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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cemal Pasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriah Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cemal Pasa!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Small circles away from the clinch attempt
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Small feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pasa sprawling to the canvas! Pasa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Small finish him?!
Small walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Pasa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Small swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Pasa's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small!
A victorious Uriah Small thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olafur Finnbogason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gylfi Hallgrimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olafur Finnbogason has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olafur Finnbogason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gylfi Hallgrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallgrimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson throws a counter combo.
Finnbogason misses with a hook. Hallgrimsson ducked under it nicely.
Finnbogason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Olafur Finnbogason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnbogason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hallgrimsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finnbogason throws out the jab.
Finnbogason scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finnbogason throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallgrimsson blocks a jab.
Hallgrimsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Finnbogason misses with an uppercut
and Hallgrimsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hallgrimsson looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnbogason tries to break the clinch but Hallgrimsson is controlling the position.
Finnbogason wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hallgrimsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Finnbogason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallgrimsson pulls Finnbogason into guard.
Finnbogason 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finnbogason slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hallgrimsson.
Hallgrimsson tries to get to full guard but Finnbogason has control of the leg.
Finnbogason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hallgrimsson gets full guard.
Hallgrimsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finnbogason has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hallgrimsson is proving hard to escape from.
Hallgrimsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finnbogason is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hallgrimsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hallgrimsson holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Finnbogason misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Hallgrimsson misses.
Hallgrimsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallgrimsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Finnbogason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hallgrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Finnbogason tries to bum rush Hallgrimsson with a series of wild strikes but Hallgrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finnbogason takes a swing at Hallgrimsson's ribcage but misses.
Finnbogason fails to land with a series of punches.
Finnbogason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finnbogason throws the left hand but Hallgrimsson avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Finnbogason misses.
Finnbogason misses with a combination
and Hallgrimsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Finnbogason loads up on a big right hand but Hallgrimsson slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallgrimsson.
Hallgrimsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finnbogason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been informed that Hallgrimsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Finnbogason misses with a body shot
and Hallgrimsson counters with a three punch combo that has Finnbogason backing up. Finnbogason nods at Hallgrimsson to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallgrimsson closes the distance and clinches up with Finnbogason, looking for a takedown. Hallgrimsson pushes Finnbogason against the cage but Finnbogason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olafur Finnbogason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gylfi Hallgrimsson.
Hallgrimsson staying out of range there.
Finnbogason throws a looping overhand right but Hallgrimsson ducks down to avoid it.
Hallgrimsson throws a counter combo.
Finnbogason avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finnbogason lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Hallgrimsson.
Finnbogason misses with a double jab.
Hallgrimsson unleashes a big counter combination but Finnbogason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hallgrimsson slips a jab and a cross from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson wants to counter with a clinch but Finnbogason pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olafur Finnbogason 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.
A punch combination from Hallgrimsson misses.
Finnbogason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallgrimsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Finnbogason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnbogason loads up on a big right hand but Hallgrimsson slips the punch.
Hallgrimsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Finnbogason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finnbogason loads up on a big right hand but Hallgrimsson slips the punch.
A combination from Finnbogason does no damage.
Finnbogason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallgrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson tries to counter with a clinch but Finnbogason shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallgrimsson staying out of range there.
Hallgrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Finnbogason backs off Hallgrimsson throws a huge counter combo but Finnbogason manages to avoid it all.
Finnbogason fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallgrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason throws a jab when Hallgrimsson was well out of range.
Finnbogason throws a body shot but no joy.
Finnbogason fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olafur Finnbogason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnbogason. Hallgrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Hallgrimsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Finnbogason pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hallgrimsson scores with a head kick. Finnbogason tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters circling - Finnbogason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallgrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Finnbogason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hallgrimsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Hallgrimsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finnbogason misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Hallgrimsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hallgrimsson defending well as Finnbogason loads up on a big left hand.
Hallgrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnbogason.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Finnbogason misses.
