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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tico Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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151 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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157 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tico Cortez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez dodges the punch combination from Jameson.
Cortez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jameson wants to get back to his feet.
Jameson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cortez.
Cortez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jameson tries to escape but Cortez is in control.
Cortez cracks Jameson with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cortez.
Cortez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Cortez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cortez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cortez lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson parries the strikes from Cortez easily there. Cortez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jameson to escape.
Cortez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from Cortez crashes against the mat.
Cortez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jameson defending against the ground and pound.
Cortez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jameson is not content to let Cortez control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez scoring with punches and elbows.
Cortez throws a strike aimed at the side of Jameson's head but Jameson avoids it well.
Cortez misses with the ground and pound.
Jameson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jameson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cortez thows a huge punch but Jameson dodges it nicely.
Cortez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cortez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jameson is trying to stand up here but Cortez is controlling him well.
Cortez wants to control but Jameson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jameson trying to control from the bottom.
Jameson is trying to stand back up but Cortez is controlling him
Cortez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cortez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jameson's head.
Cortez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jameson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cortez.
Cortez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jameson defending well though.
Jameson has hold of Cortez's hands but Cortez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cortez connects with a nice short shot to Jameson's temple.
Cortez looks to land a strike but Jameson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jameson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jameson has his hands on Cortez's head, controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cortez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cortez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cortez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jameson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez is in close to Jameson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cortez won't allow Jameson to get back to his feet.
Cortez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Cortez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cortez looking to score a takedown here. Jameson is defending well but Cortez drives through and ends up in Jameson's guard.
Jameson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cortez is controlling him.
Cortez stands up over Jameson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cortez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jameson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jameson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jameson!
Cortez is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez sneaks back into half guard.
Jameson prevents Cortez from improving his position.
Jameson wants to get back to his feet.
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Jameson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jameson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jameson's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Jameson wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Tico Cortez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cortez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cortez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jameson's face.
Cortez unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jameson really wants to buck Cortez off and get back to his feet.
Jameson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jameson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cortez wants to control the pace but Jameson is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cortez is landing with some decent strikes but Jameson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cortez lands a big shot there that rocks Jameson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jameson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cortez connects with a bit shot that sees Jameson covering up! More strikes from Cortez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cortez is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tico Cortez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tico Cortez waved his t-shirt featuring Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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