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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Majors Paaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Baumgartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paaine comes to the cage accompanied by F*ck Authority-Pennywise. Majors Paaine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Majors Paaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Baumgartner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baumgartner scores with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Paaine's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baumgartner connects with a looping right hand.
Baumgartner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paaine's hands.
Baumgartner connects with a solid leg kick.
Baumgartner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paaine.
No joy there for Baumgartner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baumgartner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baumgartner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paaine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baumgartner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paaine is looking to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baumgartner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baumgartner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paaine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paaine tries to kick Baumgartner off but Baumgartner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Paaine is trying to get back to full guard.
Baumgartner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Baumgartner is stalling here. Paaine is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Baumgartner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Paaine has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paaine working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Baumgartner is trying to control Paaine's posture but Paaine avoids it.
Baumgartner is not content to let Paaine control the position.
Paaine wants to control for a moment but Baumgartner uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baumgartner is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paaine passes to side control.
Baumgartner is looking to regain half guard here but Paaine keeps moving and retains side control.
Paaine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baumgartner keeps working.
Paaine scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baumgartner to see if he's OK.
Baumgartner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paaine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paaine prevents Baumgartner from improving his position.
Paaine wants to pass the guard but Baumgartner is defending well.
Paaine throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Baumgartner to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paaine is aware though and is defending well.
Baumgartner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paaine wants to control from the top but Baumgartner keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baumgartner working a defensive guard here.
Baumgartner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Paaine trying to control but Baumgartner is working from the bottom.
Paaine is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Baumgartner keeping moving, preventing Paaine from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baumgartner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baumgartner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paaine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baumgartner pulls Paaine in close to his closed guard and prevents Paaine from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Baumgartner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baumgartner looks for a takedown but Paaine sprawls well.
Baumgartner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baumgartner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paaine's guard.
Baumgartner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paaine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paaine keeping moving, preventing Baumgartner from controlling successfully.
Paaine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baumgartner trying to control the position from guard on top but Paaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baumgartner looking to pass the guard.
Baumgartner trying to control the position from guard on top but Paaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roger Baumgartner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Baumgartner tries to land a front kick but Paaine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Paaine enables Baumgartner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Paaine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Baumgartner is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner won't allow Paaine to get back to his feet.
Baumgartner tries to free his leg and advance position but Paaine is retaining full guard.
Paaine is trying to keep Baumgartner in close.
Paaine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baumgartner passes Paaine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paaine is trying to stand up here but Baumgartner is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner trying to control from half guard but Paaine is working away.
Baumgartner wants to free his trapped foot but Paaine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baumgartner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paaine wants to improve his position but Baumgartner is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner seems to be looking for submissions.
Paaine is looking to escape.
Roger Baumgartner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baumgartner trying to control from half guard but Paaine is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baumgartner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paaine defends it well.
Paaine is not content to let Baumgartner control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Baumgartner 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. This is the final round!
Baumgartner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paaine as he jumps to the side.
Baumgartner dives in and scores a takedown into Paaine's guard.
Baumgartner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baumgartner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baumgartner trying to control but Paaine is working from the bottom.
Baumgartner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Paaine keeping full guard, as Baumgartner tries to pass.
Paaine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roger Baumgartner was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Baumgartner lands with a shot to the body.
Baumgartner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paaine defends it nicely.
Baumgartner gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paaine is refusing to be controlled, as Baumgartner sits in half guard.
Baumgartner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paaine is just riding it out for now. Baumgartner eventually gives up the hold.
Paaine is trying to stand back up but Baumgartner is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paaine defends it well.
Baumgartner passes the guard and advances to mount!
Roger Baumgartner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paaine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paaine wants to get back to full guard.
Baumgartner tries to pass to full mount but Paaine defends it.
Majors Paaine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paaine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paaine wants to get back to his feet.
Baumgartner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Baumgartner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paaine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baumgartner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Baumgartner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baumgartner 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Baumgartner!
Our winner, Roger Baumgartner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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