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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Lights Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lets Go. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Lights Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Javier Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez tries to land a front kick but Lights Out steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cortez has managed to clinch.
Cortez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lights Out is defending well.
Cortez pulls guard effortlessly.
Cortez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cortez has his foot on Lights Out's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lights Out works his way back into a safe position though.
Lights Out working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cortez is on top in guard.
Lights Out working a defensive guard here.
Lights Out wants to hit a switch here but Cortez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lights Out there!
Lights Out wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Cortez controlling from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lights Out looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cortez has the hooks in. Lights Out is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cortez not allowing Lights Out to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lights Out is in bad spot here.
Lights Out is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lights Out tries to escape the position.
Lights Out is working hard here to advance position.
Lights Out trying to control the action but Cortez just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lights Out is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cortez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cortez trying to control momentarily.
Lights Out has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cortez.
Lights Out trying to control but not successfully.
Lights Out can't escape the position.
Lights Out fending off the submission attempt from Cortez.
Cortez not allowing Lights Out to control his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lights Out is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lights Out turns into Cortez and is now in his guard.
Lights Out has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cortez is proving hard to escape from.
Cortez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cortez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lights Out trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez tries to strike from the bottom.
Cortez controls Lights Out momentarily but Lights Out frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cortez stuffs the takedown attempt from Lights Out. Lights Out gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lights Out misses with a takedown attempt - Cortez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lights Out defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cortez.
Cortez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lights Out is fending him off so far but Cortez persists. Nope, Lights Out circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmy Lights Out has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Cortez.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lights Out sprawls well. Lights Out wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cortez gets slowly back to his feet.
Cortez looks gassed!
Lights Out displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Javier Cortez will probably get the nod.
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.
Cortez fails with the takedown.
Cortez tries to clinch there but Lights Out circles away.
Lights Out displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortez.
Lights Out darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jimmy Lights Out overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lights Out is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lights Out stalling away here and it's allowed Cortez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lights Out has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Lights Out from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lights Out being controlled here momentarily.
Lights Out throws a strike but Cortez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lights Out is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lights Out looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lights Out trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lights Out keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Lights Out is trying to keep Cortez in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jimmy Lights Out wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cortez instigates a clinch.
Lights Out wants to take the fight to the mat but Cortez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lights Out gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lights Out controlling the pace.
Lights Out is looking to advance position but Cortez won't allow it.
Lights Out wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortez keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We're going to have a standup here because Jimmy Lights Out wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lights Out dives in and grabs Cortez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cortez pushes down on Lights Out's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lights Out bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lights Out knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cortez on the ground.
Cortez wants to control but Lights Out postures up.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Lights Out misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lights Out is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lights Out controls the position.
Lights Out is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jimmy Lights Out just wasn't active enough.
Lights Out dives in and grabs Cortez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cortez pushes down on Lights Out's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Lights Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lights Out bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez wants to control but Lights Out postures up.
Cortez is trying to escape the position but Lights Out is controlling the position.
Cortez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lights Out lands some shots froms side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez tries to buck Lights Out off but Lights Out is having none of it.
Lights Out lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lights Out dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lights Out shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cortez as he jumps to the side.
Lights Out slips a straight right by Cortez.
Cortez tries for a takedown but Lights Out circles away easily
and Lights Out connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortez closes the distance and clinches up with Lights Out, looking for a takedown. Cortez pushes Lights Out against the cage but Lights Out circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lights Out.
Cortez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cortez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lights Out content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cortez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is staying active underneath Lights Out, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jimmy Lights Out just wasn't active enough.
Lights Out tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cortez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lights Out somewhat.
Lights Out leaves Cortez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jimmy Lights Out has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Cortez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lights Out misses with a takedown attempt - Cortez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cortez looks to land a combination but Lights Out avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Cortez as Lights Out shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Lights Out. No joy for Cortez on that attempt.
Lights Out closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cortez's guard.
Lights Out 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.
Lights Out trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lights Out throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Lights Out wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt - Lights Out sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lights Out looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lights Out looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cortez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lights Out trying to control from half guard but Cortez is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is trying to control but can't.
Lights Out slips a nice elbow through Cortez's hands, connecting with Cortez's forehead.
Nice strikes from Lights Out there.
Cortez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lights Out.
Lights Out throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lights Out seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lights Out wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortez keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lights Out is controlling the pace.
Lights Out working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Lights Out showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lights Out 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lights Out!
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