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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cabbage - No meat for you. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 cm
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153 lbs
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170 cm
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Hiller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Cortez! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cortez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Cortez tries to bum rush Hiller with a series of wild strikes but Hiller uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Hiller moves out of range. Hiller moves out of range as Cortez strikes. Cortez throws a big shot that misses. Hiller throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cortez throws a right and a left that both miss. Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hiller moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target. Cortez drops his hands momentarily and Hiller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hiller shoots in for a double leg but Cortez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Cortez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Matt Hiller has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hiller throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez. Cortez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Tito Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A swing and a miss from Cortez.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cortez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hiller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cortez won't be happy with that. Cortez is trying to control Hiller's posture but Hiller avoids it. Cortez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Hiller controls the position. Hiller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cortez, who protects the arm well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hiller is trying to get an arm triangle but Cortez is defending well. Cortez tries to bench press Hiller off him but Hiller keeps the position. Hiller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cortez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Hiller trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom. Hiller tries for a kimura but Cortez is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cortez struggling a bit here. Cortez regains half guard. Hiller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Cortez wants to control but Hiller is keeping busy.
Hiller seems to be looking for submissions.
Cortez gets back to full guard.
Hiller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cortez wants to sweep here but Hiller controlling him for the moment. Hiller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now. Cortez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hiller's corner is telling him to maintain position. Cortez trying to keep a closed guard but Hiller is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cortez looks to land a left hand but Hiller moved out of range nicely. Cortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hiller. Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez thuds a left hand into Hiller's body. Cortez scores with a hook. Cortez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A nice combination there by Cortez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cortez connects with a single shot there.
Hiller is rocked! Cortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hiller. Oh Hiller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Hiller ducks down to avoid it. Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Hiller. Hiller seems to have got his legs back now. Hiller moves away from the strike by Cortez. Hiller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Hiller seems to be looking for submissions.
Hiller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cortez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hiller. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cortez trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Cortez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Matt Hiller's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Hiller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortez. Cortez cracks Hiller with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cortez has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hiller to stand back up! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cortez feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Hiller crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tito Cortez! Matt Hiller spoke after the fight, saying 'Im still the awesome dude. So do not worry, i take few suplements and then YOU ALL SEE WHO RULES!'.
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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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