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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnost Paskalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paskalev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger. The key to victory for Ferdinand Cortes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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153 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
16 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ferdinand Cortes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnost Paskalev!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paskalev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Paskalev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cortes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paskalev tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortes is retaining full guard.
Paskalev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paskalev wants to pass the guard but Cortes is keeping the position.
Cortes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cortes taking some punishment here, with Paskalev in his half guard.
Paskalev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes is refusing to be controlled, as Paskalev sits in half guard.
Paskalev works his way into full mount!
Paskalev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Paskalev landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Cortes, under a barage of strikes from Paskalev.
Paskalev tries to pass to full mount but Cortes defends it.
Paskalev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cortes defending well though.
Paskalev wants to take a breather but Cortes is having none of it.
Paskalev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev moves nicely into side control.
Paskalev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortes keeps working.
Paskalev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cortes wants to get back to his feet.
Cortes prevents Paskalev from moving into mount.
Cortes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Paskalev.
Paskalev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Paskalev laying and praying for a moment but Cortes takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev moves nicely into side control.
Paskalev tries to advance to mount but Cortes denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paskalev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnost Paskalev dominated that 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.
Cortes misses with a left hand
and Paskalev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paskalev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cortes defends well and Paskalev ends up having to push Cortes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Paskalev looks to move away, Cortes throws a big counter combo bu Paskalev just gets out of the way.
Paskalev checks a leg kick.
Paskalev feints the counter takedown.
Paskalev dodges the punch combination from Cortes.
Paskalev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paskalev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cortes but Cortes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev slips under a jab.
Cortes works the jab nicely.
Paskalev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferdinand Cortes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnost Paskalev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev checks the leg kick.
Paskalev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cortes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortes misses with a few strikes there.
Paskalev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cortes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paskalev drops his hands momentarily and Cortes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cortes throws a nice looking combination but Paskalev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paskalev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Cortes. No joy for Paskalev on that attempt.
Cortes lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cortes misses.
Paskalev looking to score a takedown here. Cortes is defending well but Paskalev drives through and ends up in Cortes's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paskalev stays in close to Cortes's body and controls the position.
Paskalev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paskalev looking to pass the guard.
Paskalev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cortes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paskalev, into his guard.
Cortes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Paskalev's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Cortes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Arnost Paskalev has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Paskalev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paskalev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortes is keeping the position for now.
Paskalev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cortes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cortes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cortes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev tries to improve position but can't.
Paskalev struggling a bit here.
Paskalev looks to move to half guard but instead Cortes has passed into mount! Damn!
Paskalev is looking to improve his position but Cortes isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paskalev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Cortes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cortes throws a lazy uppercut
and Paskalev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paskalev wants to pass to mount but Cortes is defending the position.
Paskalev keeps trying to improve his position.
Cortes is refusing to be controlled, as Paskalev sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortes has hold of Paskalev's hands but Paskalev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cortes defending well though.
Paskalev moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Paskalev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Paskalev tries to advance position but instead Cortes slips a leg back in to half guard.
Paskalev is pressing down on Cortes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cortes is holding on for now.
Paskalev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paskalev stops Cortes from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cortes is not content to let Paskalev control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cortes misses with a wild body shot.
Cortes missing with a left hand there. Paskalev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferdinand Cortes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cortes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortes throws a jab when Paskalev was well out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paskalev.
Cortes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Paskalev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cortes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paskalev drops his hands momentarily and Cortes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes lands with a nice body punch.
Cortes throws a shot from downtown. Paskalev moves away and avoids it.
Paskalev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Cortes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paskalev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cortes defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Cortes. No joy for Paskalev on that attempt.
Ferdinand Cortes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnost Paskalev.
Cortes lands a body shot.
Cortes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paskalev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortes.
Cortes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cortes scores with a body shot.
Ferdinand Cortes is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes.
Paskalev feints the counter takedown.
Cortes misses with an uppercut
and Paskalev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Paskalev trying to advance position but Cortes counters by regaining guard.
Paskalev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cortes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Paskalev has his foot on Cortes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortes works his way back into a safe position though.
Paskalev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cortes tries to stand but Paskalev is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Cortes clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice shot by Cortes.
Cortes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paskalev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cortes's guard.
Paskalev passes Cortes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paskalev trying to mount his opponent but Cortes defends it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Paskalev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cortes is not content to let Paskalev control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev wants to work for an arm triangle but Cortes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev moves nicely into side control.
Paskalev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cortes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Paskalev tries to score with some ground and pound. Cortes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cortes is being controlled here.
Cortes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Paskalev is controlling him well.
An elbow from Paskalev crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paskalev is looking to take a break and control but Cortes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cortes is pushing Paskalev's head away, looking to escape. Paskalev manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paskalev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cortes as he jumps to the side.
Paskalev fails with a takedown attempt.
Cortes with a hook.
Ferdinand Cortes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferdinand Cortes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnost Paskalev.
Cortes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cortes misses with a two punch combination.
Paskalev with the counter takedown but Cortes avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paskalev.
Cortes misses with a double jab
and Paskalev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paskalev cracks Cortes with a solid left hand.
Cortes wants to get back to his feet but Paskalev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cortes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paskalev has Cortes in his guard.
Paskalev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cortes is aware though and is defending well.
Paskalev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cortes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Paskalev's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnost Paskalev dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Cortes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cortes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paskalev.
Cortes takes a swing at Paskalev's ribcage but misses.
Cortes swings for the body but Paskalev moves out of range.
And Paskalev tries to counter it with a takedown but Cortes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paskalev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes.
Cortes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paskalev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cortes!
Paskalev is trying to move to mount but Cortes reverses beautifully and ends up in Paskalev's guard.
Cortes won't allow Paskalev to sweep him here.
Paskalev looking for a guillotine here but Cortes defends easily.
Cortes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paskalev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cortes escapes and throws Paskalev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Paskalev tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cortes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cortes tries to bum rush Paskalev with a series of wild strikes but Paskalev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferdinand Cortes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paskalev avoids the body shot from Cortes.
Cortes throws a combination that misses
and Paskalev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cortes!
Paskalev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cortes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Paskalev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes defending against the ground and pound.
Paskalev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cortes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paskalev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Paskalev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Paskalev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Paskalev working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paskalev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Paskalev trying to control the action but Cortes is working from the bottom.
Cortes regains half guard there - taking advantage of Paskalev's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Paskalev is keen to just control but Cortes is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paskalev misses with a head shot. Cortes uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnost Paskalev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paskalev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnost Paskalev!
Arnost Paskalev is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Arnost Paskalev 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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