Finnbogason looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallgrimsson is just out of range.
Finnbogason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hallgrimsson can do to turn this around?
A big left from Finnbogason misses.
Hallgrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Hallgrimsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finnbogason lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Finnbogason throws a series of punches but Hallgrimsson avoids them all with ease.
Finnbogason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallgrimsson.
Hallgrimsson misses with a two punch combination.
Hallgrimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson avoids the body shot from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason throws a right and a left that Hallgrimsson avoids nicely.
Finnbogason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hallgrimsson staying out of range there.
Hallgrimsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finnbogason lands the left hand.
Finnbogason throws a body punch but Hallgrimsson moves out of range.
Hallgrimsson unleashes a big counter combination but Finnbogason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Finnbogason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallgrimsson manages to avoid it.
Finnbogason throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hallgrimsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hallgrimsson trying to stall but Finnbogason improves his position.
Hallgrimsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Olafur Finnbogason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gylfi Hallgrimsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason tries to break free but Hallgrimsson pushes him back against the cage.
Hallgrimsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finnbogason throws a right and a left that Hallgrimsson avoids nicely.
Finnbogason's corner calls for a 1-2. Finnbogason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finnbogason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hallgrimsson moves away from the strike by Finnbogason.
A jab lands there for Finnbogason.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnbogason takes a swing at Hallgrimsson's ribcage but misses.
Hallgrimsson unleashes a big counter combination but Finnbogason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hallgrimsson tries to bum rush Finnbogason with a series of wild strikes but Finnbogason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finnbogason swinging wildly here.
Hallgrimsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Finnbogason circles away.
Hallgrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnbogason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olafur Finnbogason dominated that second round.
That's time! Finnbogason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hallgrimsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finnbogason with a jab.
Finnbogason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallgrimsson.
Finnbogason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnbogason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hallgrimsson.
Hallgrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnbogason.
Finnbogason looks to throw the jab but Hallgrimsson is out of range.
Hallgrimsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finnbogason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnbogason. Hallgrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnbogason misses with an uppercut.
Finnbogason misses with an uppercut.
Hallgrimsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finnbogason throws a lazy right hand but Hallgrimsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallgrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Finnbogason.
No joy there for Hallgrimsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hallgrimsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Finnbogason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hallgrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Finnbogason fails to land with a series of punches.
Hallgrimsson throws a right hand that Finnbogason ducks under and follows up with a left that Finnbogason also avoids with ease.
Finnbogason throws a body punch but Hallgrimsson moves out of range.
Finnbogason throws a lazy right hand but Hallgrimsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hallgrimsson throws a counter combo.
A punch combination from Finnbogason misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finnbogason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallgrimsson manages to avoid it.
Finnbogason throws a looping overhand right but Hallgrimsson ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Hallgrimsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gylfi Hallgrimsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olafur Finnbogason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallgrimsson misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Finnbogason tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallgrimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Hallgrimsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Finnbogason closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnbogason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hallgrimsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finnbogason looks to land a combination but Hallgrimsson avoids it well.
Finnbogason digs a good hook to Hallgrimsson's body.
Finnbogason misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallgrimsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finnbogason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finnbogason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallgrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson unleashes a big counter combination but Finnbogason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finnbogason looks to land a right hand but Hallgrimsson moved out of range.
Finnbogason lands a nice looking body shot.
Finnbogason looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallgrimsson is just out of range.
Olafur Finnbogason is winning the standup battle so far.
Finnbogason looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallgrimsson is just out of range.
Hallgrimsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finnbogason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finnbogason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallgrimsson fails to land the takedown.
Hallgrimsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finnbogason.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallgrimsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallgrimsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finnbogason lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Finnbogason misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Hallgrimsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Finnbogason lands with an uppercut that bounces Hallgrimsson off the cage and back into range.
Finnbogason throws a big shot that misses.
Finnbogason throws a series of punches but Hallgrimsson avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallgrimsson avoids the body shot from Finnbogason.
