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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Daedalus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daedalus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Spartacus Soundtrack. Redfield has chosen Believers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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275 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Quintus Daedalus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield scores with a hook to the body. Daedalus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daedalus pinned against the cage. Daedalus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daedalus misses with a wild body shot.
Redfield misses with a looping left.
We've been hearing reports that Daedalus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Redfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Daedalus has a takedown stuffed.
Nice jab there from Daedalus.
Redfield throws a right hand that Daedalus ducks under and follows up with a left that Daedalus also avoids with ease.
Redfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daedalus swivels and escapes.
Daedalus lands a nice looking body shot.
Redfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Redfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield lands the left hand.
Redfield tries for a takedown but Daedalus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quintus Daedalus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
Good work by Redfield as he checks the leg kick.
Redfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daedalus avoids it really well and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Redfield checks a leg kick.
Redfield misses with a double jab
and Daedalus counters with an outside leg kick.
Daedalus misses with the combination.
Daedalus slips a jab from Redfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daedalus.
Redfield cracks a nice hook into Daedalus's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daedalus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daedalus. Daedalus obviously looking to wear him down.
Redfield cracks Daedalus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Quintus Daedalus has been cut.
Daedalus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Redfield is out of range and Daedalus settles back down.
Daedalus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daedalus lands a high kick!
Daedalus digs a good body shot into Redfield's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield staying out of range there.
Daedalus looks to score with a jab to the body but Redfield is just out of range.
Redfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daedalus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Redfield!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Daedalus lands a few punches from side control.
Daedalus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Daedalus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Redfield tries to buck Daedalus off but Daedalus is having none of it.
Redfield on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daedalus tries to score with some ground and pound. Redfield controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Daedalus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Redfield is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield tries to improve position but can't.
Daedalus throws a strike aimed at the side of Redfield's head but Redfield avoids it well.
Redfield is looking to reverse the position.
Redfield holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Daedalus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Redfield down.
Sloppy strikes there by Daedalus.
Redfield is not content to let Daedalus control the position.
You can see the frustration on Redfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daedalus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redfield keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Quintus Daedalus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quintus Daedalus's cut.
That's time! Daedalus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body kick from Daedalus.
A punch combination from Redfield misses.
Daedalus moves away from the strike by Redfield.
Redfield misses with a body shot.
Redfield avoids a kick to the body.
Daedalus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redfield throws a series of strikes that have Daedalus backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daedalus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redfield defends it nicely.
Redfield lands a slapping body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Daedalus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield slips under a jab from Daedalus.
Chris Redfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daedalus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Daedalus duly obliges.
A big right from Redfield misses.
Redfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Daedalus counters with a takedown into side control.
Daedalus throws a strike aimed at the side of Redfield's head but Redfield avoids it well.
Redfield is trying to control Daedalus's posture but Daedalus avoids it.
Daedalus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield tries to bench press Daedalus off him but Daedalus keeps the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redfield is not content to let Daedalus control the position.
Daedalus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Redfield tries to escape but Daedalus is in control.
Redfield taking punishment in the form of punches.
Daedalus wants to control but Redfield is keeping him busy.
Daedalus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daedalus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield struggling a bit here.
Daedalus throws an elbow but Redfield slips to the side and avoids it well.
Daedalus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redfield keeps working.
Daedalus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daedalus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Redfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield regains half guard.
Redfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daedalus throwing shots but Redfield is blocking nicely.
Daedalus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Redfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daedalus scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daedalus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Daedalus trying to control from half guard but Redfield is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Daedalus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quintus Daedalus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daedalus jabs Redfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daedalus connects with a body shot.
Chris Redfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daedalus throws a head kick that misses
and Redfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Daedalus misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Redfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Redfield misses with an uppercut.
Redfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daedalus.
Daedalus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daedalus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redfield.
Redfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redfield wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daedalus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daedalus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redfield misses with an uppercut. Daedalus saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Redfield!
Daedalus lands a jab to the head.
Daedalus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Redfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfield moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Redfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daedalus.
Daedalus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus throws a head kick but Redfield moves out of range.
