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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Baumgardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Geerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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172 lbs
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170 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brian Baumgardner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davy Geerts!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baumgardner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baumgardner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baumgardner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Geerts is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Baumgardner, into his guard.
Geerts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baumgardner ducks under a wild hook from Geerts.
Baumgardner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geerts keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Baumgardner misses.
Baumgardner moves away from the strike by Geerts.
Baumgardner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Geerts. No joy for Baumgardner on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Baumgardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baumgardner is breathing heavily.
Geerts closes the distance and clinches.
Baumgardner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Geerts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geerts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baumgardner is out of range and Geerts settles back down.
Baumgardner shoots for a takedown but Geerts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Geerts lands with a straight right. Baumgardner didn't see that one coming.
Baumgardner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Geerts swivels and escapes.
Geerts clinches up against the ropes.
Baumgardner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Geerts prevents it.
Baumgardner fails to pull guard.
Baumgardner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Geerts is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Baumgardner can't fight it off and eventually Geerts manages to take the fight to the floor. Baumgardner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Geerts is looking to stand up but Baumgardner won't let him.
Baumgardner keeping busy on the bottom but Geerts has passed one foot through into half guard.
Baumgardner strikes from the bottom but Geerts uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Baumgardner is trying to work for a sweep but Geerts has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baumgardner is looking to improve his position but Geerts isn't that keen on the idea.
Geerts tries to control but Baumgardner wriggling away.
Baumgardner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Baumgardner regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baumgardner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Geerts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Baumgardner actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Geerts.
Geerts controlling the action here.
Geerts wants to stand but Baumgardner has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Baumgardner tries to get to full guard but Geerts has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baumgardner wants to get back to full guard but Geerts has mounted him!
Baumgardner is trying desperately to improve position.
Geerts controlling the pace for now.
Baumgardner is looking to improve his position but Geerts isn't that keen on the idea.
Baumgardner regains half guard.
Baumgardner is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baumgardner wants to get back to full guard but Geerts has mounted him!
Baumgardner is working to get back to half guard.
Geerts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baumgardner is trying to escape the mount.
Geerts looking to control but Baumgardner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baumgardner is desperately trying to improve his position but Geerts has a good base and remains in mount.
Baumgardner is working hard here to advance position.
Geerts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baumgardner is desperately trying to improve his position but Geerts has a good base and remains in mount.
Baumgardner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Geerts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Geerts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Geerts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baumgardner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baumgardner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Baumgardner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baumgardner.
Geerts trying to control but Baumgardner is working from the bottom.
Baumgardner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baumgardner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baumgardner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baumgardner will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baumgardner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baumgardner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baumgardner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Geerts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Geerts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baumgardner is looking for a triangle here but Geerts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Geerts taking a breather here.
Baumgardner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Baumgardner is refusing to be controlled, as Geerts sits in half guard.
Baumgardner moves into full guard.
Baumgardner wants to sweep here but Geerts controlling him for the moment.
Baumgardner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Geerts has picked Baumgardner up and slammed him! Baumgardner can't keep hold of the triangle and Geerts manages to pass to side control!
Baumgardner tries to buck Geerts off but Geerts is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davy Geerts will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Baumgardner gets a takedown into half guard.
Baumgardner is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Baumgardner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Geerts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Geerts tries to strike from the bottom.
Baumgardner trying to move into half guard but instead Geerts has managed to sweep!
Baumgardner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Geerts uses it to pass to side control.
Geerts trying to control the position but Baumgardner is working away.
Brian Baumgardner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baumgardner tries to buck Geerts off but Geerts is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geerts happy to just control the position for now.
Baumgardner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Geerts's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Baumgardner throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Geerts manages to pass to side control.
Baumgardner looking for a sweep but Geerts has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Baumgardner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Geerts looking to control but Baumgardner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baumgardner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baumgardner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Baumgardner looking for submissions off his back.
Baumgardner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Geerts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Geerts's back!
Baumgardner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Geerts showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geerts fending off the submission attempt from Baumgardner.
Baumgardner has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Geerts is defending well but eventually Baumgardner manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Geerts has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Baumgardner!
Brian Baumgardner retains his welterweight title!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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