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OFC 222: Daedalus vs Baba PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Owen Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polo has chosen On The Floor as his entrance music. Marco Polo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Owen Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart tries to clinch up.
Hart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Polo closes the distance and clinches.
Hart can't get the takedown.
Hart looking for a takedown.
Polo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Polo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Polo decides to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polo is defended easily by Hart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo has Hart up against the cage in a clinch.
Hart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Polo throws an elbow that misses.
Hart wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Polo has him pressed against the cage.
Polo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hart up against the cage.
Hart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Polo tightens his grip and picks Hart up, before dumping him to the ground. Hart manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
Hart looking for a guillotine here but Polo defends easily.
Hart looking to control.
Hart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
Hart is trying to hold Polo in close to prevent damage but Polo has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo is thwarting Hart's attempts to control the position.
Polo is keen to just control but Hart is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hart manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Polo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Polo is stalling in the full guard.
Polo won't allow Hart to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart looking to control but Polo passes into half guard.
Polo wants to pass to mount but Hart is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polo is trying to control the action in half guard but Hart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Polo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hart's thigh. Hart counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hart looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hart looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hart!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Polo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hart cracks a nice hook into Polo's ribs.
Hart swinging wildly here.
Hart misses with a few strikes there.
Hart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hart misses with a double jab
and Polo counters with a single leg into guard. Hart didn't expect that.
Polo gets to his feet. Hart looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Owen Hart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo misses with a head kick.
Polo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been informed that Polo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
Hart digs a good body shot into Polo's ribs.
Hart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Polo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hart but Hart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Polo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Owen Hart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo shoots for a double leg takedown but Hart sprawls well. He's pushed Polo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Owen Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.
A shot to the liver by Hart. Beautiful body shot.
Hart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hart misses with a wild combination.
Hart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hart swats away the attempt to clinch by Polo.
Polo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hart is looking to wear down Polo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
Polo darts in and clinches Hart up against the cage.
Hart has had enough of the clinch but Polo keeps him there for the moment.
Polo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polo throws out a loose jab but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hart defends well and Polo ends up having to push Hart into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Polo jumps guard but Hart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Polo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hart is trying to keep an underhook but Polo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo prevents Hart from improving his position.
Polo trying to mount his opponent but Hart defends it.
Hart wants to improve his position but Polo is controlling well.
Well, if Polo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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!
Hart looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Polo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marco Polo'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. This is the final round!
Polo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Polo throws a big shot that misses.
Polo misses the body punch
letting Hart counter with a right hand.
Hart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hart as Polo shoots in.
Polo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hart was covering up waiting for the punch and Polo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hart looking for a guillotine here but Polo defends easily.
Polo advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Polo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hart keeps working.
Hart is looking to control Polo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hart avoid being mounted?
Hart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Polo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart is not content to let Polo control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hart wants to control but Polo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Polo trying to mount his opponent but Hart defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hart manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hart is adopting a defensive guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Polo or perhaps it was just good defense by Hart which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hart uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Polo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart is trying to stand.
Polo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marco Polo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polo has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Hart works to full guard.
Owen Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Polo trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Polo.
I've got Polo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Polo!
A victorious Marco Polo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marek Siuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawn Keebals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marek Siuta had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marek Siuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dawn Keebals!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siuta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Siuta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Siuta tries to clinch up but Keebals circles away and keeps his distance.
Siuta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Siuta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Siuta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Siuta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Keebals sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Siuta wants to control but Keebals is keeping him busy.
Siuta working the ground and pound but Keebals is defending the strikes.
Siuta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Keebals sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keebals is not content to let Siuta control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keebals managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Siuta.
Siuta decides to stand up, so the ref orders Keebals to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keebals darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dawn Keebals is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siuta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siuta slips a straight right by Keebals.
We've been told by Siuta's head coaches at Hey Steve's Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Siuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keebals manages to avoid it.
Siuta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Siuta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keebals throws a body punch but Siuta moves out of range.
Siuta scores with a one two! Keebals had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Keebals is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keebals circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keebals lands a jab-cross combination.
Keebals avoids the head kick by Siuta.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keebals circles away from the clinch attempt.
Siuta lands a right hook to the body.
Keebals lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keebals. Siuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keebals looks to score with a jab to the body but Siuta is just out of range.
Siuta misses with a wild body shot.
Siuta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Keebals quickly recovers to half guard.
Siuta wants to control but Keebals is keeping him busy.
Siuta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Siuta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Siuta thows a huge punch but Keebals dodges it nicely.
Siuta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Siuta throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Keebals to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keebals wants to stand but Siuta is controlling the position.
