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Event:
HFC 98: Davito vs Holly
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Babaganush scores with a jab to the body.
Deckel moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deckel.
Babaganush scores with the left hand. Deckel knows he should have avoided that one.
Deckel cracks Babaganush with an open hand slap.
Babaganush has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Babaganush shoots in and bounces Deckel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Deckel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babaganush thuds a left hand into Deckel's body.
Deckel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deckel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deckel. #T1#
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. Deckel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babaganush thuds a left hand into Deckel's body.
Deckel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Deckel moves away and avoids it.
Deckel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babaganush lands with a straight right. Deckel didn't see that one coming.
Deckel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deckel is looking for a counter combo.
A left lands for Babaganush.
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babaganush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deckel under the eye.
Babaganush misses the jab.
It looked like Deckel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Deckel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Deckel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab by Babaganush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush dips to his left and cracks Deckel with an uppercut!#T2##TD#
Deckel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Deckel lands in his opponent's guard.
Deckel forces his way into half guard.
Babaganush is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Deckel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Babaganush sees it coming and defends easily.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but Babaganush defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Deckel seems to be looking for submissions.
Deckel moves nicely into side control. #T3##SUB#
Deckel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Babaganush is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deckel tries to advance to mount but Babaganush instead regains half guard.
Babaganush regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deckel wants to pass the guard but Babaganush is keeping the position.
Deckel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Babaganush is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deckel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babaganush is looking to stand up but Deckel isn't so interested in that idea.
Deckel wants to pass the guard but Babaganush is keeping the position.
Babaganush is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deckel tries to stand but Babaganush is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Babaganush misses with a looping left.
Babaganush 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.
Babaganush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Deckel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Deckel is looking for a counter combo.
Babaganush throws a jab when Deckel was well out of range.
Deckel defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Babaganush cracks Deckel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Babaganush lands a nice shot that snaps Deckel's head back.
Babaganush misses with a series of wild punches.
Deckel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deckel is defended easily by Babaganush.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Deckel is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Deckel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babaganush.
Deckel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Deckel goes for a double leg but Babaganush avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Babaganush continues to drive forward.
Deckel stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Babaganush breaks the clinch.
Babaganush might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Deckel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Babaganush. That one must have hurt.
Deckel blocks a jab.
Deckel is looking for a counter combo.
Babaganush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deckel.
A big right from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Deckel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Babaganush's waist but Babaganush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deckel off to one side.
Babaganush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Topf Deckel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Babaganush misses.
Deckel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babaganush throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deckel's head.
Babaganush connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Deckel momentarily.
Deckel slips under a jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Deckel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Babaganush gets a takedown into half 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!
Deckel is controlling Babaganush's trapped leg to prevent Babaganush from advancing to side control.#T2#
Deckel wants to get back to full guard but Babaganush has passed into side control.#SU2#
Babaganush decides to stand up, so the ref orders Deckel to his feet.
Babaganush works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Babaganush.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deckel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Babaganush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deckel.
Babaganush throws a jab when Deckel was well out of range.
Deckel throws a big counter combination but Babaganush scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
A big left from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush sizes up Deckel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Babaganush.
Babaganush connects with a nice looking jab.
Babaganush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deckel is looking for a counter combo.
Babaganush stuffs the takedown attempt from Deckel. Deckel gets slowly back to his feet.
Deckel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deckel throws a big counter combination but Babaganush scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Babaganush misses with a body punch
and Deckel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Babaganush.
Babaganush changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Babaganush moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Deckel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Babaganush scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Babaganush.
Deckel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush connects with an inside leg kick.
Deckel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babaganush tries to avoid it but Deckel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babaganush to the ground. Babaganush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Deckel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Babaganush swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Deckel misses the target.
Babaganush lands with a straight right. Deckel didn't see that one coming.
Babaganush closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
Deckel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babaganush finds it's way round the side to connect with Deckel's head.
Deckel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Topf Deckel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Babaganush misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Deckel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babaganush as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Babaganush was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deckel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Babaganush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deckel scrambles back to his feet.
Babaganush scores with a hook.
Deckel defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Babaganush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Babaganush misses with the combination.
Deckel moves out of range as Babaganush strikes.
Nice defenses there by Deckel.
Nice uppercut there from Babaganush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babaganush throws a hook but Deckel blocks it.
Deckel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Deckel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Babaganush misses with a hook. Deckel ducked under it nicely.
Babaganush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babaganush throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deckel's head.#T1##TD#
Deckel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Babaganush quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Deckel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deckel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babaganush does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Deckel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Babaganush!
Babaganush is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Deckel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Babaganush turns into him and now he's in Deckel's guard.
#SUB#
Deckel has his foot on Babaganush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Babaganush works his way back into a safe position though.
Babaganush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Babaganush is looking to stand up but Deckel won't let him.
Babaganush is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Deckel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Babaganush can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deckel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Deckel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Deckel is looking to pass into half guard but Babaganush pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Babaganush is in guard.#REVB#
Babaganush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babaganush tries to stand but Deckel is controlling from the bottom.
Deckel is looking to sweep but instead, Babaganush has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deckel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4##SUB#
Babaganush wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Deckel's closed guard. He's half up but Deckel has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Deckel pivots and extends the arm, Babaganush falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Deckel! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Topf Deckel!
Our winner, Topf Deckel, 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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Event:
HFC 93: Dorado vs Strauss
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Babaganush throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with a thumping low kick.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Egyptian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Egyptian sizes up Babaganush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Babaganush throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Egyptian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Egyptian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
Egyptian throws out a counter right but Babaganush avoids it with no problem.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Babaganush moves out of range.
Egyptian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Babaganush is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Egyptian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Babaganush has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Egyptian scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Babaganush gets tackled into the cage by Egyptian. Egyptian maintains the clinch.
Babaganush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Egyptian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babaganush is defending well for now.#BC#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babaganush throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
Babaganush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babaganush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Egyptian stuffs the takedown.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Babaganush lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Egyptian blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Egyptian.
Babaganush gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Egyptian 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. #CL2#
Egyptian instigates a clinch.
Egyptian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Babaganush.
A frustrated look appears on Babaganush's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egyptian lands with a left to the head.
Egyptian prevents Babaganush from breaking the clinch.
Babaganush tries to pull guard but Egyptian won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Babaganush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egyptian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babaganush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Egyptian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babaganush backwards. #BC#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Egyptian scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babaganush throws a series of punches but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Babaganush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Babaganush.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush keeps the fight on the outside.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Egyptian takes one to the chin there.
Babaganush wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Egyptian tries to clinch up.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babaganush scores with a nice strike.
Babaganush misses with a straight left.
Babaganush thuds his right hand into Egyptian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Egyptian moves in looking to clinch but Babaganush pushes him off.
Babaganush tries a head kick but it misses.
Egyptian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Babaganush.
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egyptian is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babaganush misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Babaganush takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Egyptian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Babaganush with a body shot.
Egyptian leaves Babaganush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Babaganush.
A big right from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by Egyptian.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a hook that snaps the head of Babaganush backwards. #BC#
Babaganush breaks the clinch.
A big right from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Egyptian's waist but Egyptian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Babaganush off to one side.
Egyptian moves out of range of the body kick.
Babaganush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babaganush drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Egyptian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Babaganush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Babaganush walks into a left hand.
Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Egyptian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Egyptian throws a hook but Babaganush blocks it.
Babaganush avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
Babaganush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian wants to counter the offense by Babaganush and move into the clinch position.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Babaganush moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Babaganush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Babaganush.
Egyptian tries to counter with a clinch but Babaganush shakes him off and moves away.
Babaganush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Babaganush takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Babaganush throws a sloppy head kick and Egyptian moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babaganush takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Babaganush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egyptian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Egyptian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Babaganush loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Babaganush misses the jab.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Babaganush moves out of range.
Babaganush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Egyptian drives through and clinches with Babaganush against the cage.
Babaganush tries to pull guard but Egyptian won't allow it.
Egyptian scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Babaganush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Egyptian takes one to the side of the head.
Babaganush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Babaganush drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Babaganush tries to land a leg kick but Egyptian saw it coming and moves away.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Egyptian throws a hook but Babaganush blocks it.
Babaganush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Egyptian doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babaganush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babaganush slips under a jab from Egyptian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Egyptian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duke Babaganush is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian scores with a jab. Babaganush acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Babaganush scores with a jab.
Egyptian cracks Babaganush with a right hand to the side of the head.
Babaganush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Egyptian fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Babaganush takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Horus Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Babaganush.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Babaganush moves out of range easily.
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egyptian wants to counter with a clinch but Babaganush pushes him away.
Babaganush tries to land a front kick but Egyptian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Egyptian feints a counter leg kick.
Babaganush looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Egyptian connects with a single shot there.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babaganush moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Babaganush misses the target.#CL2#
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egyptian keeps control of Babaganush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Egyptian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babaganush backwards.
Babaganush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Babaganush is trying to break free.
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egyptian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egyptian.
Babaganush tries to break free but Egyptian pushes him back against the cage.
Babaganush can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Come on Egyptian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from Egyptian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian has Babaganush pressed against the cage, preventing Babaganush from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Egyptian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Egyptian stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Babaganush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babaganush.
Babaganush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Egyptian.
Egyptian loads up on a big right hand but Babaganush slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Babaganush misses the target.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Babaganush keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Egyptian throws out a loose jab but Babaganush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babaganush's corner calls for a 1-2. Babaganush obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Babaganush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babaganush down.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Babaganush has time to react.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
Babaganush swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Egyptian counters by clinching up.
Babaganush tries for a takedown. No joy.
Babaganush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Babaganush jumps guard but Egyptian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Babaganush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Egyptian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babaganush backwards.
Babaganush is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.
Babaganush has had enough of the clinch but Egyptian keeps him there for the moment.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Horus Egyptian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Egyptian lands a shot to the body.
Egyptian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Egyptian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Egyptian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian lands with a short shot to the head.
Egyptian scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Babaganush manages to break the clinch.
Babaganush looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Babaganush avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Babaganush throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian tries to clinch but Babaganush is having none of it.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Babaganush looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Babaganush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
Babaganush ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.#CL2#
Egyptian gets a clinch.
Egyptian taking a breather.
Babaganush is looking to break free of the clinch but Egyptian has double underhooks.
Egyptian scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Babaganush manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian throws out a loose jab but Babaganush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Babaganush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Egyptian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Egyptian missing with a left hand there. Babaganush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Babaganush saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babaganush throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Babaganush throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Egyptian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babaganush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Babaganush is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Babaganush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Babaganush works the jab nicely.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Babaganush throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
A jab from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian slips a jab from Babaganush.
