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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Chamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Baltasar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Baltasar told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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179 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gilberto Chamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fernando Baltasar!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamba gets a double leg takedown into Baltasar's guard.
Chamba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baltasar keeping moving, preventing Chamba from controlling successfully.
Baltasar is looking to stand up but Chamba isn't so interested in that idea.
Chamba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chamba forces his way into half guard.
Chamba working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Baltasar's thigh. Baltasar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamba drops back looking for a leg! Baltasar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baltasar manages to kick Chamba off! Chamba jumps back into Baltasar's guard.
Chamba wants to control from the top but Baltasar keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chamba drops back looking for a leg! Baltasar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baltasar manages to kick Chamba off! Chamba jumps back into Baltasar's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chamba has gone for a leg lock! Baltasar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chamba's guard.
Baltasar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chamba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chamba working for a triangle but Baltasar defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baltasar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chamba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chamba looking for a guillotine here but Baltasar defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Chamba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Baltasar is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Chamba has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Baltasar is looking to defend but Chamba has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Baltasar! Chamba pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Baltasar taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gilberto Chamba!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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