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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craken Skulls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Religion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bad Religion is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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172 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craken Skulls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bad Religion!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skulls closes the distance and clinches.
Religion has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skulls uses from the top position.
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.
Religion keeping moving, preventing Skulls from controlling successfully.
Religion wants to stand and escape but Skulls is having none of it.
Skulls would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Religion is looking for a triangle but Skulls pushes his legs off easily.
Skulls throws a big right hand that misses.
Skulls trying to control the position from guard on top but Religion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skulls with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Religion wants to get back to his feet but Skulls is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skulls looking to pass the guard.
Skulls throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Religion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skulls wanted to stand there but Religion had control of the position.
Religion wants to sweep here but Skulls controlling him for the moment.
Religion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skulls jumps guard.
Religion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Religion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Religion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Religion pushing down on Skulls's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Skulls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Religion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Religion's back!
Skulls is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Skulls scores with punches to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skulls keeps control of the position as Religion tries to break free.
Skulls gets his hands free as Religion looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skulls wants to control but Religion manages to buck him off and is now in Skulls's guard! Nice work there by Religion!
Religion drops back, looking for a kneebar! Skulls looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Skulls looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Skulls!
Religion is looking to regain half guard here but Skulls keeps moving and retains side control.
Skulls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Religion keeps working.
Religion wants to control but Skulls postures up.
Religion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Religion is trying to get back to his feet.
Skulls wants to control but Religion is keeping him busy.
Religion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Skulls prevents Religion from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Religion gets back to full guard.
Religion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bad Religion will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Religion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Skulls tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Religion is in Skulls's guard.
Skulls working a defensive guard here.
Skulls is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skulls is trying to control the position but Religion postures up.
Religion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skulls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Religion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skulls had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Religion defends it easily.
Skulls keeping full guard, as Religion tries to pass.
Religion cracks Skulls with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Religion decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skulls, up you get!
Skulls gets caught napping as Religion dives in and scores a takedown. Skulls manages to retain guard.
Religion throwing strikes from guard but Skulls blocks nicely.
Religion throwing strikes but missing.
Religion is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Skulls is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Skulls has escaped and now he's on top!
Religion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Religion is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Religion with a nice head shot there.
Religion throws an elbow that misses. Skulls uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Religion's guard. Nice move by Skulls!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Religion pushes Skulls off and gets back to his feet.
Religion misses with a head kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Religion enables Skulls to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Religion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Religion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skulls tries to free his leg and advance position but Religion is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Religion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Religion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skulls chips away with some ground and pound.
Skulls trying to control the position from guard on top but Religion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Religion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Religion looking for a guillotine here but Skulls defends easily.
Religion is trying to keep Skulls in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skulls stands and throws Religion's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Religion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Skulls's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Religion regains full guard. Nicely done.
Religion keeping moving, preventing Skulls from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skulls stops Religion from standing up.
Skulls trying to control but Religion is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Religion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Skulls has Religion up against the cage in a clinch.
Skulls breaks from the clinch.
Skulls shoots in and gets a takedown into Religion's guard.
Skulls wants to control from the top but Religion keeps moving.
Religion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skulls is aware though and is defending well.
Religion looking to control.
Religion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Skulls passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Religion is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Religion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Religion tries to bench press Skulls off him but Skulls keeps the position.
Skulls trying to control the position but Religion is working away.
Religion is pushing Skulls's head away, looking to escape. Skulls manages to hold on to the position though.
Religion stops Skulls from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skulls is looking to take a break and control but Religion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Religion is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Skulls asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Religion is looking for a sweep.
Religion manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Religion pushes Skulls off looking to stand but Skulls dives back in and keeps control.
Skulls is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Religion wants to improve his position but Skulls is controlling well.
Religion is trying to stand.
Religion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skulls is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Craken Skulls has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Skulls drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Religion can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Religion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Skulls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Craken Skulls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skulls swings around for an armbar but Religion sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Skulls's guard.
Religion drops back looking for a leg! Skulls is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skulls manages to kick Religion off! Religion jumps back into Skulls's guard.
Religion stops Skulls from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Religion postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Skulls is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Religion, into his guard.
Bad Religion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Religion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skulls gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Craken Skulls.
I think Religion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bad Religion!
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energy
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RATING
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