaja takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cortez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cortez needs to keep his hands up - Turpaansaaja had a free shot at his head there.
Turpaansaaja thuds a left hand into Cortez's body.
Turpaansaaja lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turpaansaaja.
Severi Turpaansaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turpaansaaja throws a right hand that misses
and Cortez counters with a series of strikes. Turpaansaaja will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cortez 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cortez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cortez wants it to stay on the feet.
Tico Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Severi Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Turpaansaaja misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Turpaansaaja looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range.
Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Turpaansaaja falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turpaansaaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cortez drives through and clinches with Turpaansaaja against the cage.
Cortez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turpaansaaja backwards.
Turpaansaaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turpaansaaja misses with a double jab
and Turpaansaaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turpaansaaja jabs Cortez right on the nose. Cortez blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turpaansaaja lands a jab to the head.
Cortez cracks a nice hook into Turpaansaaja's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cortez checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez lands a lovely overhand right.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
and Turpaansaaja counters with a nice kick to the body.
Turpaansaaja moves forwards but Cortez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turpaansaaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turpaansaaja. That did some damage!
Cortez is looking to clinch.
Cortez sizes up Turpaansaaja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cortez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Cortez throws a front kick that sends Turpaansaaja stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Severi Turpaansaaja.
I think Cortez 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tico Cortez!
Tico Cortez retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Tico Cortez 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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