Despite the aggression on Hallgrimsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Finnbogason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallgrimsson.
Hallgrimsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olafur Finnbogason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finnbogason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olafur Finnbogason!
After winning the bout, Olafur Finnbogason thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Gylfi Hallgrimsson had this to say: 'It was the weather'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Rooster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rooster comes to the cage accompanied by For whom the bell tolls. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Rooster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rooster lands an overhand right.
It looks like Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae has been cut.
Rooster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rooster thuds his right hand into Luahoomae's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rooster misses with a left hand
and Luahoomae counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rooster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luahoomae on the ground.
Rooster tries to kick Luahoomae off but Luahoomae keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Luahoomae works his way into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Luahoomae fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rooster is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Luahoomae tries for a kimura but Rooster is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rooster wants to get back to his feet.
Luahoomae works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luahoomae is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rooster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Luahoomae tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Luahoomae has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Luahoomae has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Luahoomae goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rooster has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Luahoomae but great work by Rooster.
Luahoomae struggling a bit here.
Rooster stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rooster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Rooster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luahoomae doesn't seem phased though.
Rooster scores with a hook to the body. Luahoomae takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooster lands with a right hand.
Rooster works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rooster lands with a good body shot.
Rooster scores with a hook.
Rooster cracks Luahoomae with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Luahoomae looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rooster finish him?
A jab from Rooster misses.
Luahoomae drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rooster defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luahoomae on the side of the head.
Rooster circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Luahoomae to the canvas! Luahoomae doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rooster keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Rooster!
Barry Rooster managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sydney Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drako Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu by Eddie Bravo. Jacobs has chosen Bring your daughter to the Slaughter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drako Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
Bravo misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Jacobs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Bravo misses.
Bravo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jacobs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jacobs won't be happy with that.
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.
Bravo advances to mount.
Jacobs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bravo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jacobs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bravo working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Jacobs looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bravo! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Drako Bravo!
Our winner, Drako Bravo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Pete Jacobs was interviewed post fight and said 'I have had bad coaching from my corner and will fire my trainers tomorrow.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Algernon Cadwallader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cadwallader 's entrance music is Algernon Cadwallader - Spit Fountain. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algernon Cadwallader !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanzo Hasashi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cadwallader sprawls well. Cadwallader wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hasashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Cadwallader scores with a sloppy right hand. Hasashi should have avoided that one.
Cadwallader lands with a straight right. Hasashi didn't see that one coming.
Cadwallader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasashi moves away.
Cadwallader loads up on a big right hand but Hasashi slips the punch.
Cadwallader looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasashi is just out of range.
Hasashi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hasashi lands in his opponent's guard.
Hasashi stops Cadwallader from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cadwallader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hasashi is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cadwallader is keeping the position for now.
Hasashi stops Cadwallader from standing up.
Cadwallader pushes Hasashi off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Cadwallader 's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cadwallader stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cadwallader wants it to stay on the feet.
Cadwallader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hasashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hasashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Cadwallader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hasashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cadwallader throws a poor cross that misses
and Hasashi counters by clinching up.
Hasashi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cadwallader gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Algernon Cadwallader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Hasashi.
Hasashi tries for a takedown but Cadwallader manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Cadwallader . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cadwallader .
Algernon Cadwallader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cadwallader lands with an uppercut that bounces Hasashi off the cage and back into range.
Cadwallader connects with a jab.
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!
Cadwallader paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Algernon Cadwallader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Cadwallader misses.
Hasashi moves away from the strike by Cadwallader .
Hasashi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader lands a head shot.
Hasashi throws a hook but Cadwallader avoids it easily.
Cadwallader misses with a straight right.
Cadwallader lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cadwallader throws a shot from downtown. Hasashi moves away and avoids it.
Cadwallader is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hasashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cadwallader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hasashi somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi avoids the body shot from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader swinging wildly here.