Egyptian throws out a loose jab but Babaganush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
Babaganush tries a head kick but it misses.
Babaganush looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Egyptian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Babaganush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babaganush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Babaganush misses the target.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut.
Babaganush's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Egyptian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babaganush scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Egyptian moves out of range as Babaganush strikes.#CL2#
Egyptian gets a clinch.
Babaganush is trying to break free.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Babaganush is trying to push Egyptian away but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Egyptian lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Egyptian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but Babaganush blocks with his arms.
Babaganush is trying to break free.
Egyptian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Babaganush wants to break free but Egyptian has control.
Egyptian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babaganush is trying to break free.
Babaganush tries to pull guard but Egyptian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Egyptian leaning against his opponent.
Babaganush tries to pull guard but Egyptian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Egyptian.
A short body shot lands from Egyptian as the two fighters clinch.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
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!
A nice left hand lands by Egyptian.
Good body shot from Egyptian.
Egyptian gets through Babaganush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babaganush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Babaganush is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Egyptian.
Babaganush is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.
Egyptian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babaganush backwards.
Babaganush tries to pull guard but Egyptian holds him up against the cage and eventually Babaganush drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Babaganush. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Babaganush breaks from the clinch.
Babaganush takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babaganush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babaganush.
Babaganush takes one to the chin there.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Egyptian gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Babaganush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babaganush takes a shot to the head.
Babaganush takes a shot to the head.
Babaganush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Egyptian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babaganush backwards.
Egyptian keeps control of Babaganush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babaganush has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Egyptian after a bit of a struggle.
Egyptian with a knee to the head.
Egyptian keeps control of Babaganush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Egyptian slowing the pace effectively.
Egyptian scores with a shot to the side of Babaganush's head.
Egyptian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Egyptian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Babaganush's efforts to push away.
Egyptian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian lands a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Egyptian.
#T4#
Egyptian stalling.
Babaganush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Egyptian lands a knee to the body.
Egyptian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Babaganush wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Egyptian rushes Babaganush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Egyptian leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Egyptian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Babaganush 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Egyptian.
A jab from Egyptian misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Egyptian. #CL2#
Egyptian moves into range and clinches up with Babaganush.
Egyptian keeps control of Babaganush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duke Babaganush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Egyptian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Egyptian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!
Horus Egyptian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 90: Cruz vs Nomura
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Babaganush connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
Babaganush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Egyptian throws a hook but Babaganush blocks it.
Babaganush moves out of range as Egyptian strikes.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Babaganush moves out of range easily.
Babaganush takes one to the chin there.
A bone on bone clash there as Babaganush blocks the leg kick.
Egyptian throws a chopping leg kick but Babaganush manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Egyptian closes the distance and pushes Babaganush back into the cage.
Babaganush is trying to break free.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babaganush is defending well for now.
Egyptian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Egyptian misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Babaganush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babaganush scores with a jab.
Egyptian connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babaganush takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Babaganush misses with a straight left.
Babaganush takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babaganush misses with a straight left.
Babaganush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Babaganush's front leg but catches the back leg as Babaganush tries to avoid it. #T1#
Jab, jab by Babaganush - just one landing.
Babaganush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian tries a quick counter leg kick but Babaganush is wise to it.
A punch lands to the side of Babaganush 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Babaganush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Egyptian misses the jab.
Babaganush has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Babaganush moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Babaganush walks forward, straight into a front kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babaganush misses with a hook.
Egyptian lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Babaganush with a jab.
Babaganush throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
Egyptian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Egyptian lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Babaganush.
Egyptian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Babaganush throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babaganush.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babaganush.
Egyptian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Babaganush throws an off balance right hand
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babaganush throws a right hand that Egyptian ducks under and follows up with a left that Egyptian also avoids with ease.
Babaganush throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egyptian thuds a left hand into Babaganush's body.
Babaganush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Egyptian's hands.
Egyptian throws a push kick but Babaganush slaps the foot to one side.
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babaganush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babaganush is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Babaganush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Babaganush.
Egyptian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Babaganush with a body shot.
Horus Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Babaganush lands with a hook. Egyptian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Egyptian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Babaganush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Egyptian gets a clinch. #BC#
Babaganush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush throws a body shot but no joy.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Babaganush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babaganush down.
Babaganush is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Babaganush.
Babaganush lands with a good body shot.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Babaganush.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Babaganush lands.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Egyptian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babaganush misses with a hook.
Egyptian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Egyptian lands with an uppercut that bounces Babaganush off the cage and back into range.
Babaganush misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Babaganush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Babaganush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Babaganush checks the leg kick.
Egyptian throws a shot to the body.
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Babaganush is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Egyptian cracks a nice hook into Babaganush's ribs.
Babaganush tries a head kick but it misses.
Babaganush ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Egyptian misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Babaganush misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Babaganush scoring well with a low kick there.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babaganush moves away.
Egyptian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babaganush looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian is looking to score with low kicks.
Babaganush blocks a jab.
Babaganush takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Babaganush throws a chopping leg kick but Egyptian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Horus Egyptian will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Babaganush looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Egyptian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egyptian.
Babaganush wants to break the clinch but can't.
Babaganush is looking to break free of the clinch but Egyptian has double underhooks.
Babaganush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Egyptian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Egyptian scores with a hook to the body.
Egyptian crunches a lovely knee into Babaganush's ribcage.
Babaganush is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Duke Babaganush has been cut.
Egyptian lands an uppercut.
Egyptian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Babaganush avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Babaganush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Babaganush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Egyptian fails to land with a series of punches.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Babaganush.
Babaganush slips a straight right by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a head kick but Babaganush moves out of range.
Babaganush dips to his left and cracks Egyptian with an uppercut!
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Babaganush's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Babaganush just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egyptian defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Egyptian thumps Babaganush with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Egyptian. That's going to slow Babaganush down.
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egyptian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babaganush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Egyptian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Egyptian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian is looking to slow Babaganush down with leg kicks.
A solid body kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Egyptian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Babaganush takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babaganush has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Egyptian stuns Babaganush with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Babaganush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babaganush down.
Babaganush fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Egyptian moves into the clinch.
Babaganush takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Babaganush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circling a little - Egyptian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Babaganush throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Babaganush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Babaganush tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Egyptian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Babaganush tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Egyptian wants to clinch up but Babaganush keeps it at a distance.
Babaganush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babaganush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganush throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Egyptian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Duke Babaganush is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egyptian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Egyptian lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babaganush moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Babaganush ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Babaganush looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well. #T4#
A big left from Egyptian misses.
Babaganush looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Egyptian! But no joy.
Babaganush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babaganush throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
A jab from Babaganush misses.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Egyptian clinches up with Babaganush and pushes him back against the cage.
Babaganush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Egyptian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Babaganush tries to pull guard but Egyptian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Babaganush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Egyptian breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babaganush lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Babaganush.
Babaganush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
Egyptian wants to clinch up but Babaganush keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Egyptian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Duke Babaganush's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.#R3#
Babaganush throws a front kick aimed at Egyptian's knee but Egyptian avoids it well.
Egyptian lands a head shot.
Egyptian misses with a hook.
Egyptian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babaganush defending well as Egyptian loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Babaganush with a jab.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babaganush moves away.
No joy there for Babaganush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Babaganush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Egyptian moves out of range as Babaganush strikes.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babaganush checks a low kick from Egyptian.
Babaganush lands a jab to Egyptian's midsection.
Babaganush misses with a hook.
Babaganush throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
It seemed like Egyptian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babaganush fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Babaganush lands a jab to the nose.
Babaganush defending well as Egyptian loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Babaganush throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Babaganush misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Babaganush throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Egyptian! But no joy.
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
Egyptian needs to keep his hands up - Babaganush had a free shot at his head there.
Babaganush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Babaganush checks a leg kick.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Babaganush moves out of range easily.
Babaganush throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Babaganush's front leg but catches the back leg as Babaganush tries to avoid it.
Babaganush misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babaganush wants to break free but Egyptian has control.
Egyptian prevents Babaganush from breaking the clinch.#T2##BC#
Babaganush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Egyptian is looking to clinch but Babaganush is avoiding it.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
Babaganush catches Egyptian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Babaganush throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Egyptian on the side of the head.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Babaganush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babaganush down.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Babaganush looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Babaganush.
Babaganush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Egyptian takes a swing at Babaganush's ribcage but misses.
Babaganush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Egyptian lands with an uppercut that bounces Babaganush off the cage and back into range.
Babaganush looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Egyptian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian takes one to the side of the head.
Babaganush misses with a straight left. #T3#
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Egyptian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Babaganush's shoulder, as Babaganush tries to avoid the shot.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Babaganush throws a leg kick but Egyptian checks it.
Babaganush lands the left hand.
Egyptian moves out of range of the leg kick from Babaganush.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Egyptian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Egyptian coming out on top.
Egyptian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Egyptian lands a slapping body shot.
Egyptian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Babaganush takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Egyptian moves out of range as Babaganush strikes.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.#T4#
Babaganush takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babaganush moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Babaganush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egyptian.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Babaganush.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Egyptian flicks out a counter leg kick but Babaganush steps away.
Babaganush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Egyptian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Babaganush keeps the fight on the outside.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian throws a body shot but no joy.
Egyptian looks to land a right hand but Babaganush moved out of range.
Babaganush takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian tries a quick counter leg kick but Babaganush is wise to it.
Egyptian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babaganush doesn't seem bothered though.
Egyptian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babaganush.
Duke Babaganush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Babaganush.
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 Duke Babaganush.
I think Egyptian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
HFC 85: Fermi vs Marley
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Halvorsen moves out of range as Babaganush strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Babaganush. That snapped Halvorsen's head back.
Babaganush misses with a wild body shot.
Babaganush lands the left hand.#TD#
Babaganush closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Halvorsen quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Babaganush is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halvorsen wants to control but Babaganush is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halvorsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Babaganush haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babaganush thows a huge punch but Halvorsen dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Babaganush's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Babaganush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halvorsen trying to control but Babaganush postures up.
#SUB#
Babaganush looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Babaganush wants to free his trapped foot but Halvorsen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Halvorsen looking for submissions off his back.
Babaganush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Babaganush is looking for a kimura but Halvorsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Babaganush to get the leverage.
Babaganush trying to mount his opponent but Halvorsen defends it.
Halvorsen trying to control from the bottom.
Babaganush tries to stand and escape but Halvorsen is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Babaganush looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Babaganush wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halvorsen wants to control but Babaganush is keeping busy.
Halvorsen wants to improve his position but Babaganush is controlling well.
