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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Pietersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denzel The Dinosaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Dinosaur has chosen three days grace as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Pietersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Denzel The Dinosaur!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietersen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Dinosaur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pietersen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pietersen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pietersen controlling from mount.
The Dinosaur is looking to improve his position but Pietersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Pietersen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Dinosaur's face.
Pietersen dominating with strikes here.
Pietersen 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.
The Dinosaur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pietersen controlling the pace for now.
The Dinosaur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Dinosaur wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietersen with the ground and pound from mount.
Pietersen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The Dinosaur?
Pietersen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Dinosaur looks a forlorn figure.
Pietersen landing strikes from the mount.
Pietersen goes for an armbar but The Dinosaur turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from The Dinosaur.
The Dinosaur would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pietersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Pietersen pulls The Dinosaur in close to prevent any damage.
Pietersen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dinosaur misses with a few strikes there.
The Dinosaur blocks the body kick.
Pietersen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietersen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pietersen stands up from The Dinosaur's guard - Pietersen perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Dinosaur misses with a two punch combination.
The Dinosaur looks gassed!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pietersen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Dinosaur is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pietersen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietersen is working The Dinosaur over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pietersen tries to advance to mount but The Dinosaur denies him.
Pietersen lands an elbow.
A lull in the action here.
The Dinosaur is trying to control Pietersen's posture but Pietersen avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pietersen cracks The Dinosaur with a big right hand but The Dinosaur just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on The Dinosaur's face as Pietersen controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Dinosaur on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pietersen controlling the position from side mount.
Pietersen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pietersen dodges the punch combination from The Dinosaur.
Pietersen dodges the punch combination from The Dinosaur.
Pietersen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Dinosaur manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pietersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Dinosaur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Pietersen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pietersen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pietersen content to stall in guard here.
Pietersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Dinosaur's guard.
Pietersen works his way into side control.
The Dinosaur is breathing heavily.
Pietersen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... The Dinosaur is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Pietersen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Steen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and colin miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm Shipping Up to Boston. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Steen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, colin miller!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steen looks to land a combination but miller avoids it well.
Steen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with miller but miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steen missing with a left hand there. miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like colin miller has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steen's waist but Steen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing miller off to one side.
miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from miller.
Steen pulls miller in close to prevent any damage.
miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steen pulls miller in to control the position.
miller throws a sloppy strike and Steen has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! miller is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Steen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dustin Steen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnhold Gutenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnhold Gutenberg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Strauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnhold Gutenberg!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gutenberg.
Gutenberg takes a swing at Strauss's ribcage but misses.
Strauss slips a jab and a cross from Gutenberg.
Strauss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strauss showed some decent athleticism there.
Strauss wants to take a breather but Gutenberg is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Strauss connects with a nice short shot to Gutenberg's temple.
Gutenberg actively working from the bottom here.
Gutenberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strauss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strauss's back!
Gutenberg avoiding Strauss 's attempts to control his hands.
Strauss wants to escape the position.
Strauss controlling Gutenberg 's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutenberg is not going to allow Strauss to sit and survive in this position.
Gutenberg working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Strauss rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strauss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strauss wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gutenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Strauss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strauss trying to control but Gutenberg postures up.
Strauss keeping hold of Gutenberg's head, controlling as best he can.
Gutenberg is looking to take a break and control but Strauss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gutenberg throws a right and a left that Strauss avoids nicely.
Gutenberg misses with a double jab.
Gutenberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Strauss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gutenberg's guard.
Gutenberg looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutenberg is working an open guard so Strauss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Strauss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strauss slows down the pace here.
Strauss breaks from the clinch.
Strauss gets the takedown into side control.
Strauss lands a nice forearm strike.
Strauss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gutenberg, who protects the arm well.
Gutenberg is looking to reverse the position.
Strauss moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Strauss wants to control but Gutenberg is keeping him busy.
Strauss stands up and beckons Gutenberg to his feet.
Strauss drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Strauss dominated that round.
That's time! Strauss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gutenberg lands a right hook to the body.
Gutenberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strauss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gutenberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Strauss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalling in the clinch from Strauss.
Strauss works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Strauss won't allow Gutenberg to sweep him here.
Strauss trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strauss stays in close to Gutenberg's body and controls the position.
Strauss stands up and waves to Gutenberg to follow him.
Gutenberg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutenberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gutenberg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strauss fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gutenberg sprawls well initially but Strauss persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Strauss is looking to take a break and control but Gutenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strauss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Strauss uses his free foot to push down on Gutenberg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gutenberg.
Gutenberg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss unloading with bombs!
Gutenberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strauss controlling the position easily from mount.
Strauss scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Strauss landing strikes from the mount and Gutenberg is in trouble!
Strauss controlling his opponent.
Strauss unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Andrew Strauss just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gutenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strauss shoots in and bounces Gutenberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Strauss slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Strauss wants to control but Gutenberg is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss in side control, throwing shots but Gutenberg defends.
Strauss has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gutenberg!
Strauss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gutenberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strauss tries to control but Gutenberg wriggling away.
Strauss controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Strauss dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gutenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
Strauss looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Strauss is thwarting Gutenberg's attempts to control the position.
Strauss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gutenberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strauss tries to pass to full mount but Gutenberg defends it.
Gutenberg trying to control but Strauss postures up.
Gutenberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gutenberg defending well though.
Strauss trying to control from half guard but Gutenberg is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Strauss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Strauss controlling the position easily from mount.
Gutenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andrew Strauss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gutenberg is looking to improve his position but Strauss isn't that keen on the idea.
Gutenberg is squirming around, avoiding Strauss's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Strauss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gutenberg is looking to escape.
Gutenberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Strauss landing strikes, looking to finish!
Strauss moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gutenberg has worked his arm free - good work by Gutenberg!
Strauss just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss trying to control the action but Gutenberg is working from the bottom.
Strauss lands a nice forearm strike.
Strauss working away.
Strauss is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gutenberg's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gutenberg is looking to reverse the position.
Strauss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gutenberg keeps working.
Gutenberg being controlled for a moment.
Arnhold Gutenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gutenberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Strauss misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strauss, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Strauss!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Heller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Heller!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Heller to the mat! Heller manages to get full guard.
Heller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaw drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Heller dives on top into guard.
Shaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Heller from controlling successfully.
Shaw is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Heller has his hands clasped together but Shaw extends an breaks Heller's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shaw.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Shaw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabor Nemeth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Dawkins has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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271 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabor Nemeth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemeth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dawkins wants to control but Nemeth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nemeth is looking to take a break and control but Dawkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawkins is looking for a sweep. Nemeth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nemeth tries to stand and escape but Dawkins is controlling the position.
Dawkins is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nemeth has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dawkins throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nemeth. What's that going to do exactly?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemeth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins tries to reverse the position but Nemeth maintains control.
Dawkins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Nemeth 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.
Nemeth is trying to control the action in half guard but Dawkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dawkins is trying to control but Nemeth manages to pass to mount!
Dawkins is looking to improve his position but Nemeth isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dawkins tries to hold on but Nemeth pushes him away.
Dawkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dawkins tries to lock up and control but Nemeth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dawkins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dawkins tries to roll over but Nemeth keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemeth wants to pass to mount but Dawkins is defending the position.
Nemeth is thwarting Dawkins's attempts to control the position.
Dawkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dawkins is trying to maintain the position but Nemeth is very close to passing his half guard.
Dawkins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nemeth manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nemeth avoids the attempt from Dawkins to control.
Nemeth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawkins is looking to escape.
Nemeth avoids the attempt from Dawkins to control.
Dawkins is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nemeth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawkins is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabor Nemeth dominated that round.
That's time! Nemeth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nemeth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawkins.
Nemeth misses with a double jab.
Dawkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nemeth.
Dawkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tim Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawkins instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dawkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dawkins lands a knee to the body.
Dawkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nemeth up against the cage.
