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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Won Ton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to PRIDE FC - Theme Song. Baker has chosen Mortal Kombat- Afu Ra as his entrance music. Edwin Baker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Won Ton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edwin Baker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker scores with a head kick.
Ton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker has his foot on Ton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ton works his way back into a safe position though.
Ton with a nice head shot there.
Baker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ton distracts Baker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker keeping full guard, as Ton tries to pass.
Ton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baker on the ground.
Ton postures up and lands a big shot to Baker's brow.
Baker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ton defends it easily.
Baker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ton cracks Baker with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ton throwing strikes but missing.
Ton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baker's head.
Baker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ton throwing strikes from guard but Baker blocks nicely.
Ton landing with the ground and pound.
Baker looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baker dives on top into guard.
Baker wants to control from the top but Ton keeps moving.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ton looking for a guillotine here but Baker defends easily.
Baker postures up in Ton's guard and throws a big left but Ton blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker passes Ton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Baker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ton has hold of Baker's hands but Baker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker.
Baker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily.
Ton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ton tries to get out of the position.
Ton landing rabbit punches to the side of Baker's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Baker moves nicely into side control.
Baker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ton some visible discomfort.
Ton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ton wants to get back to full guard.
Ton is breathing heavily.
Ton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baker is trying to control. Ton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baker content to control rather than advance.
Baker is working for a kimura but Ton is defending it quite comfortably.
Ton is staying active underneath Baker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edwin Baker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baker.
Ton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baker.
Crunch! Baker slams his shin into Ton's torso.
Baker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ton shoots in looking for a takedown. Baker tries to sprawl out of it but Ton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Baker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters circling a little - Baker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Baker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baker clinches.
Ton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Won Ton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ton's defenses.
Baker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Baker lands a nice forearm strike.
Baker trying to control the position but Ton is working away.
Baker has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker looking to control but Ton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ton is in a horrible position here. Baker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Baker landing strikes, looking to finish!
Edwin Baker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ton tries to reverse the position but Baker maintains control.
Ton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baker looking to control but Ton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ton can't escape the position.
Ton is squirming around, avoiding Baker's attempts to control the action.
That's two 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.
Ton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baker landing punches.
Baker looking to control but Ton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ton is trying to escape the mount.
Baker with a couple of short strikes.
Baker prevents Ton from getting the reversal.
Baker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Baker working Ton over with strikes here.
Baker trying to control but Ton is having none of it.
Baker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ton looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker raining down shots from the mount!
Baker landing shots from mount.
Baker has control of Ton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ton is trying to escape the mount.
Ton is bucking up trying to escape but Baker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ton is looking to improve his position but Baker isn't that keen on the idea.
Ton is working hard here to advance position.
Ton wants to control but Baker is having none of it.
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.
Baker lands with some strikes.
Baker breaks from Ton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ton is desperately trying to improve his position but Baker has a good base and remains in mount.
Baker landing punches.
Baker dominating with strikes here.
Ton working to try and regain half guard.
Ton wants to control but Baker is having none of it.
Baker with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker wants to control the pace but Ton is squirming around nicely.
Ton tries to lock up and control but Baker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ton is squirming around, avoiding Baker's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baker throws a nice head kick!
Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Baker.
Baker trying to control the position but instead, Ton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baker into the cage.
Ton is working for takedown but Baker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Won Ton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker thumps Ton with a low kick.
Ton circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice combination there by Baker.
Baker is looking to slow Ton down with leg kicks.
Baker rushes Ton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Baker.
Baker lands a knee to the body.
Baker lands an elbow that stopped Ton in his tracks for a moment.
Baker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ton.
Baker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ton's defenses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ton's guard.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker is stalling in the full guard.
Ton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baker defends well.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ton looking for a guillotine here but Baker defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Ton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ton tries to strike from the bottom.
Baker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baker wants to control but Ton is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker blocks the strikes from Ton.
Edwin Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baker wants to control but Ton is keeping him busy.
Baker cracks Ton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ton is not content to let Baker control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baker. That's going to slow Ton down.
Ton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baker manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baker has his hands on Ton's head, controlling the position.
Baker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Won Ton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edwin Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baker 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edwin Baker!
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hype
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FIGHT
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