Babaganush drops an elbow to the side of Halvorsen's head. #SUB#
Babaganush is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halvorsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Halvorsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Babaganush seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Babaganush is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Babaganush is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halvorsen defends it well. #T3#
Halvorsen gets back to full guard.
Babaganush trying to stand up but can't free himself from Halvorsen's guard.
Babaganush stands up over Halvorsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Babaganush wanted to stand there but Halvorsen had control of the position. #SU#
Babaganush gets to his feet - Halvorsen follows without any prompting.
Halvorsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Halvorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halvorsen thinks about the counter body kick.
Halvorsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Babaganush scores with a four punch combination!
Halvorsen ducks right into an uppercut from Babaganush.
Babaganush lands a jab.
Babaganush throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Babaganush has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Halvorsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babaganush moves out of range as Halvorsen strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Halvorsen.
Halvorsen misses with a body shot.
Halvorsen ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Halvorsen throws a hook but Babaganush avoids it easily.
Babaganush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halvorsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babaganush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halvorsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babaganush.
Babaganush lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halvorsen at a distance.
Babaganush takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Babaganush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halvorsen.
Babaganush blocks the body kick.
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halvorsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice shot lands for Babaganush.
Babaganush throws a hook but Halvorsen avoids it easily.
Babaganush clobbers Halvorsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush 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.#R2#
Halvorsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Halvorsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babaganush.
Babaganush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halvorsen can do to turn this around?
Halvorsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babaganush.
Babaganush connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halvorsen momentarily.
Babaganush looks to land a left hand but Halvorsen moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Halvorsen.
Babaganush jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Babaganush shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Halvorsen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Babaganush stands and steps away. Halvorsen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Good exchange - Halvorsen coming out on top.
Babaganush moves out of range of the body kick from Halvorsen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babaganush lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Babaganush misses with a hook.
Babaganush throws a hook but Halvorsen blocks it.
Halvorsen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babaganush throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duke Babaganush is winning the standup battle so far.
Halvorsen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Halvorsen misses the jab.
Babaganush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Halvorsen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut.
Babaganush thuds his right hand into Halvorsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Halvorsen throws a chopping leg kick but Babaganush manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halvorsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Babaganush throws a nice head kick!
Babaganush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
Halvorsen feints a counter leg kick.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halvorsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Halvorsen responds with a good body kick, but Babaganush manages to step out the way in time.
Babaganush has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halvorsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Babaganush's head.
Babaganush throws a lazy right hand but Halvorsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halvorsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babaganush cracks Halvorsen with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halvorsen misses with a few strikes there.
Adrian Halvorsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babaganush throws a front kick that sends Halvorsen stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Halvorsen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Babaganush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Babaganush explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halvorsen scores with a spinning back kick!
Babaganush throws an overhand right that lands on Halvorsen's shoulder, as Halvorsen tries to avoid the shot.
Babaganush checks a low kick from Halvorsen.
A right-left combo lands from Babaganush. #TD#
Babaganush is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Halvorsen's half guard.#SUB#
Babaganush is trying to work for a kimura but Halvorsen is defending well.
Halvorsen trying to control but Babaganush postures up.
Babaganush tries to stand but can't do so whilst Halvorsen controls his leg. #SU#
Babaganush decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Halvorsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Babaganush to score with a decent uppercut.
Halvorsen misses with a hook.
Halvorsen throws a jab when Babaganush was well out of range.
Babaganush connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babaganush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babaganush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Babaganush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halvorsen flicks out a counter leg kick but Babaganush steps away.
Halvorsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babaganush.
Babaganush lands a lovely overhand right.
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. Halvorsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halvorsen feints a counter leg kick.
Halvorsen thumps Babaganush with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Babaganush.
Babaganush misses with a hook
and Halvorsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halvorsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Babaganush is just out of range.
Babaganush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halvorsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. Halvorsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halvorsen scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Babaganush lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halvorsen at a distance.
Halvorsen throws a leg kick but Babaganush sees it coming and moves out of range.
Halvorsen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Halvorsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Halvorsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halvorsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halvorsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Babaganush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Babaganush moves out of range of the body kick from Halvorsen.
The fighters circling - Babaganush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halvorsen ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Halvorsen misses with a hook. Babaganush ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Babaganush gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Babaganush working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Babaganush looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Babaganush avoids a kick to the body.
Babaganush works Halvorsen's body with a nice hook.
Babaganush lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Halvorsen misses the target.
Babaganush checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Babaganush.
Babaganush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halvorsen doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Babaganush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halvorsen doesn't seem phased though.
Halvorsen misses with a straight left.
Babaganush is looking for a counter combo.
Babaganush lands an overhand right.
Halvorsen looks to throw the jab but Babaganush is out of range.
Halvorsen slips under a jab from Babaganush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvorsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babaganush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halvorsen.#TD#
Babaganush darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Duke Babaganush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Babaganush seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Halvorsen trying to control here.
Halvorsen manages to get to full guard.
Halvorsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Babaganush tries to stand but Halvorsen is controlling from the bottom.
Halvorsen looking to control.
Babaganush trying to stand up but can't free himself from Halvorsen's guard.#SUB2#
Halvorsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Babaganush is aware though and is defending well.
Adrian Halvorsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Babaganush thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Babaganush lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Babaganush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Babaganush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Babaganush gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Halvorsen walks into a straight right hand from Babaganush.
Halvorsen throws a jab when Babaganush was well out of range.
Babaganush misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Babaganush.
Halvorsen misses with a low kick.
Halvorsen needs to keep his hands up - Babaganush had a free shot at his head there.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Halvorsen moves away and avoids it.
Babaganush connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halvorsen momentarily.
Babaganush fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Halvorsen misses with an uppercut. Babaganush saw that one coming.
Halvorsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babaganush.
Halvorsen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Halvorsen misses the jab.
Babaganush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halvorsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babaganush connects with the punch.
Halvorsen throws a solid leg kick but Babaganush takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halvorsen.
Babaganush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halvorsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halvorsen works Babaganush's body with a nice hook.
Babaganush steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Halvorsen. That one must have hurt.
Babaganush throws the left hand but Halvorsen avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Babaganush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babaganush throws a hook but Halvorsen blocks it.
Halvorsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Babaganush. Babaganush circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Babaganush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halvorsen misses with a low kick.
Halvorsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Halvorsen tries a quick counter leg kick but Babaganush is wise to it.#T4#
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Babaganush gets a takedown into half guard.
Babaganush prevents Halvorsen from improving his position.#SU#
Babaganush decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halvorsen.
Halvorsen misses with a body shot.
A big right from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Babaganush catches Halvorsen right on the button with a cross.
Halvorsen missing with a left hand there. Babaganush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babaganush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duke Babaganush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halvorsen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Babaganush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Babaganush has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Babaganush!
Duke Babaganush decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HFC 81: McCork vs Bond
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Babaganush dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
Babaganush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Black in his tracks.
Babaganush throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Black on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Babaganush jabs Black right on the nose. Black blinks but takes it well.
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Babaganush is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Babaganush circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Babaganush makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babaganush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Babaganush throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.#TD#
Black manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Babaganush on his heels. He'll look to pass Babaganush's guard now, I'm sure.
Black stops Babaganush from standing up.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Babaganush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black wants to control from the top but Babaganush keeps moving.
Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babaganush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babaganush wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black stops Babaganush from standing up.
Black controls from within his opponent's guard.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Babaganush gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Babaganush trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Babaganush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black has a closed guard, preventing Babaganush from standing up. #SU2#
Babaganush stands up from Black's guard - Babaganush perhaps looking for a knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Babaganush as he connects with a hook.
Babaganush throws a head kick that Black semi-blocks.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the head.
Babaganush defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Decent striking displayed by Babaganush there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Babaganush, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Babaganush goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Babaganush connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good standup being displayed there by Babaganush as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Babaganush wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black controlling the action here.
Babaganush tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black throwing shots but Babaganush is blocking nicely.
Babaganush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Babaganush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babaganush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Babaganush trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
#T4#
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Babaganush's head.
Babaganush is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard. #ES2#
Babaganush manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Black keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Black ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Black no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Babaganush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Babaganush wants to stand but Black has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Babaganush preventing the sweep.
Black has momentary wrist control but Babaganush slips an elbow through the middle.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babaganush is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Babaganush stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Babaganush lands with a kick to the ribs.
Babaganush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Babaganush lands a nice looking body kick.
Babaganush scores with a jab.#TD#
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Babaganush is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babaganush tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is nestled in close to Babaganush, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Babaganush is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Black throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Babaganush to regain full guard.
Damien Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Babaganush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babaganush wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black wants to control from the top but Babaganush keeps moving.
Babaganush wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Black trying to control but Babaganush is working from the bottom.
Babaganush wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
Black content to stall in guard here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Babaganush has wrist control.
Black won't allow Babaganush to get back to his feet.
Babaganush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Babaganush kicks Black off and gets to his feet.
Babaganush delivers a nice body kick.
Black fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Babaganush, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babaganush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Black's head backwards.
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babaganush swivels and escapes.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babaganush circles away.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Babaganush lands a jab.#T3#
Babaganush throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Black takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Babaganush moves into range and connects with a jab.
Babaganush connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Babaganush. No joy for Black on that attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babaganush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babaganush circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Babaganush, which made it look bad.
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!
Babaganush scores with a hook.
Babaganush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Babaganush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Babaganush does it's job there.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Babaganush lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babaganush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babaganush! But no joy.
Black darts in looking for a takedown but Babaganush gets double underhooks and turns Black into the cage. #BC2#
Babaganush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babaganush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Babaganush lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Black backs up against the cage.
Babaganush lands the left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babaganush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babaganush connects with the punch.
Babaganush cracks Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Babaganush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babaganush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Babaganush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babaganush plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Black takes one on the button.
Duke Babaganush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babaganush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Babaganush lands with an uppercut that bounces Black off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Babaganush plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Babaganush lands a jab.
Babaganush tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Babaganush.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Babaganush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Babaganush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babaganush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babaganush bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Black's head.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babaganush pinned against the cage. Babaganush gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Babaganush looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into Babaganush's guard.#T1#
Babaganush wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Babaganush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Babaganush manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Babaganush breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Babaganush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Babaganush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Babaganush lands a jab to the nose.
Babaganush lands a head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
Babaganush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babaganush lands with an uppercut that bounces Black off the cage and back into range.
Black is trying hard to land a takedown here. Babaganush sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Black shoots for a takedown but Babaganush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Babaganush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
Babaganush feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Babaganush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babaganush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Babaganush is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Black's half guard.
Black wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Babaganush stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Black to get to his feet.
Babaganush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Black shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Babaganush napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babaganush is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Babaganush can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Black tries to advance position but instead Babaganush slips a leg back in to half guard.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Babaganush holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Black is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Babaganush looks like he's trying to stand up.