Daedalus scores with a jab to the head.
Redfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Redfield throws a body punch but Daedalus moves out of range.
Redfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daedalus can pounce on him.
Redfield ducks right into an uppercut from Daedalus.
Redfield misses with a combination
and Daedalus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Daedalus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daedalus works Redfield's body with a nice hook.
Daedalus connects with a leg kick. Redfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daedalus.
Daedalus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Redfield did well to prevent Daedalus getting side control.
Quintus Daedalus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daedalus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Redfield with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Daedalus lands with a punch from half guard.
Redfield is looking to improve his position.
Redfield is trying to maintain the position but Daedalus is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Daedalus connects with a nice short shot to Redfield's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daedalus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus thows a huge punch but Redfield dodges it nicely.
Daedalus throws a strike but Redfield avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Daedalus trying to control but Redfield is working from the bottom.
Redfield is trying to control the position but Daedalus postures up.
Daedalus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daedalus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daedalus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daedalus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daedalus trying to control but Redfield is working from the bottom.
Daedalus is looking to work some ground and pound but Redfield has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Daedalus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Quintus Daedalus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Daedalus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Redfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daedalus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Redfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daedalus defends it nicely.
Daedalus misses with a low kick.
Redfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daedalus is defended easily by Redfield.
Daedalus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daedalus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redfield.
Redfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redfield misses with a few strikes there.
Daedalus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice defenses there by Daedalus.
Redfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Redfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Daedalus tries to sprawl out of it but Redfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daedalus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daedalus thumps Redfield with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Redfield if he has to take too many more of those.
Redfield misses with a wild body shot.
Daedalus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redfield's sensitive parts.
Redfield is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Daedalus connects with the punch.
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!
Daedalus takes one to the side of the head.
Redfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daedalus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redfield is able to avoid easily.
Daedalus is looking to chop away at Redfield's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redfield.
Quintus Daedalus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daedalus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daedalus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daedalus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Daedalus trying to control the position from guard on top but Redfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redfield is trying to control the position but Daedalus postures up.
Daedalus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Daedalus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daedalus prevents Redfield from getting back to his feet.
Redfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daedalus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daedalus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daedalus pushes down on Redfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daedalus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Daedalus had his way with Chris Redfield in that round.
The cut man is working on Quintus Daedalus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
No joy there for Redfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redfield looks to land a left hand but Daedalus moved out of range nicely.
Daedalus is looking to slow Redfield down with leg kicks.
Daedalus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redfield has time to react.
Daedalus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daedalus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daedalus feints and then cracks Redfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redfield down.
Daedalus blocks a jab.
Redfield throws a right hand that Daedalus ducks under and follows up with a left that Daedalus also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daedalus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daedalus scores with the left hand. Redfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Redfield on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Redfield misses with a shot to the body
and Daedalus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Redfield!
Redfield is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Daedalus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Redfield some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daedalus working the head and body with strikes.
Daedalus remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Daedalus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redfield keeps working.
Daedalus landing strikes.
Redfield is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daedalus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Daedalus is keen to just control but Redfield is a slippery customer.
Daedalus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Redfield!
Redfield is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Daedalus breaks from Redfield's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus cracks Redfield with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Redfield wants to control but Daedalus is having none of it.
Daedalus throwing strikes here but Redfield is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Daedalus dominating with strikes here.
Redfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Daedalus has a good base and remains in mount.
Daedalus scoring with strikes but Redfield is staying in there.
Daedalus with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Daedalus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Redfield is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus dominating with strikes here.
Daedalus looking to finish Redfield with some ground and pound. This is bad for Redfield!
Daedalus with shots to the head and body - Redfield looks very uncomfortable down there.
Daedalus landing strikes from the mount.
Quintus Daedalus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daedalus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Redfield is wriggling around trying to escape.
Redfield wants to control but Daedalus is having none of it.
Daedalus tries to control but Redfield wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daedalus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Redfield is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chris Redfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Daedalus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quintus Daedalus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daedalus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintus Daedalus!
Quintus Daedalus retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Quintus Daedalus, 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.
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