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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Baptista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 Montreal, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demian Baptista!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baptista throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Baptista which made him look bad.
Baptista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diaz.
Baptista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz stays in close to Baptista's body and controls the position.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz trying to control but Baptista is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz won't allow Baptista to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Baptista looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baptista keeps working.
Baptista throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Baptista wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Baptista seems a little lost for a moment, as Diaz dominates the positioning.
Baptista is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diaz off and has taken his back!
Baptista is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Baptista. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Baptista's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz.
Baptista had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Diaz is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Baptista Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Diaz's back instead.
Baptista missing with strikes from the back.
Baptista looks gassed!
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Diaz trying to control the hands but Baptista breaks the grip.
Baptista is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoids the strikes from Baptista.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Baptista gets his way!
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but Baptista has full control of the position and if anything, Diaz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Baptista has his opponent's back but Diaz is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Baptista.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baptista regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baptista lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diaz!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baptista pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Baptista is having none of it.
Baptista is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diaz is surviving well by controlling Baptista's body position as best he can.
Diaz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Baptista has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Baptista throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diaz because Baptista loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baptista is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diaz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diaz wants to hold on but Baptista pushes him away.
Baptista is working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz frees his head quite easily.
Diaz regains half guard.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Baptista.
Diaz is looking to escape.
Baptista wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Baptista shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baptista wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baptista stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baptista has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baptista in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baptista wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baptista!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baptista is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Baptista is having none of it.
Baptista sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Baptista wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Baptista looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baptista doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz trying to control the action but Baptista is working from the bottom.
Baptista looking for submissions off his back.
Baptista wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baptista is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nick Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baptista counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Diaz's guard now.
Baptista wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz working for a triangle but Baptista defends it easily.
Baptista throwing strikes but missing.
Baptista pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Baptista loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to keep Baptista in close.
Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baptista is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baptista postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baptista looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baptista slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baptista working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baptista tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Baptista showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baptista counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baptista.
Baptista tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Baptista throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baptista sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baptista is working away from the top position though.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Baptista has control of the leg.
Baptista trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baptista fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown. Baptista fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Baptista keeps moving.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Baptista.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Baptista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baptista has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Baptista tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baptista has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diaz has passed into side control.
Diaz slows the pace down.
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.
Diaz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baptista to his feet.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baptista counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baptista.
Baptista passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baptista's best efforts.
Diaz wants to control but Baptista is keeping busy.
Baptista thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Baptista is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Baptista is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz wants to control but Baptista is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baptista tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Baptista frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baptista avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz can't escape the position.
The referee warns Diaz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Baptista gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
A nice elbow there by Baptista.
Diaz regains half guard.
Baptista works his way into full mount!
Baptista throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The referee warns Diaz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Baptista thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baptista is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diaz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diaz!
Baptista wants to hit a switch here but Diaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Baptista there!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demian Baptista.
Well Baptista has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Baptista!
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