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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rez Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cortez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hit Me Baby One More Time by Britney Spears . Rez Cortez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leo Vieira's chin.
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207 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rez Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira is working for a submission of some sort.
Vieira wants to pass to mount but Cortez is defending the position.
Cortez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vieira trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez wants to sweep but no luck.
Vieira drops back looking for a leg! Cortez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cortez manages to kick Vieira off! Vieira jumps back into Cortez's guard.
Vieira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vieira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cortez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vieira!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is working to get back to half guard.
Vieira tries to hold on but Cortez pushes him away.
Cortez controlling from the full mount.
Cortez looking to control but Vieira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vieira tries to reverse the position but Cortez maintains control.
Cortez wants to control the pace but Vieira is squirming around nicely.
Vieira gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez stalling.
We're going to have a standup here because Rez Cortez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vieira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cortez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vieira fails with the takedown.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vieira showed some decent athleticism there.
Vieira is pressing down on Cortez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cortez is holding on for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vieira.
Cortez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.
Vieira seems to be working for a kimura but Cortez defends the submission attempt.
Cortez trying to control from the bottom.
Cortez is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortez is looking to control Vieira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
Vieira prevents Cortez from improving his position.
Cortez trying to hold on to Vieira's head to control him but Vieira postures up.
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cortez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vieira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vieira is thwarting Cortez's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieira wants to work for an arm triangle but Cortez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez is defending against the submission attempts here by Vieira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Vieira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vieira dives in and grabs Cortez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cortez pushes down on Vieira's head and hops out.
Vieira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cortez swivels and escapes.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Vieira.
Cortez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vieira.
Rez Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vieira.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vieira tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
A jab from Cortez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vieira fails to land the takedown.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
Cortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vieira shoots in for a double leg but Cortez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vieira moves into the clinch.
Cortez is pressed up against the cage. Vieira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cortez down to the mat. Cortez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vieira looking to score a takedown here. Cortez is defending well but Vieira drives through and ends up in Cortez's guard.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieira throws a big right hand that misses.
Leo Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cortez controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vieira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira drops back looking for a leg! Cortez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cortez manages to kick Vieira off! Vieira jumps back into Cortez's guard.
Vieira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vieira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cortez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cortez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cortez!
Cortez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vieira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vieira goes for a double leg but Cortez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cortez continues to drive forward.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
Cortez stops a takedown attempt from Vieira.
Vieira lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cortez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieira is working away from the top position though.
Vieira has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brick Brawlers MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cortez sees it coming and defends easily.
Cortez is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
Cortez trying to control but Vieira postures up.
Cortez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vieira seems to be working for a kimura but Cortez defends the submission attempt.
Cortez is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Cortez wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Cortez keeping hold of Vieira's head, controlling as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez is doing well to control the position and prevent Vieira from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leo Vieira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cortez just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira slips a straight right by Cortez.
Cortez slaps away a takedown attempt from Vieira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vieira shoots for a double leg takedown but Cortez sprawls well. He's pushed Vieira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vieira tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
Vieira misses with a double jab
enabling Cortez to counter with a crisp jab.
Vieira is looking to clinch but Cortez is avoiding it.
Vieira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cortez swivels and escapes.
Rez Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vieira.
Vieira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cortez circles away.
Cortez lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt - Cortez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vieira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vieira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cortez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cortez wants it to stay on the feet.
Cortez thuds his right hand into Vieira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vieira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cortez doesn't seem bothered though.
Vieira closes the distance and clinches up with Cortez, looking for a takedown. Vieira pushes Cortez against the cage but Cortez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rez Cortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Cortez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira dives in and grabs Cortez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cortez pushes down on Vieira's head and hops out.
Vieira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cortez!
Cortez tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira is having none of it.
Cortez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vieira seems to be working for a kimura but Cortez defends the submission attempt.
Vieira wants to pass to mount but Cortez is defending the position.
Cortez tries to kick Vieira off but Vieira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vieira seems to be looking for submissions.
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Cortez defends it.
Leo Vieira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cortez is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez trying to hold on to Vieira's head to control him but Vieira postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vieira in particular looking to stall.
Cortez wants to get back to his feet.
Vieira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cortez sees it coming and defends easily.
Vieira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vieira prevents Cortez from improving his position.
Vieira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vieira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cortez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieira somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez thuds a left hand into Vieira's body.
Vieira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cortez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vieira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieira working away.
Rez Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez seems a little lost for a moment, as Vieira dominates the positioning.
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 Rez Cortez.
I think Vieira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leo Vieira!
During a confident post fight interview, Leo Vieira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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