Black wants to take a breather but Babaganush is having none of it.
Babaganush is looking to escape.
Black throwing shots but Babaganush is blocking nicely. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Black not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES2#
Babaganush kicks Black off and gets back to his feet.
Black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babaganush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
Babaganush works over Black's head and body with a nice combination.
Babaganush throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
Babaganush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babaganush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Black's head backwards.
Damien Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babaganush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Babaganush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Babaganush darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duke Babaganush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Babaganush with a jab.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Babaganush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Babaganush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Babaganush 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Babaganush!
A less than humble Duke Babaganush misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Damien Black was interviewed post fight and said 'It was spinal.'. |
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Event:
HFC 75: Pay day at the Expo
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Handler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Duke Babaganush has been cut.
Handler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Babaganush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Handler counters with a straight right hand.
Handler jabs Babaganush right on the nose. Babaganush blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Handler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babaganush misses with a hook.
Handler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Babaganush in his tracks.
Handler shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab from Babaganush.
Handler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Handler blocks a head kick by Babaganush.
Babaganush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babaganush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handler.
Babaganush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Handler throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Handler moves away and avoids it.
Handler slips a jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Babaganush misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Babaganush as he connects with a hook.
Handler moves out of range of the strikes.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut.
Babaganush is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Handler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Handler moves into range and clinches up with Babaganush.#BC#
Babaganush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Babaganush digs a good body shot into Handler's ribs.
Handler scores with a nice right hand.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Handler gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Babaganush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babaganush throws a looping overhand right but Handler ducks down to avoid it.
Babaganush just misses with a punch to the body.
Babaganush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice combination there by Babaganush.
Babaganush connects with a good right hand that stumbles Handler. Handler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Babaganush misses with a hook. Handler ducked under it nicely.
Babaganush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Babaganush throws a combination that misses
and Handler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babaganush thinking.
A big left from Babaganush misses.
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!
Babaganush throws the left hand but Handler avoids the punch easily.
Babaganush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Handler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babaganush.
A bone on bone clash there as Handler blocks the leg kick.
#TD2#
Handler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Babaganush is looking to escape.#T2#
Handler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Handler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Babaganush really wants to buck Handler off and get back to his feet.
Handler is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Babaganush is rocked!
Handler postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Babaganush out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Handler goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacob Handler!
Our winner, Jacob Handler, 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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Event:
HFC 69 - Ivanovic vs Hernandez
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Babaganush throws a sloppy head kick and Armando moves out of range easily.
It looked like Armando was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Babaganush.
Armando defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Babaganush has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice straight punches there by Babaganush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Babaganush.
Babaganush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armando.
Armando avoids the head kick by Babaganush.
Armando keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babaganush. Armando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armando throws a looping overhand right but Babaganush ducks down to avoid it.
Babaganush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Armando blocks the low kick.
Armando throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
Babaganush scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Babaganush throws an off balance right hand
and Armando counters with a stiff right hand.
Babaganush slips under a jab.
Armando misses the 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!
Armando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Armando misses the target.
Armando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babaganush lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Armando jabs Babaganush right on the nose. Babaganush blinks but takes it well.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut. Armando saw that one coming.
Armando waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babaganush.
Armando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Armando is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Armando. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Armando throws a hook to the side of Babaganush's head but Babaganush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armando is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Babaganush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Armando moves away and avoids it.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armando missing with a left hand there. Babaganush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babaganush appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Armando misses with a looping left.
A big left from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
Armando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babaganush staying out of range there.
Armando moves forwards but Babaganush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Babaganush.
Babaganush misses with a left hand
and Armando counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Armando misses.
Armando paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Babaganush throws an overhand right that lands on Armando's shoulder, as Armando tries to avoid the shot.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses.
Armando staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armando checks a leg kick.
Armando gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Armando takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Armando staying out of range there.
Armando throws the left hand but Babaganush avoids the punch easily.
Armando is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Armando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Nice cross by Babaganush.
Armando slips under a jab.
Babaganush scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Babaganush with a nice cross.
Armando avoids the head kick by Babaganush.
Armando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babaganush.
Armando looks to score with a jab to the body but Babaganush is just out of range.
Babaganush looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Babaganush throws a poor cross that misses
and Armando makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Armando throws a lazy right hand but Babaganush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babaganush cracks Armando with a right hand to the side of the head.
Armando throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babaganush 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.
Babaganush connects with a looping right hand.
Armando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babaganush swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babaganush avoids the body shot from Armando.
Babaganush throws a series of strikes that have Armando backpedaling.
#T3#
Armando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babaganush.
Armando throws a looping overhand right but Babaganush ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Babaganush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Babaganush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Armando misses its intended target.
Babaganush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armando.
Babaganush let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Babaganush is looking to land body kicks.
Babaganush takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babaganush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armando with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Armando. That snapped Babaganush's head back.
Babaganush throws a lazy right hand but Armando sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Armando throws a shot from downtown. Babaganush moves away and avoids it.
Armando avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babaganush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Babaganush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armando.
Armando throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babaganush works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Babaganush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Armando misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Babaganush's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Babaganush throws a sloppy head kick and Armando moves out of range easily.
Armando on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Babaganush takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Armando.
Babaganush takes one on the button.
Babaganush slips a straight right by Armando.
Babaganush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armando has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babaganush finds it's way round the side to connect with Armando's head.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Armando does no damage.
Armando lands an overhand right.
A jab from Babaganush does it's job there.
Babaganush lands with a straight right. Armando didn't see that one coming.
Armando throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babaganush.
Babaganush misses with a left hand
and Armando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babaganush thinking.
Armando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganush 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.
Armando connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diego Armando will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Armando showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babaganush.
An attempted straight right counter from Armando misses the target.
Babaganush throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Armando throws a hook but Babaganush avoids it easily.
Babaganush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Babaganush misses.
Armando scores with a jab to the body.
Armando connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Babaganush misses the target.
Armando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
It looked like Armando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Babaganush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armando.
Nice defenses there by Babaganush.
Babaganush fails to land with a series of punches.
Armando misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babaganush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babaganush tries a head kick but it misses.
Armando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego Armando is winning the standup battle so far.
Armando throws a jab when Babaganush was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babaganush lands the left hand.
Armando misses with a looping right.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armando.#T1#
Armando moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Armando throws a hook but Babaganush blocks it.
Armando throws the left hand but Babaganush avoids the punch easily.
Babaganush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Babaganush was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armando. Babaganush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babaganush moves away from the strike by Armando.
Babaganush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babaganush misses the jab.
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Armando swings for the body but Babaganush moves out of range.
Babaganush looks to land a left hand but Armando moved out of range nicely.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
Babaganush staying out of range there.
Armando avoids a punch combination nicely.
Babaganush defending well as Armando loads up on a big left hand.
Babaganush staying out of range there.
Armando connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
Babaganush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babaganush lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Armando looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Armando takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Babaganush throws a sloppy head kick and Armando moves out of range easily.
Babaganush with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Armando to score with a decent uppercut.
Armando slips a jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush misses with a lunging right hand
and Armando counters with a nice uppercut.
Babaganush scores with a hook to the body. Armando takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Armando throws a shot from downtown. Babaganush moves away and avoids it.
Babaganush misses with a body kick.
Armando checks a leg kick.
Babaganush moves away from the strike by Armando.
Babaganush throws a hook but Armando avoids it easily.
Babaganush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Armando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Armando lands a jab to the head.
Babaganush throws an overhand right that lands on Armando's shoulder, as Armando tries to avoid the shot.
Armando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Armando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babaganush manages to avoid it.
Babaganush misses with a looping left.
Armando is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Armando works Babaganush's body with a nice hook.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Armando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babaganush tries to land a leg kick but Armando saw it coming and moves away.
Armando was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Armando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babaganush.
Babaganush throws out a counter right but Armando avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Babaganush.
Armando takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Armando digs a good body shot into Babaganush's ribs.
Babaganush tries a head kick but it misses.
Babaganush tries a head kick but it misses.
Babaganush throws a right and a left that Armando avoids nicely.
Babaganush is breathing heavily.
Armando lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Babaganush misses its intended target.
Armando throws the left hand but Babaganush avoids the punch easily.
Armando blocks the body kick.
Babaganush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armando.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Babaganush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armando connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Armando staying out of range there.
Armando stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut. Armando saw that one coming.
Babaganush with a jab.
Babaganush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Armando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babaganush thinking.
Armando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babaganush.
A little jabbing left from Babaganush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babaganush throws a sloppy head kick and Armando moves out of range easily.
Babaganush moves out of range of the strikes.
Armando lands a jab to the head.
Babaganush looks to land a left hand but Armando moved out of range nicely.
Armando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Armando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Armando throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babaganush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, jab by Armando - just one landing.
Babaganush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armando throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Armando throws a body shot but no joy.
Armando throws a hook to the side of Babaganush's head but Babaganush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Armando throws out a loose jab but Babaganush uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Armando dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Armando moves away and avoids it.
Armando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Babaganush cracks Armando with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Babaganush cracks Armando with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Armando misses with an uppercut.
Armando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babaganush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Babaganush lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Babaganush.
Babaganush staying out of range there.
Armando slips a jab and a cross from Babaganush.
Armando ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Babaganush throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armando on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armando.
Armando takes a swing at Babaganush's ribcage but misses.
Babaganush avoids the body shot from Armando.
Despite the aggression on Babaganush's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Armando is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Armando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babaganush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babaganush there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babaganush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armando manages to avoid it.#T1#
Armando throws a jab when Babaganush was well out of range.
Babaganush throws a jab but it's blocked by Armando.
Armando with a nice cross.
Armando fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Armando.
A big left from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babaganush throws a nice head kick!
Babaganush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Armando has time to react.
Babaganush lands a lovely overhand right.
Babaganush throws the left hand but Armando avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Armando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Armando.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armando defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Armando throws a lazy right hand but Babaganush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babaganush 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.
Babaganush scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Babaganush misses the target.
Babaganush misses with a body punch
and Armando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Nice cross by Babaganush.
Armando slips a straight right by Babaganush.
Babaganush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armando.
Armando just misses with a punch to the body.
Armando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babaganush.
Babaganush takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Armando ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. Armando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armando getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Armando throws a lazy right hand but Babaganush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babaganush misses with a hook.
Armando swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Armando misses with a straight left.
Babaganush throws an overhand right that lands on Armando's shoulder, as Armando tries to avoid the shot.
Armando throws a big shot that misses.
Babaganush throws a big counter head kick but Armando avoids it with no problem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Babaganush.
Armando was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Babaganush throws a head kick but Armando moves out of range.
