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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bullet with a name. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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165 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rich Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ted Baker!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker looking to score a takedown here. Gold is defending well but Baker drives through and ends up in Gold's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gold being controlled here, momentarily.
Gold wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ted Baker.
Baker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gold is trying to defend but Baker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baker controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Baker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baker looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold is trying desperately to improve position.
Baker controlling the position easily from mount.
Baker working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Gold turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Baker off and cradles Gold's limp body as Baker celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ted Baker!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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