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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Babakov (ranked 4159 p4p, 321 weight class) and Cody Chalke (ranked 3314 p4p, 277 weight class). Chalke has chosen Operation Blade as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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159 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Babakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Cody Chalke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chalke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chalke blocking some punches.
Babakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babakov misses with a body punch.
Babakov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chalke's elbow.
Chalke can't get the takedown.
Babakov has picked Chalke up - he's going for a ride! Babakov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chalke has one foot on Babakov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Khabib Babakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chalke gets tackled into the cage by Babakov. Babakov maintains the clinch.
Babakov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babakov.
A body shot lands from Chalke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalke prevents a body shot from Babakov.
Babakov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Babakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babakov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Babakov lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Babakov fails to land.
I was talking to Babakov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Babakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babakov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Babakov slows down the pace here.
Chalke'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 quick uppercut on the inside from Babakov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chalke.
Babakov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chalke backwards.
Babakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babakov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Babakov fails to land.
Chalke jumps guard.
Chalke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chalke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Babakov controls the pace.
Chalke looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chalke is on top in guard.
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!
Chalke trying to control the position from guard on top but Babakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babakov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chalke controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chalke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Babakov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chalke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Babakov controlling Chalke's posture.
Chalke sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Babakov has closed the distance and engaged Chalke in a clinch.
Babakov lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Babakov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Babakov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chalke doesn't seem bothered though.
Babakov closes the distance and clinches.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Chalke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Babakov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chalke takes a shot to the head.
Chalke struggles to land a body shot inside as Babakov controls his hands.
Babakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalke.
Chalke is trying to drag Babakov to the mat but Babakov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Babakov tries to throw a body punch but Chalke avoids it by throwing Babakov back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Babakov fails to land.
Chalke misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Babakov as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Babakov.
A head punch on the inside from Babakov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babakov.
Babakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chalke's elbow.
Babakov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khabib Babakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Chalke.
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
Chalke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chalke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chalke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chalke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Chalke has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chalke wants to control from the top but Babakov keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babakov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chalke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Babakov scores with a jab.
Chalke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Babakov closes the distance and pushes Chalke back into the cage.
Babakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babakov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Babakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Chalke backwards.
Babakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalke.
Babakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babakov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chalke just leaning against Babakov, taking a breather.
Chalke wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Babakov.
Babakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chalke looking to stall.
A short right from Babakov on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Babakov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Babakov moves into the clinch successfully.
Babakov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chalke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Babakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chalke pushes Babakov up against the cage in a clinch.
Babakov prevents a body shot from Chalke.
Chalke goes for a takedown attempt but Babakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Babakov throws a lazy uppercut
and Chalke counters with a good low kick that Babakov was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Babakov.
Chalke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babakov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Babakov misses.
Babakov clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalke prevents a body shot from Babakov.
Chalke tries a body shot but Babakov blocks it.
Babakov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chalke backwards.
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
Babakov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babakov walks into a straight right hand from Chalke.
Chalke doesn't manage to clinch there - Babakov circles away.
Babakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chalke.
Babakov lands with a hook. Chalke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chalke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Babakov scores with a nice right hand.
Chalke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babakov rushes Chalke and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Babakov gets underhooks to prevent Chalke's takedown attempt.
Khabib Babakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Chalke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chalke lands a right hand.
Babakov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Babakov as Chalke tries to tie him up.
Chalke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Babakov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chalke lands an uppercut.
Babakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
Babakov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chalke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chalke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Babakov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Babakov misses with the head strike.
Babakov lands a body punch.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Khabib Babakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babakov has a couple of punches blocked by Chalke.
Babakov tries to throw a body punch but Chalke avoids it by throwing Babakov back against the cage.
Babakov gets underhooks to prevent Chalke's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalke goes for a takedown attempt but Babakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Babakov misses with a wild body shot.
Chalke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Babakov stalks Chalke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chalke's face. Chalke staggers backwards, shaken.
Babakov jabs Chalke right on the nose. Chalke blinks but takes it well.
Babakov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Babakov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chalke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chalke tries to clinch but Babakov is having none of it.
Babakov is looking to counter the offense by Chalke and move into the clinch.
Chalke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babakov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khabib Babakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babakov. Chalke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babakov clinches up against the cage.
Cody Chalke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babakov blocks a body shot from Chalke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Babakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babakov, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Babakov!
Our winner, Khabib Babakov, 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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RATING
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