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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kentrail Colamarino (ranked 226 p4p, 342 weight class) and Jim Babcock (ranked 35 p4p, 49 weight class). Babcock has chosen San Francisco Live Medley as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kentrail Colamarino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Babcock!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colamarino scores with a spinning back kick!
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Colamarino seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Colamarino looks to land a right hand but Babcock moved out of range.
Babcock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Babcock blocks a jab.
Babcock throws a counter combo.
Babcock pushes Colamarino up against the cage in a clinch.
Babcock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Colamarino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babcock tries to work over Colamarino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Colamarino as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino misses with a body punch.
Babcock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Colamarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colamarino.
Babcock effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Babcock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Colamarino.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colamarino's elbow.
Colamarino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colamarino misses with a body punch.
Babcock tries to work over Colamarino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colamarino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Colamarino throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
Babcock lands with a left to the head.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colamarino lands a left hand.
Colamarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colamarino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babcock thows a leg kick but Colamarino checks it
and Colamarino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colamarino throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
Colamarino walks into a stiff left hand from Babcock.
Colamarino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babcock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babcock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Colamarino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Babcock swings for the body but Colamarino moves out of range.
Colamarino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Babcock on the side of the head.
A jab from Colamarino misses.
Colamarino misses with a lunging right hand
and Babcock counters with a straight right hand.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut
and Babcock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Babcock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Colamarino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babcock.
Colamarino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colamarino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Colamarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino throws a body kick that misses.
Colamarino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Babcock's hands.
Colamarino misses with a straight right.
Babcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Colamarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Colamarino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Colamarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Colamarino.
Babcock needs to keep his hands up - Colamarino had a free shot at his head there.
Babcock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babcock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kentrail Colamarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut. Babcock saw that one coming.
Babcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Colamarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Colamarino. Beautiful body shot.
Colamarino throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
Babcock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Colamarino with a body shot.
Colamarino throws a big shot that misses.
Kentrail Colamarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babcock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Babcock walks into a straight right hand from Colamarino.
Babcock moves away from the strike by Colamarino.
Babcock slips a straight right by Colamarino.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babcock! But no joy.
Babcock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Colamarino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Babcock scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrail Colamarino dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Babcock slips a straight right by Colamarino.
Colamarino misses the shot to the body.
Babcock throws a good cross that connects.
Colamarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Colamarino blocks a leg kick.
Colamarino is looking to slow Babcock down with leg kicks.
Colamarino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Babcock lands with a straight right. Colamarino didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock gets a clinch.
Colamarino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babcock can do to turn this around?
Babcock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Colamarino up against the cage.
Babcock misses with a punch on the inside.
Colamarino tries to throw a body punch but Babcock avoids it by throwing Colamarino back against the cage.
Jim Babcock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colamarino lands an uppercut.
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colamarino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Colamarino controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Colamarino.
Colamarino trying to control the position but instead, Babcock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Colamarino into the cage.
Babcock pushes Colamarino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Colamarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Babcock controls the action.
Colamarino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Colamarino misses with the head strike.
Colamarino tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it.
Babcock presses Colamarino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Babcock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Colamarino is keeping busy.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Babcock.
Babcock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Colamarino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Babcock can turn it around.
Colamarino throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
Babcock blocks a body shot from Colamarino.
Colamarino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Colamarino. That's going to slow Babcock down.
Babcock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Colamarino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babcock looks to land a combination but Colamarino avoids it well.
Colamarino throws a good cross that connects.
Colamarino connects with a jab.
Colamarino tries to clinch but Babcock moves out of range.
Colamarino lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Babcock, as that shot connected.
Colamarino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Babcock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Colamarino scores with a spinning back kick!
Kentrail Colamarino is winning the standup battle so far.
Colamarino avoids the body shot from Babcock.
Colamarino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Babcock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Babcock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Colamarino throws a body shot but no joy.
Babcock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Colamarino throws a big shot that misses.
Colamarino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBabcock.
Colamarino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Babcock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Colamarino.
Colamarino misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Colamarino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colamarino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colamarino tries to land a body kick
and Babcock counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Babcock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colamarino as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Babcock is defended easily by Colamarino.
Colamarino misses the jab.
Colamarino misses with a low kick.
Colamarino tries to clinch up.
Colamarino looks to land a left hand but Babcock moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrail Colamarino dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Colamarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Babcock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Colamarino stalls.
Babcock is working Colamarino over against the cage.
Babcock is trying to pull guard but Colamarino has him pressed against the cage.
