PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Baeumer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baeumer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Die Prinzen - Deutschland. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Baeumer
vs
Textmark

182 cm
24
223 lbs
9 - 8 - 1

182 cm
23
222 lbs
9 - 8 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

The Prototype's Nutrition Company

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Baeumer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baeumer loads up on a big right hand but Textmark slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Textmark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baeumer takes one to the chin there.
Baeumer moves forwards but Textmark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Textmark swinging wildly here.
Textmark blocks a jab.
Textmark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baeumer.
Textmark misses with a straight left.
Baeumer throws an overhand right that lands on Textmark's shoulder, as Textmark tries to avoid the shot.
Textmark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baeumer. Baeumer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Danga de danga de dang - Textmark scores with a four punch combination!
Baeumer looks to land a left hand but Textmark moved out of range nicely.
Textmark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Textmark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Textmark lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baeumer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Textmark.
Baeumer scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Justin Textmark has been cut.
Justin Textmark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Textmark does it's job there.
Baeumer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Textmark.
Baeumer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Textmark.
Paul Baeumer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Textmark.
Textmark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baeumer momentarily.
Textmark missing with a left hand there. Baeumer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Textmark throws the left hand but Baeumer avoids the punch easily.
Textmark scores with a nice right hand.
Textmark cracks Baeumer with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Textmark misses.
Textmark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Textmark connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baeumer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Textmark misses with a wild combination.
Textmark shoots for a double leg takedown but Baeumer sprawls well. He's pushed Textmark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baeumer needs to keep his hands up - Textmark had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Textmark looks to land a left hand but Baeumer moved out of range nicely.
Textmark thows a body shot but no joy.
Baeumer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Textmark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Textmark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baeumer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Textmark landing strikes.
Textmark looks gassed!

Textmark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baeumer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baeumer is looking to regain half guard here but Textmark keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baeumer is working hard here to advance position.
Baeumer manages to get back to half guard.
Baeumer is trying to control but can't.
Textmark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Textmark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baeumer controlling the position for now.

That's four 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.
Baeumer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Textmark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baeumer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Textmark on the ground.
Textmark wants to pass to mount but Baeumer is defending the position.
Textmark not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Textmark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baeumer misses with a hook.
Textmark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Textmark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baeumer throws a hook but Textmark blocks it.
A slow jab from Textmark misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Textmark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Textmark's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Textmark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baeumer at a distance.
Baeumer lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Textmark misses.
Justin Textmark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Textmark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Textmark misses the jab.
Baeumer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Textmark.
Textmark might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Textmark throws a hook to the side of Baeumer's head but Baeumer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Textmark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baeumer circles away.
Baeumer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Textmark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baeumer pinned against the cage. Baeumer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paul Baeumer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Textmark.
Textmark loads up on a big right hand but Baeumer slips the punch.
Textmark is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baeumer walks into a left hand.
Nice jab there from Baeumer.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baeumer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Textmark.
Textmark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Textmark lands a jab.
Baeumer slips a straight right by Textmark.
Textmark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Textmark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Textmark misses with a straight right.

Baeumer lands a big right hand that sends Textmark crashing to the mat! Baeumer stays standing though and waves Textmark back to his feet!

Textmark is rocked!
Justin Textmark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Textmark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Textmark is still on wobbly legs! Can Baeumer finish him?
Textmark missing with a left hand there. Baeumer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Textmark seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Textmark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baeumer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Textmark fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Baeumer as Textmark shoots in.
Baeumer circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Textmark to the canvas! Textmark doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Baeumer keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Baeumer!