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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Babij. No joy for Hahn on that attempt. #CL2#
Babij instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Babij decides to pull guard.
Hahn postures up in Babij's guard and throws a big left but Babij blocks it.
Hahn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babij is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hahn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Babij throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hahn uses it to pass to side control.
Babij tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hahn easily slips into full mount!
Babij sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Babij keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hahn is thwarting Babij's attempts to control the position.
Babij is trying to get back to full guard.
Babij moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Babij is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES2#
Babij has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hahn has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Babij jumps guard and drags Hahn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Babij striking off his back but it's not causing Hahn any problems.
Hahn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Babij manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hahn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hahn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Babij 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. #T3##ES#
Hahn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Babij fails to pull guard.
Hahn misses with the head strike.
Hahn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Babij after a bit of a struggle.
Babij is pressed up against the cage. Hahn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Babij down to the mat. Babij avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Hahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babij fails to land the takedown.
Hahn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Hahn. No joy for Babij on that attempt. #T4##CL2#
Babij clinches up against the cage.
Hahn tries for a takedown but Babij manages to get underhooks.
Hahn stalling.
Hahn wants to take the fight to the mat but Babij manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hahn prevents the takedown attempt.
Hahn wants a takedown but no success here.
Hahn looking for a takedown.
Hahn is breathing heavily.
Hahn tries for a takedown but Babij manages to get underhooks.
Hahn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Babij gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Babij manages to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Babij working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hahn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hahn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hahn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbert Babij dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Babij shoots in for a takedown but Hahn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hahn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Babij closes the distance and clinches.
Hahn is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Babij gets control of Hahn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Babij will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Babij is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hahn lands a couple of elbows.
Babij has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hahn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Babij is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Babij looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hahn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Hahn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babij not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Babij holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hahn shoots for a double leg takedown but Babij sprawls well. He's pushed Hahn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Babij keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Babij misses
and Hahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Babij is breathing heavily.
Babij looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hahn is fending him off so far but Babij persists. Nope, Hahn circles away and we're back to standing.#T2##CL#
Hahn darts in and clinches Babij up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Babij as Hahn tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Babij pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babij shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hahn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nelson Hahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norbert Babij.
Babij circles away from the clinch attempt
and Babij counters with a three punch combo that has Hahn backing up. Hahn nods at Babij to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Babij pushes Hahn up against the cage in a clinch.
Hahn goes for a takedown attempt but Babij pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Babij shoots and misses #CL#
and Hahn counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Hahn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Babij pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hahn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Hahn is trying to trip Babij. He has hold of a leg but Babij is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hahn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hahn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Babij working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hahn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hahn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hahn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hahn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Babij working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hahn. #T4#
Hahn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Babij is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Babij is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Hahn pushes Babij up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Babij manages to break the clinch.
Babij shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hahn as he jumps to the side.
Hahn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Babij.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nelson Hahn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hahn wants to clinch up but Babij keeps it at a distance.
Hahn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babij swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hahn slaps away a takedown attempt from Babij, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hahn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Babij manages to circle out of the way.
Babij sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Norbert Babij seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hahn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hahn wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Babij fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hahn, pushing him back against the cage.
Hahn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babij smiles and moves away.
Hahn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Babij takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Babij is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hahn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hahn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Babij.
Nelson Hahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norbert Babij.
Hahn wants to clinch.
Hahn tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Hahn clinches up with Babij and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Hahn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Babij clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hahn is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Babij. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T2#
Babij tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hahn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hahn throwing strikes here but Babij is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nelson Hahn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hahn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babij is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Babij tries to buck Hahn off but he can't manage it.
Babij bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SU2#
Babij gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nelson Hahn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL2#
Babij has Hahn up against the cage in a clinch.
Hahn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Babij after a bit of a struggle.
Hahn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hahn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Babij prevents it.
Hahn is working for takedown but Babij is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Babij.
#TD2#
Babij manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Babij escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hahn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hahn stops Babij from standing up. #T4#
Hahn throws a big elbow that misses.
Babij manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hahn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Babij gets to his feet. Hahn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Babij has closed the distance and engaged Hahn in a clinch.
#TD2#
Babij gets control of Hahn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Babij will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Babij has momentary wrist control but Hahn slips an elbow through the middle.
Hahn is fighting to break Babij's control of his arms but Babij is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hahn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norbert Babij comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Babij 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norbert Babij!
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