PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glover Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Babinski Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babinski Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Let the bodies hit the floor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Teixeira
vs
Babinski Jr

181 cm
25
216 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glover Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Babinski Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Babinski Jr's waist but Babinski Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Teixeira off to one side.
Babinski Jr misses with an uppercut.
Teixeira tries for a takedown but Babinski Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Teixeira fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Teixeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babinski Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teixeira as he jumps to the side.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown but Babinski Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Teixeira shoots in but Babinski Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Teixeira misses with a takedown attempt - Babinski Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Babinski Jr moves into the clinch.
Teixeira can't break the clinch.
Babinski Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teixeira smiles and moves away.

Babinski Jr instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Babinski Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Teixeira breaks the clinch.
Babinski Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Teixeira.
Teixeira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babinski Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Teixeira somewhat.
Teixeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Teixeira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Babinski Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Teixeira tries to sprawl out of it but Babinski Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teixeira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Babinski Jr instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Babinski Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Teixeira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Teixeira misses with a takedown attempt - Babinski Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Babinski Jr is defended easily by Teixeira.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Babinski Jr.

Babinski Jr moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira prevents the takedown attempt.

Teixeira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teixeira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Teixeira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Babinski Jr defends it nicely.
Teixeira shoots for a takedown but Babinski Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Teixeira or perhaps it was just good defense by Babinski Jr which made him look bad.
Teixeira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Babinski Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Teixeira is breathing heavily.
Babinski Jr shoots for a takedown but Teixeira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Teixeira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babinski Jr circles away.
Babinski Jr shoots in for a double leg but Teixeira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Teixeira tries to clinch but Babinski Jr moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babinski Jr swivels and escapes.
Teixeira shoots in looking for a takedown but Babinski Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Teixeira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Babinski Jr with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teixeira.
Nice sprawl there from Teixeira as Babinski Jr shoots in.
Babinski Jr wants to clinch.
Babinski Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Teixeira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teixeira fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damian Babinski Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Teixeira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Babinski Jr sprawls well. Babinski Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Teixeira gets slowly back to his feet.
Babinski Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Teixeira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Damian Babinski Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babinski Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Teixeira sprawls well. Teixeira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Babinski Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Teixeira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Babinski Jr tries to clinch up.

Teixeira closes the distance and pushes Babinski Jr back into the cage.
Babinski Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teixeira smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Teixeira with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Teixeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teixeira.
Babinski Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Teixeira sprawls well. Teixeira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Babinski Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Babinski Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Teixeira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babinski Jr circles away.

Babinski Jr has closed the distance and engaged Teixeira in a clinch.
Babinski Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Babinski Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira prevents Babinski Jr from breaking the clinch.

Babinski Jr pulls guard successfully.
Babinski Jr is breathing heavily.
Teixeira wants to stand but Babinski Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Babinski Jr is trying to control the position but Teixeira postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Teixeira shoots in looking for a takedown. Babinski Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Teixeira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Babinski Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Teixeira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Babinski Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babinski Jr leaves Teixeira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teixeira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babinski Jr tries to avoid it but Teixeira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babinski Jr to the ground. Babinski Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Teixeira misses with a takedown attempt - Babinski Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Babinski Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Teixeira, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Babinski Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Teixeira breaks the clinch.
Babinski Jr misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira tries for a takedown but Babinski Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Glover Teixeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babinski Jr shoots in for a takedown but Teixeira shows good takedown defense.
Babinski Jr clobbers Teixeira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babinski Jr as he jumps to the side.
Teixeira shoots for a double leg takedown but Babinski Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Teixeira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Teixeira avoids the head kick by Babinski Jr.
Babinski Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck for Babinski Jr with that takedown attempt.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babinski Jr as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teixeira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babinski Jr pinned against the cage. Babinski Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Babinski Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Babinski Jr scores with a three punch combo!

Babinski Jr moves into the clinch.

Teixeira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teixeira fails with a takedown attempt.
Babinski Jr leaves Teixeira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teixeira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Teixeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Babinski Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Teixeira tries to break the clinch but Babinski Jr is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babinski Jr tries to break the clinch but Teixeira is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira tries to break the clinch but Babinski Jr is controlling the position.
Babinski Jr is trying to break the clinch but Teixeira is controlling him.

Teixeira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babinski Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teixeira.
Babinski Jr is looking to clinch but Teixeira is avoiding it.
Teixeira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babinski Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babinski Jr as he jumps to the side.
Babinski Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teixeira circles away.
Babinski Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teixeira.

Babinski Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teixeira, pushing him back against the cage.
Babinski Jr tries to pull guard but Teixeira won't allow it.
Babinski Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Teixeira has double underhooks.
Teixeira keeps control of Babinski Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babinski Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Teixeira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Teixeira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teixeira tries to clinch there but Babinski Jr circles away.
Teixeira shoots in and drives through. Babinski Jr sprawls well.
Glover Teixeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teixeira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Babinski Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Babinski Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Teixeira which made him look bad.
Teixeira tries for a takedown but Babinski Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Babinski Jr.
Teixeira fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Babinski Jr.
Teixeira fails with the takedown.
Babinski Jr dives in and grabs Teixeira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teixeira pushes down on Babinski Jr's head and hops out.
No luck for Teixeira with that takedown attempt.
Babinski Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teixeira circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babinski Jr leaves Teixeira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Babinski Jr moves into range and clinches up with Teixeira.
Babinski Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teixeira has him pressed against the cage.
Babinski Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teixeira smiles and moves away.
Teixeira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Babinski Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babinski Jr looks for a takedown but Teixeira sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Babinski Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Babinski Jr 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Babinski Jr!