Babcock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babcock.
Colamarino misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock blocks a body shot from Colamarino.
Babcock jumps guard and drags Colamarino to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Colamarino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Babcock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colamarino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Babcock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colamarino is one step ahead there.
Colamarino tries to free his leg and advance position but Babcock is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colamarino is looking to pass into half guard but Babcock pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Babcock is in guard.
Babcock forces his way into half guard.
Babcock wants to free his trapped foot but Colamarino is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Babcock moves nicely into side control.
Colamarino is trying to get back to half guard.
Colamarino is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Colamarino avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Babcock.
Colamarino struggling a bit here.
Babcock creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Colamarino sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Babcock tries to score with some ground and pound. Colamarino controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Babcock postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Babcock wants to control but Colamarino is keeping him busy.
Babcock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino regains half guard there - taking advantage of Babcock's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Babcock is looking for a kimura but Colamarino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Babcock to get the leverage.
Colamarino wants to control but Babcock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Babcock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Babcock lands a nice short elbow.
Colamarino is not content to let Babcock control the position.
Colamarino is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babcock wants to pass to mount but Colamarino is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Babcock really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Babcock tries to work over Colamarino's front leg with a kick but Colamarino checks it.
It looked like Colamarino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Babcock.
Colamarino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Colamarino misses the shot to the body.
Babcock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a hook but Babcock avoids it easily.
Colamarino lands a glancing blow to the side of Babcock's head.
Colamarino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Colamarino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Babcock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino looks to land a body kick but Babcock moved away.
Colamarino throws an overhand right that lands on Babcock's shoulder, as Babcock tries to avoid the shot.
Colamarino throws a body kick that misses.
Babcock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Colamarino lands a nice hook to Babcock's body. Babcock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colamarino slips under a jab.
Babcock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Babcock checks it.
Babcock closes the distance and clinches.
Babcock trying to stall but Colamarino improves his position.
Babcock tries to work over Colamarino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colamarino misses with a body punch.
Babcock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Colamarino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Colamarino trying to stall but Babcock improves his position.
Colamarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babcock lands a right hand.
Colamarino has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino lands with a light punch inside.
Colamarino lands with a left to the head.
Colamarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Colamarino looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Babcock.
Colamarino swings wildly with an uppercut but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babcock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Babcock as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Babcock is pushing Colamarino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Babcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino prevents a body shot from Babcock.
Colamarino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babcock presses Colamarino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Colamarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino blocks an elbow strike.
Babcock jumps guard but Colamarino stands there with Babcock around his waist. Babcock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Colamarino working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Colamarino as Babcock tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Babcock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babcock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Babcock presses Colamarino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Colamarino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babcock manages to break the clinch.
Colamarino throws a head kick that misses
and Babcock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Colamarino's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Colamarino.
Babcock moves to clinch but Colamarino breaks away
and Colamarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Colamarino.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colamarino throws out a powerful jab.
Babcock slips a jab from Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a leg kick
and Babcock counters with a single leg into guard. Colamarino didn't expect that.
Babcock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colamarino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrail Colamarino had his way with Jim Babcock in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Colamarino connects with a nice looking jab.
Jim Babcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colamarino throws out a loose jab but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babcock blocks the body kick.
Colamarino is looking to clinch but Babcock is avoiding it.
Babcock wants to counter with a clinch but Colamarino pushes him away.
Colamarino throws a body kick that misses.
Babcock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock looking to score a takedown here. Colamarino is defending well but Babcock drives through and ends up in Colamarino's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino pulls Babcock in close to his closed guard and prevents Babcock from doing any damage or advancing position.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Colamarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Colamarino is retaining full guard.
Colamarino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Colamarino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Babcock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Colamarino is aware though and is defending well.
Babcock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colamarino is one step ahead there.
Colamarino looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kentrail Colamarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Colamarino is defending well.
Babcock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Babcock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Babcock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Colamarino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Colamarino is defending well.
Babcock is looking to take a break and control but Colamarino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colamarino holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Babcock slips a nice elbow through Colamarino's hands, connecting with Colamarino's forehead.
Babcock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Babcock with the ground and pound but Colamarino uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Babcock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Babcock stopping the sweep attempt from Colamarino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Colamarino wants to sweep but no luck.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Colamarino is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Babcock stands and throws Colamarino's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Babcock.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babcock tries for a kimura but Colamarino is defending well.
Babcock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Babcock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Babcock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Colamarino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrail Colamarino!
Kentrail Colamarino retains his welterweight title!
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