Keebals avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Siuta stops Keebals from standing up.
Keebals wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Siuta manages to pass to side control.
Keebals won't allow Siuta to pass to mount.
Keebals is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta trying to control from half guard but Keebals is working away.
Siuta working the head and body with strikes.
Siuta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Siuta prevents Keebals from standing back up.
Siuta is taking a breather. Keebals says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Siuta prevents Keebals from standing back up.
Keebals keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siuta trying to control the action but Keebals is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siuta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Siuta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Keebals connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Siuta takes a swing at Keebals's ribcage but misses.
Siuta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Siuta.
Keebals throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Siuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Siuta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keebals pinned against the cage. Keebals gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keebals misses with a straight left.
Keebals looks to land a right hand but Siuta moved out of range.
Keebals throws a right hand that Siuta ducks under and follows up with a left that Siuta also avoids with ease.
Siuta throws a series of punches but Keebals moves out of range.
Keebals jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Siuta wants to clinch up but Keebals keeps it at a distance.
Keebals throws a series of punches but Siuta avoids them all with ease.
Keebals moves out of range of the strikes.
Siuta lands a big head kick that sends Keebals tumbling to the mat! Siuta takes a step backwards and waves Keebals back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dawn Keebals has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keebals misses the shot to the body.
Marek Siuta is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta lands a big head kick that sends Keebals tumbling to the mat! Siuta takes a step backwards and waves Keebals back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Keebals is rocked!
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!
Keebals swings widly with a right hand
and Siuta counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Keebals badly! He tries to strike back but Siuta puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Keebals out cold! Oh man, Keebals will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marek Siuta!
An out of breath Marek Siuta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Furlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boby Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Furlong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Say it Ain't So. Lee has chosen Nelly - Just a Dream as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Edward Furlong has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Edward Furlong seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Furlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boby Lee!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Furlong.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Furlong moves out of range easily.
Furlong avoids the head kick by Lee.
Furlong tries to clinch up.
Furlong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Furlong to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee slips a jab from Furlong.
Furlong avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee shoots in and bounces Furlong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Furlong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furlong has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lee should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Furlong has tightened it up now! Lee should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edward Furlong!
An out of breath Edward Furlong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gregoire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Dawson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Gregoire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregoire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.
Gregoire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gregoire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dawson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Gregoire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson thuds his shin into the meat of Gregoire's side.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gregoire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gregoire is defended easily by Dawson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregoire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dawson defends it nicely.
Gregoire is breathing heavily.
Dawson connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Gregoire to the floor! Dawson dives in looking for the finish!
Gregoire is rocked!
It looks like Nick Gregoire has been cut.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dawson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dawson cracks Gregoire with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Dawson!
Mike Dawson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith Andaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haile Selassie I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andaya comes into the arena with Lordz of Brooklyn- Saturday Night Fever blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Andaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Haile Selassie I!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Selassie I. Andaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andaya thuds a left hand into Selassie I's body.
Selassie I misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Selassie I misses its intended target.
Selassie I tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andaya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Selassie I as he avoids it easily.
Andaya shoots in but Selassie I avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andaya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Selassie I looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andaya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Selassie I was covering up waiting for the punch and Andaya finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Andaya stays in close to Selassie I's body and controls the position.
Andaya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andaya is working hard here to advance position.
Andaya works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andaya is trying to work for a kimura but Selassie I is defending well.
Andaya is thwarting Selassie I's attempts to control the position.
Selassie I looks like he's trying to stand up.
Selassie I tries to get to full guard but Andaya has control of the leg.
Andaya is working for a kimura but Selassie I is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andaya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Selassie I defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Selassie I manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Selassie I has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Andaya might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Selassie I lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Andaya!
Andaya sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selassie I trying to advance position but Andaya counters by regaining guard.
Selassie I makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Selassie I throws a big right hand that misses.
Selassie I scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Selassie I trying to control the position from guard on top but Andaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andaya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andaya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andaya seems to be looking for submissions.
Andaya seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selassie I is trying to control but can't.
Andaya wants to free his trapped foot but Selassie I is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 Keith Andaya will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andaya. Selassie I does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Selassie I. Those never looked like landing.
Selassie I tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andaya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andaya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Selassie I tries to avoid it but Andaya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Selassie I to the ground. Selassie I escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andaya feints and then cracks Selassie I's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Selassie I down.
Selassie I misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Selassie I misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andaya takes a swing at Selassie I's ribcage but misses.
Selassie I missing with a left hand there. Andaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice takedown defense from Selassie I. No joy for Andaya on that attempt.
