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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Daedalus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Showhey Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Daedalus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Spartacus Soundtrack. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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248 lbs
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275 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Quintus Daedalus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Showhey Baba!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daedalus tries to land a front kick but Baba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daedalus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daedalus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daedalus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Showhey Baba has been cut.
Baba slaps away a takedown attempt from Daedalus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Baba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baba throws a series of punches but Daedalus moves out of range.
Daedalus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daedalus gets a double leg takedown into Baba's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daedalus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daedalus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baba's head.
Daedalus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Baba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Daedalus, into his guard.
Baba has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Daedalus is proving hard to escape from.
Daedalus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus is trying to keep Baba in close.
Baba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daedalus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baba has managed to get both his arms back between Daedalus's legs - danger averted.
Daedalus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daedalus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baba postures up.
Daedalus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daedalus wants to hit a switch here but Baba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Daedalus there!
Baba controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus is looking to improve his position but Baba isn't that keen on the idea.
Baba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daedalus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Daedalus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Showhey Baba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Baba misses with a few strikes there.
Daedalus looking to score a takedown here. Baba is defending well but Daedalus drives through and ends up in Baba's guard.
Daedalus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baba wants to sweep here but Daedalus controlling him for the moment.
Daedalus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daedalus trying to control but Baba is working from the bottom.
Quintus Daedalus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daedalus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daedalus is one step ahead there.
Daedalus trying to control the position from guard on top but Baba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daedalus throwing strikes from guard but Baba blocks nicely.
Daedalus stops Baba from standing up.
Daedalus throws a big right hand that misses.
Daedalus trying to control but Baba is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus won't allow Baba to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Baba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daedalus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daedalus throws a big elbow that misses.
Daedalus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daedalus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daedalus wants to pass the guard but Baba is keeping the position.
Daedalus with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Daedalus.
Daedalus is trying to get an arm triangle but Baba is defending well.
Daedalus wants to control but Baba is keeping him busy.
Daedalus working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus landing a few strikes.
Daedalus advances nicely into full mount.
Daedalus landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daedalus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Baba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daedalus throws some wild stikes that Baba manages to avoid easily.
Baba is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We've been hearing that Daedalus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baba is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Daedalus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
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 Showhey Baba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daedalus thows a body shot but no joy.
Daedalus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baba.
Baba misses with a few strikes there.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daedalus.
Daedalus lands a leg kick that knocks Baba off balance momentarily.
Daedalus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baba's sensitive parts.
A punch combination from Daedalus misses.
Baba throws a nice looking combination but Daedalus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daedalus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good work by Baba as he checks the leg kick.
Daedalus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba blocks a head kick by Daedalus.
Daedalus lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daedalus throws a sloppy head kick and Baba moves out of range easily.
Showhey Baba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daedalus scores with a jab to the body.
Daedalus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baba's calf.
Daedalus misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Baba misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daedalus. Baba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daedalus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daedalus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daedalus connects with a leg kick. Baba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Daedalus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daedalus is looking to wear down Baba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daedalus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Daedalus.
Quintus Daedalus is winning the standup battle so far.
Baba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daedalus misses the shot to the body.
Daedalus lands with a good body shot.
Baba throws a big shot that misses.
Daedalus thows a body shot but no joy.
Baba throws a head kick that misses.
Daedalus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Daedalus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daedalus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus misses with a series of wild punches.
Daedalus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daedalus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baba can do to turn this around?
Daedalus darts in looking for a takedown but Baba gets double underhooks and turns Daedalus into the cage.
Daedalus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Daedalus.
Daedalus digs a right hand into Baba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baba's gas tank.
Baba breaks from the clinch.
Daedalus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daedalus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Daedalus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus seems to be looking for submissions.
Daedalus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baba defending well though.
Daedalus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baba's head.
Daedalus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daedalus is trying to control. Baba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daedalus slows the pace down in half guard.
Daedalus trying to control from Baba's half guard. Baba has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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 Showhey Baba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baba slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Baba. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Baba. Those never looked like landing.
Daedalus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
Daedalus lands a high kick!
Daedalus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baba in his tracks.
Daedalus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baba.
An inside leg kick lands from Daedalus.
Daedalus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baba's sensitive parts.
Daedalus thows a body shot but no joy.
Baba throws a head kick but Daedalus moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daedalus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baba defends well and Daedalus ends up having to push Baba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daedalus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daedalus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baba smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quintus Daedalus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daedalus scores with a leg kick.
Showhey Baba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daedalus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baba takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daedalus.
Daedalus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Daedalus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daedalus cracks Baba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Baba.
Baba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daedalus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baba is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daedalus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Daedalus tries to pass to full mount but Baba defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daedalus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baba is just riding it out for now. Daedalus eventually gives up the hold.
Daedalus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus with the ground and pound but Baba uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Daedalus throws a big elbow that misses.
Daedalus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baba keeping moving, preventing Daedalus from controlling successfully.
Daedalus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Daedalus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Baba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The strikes coming from Daedalus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Daedalus had his way with Showhey Baba in that round.
The cut man is working on Showhey Baba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Daedalus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Daedalus won't allow Baba to get back to his feet.
Daedalus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daedalus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daedalus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daedalus looking to sit in guard and control but Baba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Baba stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Baba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daedalus misses with a body shot
and Baba counters with a one-two to the body.
Daedalus thumps Baba with a low kick.
Baba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daedalus misses with a body kick.
Baba gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daedalus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Daedalus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daedalus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baba manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba stopping the sweep attempt from Daedalus.
Daedalus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daedalus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baba has managed to get both his arms back between Daedalus's legs - danger averted.
Baba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daedalus pulls Baba in close to his closed guard and prevents Baba from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus wants to hit a switch here but Baba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Daedalus there!
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.
Daedalus is trying to escape the mount.
Daedalus wants to control but Baba is having none of it.
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.
Quintus Daedalus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daedalus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Showhey Baba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daedalus wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daedalus trying to control from the bottom.
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 William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith 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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energy
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hype
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