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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doherty comes to the cage accompanied by You can't stand me now. Pete Doherty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Doherty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Butch Baker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doherty throws a combination. Baker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Doherty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baker struggling a bit here.
Baker is letting Doherty control him for a moment.
Doherty throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Doherty is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doherty working the ground and pound but Baker is defending the strikes.
Doherty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doherty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baker stops Doherty from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker can't do much from the bottom here.
Baker tries to improve position but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doherty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Doherty trying to control the position but Baker is working away.
Baker is trying to improve his position.
Baker throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Doherty 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.
Baker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doherty off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Doherty right now.
Baker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Doherty is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Baker 's hooks.
Doherty is trying desperately to improve position.
Baker trying to control but Doherty is having none of it.
Doherty tries to hold on but Baker postures up.
Baker working for a submission but Doherty is keeping him at bay.
Baker looks gassed!
Doherty is looking to get to half guard.
Baker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty tries to hold on but Baker pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doherty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baker working for a guillotine from mount but Doherty is in no mood to give up.
Doherty regains half guard.
Doherty gets full guard.
Doherty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
Doherty trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Doherty passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Doherty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baker throws Doherty to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baker has Doherty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doherty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doherty.
Baker taking a breather.
Doherty is working for takedown but Baker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baker jumps guard but Doherty stands there with Baker around his waist. Baker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Doherty uses from the top position.
Baker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Doherty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doherty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Doherty tries to clinch but Baker moves away
and Baker moves into the clinch.
Doherty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doherty takes one to the side of the head.
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danga de danga de dang - Doherty scores with a four punch combination!
Doherty throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Doherty shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baker's guard.
Doherty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baker is looking to control Doherty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baker avoid being mounted?
Doherty prevents Baker from improving his position.
Doherty scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Doherty has control of the leg.
Doherty thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Doherty winds up and cracks Baker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Doherty wants to take a breather but Baker is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Baker has his takedown stuffed
and Doherty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Doherty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baker misses with a combination
and Doherty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baker looking to control.
Baker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Doherty is pushing down on Baker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baker is fighting to maintain full guard but Doherty has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baker is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Doherty pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands with a few short shots to the body.
Baker is trying to stand back up but Doherty is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doherty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baker defends it well.
Baker kicks Doherty off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Doherty counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Doherty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doherty gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Baker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doherty is one step ahead there.
Baker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty is looking to work some ground and pound but Baker has wrist control.
Doherty pushing down on Baker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Doherty seems to be working for a kimura but Baker defends the submission attempt.
Doherty not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doherty wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Baker wants to control but Doherty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baker wants to improve his position but Doherty is controlling well.
Doherty moves into full mount! Baker won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Doherty connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Doherty avoids the attempt from Baker to control.
Doherty working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty 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.
Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doherty thowing shots but they're missing.
Baker swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Doherty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baker tries to reverse the position but Doherty maintains control.
Doherty lands a heavy elbow.
Baker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baker tries to hold on but Doherty pushes him away.
Doherty looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker wants to hold on but Doherty pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Doherty tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Doherty counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Doherty.
Doherty wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doherty gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and Doherty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Doherty looking to pass the guard.
Doherty pushes down on Baker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker is trying to maintain the position but Doherty is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doherty kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.
Baker trying to hold on to Doherty's head to control him but Doherty postures up.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.
Doherty wants to work for an arm triangle but Baker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doherty shoots in and drives through. Baker sprawls well.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doherty counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Baker's guard now.
Doherty looking to pass the guard.
Doherty passes Baker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Doherty has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Doherty landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Doherty missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baker wants to control but Doherty is keeping busy.
Doherty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baker!
Baker stops Doherty from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Baker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doherty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Doherty.
Doherty looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doherty postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baker looks a forlorn figure.
Baker is rocked!
Doherty is working for a guillotine from mount but Baker frees his head quite easily.
Baker is still in real trouble! Can Doherty finish him?
Doherty landing punches.
Baker just holding on.
Baker seems to have recovered his senses.
Baker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Baker with a nice head shot there.
Baker wants to stand but Doherty is controlling his posture from full guard.
Doherty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Baker wants to get up but he can't break Doherty's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Doherty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker's guard.
Doherty stands and steps away. Baker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Doherty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Doherty pushes him off.
Doherty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baker lands a head kick!
Doherty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker jumps guard.
Baker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doherty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
Baker is looking to score with low kicks.
Doherty scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Doherty scoring with punches and elbows.
Doherty looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Doherty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Doherty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Doherty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Doherty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker is in trouble now - Doherty has advanced to mount!
Baker throwing hammer fists to the chest of Doherty. What's that going to do exactly?
Doherty moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Baker has worked his arm free - good work by Baker!
Baker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Doherty seems to be looking for submissions.
Doherty is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baker!
The referee warns Baker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Doherty moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Baker has worked his arm free - good work by Baker!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Baker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pete Doherty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doherty tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Doherty is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baker tries to buck Doherty off but Doherty is having none of it.
Baker regains half guard.
Baker trying to hold on to Doherty's head to control him but Doherty postures up.
Doherty seems to be working for a kimura but Baker defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Baker forces Doherty back against the cage and clinches.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doherty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doherty with a nice cross.
Baker wants to clinch but Doherty slips to the side
and Doherty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baker's guard.
Doherty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doherty passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
Doherty is working to tighten is grip on Baker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Baker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Doherty is really squeezing tight and eventually Baker passes out! Doherty breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pete Doherty!
Pete Doherty retains his lightweight title!
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