Cadwallader throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cadwallader looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasashi is just out of range.
Cadwallader stalks Hasashi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hasashi's face. Hasashi staggers backwards, shaken.
Hasashi moves out of range as Cadwallader strikes.
Hasashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cadwallader circles away.
Hasashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cadwallader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasashi moves away.
Hasashi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cadwallader defends it well.
Cadwallader scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cadwallader misses with a series of wild punches.
Hasashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cadwallader swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasashi slips a jab from Cadwallader .
Hasashi slips under a jab from Cadwallader .
Hasashi looks for a takedown but Cadwallader sprawls well.
Hasashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cadwallader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadwallader throws a series of punches but Hasashi moves out of range.
Cadwallader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasashi moves away.
Hasashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Cadwallader sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cadwallader leaves Hasashi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cadwallader jabs Hasashi right on the nose. Hasashi blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Cadwallader .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algernon Cadwallader dominated 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.
Cadwallader lands with a nice body punch.
Cadwallader lands with a nice body punch.
Cadwallader throws an overhand right that lands on Hasashi's shoulder, as Hasashi tries to avoid the shot.
Cadwallader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hasashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader misses with a body punch
and Hasashi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cadwallader is defending against the submission attempts here by Hasashi.
Hasashi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cadwallader squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi lands a big elbow.
Cadwallader bucks up and throws Hasashi to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Cadwallader throws a sloppy body shot
and Hasashi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hasashi.
Cadwallader wants to get back to his feet but Hasashi passes into half guard.
Cadwallader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hasashi can do to turn this around?
Cadwallader pushes Hasashi off looking to stand but Hasashi dives back in and keeps control.
Hasashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cadwallader kicks off Hasashi and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadwallader scores with a jab to the head.
Cadwallader just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadwallader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hasashi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cadwallader misses.
Hasashi takes one to the side of the head.
Cadwallader swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cadwallader misses with a straight right.
Algernon Cadwallader is winning the standup battle so far.
Hasashi misses with a takedown attempt - Cadwallader sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hasashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Cadwallader loads up on a big right hand but Hasashi slips the punch.
Hasashi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cadwallader misses with a hook
and Hasashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hasashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cadwallader works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cadwallader wants to stand but Hasashi is controlling the position.
Cadwallader can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hasashi controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadwallader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hasashi is controlling him.
Cadwallader on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cadwallader tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi looking to pass the guard.
Hasashi stops Cadwallader from standing up.
Hasashi is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hasashi stands and throws Cadwallader 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hasashi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cadwallader throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hasashi counters with a shoot takedown. Cadwallader fights it but they end up in guard.
Hasashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Algernon Cadwallader will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cadwallader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasashi moves away.
Cadwallader is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cadwallader misses the shot to the body.
Hasashi with the counter takedown but Cadwallader avoids it easily.
Cadwallader misses with a few strikes there.
Cadwallader scores with a punch to the head.
Cadwallader takes a swing at Hasashi's ribcage but misses.
And Hasashi tries to counter it with a takedown but Cadwallader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hasashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hasashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cadwallader .
Hasashi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hasashi trying to pass the guard but Cadwallader defending well.
Cadwallader is trying to stand up here but Hasashi is controlling him well.
Hasashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadwallader looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hasashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cadwallader looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cadwallader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadwallader bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hasashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cadwallader looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hasashi is pressing down on Cadwallader 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cadwallader is holding on for now.
Hasashi not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader pushes Hasashi off looking to stand but Hasashi dives back in and keeps control.
Hasashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Cadwallader .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cadwallader shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hasashi eats them both and turns towards Cadwallader to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hasashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cadwallader defends it nicely.
Cadwallader changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hasashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cadwallader misses with a hook.
Cadwallader 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hasashi under the eye.
Cadwallader misses with a hook
and Hasashi counters with a shoot takedown. Cadwallader fights it but they end up in guard.
