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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Megaphny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen No Way by Dream Evil as his entrance music. Kirk Megaphny has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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223 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Megaphny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colton Washington!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Megaphny tries to sprawl but Washington drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Megaphny is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washington is working for a submission of some sort.
Megaphny is doing well to control the position and prevent Washington from advancing to side control.
Megaphny is pressing down on Washington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Megaphny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Washington drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Megaphny manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Washington has Megaphny in his guard.
Megaphny throws and elbow that misses. Washington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Megaphny's guard. Nice move by Washington!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington trying to control but Megaphny is working from the bottom.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Megaphny manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Washington is in a horrible position here. Megaphny smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Washington working to try and regain half guard.
Washington gets back to half guard.
Washington wants to control but Megaphny is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Megaphny decides to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megaphny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kirk Megaphny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megaphny gets a double leg takedown into Washington's guard.
Washington trying to strike off his back.
Megaphny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Megaphny trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Megaphny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Megaphny's guard.
Megaphny keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington wants to control from the top but Megaphny keeps moving.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Megaphny keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Megaphny is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Megaphny is looking for a kimura here.
Washington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Washington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Megaphny defends well.
Megaphny stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Megaphny lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Megaphny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washington is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Megaphny trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Megaphny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Washington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Megaphny's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colton Washington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Megaphny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Megaphny lands with a cross.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Megaphny counters with a right hand to the body.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Megaphny shows good takedown defense.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirk Megaphny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Washington.
Megaphny scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Megaphny misses with a double jab
and Washington counters with a nice body shot.
Megaphny moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Megaphny scores with a jab.
Megaphny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaphny slips a straight right by Washington.
Megaphny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Washington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Megaphny is trying to defend but Washington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Megaphny desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Megaphny is looking to control Washington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Megaphny avoid being mounted?
Washington is looking to stall here but Megaphny recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Megaphny controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Megaphny has a closed guard, preventing Washington from standing up.
Megaphny is trying to keep Washington in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Washington tries to stand but Megaphny is controlling from the bottom.
Megaphny looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kirk Megaphny wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Washington misses the jab.
Megaphny misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Megaphny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Megaphny stuffs the takedown attempt from Washington. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Megaphny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Washington dives in and grabs Megaphny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Megaphny pushes down on Washington's head and hops out.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Megaphny lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Washington swats away the attempt to clinch by Megaphny.
Washington throws a push kick but Megaphny slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Megaphny is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Washington tries for a takedown but Megaphny sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Megaphny connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Megaphny.
Megaphny lands a lovely overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Megaphny.
Washington misses the jab.
Washington closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Megaphny quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Megaphny dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Washington throws a series of punches but Megaphny moves out of range.
Washington slips a jab from Megaphny.
Washington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Megaphny there.
It looks like Colton Washington has been cut.
Washington dives in and grabs Megaphny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Megaphny pushes down on Washington's head and hops out.
Megaphny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Megaphny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Megaphny.
Washington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Megaphny stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Megaphny is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Megaphny's waist but Megaphny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
Kirk Megaphny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Washington.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Megaphny.
Megaphny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaphny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Megaphny.
A big left from Washington misses.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
Washington looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Megaphny seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Washington trying to control but Megaphny is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Megaphny.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Megaphny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Colton Washington hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Megaphny throws a head kick that misses.
Megaphny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Megaphny misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Megaphny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Megaphny bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Washington's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Megaphny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Colton Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny misses with a body shot.
Megaphny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Washington 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.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington postures up.
Washington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Megaphny is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Megaphny has escaped and now he's on top!
Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Megaphny looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Megaphny keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is fighting to break Megaphny's control of his arms but Megaphny is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Megaphny wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington 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.
Megaphny trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kirk Megaphny did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Colton Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Washington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Megaphny to counter with a crisp jab.
Megaphny stuffs the takedown.
Washington lands a jab.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt
and Megaphny counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirk Megaphny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Washington.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Megaphny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Megaphny.
Megaphny scores a takedown into full mount!
Washington is looking to get to half guard.
Washington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Washington is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaphny cracks Washington with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Megaphny cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Megaphny.
That has opened up Colton Washington's cut even more.
Washington takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Washington is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Megaphny's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirk Megaphny!
A victorious Kirk Megaphny thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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