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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Basheer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deadguy Deftone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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298 lbs
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ahmad Basheer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deadguy Deftone!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deftone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Basheer clinches up with Deftone and pushes him back against the cage.
Basheer gets control of Deftone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Basheer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Deftone wants to stand and escape but instead Basheer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basheer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deftone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Basheer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Basheer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Basheer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basheer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Basheer trying to control but Deftone is working from the bottom.
Basheer advances to half guard.
Basheer is looking for a kimura but Deftone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Basheer to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basheer is trying to work for a kimura but Deftone is defending well.
Basheer is trying to work for a kimura but Deftone is defending well.
Basheer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deftone sees it coming and defends easily.
Basheer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basheer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deftone defends it well.
Basheer thows a huge punch but Deftone dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Basheer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Basheer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deftone's head.
Basheer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Basheer seems to be working for a kimura but Deftone defends the submission attempt.
Basheer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deftone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Basheer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Basheer is keen to just control but Deftone is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Basheer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Basheer gets a clinch.
Deftone throws an elbow that misses.
Basheer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Basheer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deftone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Basheer is looking to take a break and control but Deftone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deftone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Basheer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deftone is trying to stand.
Basheer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Basheer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Deftone is just riding it out for now. Basheer eventually gives up the hold.
Basheer wants to pass to mount but Deftone is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basheer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ahmad Basheer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Basheer decides to stand up.
Deftone wants to clinch.
Deftone gets caught flat footed, as Basheer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basheer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Basheer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Basheer forces his way into half guard.
Basheer seems to be looking for submissions.
Basheer is trying to control. Deftone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basheer is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basheer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deftone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Basheer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Deftone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Basheer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deftone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Basheer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Basheer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Basheer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Basheer counters with a shoot takedown. Deftone fights it but they end up in guard.
Basheer throwing strikes but missing.
Basheer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deftone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deftone has a closed guard, preventing Basheer from standing up.
Basheer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basheer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Basheer wants to pass the guard but Deftone is keeping the position.
Basheer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Basheer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Deftone's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Basheer fails to land the takedown.
Basheer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deftone can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deftone gets tackled into the cage by Basheer. Basheer maintains the clinch.
Deftone lands with a right to the head.
Deftone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Basheer struggles to land a body shot inside as Deftone controls his hands.
Deftone wants to break free but Basheer has control.
Deftone has had enough of the clinch but Basheer keeps him there for the moment.
Basheer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Basheer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Deftone tries to break free but Basheer pushes him back against the cage.
Deftone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Deftone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deftone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Basheer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deftone is trying to break the clinch but Basheer has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Deftone.
Basheer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Basheer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Deftone!
Basheer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Deftone is looking to clinch.
Basheer moves into range and clinches up with Deftone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deftone misses with an elbow over the top.
Deftone tries a body shot but Basheer blocks it.
Deftone misses with the head strike.
Basheer lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Basheer wants to get up but he can't break Deftone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Basheer wants to control from the top but Deftone keeps moving.
Basheer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deftone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deftone has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deftone wants to stand and escape but instead Basheer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Basheer clearly takes that round.
That's time! Basheer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Basheer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Basheer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Deftone to keep the fight standing.
Basheer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Basheer prevents a body shot from Deftone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Basheer.
Deftone misses with the head strike.
Basheer prevents Deftone from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Deftone.
Deftone swings wildly with an uppercut but Basheer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deftone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Basheer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Ahmad Basheer has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deftone moves in looking to clinch but Basheer pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Deftone.
Deftone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deftone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Deftone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Basheer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deftone clinches.
Basheer drags the fight down to the ground.
Basheer is looking for a triangle but Deftone pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Deftone wanted to stand there but Basheer had control of the position.
Basheer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deftone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Basheer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ahmad Basheer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basheer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deftone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Basheer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deftone misses with a punch to the body.
Basheer is trying to maintain a safe position but Deftone gets an underhook and turns Basheer into the cage.
Deftone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Basheer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deftone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Deftone gets caught napping as Basheer dives in and scores a takedown. Deftone manages to retain guard.
Basheer prevents Deftone from getting back to his feet.
Basheer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basheer stands up from Deftone's guard - Basheer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Deftone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Basheer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Basheer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deftone scores with a body shot.
Deftone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Basheer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Basheer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deftone.
Basheer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deftone but Deftone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Deftone does no damage.
Deftone tries to clinch up.
Basheer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Deftone tries to clinch up.
Deftone lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deftone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deadguy Deftone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Basheer checks a leg kick.
Basheer just misses with a punch to the body.
Basheer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Deftone was covering up waiting for the punch and Basheer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Basheer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deftone dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deadguy Deftone dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ahmad Basheer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Deftone throws a right and a left that Basheer avoids nicely.
Basheer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Deftone!
Basheer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Deftone is avoiding damage well.
Basheer cracks Deftone with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Basheer cracks Deftone with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Basheer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Deftone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Basheer is looking to take a break and control but Deftone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deftone is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basheer stands up and beckons Deftone to his feet.
Basheer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Basheer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Basheer drops an elbow to the side of Deftone's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basheer is looking to take a break and control but Deftone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Basheer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deftone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Basheer trying to control from half guard but Deftone is working away.
Basheer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basheer seems to be looking for submissions.
Basheer stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Basheer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Basheer in particular looking to stall.
Deadguy Deftone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basheer trying to advance position but Deftone counters by regaining guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Basheer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deftone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deftone has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad Basheer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Basheer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad Basheer!
Ahmad Basheer is the new super heavyweight champion!
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