Hanzo Hasashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cadwallader wants to stand but Hasashi is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algernon Cadwallader clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cadwallader misses with an uppercut.
Hasashi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader connects with a body shot.
Cadwallader misses with an uppercut.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown but Cadwallader shows good takedown defense.
Cadwallader swings for the body but Hasashi moves out of range.
Hasashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Cadwallader manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hasashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cadwallader scores with a hook to the body. Hasashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Cadwallader misses.
Hasashi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hasashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hasashi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good exchange - Cadwallader coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Cadwallader . Beautiful body shot.
Cadwallader just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadwallader lands with an overhand left.
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!
Cadwallader lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hasashi backs up against the cage.
Cadwallader leaves Hasashi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Algernon Cadwallader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Hasashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadwallader misses with a straight right.
Hasashi shoots in and drives through. Cadwallader sprawls well.
Hasashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Cadwallader tries to sprawl out of it but Hasashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cadwallader manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hasashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cadwallader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hasashi scrambles back to his feet.
Cadwallader thuds a left hand into Hasashi's body.
Hasashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cadwallader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hasashi somewhat.
As Hasashi looks to move away, Cadwallader throws a big counter combo but Hasashi just gets out of the way.
Hasashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi dodges the punch combination from Cadwallader .
Hasashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Cadwallader manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hasashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader connects with a crisp jab.
Cadwallader lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Hasashi looks for a takedown but Cadwallader sprawls well.
Hasashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cadwallader .
Hasashi with the counter takedown but Cadwallader avoids it easily.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cadwallader as he jumps to the side.
Cadwallader scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hasashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Cadwallader with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader scores with a shot to the body.
Hasashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cadwallader avoids it really well and circles away.
Cadwallader looks to throw the jab but Hasashi is out of range.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cadwallader but Cadwallader pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Cadwallader , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cadwallader as he jumps to the side.
Hasashi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hasashi dives in and scores a takedown into Cadwallader 's guard.
Cadwallader wants to stand but Hasashi is controlling the position.
Cadwallader is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hasashi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hasashi blocking some punches.
Hasashi is working for takedown but Cadwallader is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cadwallader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasashi wants a takedown.
Cadwallader throws a punch but it's blocked by Hasashi.
A short right from Cadwallader .
Hasashi prevents a body shot from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader pushes Hasashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hasashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cadwallader gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hasashi looking for a takedown.
Cadwallader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algernon Cadwallader had his way with Hanzo Hasashi in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Cadwallader as he connects with a hook.
Cadwallader fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hasashi on the side of the head.
Hasashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hasashi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cadwallader is pushing Hasashi's head away, looking to escape. Hasashi manages to hold on to the position though.
Hasashi just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasashi tries to move to mount but Cadwallader blocks the move with his legs.
The ground and pound from Hasashi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadwallader is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hasashi is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hasashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cadwallader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Cadwallader misses its target.
Hasashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hasashi is defended easily by Cadwallader .
Hasashi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader wants to stand up but Hasashi is controlling him.
Cadwallader knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hasashi on the ground.
Cadwallader keeping full guard, as Hasashi tries to pass.
Hasashi controlling from the top position.
Hasashi prevents Cadwallader from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hasashi controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cadwallader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cadwallader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasashi.
Hasashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cadwallader , as that shot connected.
Cadwallader with a hook.
Cadwallader swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hasashi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hasashi prevents Cadwallader from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Hasashi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cadwallader is trying to stand back up but Hasashi is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasashi seems to be looking for submissions.
Hasashi controlling the action here.
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 Algernon Cadwallader .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cadwallader , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 50:44
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Algernon Cadwallader !
Algernon Cadwallader retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Algernon Cadwallader thanked King of Fists for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Hanzo Hasashi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to Algernon; best fighter i've ever fought. Better get back in there and try to earn another shot at this man '.
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