|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joeli Babitu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen The Champ is Here as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
33
180 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
|
180 cm
31
185 lbs
24 - 10 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joeli Babitu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Reggie Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Babitu. Babitu obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Babitu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson shoots in but Babitu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Babitu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anderson.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Babitu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Babitu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Babitu wants to slow Anderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Babitu checks it.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Babitu on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Babitu. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
As Anderson backs away, Babitu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Babitu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Babitu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Babitu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Babitu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Babitu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Babitu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babitu avoids the head kick by Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick from Babitu misses.
Babitu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Babitu wants to slow Anderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Babitu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses
and Babitu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Babitu motions for Anderson to come forward. Babitu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Babitu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babitu counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Babitu!
Babitu moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Babitu.
Anderson throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babitu scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Babitu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Babitu is able to avoid easily.
Babitu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Babitu takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Reggie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babitu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
Babitu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Babitu.
Babitu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Babitu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson with the counter takedown but Babitu avoids it easily.
Babitu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Anderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Babitu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Babitu. Babitu obviously looking to wear him down.
Babitu tries to clinch up.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Babitu looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Babitu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Joeli Babitu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Babitu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Joeli Babitu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babitu throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Babitu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Babitu lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Babitu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Babitu throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Babitu throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Reggie Anderson has been cut.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses.
Babitu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Babitu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Babitu's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babitu blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Babitu is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Babitu pushes Anderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Babitu is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Babitu is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeli Babitu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Babitu tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Babitu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A clash of legs there as Babitu blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Babitu.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Babitu darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Babitu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babitu misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babitu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Babitu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson tries a body shot but Babitu blocks it.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Babitu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Anderson slows down the pace here.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Babitu controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Babitu misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been informed that Anderson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Babitu works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Babitu - that landed with a thud.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Babitu digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Babitu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Babitu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babitu gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Babitu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babitu prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Babitu scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Babitu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Babitu tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Babitu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Babitu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joeli Babitu is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Babitu moved out of range nicely.
Babitu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babitu lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Babitu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson checks a low kick from Babitu.
Anderson misses the jab.
Babitu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Babitu throws a body shot but no joy.
Babitu lands a body shot.
Anderson lands a high kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Babitu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Babitu throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Babitu counter with a right hand.
Babitu throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
Babitu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babitu dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Babitu.
Babitu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Babitu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Babitu.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Babitu's waist but Babitu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Babitu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.
Babitu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Babitu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Babitu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Babitu fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson checks a low kick from Babitu.
Anderson feints the counter takedown.
Anderson scores with a jab.
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!
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Babitu counters with a thumping low kick.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Babitu's knee but Babitu avoids it well.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Babitu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Babitu throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Babitu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Babitu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anderson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Babitu wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeli Babitu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Babitu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson throws a hook but Babitu avoids it easily.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Babitu is out of range.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Babitu lands with a slapping head kick.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babitu throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Babitu can pounce on him.
Babitu jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Babitu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Babitu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Babitu defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Babitu.
Babitu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babitu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babitu checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Babitu counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Babitu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Babitu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Babitu throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Babitu.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babitu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Babitu throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Babitu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Babitu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Babitu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Babitu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Babitu throws a counter high kick but Anderson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Anderson is looking to slow Babitu down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babitu takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Babitu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Babitu.
Babitu cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Babitu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Babitu misses.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babitu is looking to clinch.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Babitu misses with the combination.
Babitu moves out of range of the strikes.
Babitu thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Babitu.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu scores with a push kick.
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson stops Babitu from getting back to his feet.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Babitu is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babitu wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson not doing much here.
Anderson throwing shots but Babitu is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeli Babitu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Anderson's cut.
That's time! Babitu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Babitu checks a low kick from Anderson.
Babitu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Babitu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderson takes a step back to recover.
Babitu throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Babitu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
A quick step to the side and Babitu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Babitu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Babitu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Babitu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
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!
Anderson wants to sweep here but Babitu controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Babitu is proving a slippery customer.
Babitu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Babitu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson looking to control.
Babitu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Babitu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Babitu trying to control here.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Babitu defending well though.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Babitu to regain full guard.
Babitu is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Babitu misses with a wild combination.
Babitu tried to score with a low kick but Anderson checks it.
Babitu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babitu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Babitu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Babitu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Babitu sees coming a mile off.
Babitu feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Anderson swings for the body but Babitu moves out of range.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Babitu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joeli Babitu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reggie Anderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Babitu throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anderson throws a head kick that Babitu semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babitu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Babitu takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Babitu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Babitu throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson cracks Babitu with an open hand slap.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Babitu lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Babitu half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babitu looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Babitu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Babitu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Babitu throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson jabs Babitu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Babitu is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Nice body kick from Babitu.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babitu as he jumps to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Anderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Babitu.
Babitu misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Babitu on the side of the head.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Babitu.
Babitu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Babitu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babitu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Babitu's hands.
Babitu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Babitu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Babitu misses with a low kick.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Babitu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Babitu has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Babitu misses with a body punch.
Babitu trying to land knees to the body.
Babitu lands an elbow inside.
Babitu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Babitu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Babitu misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Babitu counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Babitu is just out of range.
Babitu throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Babitu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Babitu looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Babitu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Babitu as he connects with a hook.
Babitu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Babitu counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Babitu.
Anderson with the counter takedown but Babitu avoids it easily.
Reggie Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babitu is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joeli Babitu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babitu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joeli Babitu!
In his post fight interview, Joeli Babitu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