Haile Selassie I is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Selassie I is fending him off so far but Andaya persists. Nope, Selassie I circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Andaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Selassie I misses.
Andaya is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Haile Selassie I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andaya misses with a takedown attempt - Selassie I sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Selassie I throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andaya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andaya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Selassie I pinned against the cage. Selassie I gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andaya shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Andaya was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Andaya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selassie I keeps working.
Selassie I gets back to half guard.
Andaya is trying to control the action in half guard but Selassie I is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Selassie I is trying to get back to full guard.
Andaya is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andaya moves into full mount! Selassie I won't be happy about that!
Selassie I is trying to escape the mount but Andaya keeps good control and instead manages to take Selassie I's back.
Andaya patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andaya working for a choke but Selassie I is defending well.
Selassie I fending off the submission attempt from Andaya.
Selassie I rolls, trying to escape but Andaya keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andaya is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Selassie I is defending well though. Andaya let's go of the attempt for now.
Andaya looking for the choke but no joy.
Selassie I showing good submission defense here.
Selassie I tries to roll but Andaya sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selassie I fending off the submission attempt from Andaya.
Andaya is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Andaya looking for the choke from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andaya is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Selassie I knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Selassie I for a finish.
Selassie I trying to control the action but Andaya just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Andaya dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Andaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Selassie I throws a head kick but Andaya moves out of range.
Andaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Selassie I pushes Andaya up against the cage in a clinch.
Selassie I wants a takedown but no success here.
Selassie I is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andaya to keep the fight standing.
Andaya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Selassie I jumps guard and drags Andaya to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Selassie I is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andaya gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andaya is looking for a triangle here but Selassie I uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Selassie I lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andaya down.
Selassie I cracks Andaya with a big right hand but Andaya just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selassie I moves into full mount!
Haile Selassie I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selassie I landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andaya taking shots to the head.
Selassie I lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Selassie I with shots to the head and body - Andaya looks very uncomfortable down there.
Andaya is looking to improve his position but Selassie I isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selassie I working the ground and pound effectively.
Andaya is in a horrible position here. Selassie I smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Keith Andaya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Selassie I connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Andaya is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poor strikes thrown by Selassie I there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight!
Haile Selassie I comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andaya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Andaya!
An out of breath Keith Andaya thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shuya Nanahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Semenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nanahara's entrance music is First Of The Year (Equinox). A fine choice. Semenko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Popek - Pain be my guest. Shuya Nanahara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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213 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shuya Nanahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Semenko!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nanahara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Semenko under the eye.
It looks like Dave Semenko has been cut.
A head kick by Semenko misses
and Nanahara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nanahara looks to land a combination but Semenko avoids it well.
Semenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Semenko scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko loses concentration momentarily and Nanahara pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Semenko crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Nanahara finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shuya Nanahara!
After winning the bout, Shuya Nanahara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Dave Semenko had this to say: 'I will be back!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silas Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Silas Storm!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann lands a jab.
Mann throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Mann throws a nice looking combination but Storm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Storm throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Storm dives in and grabs Mann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mann pushes down on Storm's head and hops out.
Mann wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Mann 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.
Mann moves into the clinch successfully.
Mann managing to block the knees to the body from Storm.
Storm is pushing Mann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good body shot from Mann.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mann avoiding damage.
A short right from Mann on the inside.
Mann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Mann scores with a shoulder strike.
Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mann presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Storm looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mann.
Mann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Storm gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mann avoiding damage.
Storm is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mann is defending well.
Mann looking to stall.
Storm missing with knees to the body.
Mann presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mann lands a left hand.
Mann is pressed up against the cage. Storm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mann down to the mat. Mann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mark Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silas Storm.
Mann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann closes the distance and clinches.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Mann blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Mann as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Mann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mann.
Mann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Storm or not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mann.
Mann lands a nice uppercut.
Mann will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Storm up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mann lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Storm.
Mann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Storm tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mann tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Storm did well to prevent Mann getting side control.
Storm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mann.
Mann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Storm's head.
Mann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Storm is staying active underneath Mann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mann is thwarting Storm's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mann trying to control from Storm's half guard. Storm has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Storm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Storm keeping full guard, as Mann tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Storm keeping full guard, as Mann tries to pass.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
Mann wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Mann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Storm is trying to control the position but Mann postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm has his hands on Mann's head, controlling the position.
Mann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Mann 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.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
Mann blocks a jab.
Mann scores with a leg kick.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Mann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot lands for Storm.
Jab by Storm.
Mann throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm dives in for a single leg takedown but Mann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mann pressing his opponent against the cage.
Storm is trying to maintain a safe position but Mann gets an underhook and turns Storm into the cage.