Dawkins lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nemeth tries to circle away but Dawkins has him pinned against the cage.
Dawkins lands a body shot.
Dawkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dawkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dawkins lands a knee to the body.
Dawkins lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dawkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dawkins lands an elbow inside that Nemeth shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Dawkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dawkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dawkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dawkins working Nemeth over with knees to the body.
Dawkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Nemeth backwards.
Dawkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nemeth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tim Dawkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dawkins is stalling here.
Dawkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nemeth takes an elbow to the temple.
Dawkins slowing the pace effectively.
Dawkins lands a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Dawkins.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dawkins lands a damaging elbow.
Dawkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nemeths head.
Dawkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawkins lands a shoulder strike.
Nemeth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Dawkins.
Dawkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nemeth's efforts to push away.
Nemeth trying to control the position but instead, Dawkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nemeth into the cage.
Dawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawkins lands a damaging elbow.
Nemeth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nemeth working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dawkins.
Nemeth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nemeth as Dawkins tries to tie him up.
Dawkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nemeths head.
Dawkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dawkins crunches a lovely knee into Nemeth's ribcage.
Dawkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nemeth.
Dawkins scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Dawkins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nemeth presses Dawkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nemeth.
Nemeth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawkins trying to land knees to the body.
Nemeth wants to break free but Dawkins has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dawkins throws an elbow but misses.
Nemeth successfully pulls guard.
Nemeth keeping full guard, as Dawkins tries to pass.
Nemeth manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nemeth moves in looking to clinch but Dawkins pushes him off.
Nemeth misses with a double jab
and Dawkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nemeth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gabor Nemeth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawkins cracks the inside of Nemeth's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins misses with a few strikes there.
Dawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dawkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nemeth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawkins throws a one two combo.
Dawkins darts in and clinches Nemeth up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dawkins.
Dawkins cracks Nemeth with a nice body shot.
Dawkins stalls.
Dawkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dawkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nemeth avoids it.
Dawkins lands an elbow inside that Nemeth shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nemeth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dawkins lands a nice elbow.
Nemeth tries to break free but Dawkins pushes him back against the cage.
Dawkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Nemeth won't want to take too many of those.
Nemeth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dawkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nemeth can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Dawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nemeth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nemeth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nemeth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dawkins counters with a leg kick.
Nemeth tries a low kick but Dawkins avoids it.
Dawkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nemeth circles away quickly and effectively.
Nemeth pushes Dawkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawkins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nemeth's defenses.
Dawkins working aggressively here.
Dawkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Nemeth backwards.
Nemeth tries to circle away but Dawkins has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawkins working Nemeth over with knees to the body.
Dawkins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins lands an elbow inside.
Nemeth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dawkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dawkins.
Nemeth blocks an elbow strike from Dawkins.
Dawkins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nemeth's defenses.
Dawkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nemeth's face.
Nemeth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dawkins trying to control the position but instead, Nemeth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dawkins into the cage.
Good body shot from Nemeth.
Nemeth lands with a short shot to the head.
Nemeth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nemeth lands a body punch.
Dawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Nemeth.
Nemeth throws an elbow that misses.
Dawkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nemeth.
A short left from Nemeth.
Nemeth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Nemeth - that landed with a thud.
Dawkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawkins tries to work over Nemeth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nemeth - that landed with a thud.
Nemeth is trying to break the clinch but Dawkins is controlling him.
Nemeth has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Knees to the body from Dawkins.
Dawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nemeth is looking to control Dawkins's arms but Dawkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nemeth has his back to the cage.
Dawkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Nemeth gets an underhook and turns Dawkins into the cage.
Nemeth misses with some punches.
Dawkins misses with an elbow strike.
Nemeth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nemeth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nemeth throws a head punch that misses.
Nemeth gets control of Dawkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nemeth will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dawkins pushing down on Nemeth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dawkins is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nemeth controlling the position.
Nemeth is looking to stand up but Dawkins isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemeth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dawkins trying to control but Nemeth is working from the bottom.
Nemeth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dawkins stops Nemeth from standing up.