Babaganush lands with a kick to the temple. Armando shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Armando jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses.
Armando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babaganush manages to avoid it.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armando.
A jab from Armando finds it's way through Babaganush's defenses.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
Armando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babaganush moves away.
Armando moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
Armando fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babaganush looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Armando slips a jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Armando throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babaganush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babaganush. Armando does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Armando misses its intended target.
Armando throws a lazy right hand but Babaganush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babaganush misses with a right hand
and Armando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Babaganush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armando avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Armando.
The fighters circling - Babaganush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Armando uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Armando on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Babaganush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Armando throwing a counter right hand but Babaganush manages to avoid it.
Armando cracks Babaganush with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Armando misses with a looping left.
Armando scores with a crisp jab that stopped Babaganush in his tracks. #ROC#Babaganush is rocked!
Armando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babaganush.
Babaganush is still on wobbly legs! Can Armando finish him?
Babaganush slips a jab from Armando.
Babaganush seems to have recovered his senses.
Armando moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
Armando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babaganush.
Armando throws a jab but it's blocked by Babaganush.
Babaganush staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Babaganush. Armando shrugs it off though.
Armando looks to score with a jab to the body but Babaganush is just out of range.
Babaganush with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Armando to score with a decent uppercut.
Duke Babaganush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babaganush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armando.
Babaganush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armando circles away quickly and effectively.
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 Diego Armando.
Well Armando has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diego Armando! |
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Event:
HFC 64: Fermi vs Thevenet
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Babaganush blocks a jab.
Golov misses the jab.
Babaganush clobbers Golov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Babaganush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golov.
Golov checks the leg kick.
Golov moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
A head kick misses from Babaganush.
Good shot there by Golov.#TD2#
Golov gets a takedown into half guard.
Golov winds up and cracks Babaganush with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Babaganush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Golov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Golov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Golov is looking to take a break and control but Babaganush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Golov slips a nice elbow through Babaganush's hands, connecting with Babaganush's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Golov lands a nice short elbow.
Babaganush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES#
Babaganush kicks Golov off and gets back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Babaganush.
Babaganush moves into range and connects with a jab.
Babaganush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Babaganush. Golov shrugs it off though. #TD2#
Golov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Babaganush's guard.
Golov throws a big right hand that misses.
Golov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Babaganush is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Golov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Golov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golov.
Babaganush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Golov gets through Babaganush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Babaganush looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Golov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Babaganush manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Babaganush throws a right hand that Golov ducks under and follows up with a left that Golov also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Golov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golov. Babaganush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babaganush tries to work over Golov's front leg with a kick but Golov checks it.
Golov shoots in for a takedown but Babaganush shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Babaganush tries to counter by clinching up but Golov breaks away and moves out of range.
Golov moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
Babaganush connects with a high kick.
Babaganush on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Babaganush.
Golov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babaganush.#T3#
Golov lands a nice looking body shot.
Babaganush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Golov under the eye.
Golov throws out a powerful jab.
Babaganush misses with a head kick.
Golov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Babaganush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babaganush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Golov.
Golov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Golov looks to score with a jab to the body but Babaganush is just out of range.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babaganush ducks right into an uppercut from Golov.
Babaganush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Babaganush lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Babaganush misses its intended target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Golov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Babaganush - the referee stops the clock and Golov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Babaganush. Golov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Babaganush throws a head kick but Golov moves out of range.
#TD2#
Golov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Babaganush was covering up waiting for the punch and Golov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Golov postures up in Babaganush's guard and throws a big left but Babaganush blocks it. #T4#
Golov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Babaganush wants to stand but Golov is controlling the position.
Golov throws a big right hand that misses.
Golov prevents Babaganush from getting back to his feet.
Babaganush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Golov postures up and lands a big shot to Babaganush's brow.
Golov trying to control the position from guard on top but Babaganush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babaganush wants to stand and escape but Golov is having none of it.
Golov lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Duke Babaganush will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Golov lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Golov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babaganush doesn't seem phased though.
Babaganush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babaganush misses with a looping left.
Golov with the counter takedown but Babaganush avoids it easily.
Babaganush misses with a looping left.
Golov slips a straight right by Babaganush.
Golov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Golov misses the shot to the body.
Babaganush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Golov.
Golov looks for a takedown but Babaganush sprawls well.
Golov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Babaganush throws a lazy right hand but Golov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golov lands a glancing blow to the side of Babaganush's head.
Golov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Babaganush scores with a shot to the body.
Babaganush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babaganush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golov scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Golov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Golov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grigori Golov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Babaganush is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Golov is controlling him well.
Golov cracks Babaganush with a big right hand but Babaganush just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The strikes coming from Golov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Golov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Babaganush parries the strikes from Golov easily there. Golov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Babaganush to escape.
Babaganush takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Babaganush is working to avoid the ground and pound but Golov connects with a decent elbow.
Babaganush is trying to get back to his feet.#ES#
Babaganush explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
Golov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babaganush.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babaganush throws a body punch but Golov moves out of range.
Golov misses with a wild body shot.
Babaganush looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Golov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Golov with the counter takedown but Babaganush avoids it easily.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Golov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Babaganush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babaganush connects with a looping right hand.
Babaganush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
Babaganush lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Golov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Golov lands a couple of elbows.
Golov postures up in Babaganush's guard and throws a big left but Babaganush blocks it.
Golov wants to control from the top but Babaganush keeps moving.
Golov lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Golov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Golov cracks Babaganush with a solid left hand.
Golov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Babaganush wants to get back to his feet but Golov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Golov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Babaganush wants to stand and escape but Golov is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Golov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Golov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Golov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Babaganush enables Golov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Babaganush manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Babaganush wants to stand and escape but Golov is having none of it.
Golov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Golov stands up over Babaganush, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Babaganush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Babaganush pushes Golov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Babaganush throws a looping overhand right but Golov ducks down to avoid it.
Golov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grigori Golov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Golov throws a leg kick but Babaganush moved away.
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. Golov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Golov moves out of range of the strikes.
Duke Babaganush is winning the standup battle so far.
Golov scores with a shot to the body.
Golov just misses with a punch to the body.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golov.
Babaganush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golov.
A big right from Babaganush misses.
Golov throws a jab but it's blocked by Babaganush.
Golov throws a shot from downtown. Babaganush moves away and avoids it.
Golov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBabaganush.
Golov sizes up Babaganush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Golov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Babaganush takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Babaganush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Babaganush taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Babaganush to see if he's OK.#T1#
Babaganush is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Golov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Babaganush is not content to let Golov control the position.
Golov lands strikes from half guard.
Babaganush has hold of Golov's hands but Golov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Golov.
Golov is trying to control the action in half guard but Babaganush is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babaganush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Golov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Golov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Babaganush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Golov. #T2#
Babaganush pushes Golov off looking to stand but Golov dives back in and keeps control.
Golov is keen to just control but Babaganush is a slippery customer.
Golov misses with a head shot. Babaganush uses the momentum to regain guard.
Golov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Babaganush being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Golov stops Babaganush from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Golov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Babaganush moves away from the strike by Golov.
Golov avoids the head kick by Babaganush.
#T3#
Golov looks to score with a jab to the body but Babaganush is just out of range.
Golov throws out a powerful jab.
Babaganush throws a head kick but Golov moves out of range.
#TD2#
Babaganush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golov throwing strikes from guard but Babaganush blocks nicely.
Golov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Golov stops Babaganush from standing up.
Golov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Golov throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Babaganush has Golov pulled in close to control his posture.
Golov throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Golov working some strikes from top position.
Golov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Golov cracks Babaganush with a solid left hand.
Babaganush is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Babaganush keeping moving, preventing Golov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Babaganush.
Babaganush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Golov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Babaganush tries to sprawl but Golov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Golov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Golov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Grigori Golov!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Grigori Golov!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Grigori Golov!
Grigori Golov wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
HFC 60: Sudden Death
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Burt rushes Babaganush and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Burt breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burt misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Burt.
Babaganush is trying to break free.
Burt misses with a knee strike.
Babaganush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Babaganush is trying to break free.
Burt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Babaganush wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burt lands a knee to the head.
Burt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babaganush is defending well for now.
Babaganush working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burt tries to land a knee to the head but Babaganush blocks with his arms.
Burt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Babaganush's face.
#BC2#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burt fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Burt instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Burt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC2#
Babaganush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babaganush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Burt closes the distance and pushes Babaganush back into the cage.
Burt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Babaganush's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burt blocks a jab.
Burt tries to clinch up but Babaganush circles away and keeps his distance.
Babaganush lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Burt rushes Babaganush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Burt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burt wants to clinch up but Babaganush keeps it at a distance.
Burt slips a jab and a cross from Babaganush.
#CL#
Burt takes the fight into the clinch.
Burt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Babaganush has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Burt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babaganush wants to get back to striking at distance but Burt won't allow it.
Burt has Babaganush pressed against the cage, preventing Babaganush from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Babaganush is trying to force a seperation but Burt has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Burt.
#CUT#It looks like Duke Babaganush has been cut.#T2#
Burt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Babaganush manages to break the clinch.
Burt misses with a two punch combination.
A cross from Babaganush lands.
Babaganush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Burt clinches.
Babaganush is trying to break the clinch but Burt has him pressed against the cage.
Burt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Babaganush is looking to break free of the clinch but Burt has double underhooks.
Burt tries to land a knee to the head but Babaganush blocks with his arms.
Burt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babaganush.
Babaganush fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burt lands a knee to the head.
Burt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babaganush avoids it.
Burt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Babaganush has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burt misses with a knee strike.
Babaganush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burt misses with a knee strike.
Burt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burt working Babaganush over with knees to the body.
Burt has Babaganush pressed against the cage, preventing Babaganush from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Burt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Babaganush has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babaganush lands a lovely overhand right.
Burt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Babaganush keeps the fight on the outside.
Babaganush lands with a straight right. Burt didn't see that one coming.
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. Burt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Burt gets a clinch.
Babaganush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babaganush lands a jab to the nose.
Babaganush connects with a right hand. Burt shakes it off.
Babaganush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Babaganush lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burt is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Babaganush was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babaganush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Burt darts in and clinches Babaganush up against the cage.
Burt landing knees to the head.
Babaganush avoiding damage as Burt throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Babaganush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burt misses with a knee to the head.
Burt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burt lands a knee to the body.
Burt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Babaganush blocks it with crossed arms.
Burt landing knees to the body.
Burt tries a knee to the head but Babaganush blocks it.
Babaganush wants to break free but Burt has control.
Babaganush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burt misses with a knee to the head.
Babaganush tries to break the clinch but Burt is controlling the position.
Babaganush is trying to force a seperation but Burt has the dominant position.