Storm pushes Mann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mann digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Storm is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mann.
Mann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Mann is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Mann.
Nice body punch from Mann - that landed with a thud.
Storm takes a shot to the head.
Mann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Mann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm.
A right hook to the body lands for Mann.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Mann lands an uppercut.
Mann lands a left hand.
Mann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mann.
Mark Mann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Storm throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mann.
Mann lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mann.
Mann lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mann scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mann.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Storm is rocked!
Storm drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Storm is still on wobbly legs! Can Mann finish him?
Mark Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silas Storm.
Mann is leaning against Storm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Storm seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mann.
Mann taking a breather.
Mann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Mann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head.
Mann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Storm has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mann after a bit of a struggle.
Mann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm tumbles to the floor! Mann threw a big shot that dropped him and now Mann is on top looking to finish! Storm has guard but can he survive?!
Mann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mann cracks Storm with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mann immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Storm is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Mann!
Mark Mann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenchy Fuqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shephard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You All Everybody. Fuqua is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Prodigy- Diesal Power. Jack Shephard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
245 lbs
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35
274 lbs
29 - 25 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Shephard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frenchy Fuqua!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuqua changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shephard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shephard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fuqua's best efforts.
Shephard is refusing to be controlled, as Fuqua sits in half guard.
Fuqua lands with a punch from half guard.
Shephard is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Synergy Fight Team , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fuqua not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shephard trying to hold on to Fuqua's head to control him but Fuqua postures up.
Fuqua thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shephard's head.
Fuqua missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fuqua wants to take a breather but Shephard is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuqua prevents Shephard from improving his position.
Fuqua tries to pass to full mount but Shephard defends it.
Shephard wants to control but Fuqua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuqua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fuqua is working for a submission of some sort.
Fuqua working the head and body with strikes.
Shephard is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shephard gets back to full guard.
Fuqua wants to control from the top but Shephard keeps moving.
Fuqua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua prevents Shephard from getting back to his feet.
Fuqua scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shephard is trying to control the position but Fuqua postures up.
Fuqua wants to pass the guard but Shephard is keeping the position.
Fuqua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shephard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shephard is looking for a triangle but Fuqua pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua controlling from the top position.
Shephard keeping moving, preventing Fuqua from controlling successfully.
Shephard working a defensive guard here.
Shephard keeping moving, preventing Fuqua from controlling successfully.
Fuqua with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shephard keeping moving, preventing Fuqua from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frenchy Fuqua was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shephard connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shephard throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuqua.
Fuqua wants to clinch up but Shephard keeps it at a distance.
Fuqua slips under a jab from Shephard.
Shephard throws a hook but Fuqua blocks it.
Fuqua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuqua wants to clinch but Shephard slips to the side
and Shephard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shephard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuqua.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shephard blocks a jab.
Fuqua misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frenchy Fuqua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shephard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fuqua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shephard passes into half guard.
Fuqua tries to get to full guard but Shephard has control of the leg.
Shephard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fuqua is just riding it out for now. Shephard eventually gives up the hold.
Fuqua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuqua trying to control here.
Fuqua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shephard tries to pass to full mount but Fuqua defends it.
Shephard working the head and body with strikes.
Shephard is looking to take a break and control but Fuqua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shephard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fuqua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shephard.
Shephard thows a huge punch but Fuqua dodges it nicely.
Shephard prevents Fuqua from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shephard has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Shephard controlling from mount.
Fuqua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Shephard tries to control but Fuqua wriggling away.
Shephard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shephard trying to control but Fuqua is having none of it.
Shephard lands a big elbow.
Fuqua tries to reverse the position but Shephard maintains control.
Shephard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shephard drops a big elbow. That's hurt Fuqua! More shots from Shephard and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Shephard!
In his post fight interview, Jack Shephard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justus Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan has chosen Under the Dome as his entrance music. 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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30
200 lbs
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198 lbs
32 - 19 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Nash!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash rushes Sheehan and presses him up against the cage.
Nash throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sheehan blocks an elbow strike.
Nash just leaning against Sheehan, taking a breather.
Sheehan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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.
Nash is not content to let Sheehan control the position.
Sheehan passes to full mount!
Nash sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nash is defending against the submission attempts here by Sheehan.
Sheehan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nash defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nash sees it coming and defends easily.
Nash wants to control but Sheehan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nash is trying to get back to full guard.
Nash is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nash trying to control from the bottom.
Sheehan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nash knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sheehan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nash is looking to improve his position.
Nash wants to control but Sheehan is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nash wants to control but Sheehan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nash wants to improve his position but Sheehan is controlling well.