Nemeth keeping full guard, as Dawkins tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dawkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nemeth doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawkins circles away.
Dawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemeth moves away.
Nemeth looks to clinch
and Dawkins moves into the clinch.
Dawkins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nemeth.
Dawkins lands an elbow inside.
Nemeth swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Dawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawkins 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Dawkins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Harmison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Cannavaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cannavaro has chosen Meshuggah - Bleed as his entrance music. The key to victory for Stephen Harmison has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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275 lbs
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240 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Harmison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelo Cannavaro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harmison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harmison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harmison wants to clinch
so Cannavaro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cannavaro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Angelo Cannavaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannavaro looks to land a combination but Harmison avoids it well.
Harmison thows a body shot but no joy.
Harmison lands with a kick to the temple. Cannavaro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Angelo Cannavaro has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harmison clinches up with Cannavaro and pushes him back against the cage.
Harmison throws an elbow that misses.
Cannavaro lands a body punch.
Harmison trying to control the position but instead, Cannavaro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harmison into the cage.
Harmison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cannavaro blocks the elbow strike.
Cannavaro blocks an elbow strike.
Cannavaro working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannavaro stalling.
Harmison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cannavaro is defending well for now.
Harmison leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Harmison.
Cannavaro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harmison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harmison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Angelo Cannavaro's cut even more.
Harmison landing knees to the body.
Cannavaro looks gassed!
Cannavaro managing to block the knees to the body from Harmison.
Harmison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cannavaro is trying to stall.
Harmison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cannavaro avoids it.
Harmison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cannavaro's defenses.
The cut above Angelo Cannavaro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Harmison lands an elbow inside that Cannavaro shrugs off.
Angelo Cannavaro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Angelo Cannavaro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stephen Harmison!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Flintoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner comes into the arena with Cracking the Whip blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Andrew Turner has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andrew Turner seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light 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 London, Andrew Turner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Flintoff!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flintoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Turner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flintoff is looking to regain half guard here but Turner keeps moving and retains side control.
Turner avoids the strikes from the bottom by Flintoff.
Turner could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Turner gets to mount! Flintoff was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Turner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Flintoff swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Flintoff is looking to get to half guard.
Flintoff avoids a series of strikes thrown by Turner.
Flintoff can't escape the position.
Turner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Turner throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Flintoff regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintoff is not content to let Turner control the position.
Flintoff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back!
Flintoff doesn't have the hooks in and Turner manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flintoff tries to strike from the bottom.
Flintoff throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flintoff wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
Flintoff tries to strike from the bottom.
Turner chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintoff wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
Flintoff doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Turner trying to control but Flintoff is working from the bottom.
Flintoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turner manages to get himself to full guard.
Flintoff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flintoff landing some decent shots from guard.
Flintoff landing some decent shots from guard.
Flintoff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flintoff is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flintoff works over Turner with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintoff postures up and lands a big shot to Turner's brow.
Flintoff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flintoff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turner's head.
Turner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flintoff is one step ahead there.
Flintoff lands a couple of digs.
Flintoff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flintoff thows a big elbow that misses.
Flintoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flintoff.
Flintoff landing some decent shots from guard.
Flintoff landing with the ground and pound.
Flintoff works over Turner with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flintoff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Flintoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flintoff is controlling him.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Flintoff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Flintoff looking to pass the guard.
Turner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flintoff working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flintoff pushing down on Turner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flintoff working over Turner with some ground and pound. Turner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Flintoff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Flintoff dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flintoff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Flintoff drops Turner with a left and a right! Oh, Turner is hurt - Flintoff dives into side control looking to finish!
Turner is rocked!
It looks like Andrew Turner has been cut.
Flintoff scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Turner is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Flintoff can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Flintoff!
Andrew Flintoff is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Baptista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and thiago ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baptista comes to the cage accompanied by Mata Ratos - A Minha Sogra e um Boi. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Baptista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, thiago ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baptista tries to close the distance and clinch but ortiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baptista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by ortiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Baptista which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Baptista misses.