Burt tries to land a knee to the head but Babaganush blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burt scores a nice knee to the body.
Burt tries a knee to the head but Babaganush blocks it.
Babaganush wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burt has him pressed against the cage.
Burt with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Babaganush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Branson Burt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke Babaganush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Babaganush.#CL#
Burt pushes Babaganush up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Babaganush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babaganush misses with a head kick.
Burt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burt moves out of range of the body kick.
Babaganush lands with a straight right. Burt didn't see that one coming.
Babaganush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babaganush scores with a jab. Burt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burt tries to clinch up but Babaganush circles away and keeps his distance.
Babaganush loads up on a big right hand but Burt slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Babaganush.
Burt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Babaganush slips a jab from Burt.
Burt tries to clinch up but Babaganush circles away and keeps his distance.
Burt fails in his attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Babaganush finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babaganush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Babaganush lunges at Burt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burt's hand.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Babaganush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Babaganush.
Burt wants to clinch up but Babaganush keeps it at a distance.
Babaganush has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Babaganush circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1##CL#
Burt rushes Babaganush and presses him up against the cage.
Burt keeps control of Babaganush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Babaganush blocks it with crossed arms.
Babaganush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burt misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Babaganush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babaganush lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burt at a distance.
#CL#
Burt has Babaganush up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burt on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Burt drives through and clinches with Babaganush against the cage.
#BC2#
Babaganush breaks the clinch.
Babaganush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burt has time to react.
Burt tries to clinch but Babaganush moves out of range.
A jab from Babaganush misses.
It looked like Burt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Babaganush.
Babaganush misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Burt misses its target.#T2#
A slow jab from Babaganush misses its intended target.
Burt doesn't manage to clinch there - Babaganush circles away.
Babaganush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
Babaganush connects with a single shot there.
Burt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babaganush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babaganush throws out a counter right but Burt avoids it with no problem.
Babaganush misses with a hook. Burt ducked under it nicely.
Burt tries to clinch but Babaganush is having none of it.
Babaganush swats away the attempt to clinch by Burt.
Burt wants to clinch up but Babaganush keeps it at a distance.
Babaganush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burt was well out of range. Poor timing from Babaganush.
Burt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Babaganush connects with a solid leg kick.
Babaganush keeps the fight on the outside.
Babaganush tests Burt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Babaganush dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burt. That did some damage!
Burt tries to clinch but Babaganush is having none of it. #T3#
Burt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babaganush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut.
Babaganush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burt tries to clinch there but Babaganush circles away.
Babaganush throws a sloppy head kick and Burt moves out of range easily. #CL#
Burt closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Burt.
Burt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Babaganush tries to circle away but Burt has him pinned against the cage.
Burt misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Babaganush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babaganush throws a sloppy head kick and Burt moves out of range easily.
Babaganush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Burt misses its target.
Babaganush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babaganush misses with a low kick.
Burt wants to clinch up but Babaganush keeps it at a distance.
Babaganush swats away the attempt to clinch by Burt.
Burt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4##CL#
Burt drives through and clinches with Babaganush against the cage.
Burt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Babaganush tries to pull guard but Burt holds him up against the cage and eventually Babaganush drops back down to his feet.
Babaganush tries to break free but Burt pushes him back against the cage.
Burt keeps control of Babaganush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babaganush wants to break free but Burt has control.
Burt looking to throw knees to the head but Babaganush is blocking nicely.
Babaganush wants to get back to striking at distance but Burt won't allow it.
Babaganush is trying to push Burt away but Burt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Babaganush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Branson Burt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babaganush working hard to break the clinch.
Babaganush tries to break free but Burt pushes him back against the cage.
Burt misses with a knee to the head.
Burt landing knees to the head.
Burt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Duke Babaganush's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.#R3#
Burt tries to clinch up.
Babaganush swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burt tries to clinch but Babaganush is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babaganush appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burt tries to clinch there but Babaganush circles away.
A jab from Babaganush does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by Babaganush as he connects with a hook.
Babaganush swats away the attempt to clinch by Burt.
Babaganush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babaganush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Babaganush scores with the left hand. Burt knows he should have avoided that one.
Babaganush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babaganush lands with a nice combination. Burt backs away looking to recover.
Burt tries to close the distance and clinch but Babaganush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burt moves forwards but Babaganush connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Burt instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babaganush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burt with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Babaganush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Babaganush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Babaganush throws a lazy uppercut
and Burt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babaganush misses the jab.
Babaganush feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burt tries to clinch but Babaganush is having none of it.
Burt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babaganush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burt wants to clinch.
Burt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Burt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Babaganush is trying to break free.
Burt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Babaganush has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Babaganush's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burt tries to land a knee to the head but Babaganush blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Burt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Burt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burt prevents Babaganush from breaking the clinch.
Burt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Babaganush manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Burt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burt moves out of range of the body kick from Babaganush.
Burt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babaganush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Babaganush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babaganush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burt walks into a straight right hand from Babaganush.
Jab, jab by Babaganush - just one landing.
Babaganush scores with a nice head shot.
Babaganush lands an overhand right.
Burt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babaganush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babaganush throws out a counter right but Burt avoids it with no problem.
Burt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babaganush.
Babaganush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Babaganush fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burt on the side of the head.
Babaganush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Babaganush scores with a nice body kick.
Babaganush misses with a wild combination.
Babaganush scores with a punch to the head.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babaganush keeps the fight on the outside.
Babaganush throws a lazy right hand but Burt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burt tries to clinch but Babaganush is having none of it.
Babaganush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burt's waist but Burt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Babaganush off to one side.
Burt tries to clinch but Babaganush moves out of range.
Burt defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Burt wants to clinch up but Babaganush keeps it at a distance.
Babaganush scores with a punch to the head.
Burt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Babaganush. Babaganush obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Burt tries to clinch but Babaganush is having none of it. #CL#
Burt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Burt prevents Babaganush from breaking the clinch.
Burt working Babaganush over with knees to the body.
Burt misses with a knee strike.
Burt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burt throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duke Babaganush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burt tries to clinch up but Babaganush circles away and keeps his distance.
Babaganush misses with a body shot.
Babaganush connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burt momentarily.
Burt is looking to clinch.
Burt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babaganush throws out a counter right but Burt avoids it with no problem.
Branson Burt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burt is looking to clinch but Babaganush is avoiding it.
Babaganush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burt in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Babaganush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Babaganush has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Duke Babaganush!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Duke Babaganush!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Duke Babaganush!
Duke Babaganush wins by unanimous decision!
Duke Babaganush bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFC 53: Harris vs Colson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
McDormit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babaganush moves away.
Babaganush lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Babaganush's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDormit under the eye.
Babaganush fakes the leg kick and cracks McDormit in the body.
Babaganush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDormit's hands.
McDormit misses the jab.
McDormit lands with a nice combination. Babaganush backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Duke Babaganush has been cut.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut
enabling McDormit to counter with a crisp jab.
Babaganush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babaganush throws a head kick but McDormit moves out of range.
McDormit's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McDormit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McDormit scores with the left hand. Babaganush knows he should have avoided that one.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but McDormit is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDormit! But no joy.
Babaganush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Babaganush.
McDormit throws the left hand but Babaganush avoids the punch easily.
Babaganush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDormit.
Babaganush 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.
Babaganush misses with a left hand
and McDormit counters with a right hand to the body.
McDormit misses with a looping left.
Babaganush takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babaganush with the inside leg kick.
McDormit scores with a shot to the body.
Babaganush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Babaganush throws a head kick but McDormit moves out of range.
Babaganush throws a sloppy head kick and McDormit moves out of range easily.
McDormit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Babaganush with a jab.
McDormit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDormit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Babaganush.
McDormit lands a slapping body shot.
Babaganush has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Babaganush swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. McDormit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDormit! But no joy.
McDormit moves forwards but Babaganush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Babaganush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDormit slips a jab from Babaganush.
A telegraphed right hand from Babaganush misses the target.
McDormit avoids the head kick by Babaganush.
#T2#
A nice combination there by McDormit.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDormit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDormit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babaganush lands with a nice body kick.
Babaganush throws a good cross that connects.
Babaganush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDormit.
McDormit takes one to the chin there.
Babaganush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Babaganush throws a hook but McDormit avoids it easily.
McDormit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDormit misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Babaganush finds it's way through McDormit's defenses.
Babaganush getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDormit looks to land a left hand but Babaganush moved out of range nicely.
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
Babaganush throws an off balance right hand
letting McDormit counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Babaganush misses the target.
McDormit throws an overhand right that lands on Babaganush's shoulder, as Babaganush tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Babaganush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDormit.
Babaganush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babaganush delivers a nice body kick.
Babaganush throws a poor cross that misses
and McDormit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDormit misses with a wild body shot.
McDormit slips under a jab from Babaganush.
McDormit misses with the combination.
Babaganush throws a jab when McDormit was well out of range.
McDormit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Babaganush is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDormit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
McDormit blocks a head kick by Babaganush.
McDormit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDormit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babaganush was well out of range. Poor timing from McDormit.
Babaganush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babaganush thuds his right hand into McDormit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDormit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDormit throws a body punch but Babaganush moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDormit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDormit misses with a two punch combination.
McDormit throws a series of punches but Babaganush avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Babaganush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Babaganush, as that shot connected.
McDormit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babaganush finds it's way round the side to connect with McDormit's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Babaganush misses the target.
Babaganush clobbers McDormit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDormit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Babaganush thuds his right hand into McDormit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Babaganush throws a jab but it's blocked by McDormit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babaganush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crunch! Babaganush slams his shin into McDormit's torso.
Babaganush scores with a leg kick.
A big right from McDormit misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke Babaganush's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
McDormit scores with the left hand. Babaganush knows he should have avoided that one.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut. McDormit saw that one coming.
Babaganush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDormit can do to turn this around?
McDormit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Babaganush throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDormit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDormit throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Babaganush there.
Nice defenses there by McDormit.
McDormit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDormit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Babaganush chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. McDormit moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and McDormit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. McDormit moves away and avoids it.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
McDormit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Babaganush lands the left hand.
Babaganush throws a poor cross that misses
and McDormit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDormit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Babaganush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDormit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut lands for McDormit. That snapped Babaganush's head back.
McDormit throws a jab but it's blocked by Babaganush. #T1#
Babaganush misses with an uppercut
and McDormit counters with a stiff right hand.
Babaganush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A countering left hand to the body from McDormit misses.
Babaganush blocks a jab.
McDormit slips under a jab.
McDormit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Babaganush dips to his left and cracks McDormit with an uppercut!
Babaganush slips a jab from McDormit.
Babaganush lands a really nice looking cross but McDormit seems unphased.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Babaganush.