Sheehan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nash has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sheehan.
Sheehan trying to control the action but Nash is working from the bottom.
Sheehan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nash has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nash slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justus Sheehan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sheehan throws a low kick, looking for Nash's leg but Nash calmly moves out of range.
Nash throws out a loose jab but Sheehan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nash throws a front kick that sends Sheehan stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheehan. Nash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nash moves forwards but Sheehan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sheehan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nash is looking to slow Sheehan down with leg kicks.
Sheehan moves out of range of the leg kick from Nash.
Nash 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!
Nash throws a low kick, looking for Sheehan's leg but Sheehan calmly moves out of range.
Justus Sheehan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nash lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sheehan's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Nash's head coaches at Synergy Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nash scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sheehan doesn't seem bothered though.
Sheehan dodges the punch combination from Nash.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sheehan.
It looks like Blake Nash has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nash scores with a sloppy right hand. Sheehan should have avoided that one.
Sheehan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nash tried to score with a low kick but Sheehan checks it.
No joy there for Sheehan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nash throws out a leg kick but Sheehan moves out of range and Nash only half commits.
Sheehan throws a right hand that Nash ducks under and follows up with a left that Nash also avoids with ease.
Sheehan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sheehan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nash avoids the body shot from Sheehan.
Nash connects with a leg kick. Sheehan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheehan moves out of range of the body kick from Nash.
A good leg kick by Nash.
Nash connects with a leg kick. Sheehan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nash misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sheehan throws a jab when Nash was well out of range.
Blake Nash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheehan blocks a head kick by Nash.
Sheehan throws a jab when Nash was well out of range.
Nash takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Nash.
Sheehan lands a jab to Nash's midsection.
Nash doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheehan circles away.
Nash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Nash.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sheehan passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan tries to control but Nash wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheehan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nash is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheehan looking for a guillotine here but Nash defends easily.
Sheehan working for a triangle but Nash defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash looking to pass the guard.
Nash has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nash decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sheehan, up you get!
Nash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheehan.
Blake Nash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheehan takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheehan sizes up Nash with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sheehan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Nash.
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 Blake Nash will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Nash's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sheehan loads up on a big right hand but Nash slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Sheehan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nash slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sheehan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nash.
Nash swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sheehan.
Nash moves into the clinch successfully.
Nash misses with a knee strike.
Sheehan being controlled against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nash just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sheehan's brow.
Nash throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sheehan blocks it with crossed arms.
Nash is trying to maintain a safe position but Sheehan gets an underhook and turns Nash into the cage.
Nash swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheehan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheehan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan wants to break free but Nash has control.
Nash lands an elbow just above Sheehan 's eye.
It looks like Justus Sheehan has been cut.
Sheehan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sheehan has Nash pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nash manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sheehan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nash is struggling to control the position.
Sheehan blocks an elbow strike from Nash.
Nash scores with a knee to the head.
Nash is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sheehan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nash avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sheehan wants to take the fight to the mat but Nash manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blake Nash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justus Sheehan.
Sheehan is trying to break the clinch but Nash is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sheehan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nash gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sheehan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nash.
Nash misses with an elbow strike.
Nash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sheehan.
Nash keeps control of Sheehan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sheehan is looking for a takedown.
Nash stalls.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Sheehan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Nash.
Sheehan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nash pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan has had enough of the clinch but Nash keeps him there for the moment.
Sheehan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sheehan misses with a two punch combination.
Nash feints and then cracks Sheehan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheehan down.
Nash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nash looks for the body kick but Sheehan saw that one coming.
Nash throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sheehan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nash lands a jab to Sheehan's midsection.
Sheehan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheehan.
Sheehan swats away the attempt to clinch by Nash.
Nash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sheehan's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nash closes the distance and clinches.
Nash stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Nash throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sheehan has had enough of the clinch but Nash keeps him there for the moment.
Nash looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Blake Nash.
Sheehan takes a swing at Nash's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nash scores with a leg kick.
Sheehan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sheehan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Nash clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nash getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nash pushes Sheehan up against the cage in a clinch.
Nash lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nash pushes off an throws an elbow but Sheehan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nash scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sheehan's efforts to push away.
Sheehan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Nash lands.
Nash connects with a superb combination that knocks Sheehan out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Nash before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Sheehan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blake Nash!
Blake Nash retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Blake Nash made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Justus Sheehan spoke after the fight, saying 'I just wanted to thank all the fans and the OFC as what you just witnessed was my last fight. I had a lot of ups and downs in my career with my biggest achievement being the OFC Middleweight Champion. It was an experience I will never forget. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!'.
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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 |
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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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