Baptista closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baptista lands in his opponent's guard.
Baptista has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
ortiz working a defensive guard here.
Baptista trying to control the position from guard on top but ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ortiz controlling the position.
ortiz trying to control the position.
ortiz is looking for a triangle but Baptista pushes his legs off easily.
Baptista is looking to work some ground and pound but ortiz has wrist control.
ortiz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
ortiz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
ortiz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baptista wants to control from the top but ortiz keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ortiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
ortiz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
ortiz wants to stand up but Baptista is controlling him.
Baptista is stalling in the full guard.
ortiz looking for a guillotine here but Baptista defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baptista wants to control from the top but ortiz keeps moving.
Baptista is really struggling to control ortiz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baptista stands up and waves to ortiz to follow him.
A head kick misses from Baptista.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Baptista.
Baptista misses with a head kick.
Baptista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baptista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ortiz counters with a single leg into guard. Baptista didn't expect that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Baptista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
thiago ortiz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Baptista misses the body punch
and ortiz counters with a takedown into side control.
Baptista wants to control but ortiz postures up.
ortiz trying to control the position but Baptista is working away.
Baptista can't do much from the bottom here.
ortiz tries for a kimura but Baptista is defending well.
ortiz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
ortiz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ortiz working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ortiz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baptista moves into the clinch.
Baptista gets control of ortiz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baptista will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baptista has ortiz pulled in close to control his posture.
ortiz postures up.
ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baptista works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
ortiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baptista swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baptista wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baptista not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
ortiz looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baptista tries to close the distance and clinch up but ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baptista thuds his right hand into ortiz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
ortiz keeps the fight on the outside.
ortiz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baptista counters with a nice double leg into side control. ortiz won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baptista staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Baptista dominated that second round.
That's time! Baptista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baptista throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by ortiz.
ortiz gets the takedown into side control.
ortiz swings around for an armbar but Baptista sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into ortiz's guard.
ortiz working for a triangle but Baptista defends it easily.
Baptista wants to control from the top but ortiz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ortiz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baptista trying to control but ortiz is working from the bottom.
Baptista controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
ortiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baptista looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Luis Baptista just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
ortiz shoots and misses
and Baptista counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baptista.
Baptista wants to control from the top but ortiz keeps moving.
ortiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
ortiz keeping moving, preventing Baptista from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ortiz working for submissions but it's allowed Baptista to get to half guard.
Baptista seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but ortiz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
ortiz wants to improve his position but Baptista is controlling well.
Baptista stalling.
Baptista has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
ortiz is looking for a sweep. Baptista is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baptista is working for a submission of some sort.
ortiz trying to control but Baptista postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ortiz is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Baptista clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice leg kick lands there from Baptista.
Baptista with a poor takedown
and ortiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baptista seems keen to control ortiz's posture.
ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ortiz wants to control from the top but Baptista keeps moving.
ortiz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptista is looking for a triangle but ortiz pushes his legs off easily.
Baptista not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
ortiz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baptista counters with a single leg into guard. ortiz didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ortiz looking for a guillotine here but Baptista defends easily.
ortiz keeping moving, preventing Baptista from controlling successfully.
ortiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baptista trying to control the position from guard on top but ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ortiz working for submissions but it's allowed Baptista to get to half guard.
ortiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baptista moves nicely into side control.
Baptista wants to lay and pray for a moment but ortiz keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baptista staying calm.
ortiz tries to bench press Baptista off him but Baptista keeps the position.
Baptista advances to full mount.
ortiz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Baptista had his way with thiago ortiz in that 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!
Baptista goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Luis Baptista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baptista misses with a head kick.
ortiz scores with a nice head shot.
Baptista shoots in and bounces ortiz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baptista is one step ahead there.
ortiz is looking for a triangle but Baptista pushes his legs off easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptista wants to control from the top but ortiz keeps moving.
ortiz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baptista doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but ortiz is tightening it up a little... Baptista has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Baptista reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Baptista taps out! nice BJJ there by ortiz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). thiago ortiz!
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