McDormit connects with a body shot that sends Babaganush's belly button to the back.
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDormit has time to react.
McDormit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDormit throws out a loose jab but Babaganush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Babaganush.
Babaganush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Babaganush misses with a wild body shot.
Duke Babaganush is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Nice defenses there by McDormit.
Babaganush lands a nice shot that snaps McDormit's head back.
Babaganush doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDormit avoids the body shot from Babaganush.
Babaganush slips under a jab from McDormit.
McDormit just misses with a punch to the body.
Babaganush lands a head shot.
Babaganush scores with a sloppy right hand. McDormit should have avoided that one.
McDormit just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - McDormit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDormit lands a nice shot to the body.
Babaganush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from McDormit misses its intended target.
McDormit works Babaganush's body with a nice hook.
Babaganush connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Babaganush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDormit.
Nice uppercut lands for Babaganush. That snapped McDormit's head back.
McDormit misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Babaganush misses with a hook.
McDormit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babaganush ducks under a wild hook from McDormit.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babaganush feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDormits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Babaganush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babaganush throws an overhand right that lands on McDormit's shoulder, as McDormit tries to avoid the shot.
McDormit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Good exchange - McDormit coming out on top.
McDormit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Babaganush throws the kick towards the body but McDormit avoids it.
Babaganush scores with a nice strike.
Babaganush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babaganush throws a jab when McDormit was well out of range.
Babaganush misses with a looping left.
McDormit throws the left hand but Babaganush avoids the punch easily.
Babaganush connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDormit. McDormit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Babaganush connects with a single shot there.
Jab, jab by Babaganush - just one landing.
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!
Babaganush tests McDormit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDormit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
McDormit dodges the punch combination from Babaganush.
McDormit just misses with a punch to the body.
McDormit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
McDormit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Babaganush misses the target.
Babaganush connects with a crisp jab.
McDormit misses the shot to the body.
McDormit throws a lazy right hand but Babaganush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babaganush scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDormit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Babaganush scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Babaganush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and McDormit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good exchange - Babaganush coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duke Babaganush's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Babaganush throws a poor cross that misses
and McDormit counters with a straight right hand.
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
McDormit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babaganush.
Babaganush swinging wildly here.
A big right from Babaganush misses.
McDormit scores with a nice head shot.
Babaganush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Babaganush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Babaganush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDormit throws a shot from downtown. Babaganush moves away and avoids it.
Babaganush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDormit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babaganush misses with a takedown
and McDormit counters with a nice uppercut.
McDormit lands with a nice body punch.
Babaganush moves away from the strike by McDormit.
McDormit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babaganush.
Babaganush drops his hands momentarily and McDormit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Babaganush jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDormit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babaganush.
Babaganush fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Babaganush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Babaganush lands a nice shot that snaps McDormit's head back.
Babaganush lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Babaganush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babaganush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDormit throws out the jab.
Babaganush swings widly with a right hand
and McDormit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babaganush thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babaganush throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDormit counters with a nice uppercut.
McDormit lands a right hook to the body.
McDormit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Babaganush lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babaganush throws a hook to the side of McDormit's head but McDormit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Babaganush throws a hook but McDormit blocks it.
McDormit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDormit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babaganush was well out of range. Poor timing from McDormit.#T2#
Babaganush works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDormit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDormit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from McDormit misses.
No joy there for McDormit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of McDormit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDormit scores with a hook to the body. Babaganush takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Babaganush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDormit cracks Babaganush with an open hand slap.
Babaganush misses the shot to the body.
Babaganush moves out of range as McDormit strikes.
Good shot there by Babaganush.
Babaganush takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from McDormit misses.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDormit.
McDormit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
McDormit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Babaganush lands a nice hook to McDormit's body. McDormit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDormit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babaganush was well out of range. Poor timing from McDormit.
Babaganush throws a looping overhand right but McDormit ducks down to avoid it.
McDormit moves out of range of the strikes.
McDormit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McDormit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Babaganush.
McDormit scores with a body shot.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but McDormit uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDormit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDormit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babaganush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babaganush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganush misses the shot to the body.
Babaganush lands a leg kick that knocks McDormit off balance momentarily.
McDormit lands a slapping body shot.
Babaganush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDormit misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Babaganush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDormit.
Babaganush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDormit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babaganush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDormit's hands.
Babaganush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDormit.
McDormit moves out of range as Babaganush strikes.
Babaganush misses the jab.
McDormit unleashes a big counter combination but Babaganush bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDormit jabs Babaganush to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDormit cracks Babaganush with a good jab.
McDormit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babaganush moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDormit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babaganush misses with a hook
and McDormit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDormit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chase McDormit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke Babaganush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babaganush dips to his left and cracks McDormit with an uppercut!
McDormit throws a right and a left that Babaganush avoids nicely.
Babaganush went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase McDormit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Babaganush has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 for Duke Babaganush!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Duke Babaganush!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Duke Babaganush!
Duke Babaganush wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Duke Babaganush was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Chase McDormit spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I drank too much before the fight... I need a beer.'. |
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Event:
HFC 47: Justice vs Lambart
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Babaganush drops his hands momentarily and Agnarr Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Babaganush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agnarr Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babaganush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Agnarr Jr misses the target.
Babaganush connects with a single shot there.
We've been told by Agnarr Jr's head coaches at Black Swans that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Agnarr Jr looks to land a left hand but Babaganush moved out of range nicely.
Agnarr Jr defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Agnarr Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Babaganush walks into a jab.
Agnarr Jr ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Agnarr Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Babaganush throws a jab when Agnarr Jr was well out of range.
Agnarr Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babaganush has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Agnarr Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agnarr Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Babaganush's shoulder, as Babaganush tries to avoid the shot.
Babaganush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agnarr Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Babaganush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Agnarr Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Agnarr Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Babaganush jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Agnarr Jr defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Babaganush scores with a hook to the body. Agnarr Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Agnarr Jr staying out of range there.
Babaganush might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Agnarr Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Agnarr Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Agnarr Jr slips a jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush sizes up Agnarr Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Babaganush connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Agnarr Jr loads up on a big right hand but Babaganush slips the punch.
Agnarr Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarr Jr throws out the jab.
Babaganush throws a jab when Agnarr Jr was well out of range.
Agnarr Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Agnarr Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Babaganush.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Agnarr Jr moves away and avoids it.
Babaganush fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Agnarr Jr on the side of the head.
Babaganush slips a straight right by Agnarr Jr.
Babaganush misses with a hook. Agnarr Jr ducked under it nicely.
Agnarr Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Babaganush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agnarr Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Babaganush has time to react.
Agnarr Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babaganush.
Babaganush darts in looking for a takedown but Agnarr Jr gets double underhooks and turns Babaganush into the cage. #T2#
Babaganush throws a lazy uppercut
and Agnarr Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babaganush moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Agnarr Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut
and Agnarr Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Agnarr Jr swings for the body but Babaganush moves out of range.
Babaganush misses the jab.
Agnarr Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Babaganush slips a jab from Agnarr Jr.
Babaganush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Babaganush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Babaganush fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Agnarr Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Agnarr Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alfin Agnarr Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Babaganush.
Agnarr Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Agnarr Jr throws a shot from downtown. Babaganush moves away and avoids it.
Babaganush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Babaganush looks to land a right hand but Agnarr Jr moved out of range.
Agnarr Jr slips under a jab from Babaganush.#T3#
Agnarr Jr thumps Babaganush with a low kick.
Agnarr Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Babaganush throws an overhand right that lands on Agnarr Jr's shoulder, as Agnarr Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
Babaganush misses with a straight left.
Babaganush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Agnarr Jr.
Babaganush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babaganush throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Agnarr Jr on the side of the head.
Babaganush takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Babaganush misses the target.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Agnarr Jr throws a hook but Babaganush avoids it easily.
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Agnarr Jr has time to react.
Babaganush throws an overhand right that lands on Agnarr Jr's shoulder, as Agnarr Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Babaganush lands with a cross.
Agnarr Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Babaganush misses with a wild body shot.
Agnarr Jr throws a hook but Babaganush avoids it easily.
Agnarr Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Babaganush misses. #T4#
Babaganush scores with a punch to the head.
Babaganush dips to his left and cracks Agnarr Jr with an uppercut!
Agnarr Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Agnarr Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agnarr Jr lands with a straight right. Babaganush didn't see that one coming.
Babaganush misses with a hook. Agnarr Jr ducked under it nicely.
Agnarr Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush cracks Agnarr Jr with an open hand slap.
Agnarr Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babaganush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babaganush's corner calls for a 1-2. Babaganush obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Agnarr Jr moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
Babaganush is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Agnarr Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Babaganush staying out of range there.
A big left from Agnarr Jr misses.
Babaganush misses with a double jab.
Babaganush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarr Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agnarr Jr walks into a jab.
Babaganush lands with a nice body punch.
Agnarr Jr throws a shot from downtown. Babaganush moves away and avoids it.
Agnarr Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Babaganush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarr Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Babaganush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Agnarr Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Agnarr Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Agnarr Jr.
Babaganush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr misses with a head kick.
Babaganush misses with a right hand
and Agnarr Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Agnarr Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Babaganush is just out of range.
Babaganush throws a leg kick that misses.
Babaganush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Agnarr Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Agnarr Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Babaganush defending well as Agnarr Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Babaganush misses with a looping left.
Babaganush's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Babaganush duly obliges.
Agnarr Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Agnarr Jr ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Agnarr Jr catches Babaganush right on the button with a cross.
A clash of legs there as Babaganush blocks the low kick.
Despite the aggression on Babaganush's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Agnarr Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Babaganush checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Babaganush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr slips under a jab.
It looked like Agnarr Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Babaganush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agnarr Jr lands an overhand right.
Agnarr Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Babaganush throws a jab but it's blocked by Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr throws a hook but Babaganush avoids it easily.
Babaganush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agnarr Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babaganush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agnarr Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Babaganush misses its intended target.
Babaganush lands a really nice looking cross but Agnarr Jr seems unphased.
Agnarr Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babaganush.
Babaganush slips a straight right by Agnarr Jr.
Babaganush is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Agnarr Jr with a body shot.
Babaganush throws a series of punches but Agnarr Jr moves out of range.
Agnarr Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babaganush manages to avoid it.
Babaganush throws a looping overhand right but Agnarr Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Babaganush moves out of range as Agnarr Jr strikes.
Babaganush lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babaganush misses with a left hand
and Agnarr Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babaganush clobbers Agnarr Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Agnarr Jr takes one to the chin there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A lazy left from Agnarr Jr finds it's target.
Agnarr Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agnarr Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Babaganush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agnarr Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Agnarr Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Babaganush throws a lazy right hand but Agnarr Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Agnarr Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Babaganush.
Babaganush lands with a right hand.
