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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodoro Contadino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contadino is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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192 cm
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205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Feodoro Contadino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Hammersmith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contadino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammersmith was well out of range. Poor timing from Contadino.
Contadino scores a takedown into full mount!
Contadino is breathing heavily.
Hammersmith tries to lock up and control but Contadino gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hammersmith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Contadino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammersmith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Contadino.
Hammersmith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hammersmith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammersmith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Contadino pulls his head out easily.
Hammersmith gets back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hammersmith has his foot on Contadino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Contadino works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith working for a triangle but Contadino defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Contadino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Contadino throws a big right hand that misses.
Contadino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammersmith keeping full guard, as Contadino tries to pass.
Hammersmith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammersmith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Contadino trying to control but Hammersmith is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contadino postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hammersmith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Contadino, into his guard.
Hammersmith advances position into side control!
Contadino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammersmith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hammersmith is trying to get an arm triangle but Contadino is defending well.
Hammersmith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Contadino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith is trying to get an arm triangle but Contadino is defending well.
Contadino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Contadino looks frustrated here - throwing a couple of shots from the bottom though.
Hammersmith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Contadino throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hammersmith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Contadino manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hammersmith's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contadino looking for submissions off his back.
Hammersmith wants to pass the guard but Contadino is defending well.
Contadino trying to control here.
Hammersmith wants to pass the guard but Contadino is defending well.
Hammersmith is looking for a kimura but Contadino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammersmith to get the leverage.
Contadino wants to control but Hammersmith passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Hammersmith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Feodoro Contadino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Contadino gets caught flat footed, as Hammersmith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammersmith looking to pass the guard.
Hammersmith 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.
Hammersmith 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Contadino is on top in guard.
Contadino drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hammersmith dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Contadino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith 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.
Hammersmith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammersmith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Contadino has his foot on Hammersmith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammersmith works his way back into a safe position though.
Contadino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hammersmith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammersmith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Contadino working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hammersmith has passed into half guard!
Hammersmith is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hammersmith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Contadino is just riding it out for now. Hammersmith eventually gives up the hold.
Contadino manages to get to full guard.
Hammersmith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Contadino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammersmith has managed to get both his arms back between Contadino's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contadino is looking for a triangle but Hammersmith pushes his legs off easily.
Hammersmith 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.
Hammersmith drops back looking for a leg! Contadino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Contadino manages to kick Hammersmith off! Hammersmith jumps back into Contadino's guard.
Contadino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammersmith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammersmith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammersmith forces his way into half guard.
Hammersmith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kyle Hammersmith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Contadino is looking to improve his position but Hammersmith isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammersmith has hold of Contadino's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Contadino manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hammersmith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Contadino is surviving well by controlling Hammersmith's body position as best he can.
Contadino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Hammersmith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Feodoro Contadino's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hammersmith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Contadino can't escape the position.
Hammersmith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Contadino working to try and regain half guard.
Hammersmith working for a submission but Contadino is keeping him at bay.
Hammersmith swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Contadino is now in Hammersmith's guard. A big mistake from Hammersmith there, giving up the dominant position!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Contadino works over Hammersmith with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammersmith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammersmith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Contadino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Contadino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Contadino trying to control but Hammersmith is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contadino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammersmith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Contadino rolls with it to try and escape but Hammersmith cranks on the arm and Contadino is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Hammersmith!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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