Agnarr Jr misses with a body shot.
Agnarr Jr slips under a jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babaganush swings widly with a right hand
and Agnarr Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Agnarr Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Agnarr Jr throws a hook but Babaganush blocks it.
Agnarr Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Agnarr Jr is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Babaganush like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Babaganush from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfin Agnarr Jr! |
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Event:
HFC 40: Jiminez vs Saneuji
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Demir walks into a straight right hand from Babaganush.
Babaganush lands with a straight right. Demir didn't see that one coming.
Babaganush lands an overhand right.
Babaganush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Demir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Babaganush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganush scores with a decent looking hook.
Demir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babaganush circles away quickly and effectively.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut. Demir saw that one coming.
Demir misses with a takedown attempt - Babaganush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demir drops his hands momentarily and Babaganush takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babaganush connects with a crisp jab.
Demir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babaganush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Demir somewhat.
Babaganush stalks Demir and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Demir's face. Demir staggers backwards, shaken.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babaganush scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Demir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babaganush finds it's way round the side to connect with Demir's head.
Demir walks into a stiff left hand from Babaganush.
Demir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duke Babaganush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onur Demir.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the head.
Babaganush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Babaganush throws out a powerful jab.
Demir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Demir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babaganush is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice cross by Babaganush.
Babaganush tests Demir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Demir slips a straight right by Babaganush.
Babaganush with a nice cross.
Babaganush bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Demir's head.
Demir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2#
Demir throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Babaganush tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Demir is in Babaganush's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babaganush keeping moving, preventing Demir from controlling successfully. #T2#
Babaganush is looking to stand up but Demir isn't so interested in that idea.
Babaganush wants to get back to his feet but Demir passes into half guard.
#ES#
Babaganush kicks off Demir and gets to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Babaganush.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the head.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Babaganush has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Good standup being displayed there by Babaganush as he connects with a hook.
Babaganush lands an overhand right.
Good exchange - Babaganush coming out on top.#T3#
Demir slips a jab and a cross from Babaganush.
Babaganush getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Demir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Demir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot by Babaganush.
Demir on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Demir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Babaganush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Demir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Demir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Babaganush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demir scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babaganush connects with a crisp jab.
Demir moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Demir with that takedown attempt.
Babaganush throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#Demir is rocked!
A slow jab from Babaganush misses its intended target.
Babaganush lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Demir has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Babaganush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Babaganush throws out a powerful jab.
Demir is still on wobbly legs! Can Babaganush finish him?
Demir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Babaganush is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Babaganush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Babaganush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Demir has hold of Babaganush's hands but Babaganush slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU#
Babaganush gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Demir looks winded!
Babaganush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Babaganush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Babaganush lands with a hook. Demir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Decent striking displayed by Babaganush there.
Babaganush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demir doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babaganush cracks Demir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Babaganush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demir on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Babaganush's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Babaganush duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush 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.#R2#
Babaganush drops Demir with a big left hand! Demir is injured, injured bad! Babaganush jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Babaganush!
Duke Babaganush was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HFC 34: Justice vs Smith 2
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Babaganush connects with a crisp jab.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai is looking for a counter combo.
Chai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Babaganush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babaganush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Babaganush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Chai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Babaganush with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babaganush wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chai working Babaganush over with strikes.
Babaganush blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai.
Chai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chai prevents Babaganush from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai passes to full mount!
Chai working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Babaganush is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T1#
Chai sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Babaganush controls the position.
Chai lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babaganush tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Chai dominating with strikes here.
Chai landing shots from mount. #CUT#It looks like Duke Babaganush has been cut.
Babaganush is trying to stand.
Chai lands a big shot there that rocks Babaganush but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chai cracks Babaganush with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shahriyar Chai!
Our winner, Shahriyar Chai, 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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Event:
HFC 26: Dolite vs Abarai
Date: Aug 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Babaganush misses the jab.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Babaganush's belly button to the back.
Babaganush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai throws a hook but Babaganush blocks it.
Chai throws a series of punches but Babaganush avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Babaganush.
Babaganush scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chai.
Chai cracks Babaganush with a big right hand but Babaganush just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chai.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Babaganush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Chai scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Babaganush taking a bit of punishment here - Chai scoring with strikes.
Chai scores with punches from side control.
Chai works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Babaganush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chai wants to control but Babaganush is keeping him busy.
Chai throws an elbow but Babaganush slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chai scoring with punches and elbows.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Babaganush wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chai working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Chai tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chai in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Babaganush on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Babaganush is trying to buck Chai off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chai landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chai scoring with punches from side control.
Chai working the ground and pound but Babaganush is defending the strikes.
Babaganush is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chai has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chai lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Babaganush down.
#T3#
Chai scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Babaganush to see if he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai landing strikes.
Chai cracks Babaganush with a big right hand but Babaganush just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A lull in the action here.
Chai lands an elbow.
Chai is chipping away with strikes.
Chai working the ground and pound but Babaganush is defending the strikes. #T4#
Chai scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chai works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Babaganush parries the strikes from Chai easily there. Chai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Babaganush to escape.
Chai is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
Chai cracks Babaganush with a big elbow.
Chai looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Babaganush is avoiding damage well.
Babaganush takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Babaganush is trying to get back to his feet.
Chai in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chai working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahriyar Chai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Babaganush scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Chai feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chai throws a strike but Babaganush rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Babaganush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Babaganush wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babaganush can do to turn this around?
Babaganush wants to stand and escape but instead Chai has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Chai is in close to Babaganush's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Babaganush's head.
Chai postures up and lands a big shot to Babaganush's brow.
Babaganush keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai works over Babaganush with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Chai chips away with some ground and pound.
Chai works over Babaganush with some ground and pound from guard.
Babaganush wants to get back to his feet but Chai passes into half guard.
Chai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chai seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chai stops Babaganush from getting back to his feet.
Shahriyar Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babaganush wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Babaganush taking some punishment here, with Chai in his half guard.
Chai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Babaganush taking some punishment here, with Chai in his half guard.
We've been informed that Babaganush has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Chai working over Babaganush with some ground and pound. Babaganush looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chai scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chai working the head and body with strikes.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Babaganush regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai lands a couple of digs.
Chai distracts Babaganush with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#Babaganush is rocked!
Chai throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Chai connects with a couple of short punches.
Babaganush wants to get back to his feet but Chai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chai works over Babaganush with some ground and pound from guard.
Chai working some strikes from top position.
Babaganush is still in real trouble! Can Chai finish him?
Chai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Babaganush seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Babaganush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Chai is in close to Babaganush's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chai landing some decent shots from guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Babaganush keeps moving.
Babaganush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Babaganush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chai postures up in Babaganush's guard and throws a big left but Babaganush blocks it.
Chai landing with the ground and pound.
Chai advances position into side control!
Babaganush is letting Chai control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahriyar Chai dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Babaganush scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babaganush lands a jab.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babaganush.
Chai tries to counter with a takedown but Babaganush is quick to defend against it.
Chai takes a swing at Babaganush's ribcage but misses.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babaganush.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Babaganush lands a lovely overhand right.
Babaganush throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Babaganush throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Babaganush. That snapped Chai's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Babaganush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganush's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babaganush scrambles back to his feet.
Babaganush defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chai.
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!
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Babaganush throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.#T1#
Babaganush throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Babaganush might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
Babaganush walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Babaganush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
Babaganush ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Babaganush misses with a hook.
Babaganush looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Chai misses the jab.
Babaganush ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Babaganush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai scores with a jab.
Babaganush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Duke Babaganush seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Babaganush misses the jab.
Babaganush misses with a straight left.
Babaganush tries a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Babaganush lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Babaganush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!#TD#
Chai drives through with a takedown into Babaganush's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Babaganush is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chai is controlling him.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chai connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Babaganush some visible discomfort.
Chai trying to control the position but Babaganush is working away.
Chai looking to control but instead Babaganush has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Babaganush has hold of Chai's hands but Chai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Babaganush on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babaganush keeps working.
Chai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babaganush keeps working.
Babaganush has hold of Chai's hands but Chai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chai thows a huge punch but Babaganush dodges it nicely.
Babaganush on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Chai working Babaganush over with strikes.
Chai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shahriyar Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Babaganush can do anything to dispel that myth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shahriyar Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Shahriyar Chai!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Shahriyar Chai!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Shahriyar Chai!
Shahriyar Chai wins by unanimous decision!
Shahriyar Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
IMMAC 1: The Beginning
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Koski walks into a jab.
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Babaganush with a jab.
Babaganush lands a lovely overhand right.
Babaganush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donk. Babaganush catches Koski right on the button with a cross.
Koski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babaganush finds it's way round the side to connect with Koski's head.
Babaganush displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babaganush.
Decent striking displayed by Babaganush there.
Koski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Babaganush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Babaganush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Babaganush connects with the punch.
Koski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Babaganush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Babaganush misses with a lunging right hand
and Koski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Babaganush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Babaganush decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Koski, up you get!
Babaganush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Babaganush as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babaganush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babaganush moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Babaganush looks to land a left hand but Koski moved out of range nicely.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babaganush lunges at Koski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koski's hand.
Koski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koski drops his hands momentarily and Babaganush takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koski staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.
A jab from Babaganush does it's job there.
Babaganush scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Babaganush fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koski on the side of the head.
Babaganush ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Babaganush is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Babaganush bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice cross by Babaganush.
Koski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Babaganush lands a head shot.
Koski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Babaganush to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Koski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koski.
Babaganush fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koski takes one on the button.
Koski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the body.
Babaganush throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Babaganush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Babaganush is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Babaganush lands an overhand right.
Babaganush lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Babaganush finds it's target.
Babaganush tests Koski's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Koski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Babaganush lands a head shot.
A cross from Babaganush lands.
Koski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Babaganush lands with a cross.
Babaganush connects with the punch.
Babaganush pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Koski back to the cage. Babaganush follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Babaganush throws a series of punches but Koski moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babaganush works the jab nicely.
Babaganush scores with a jab. Koski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Babaganush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babaganush looks to land a right hand but Koski moved out of range.
Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babaganush.
Babaganush throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babaganush scores with a jab. Koski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Babaganush lands a leg kick that knocks Koski off balance momentarily.
Babaganush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Babaganush lands the left hand.
Babaganush works the jab nicely.
Babaganush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Koski throws out a counter right but Babaganush avoids it with no problem.
Koski blocks a jab.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babaganush lands with an uppercut that bounces Koski off the cage and back into range.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.#T1#
Babaganush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koski under the eye.
Babaganush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koski counters with a stiff right hand.
Babaganush cracks Koski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Babaganush misses with a takedown attempt - Koski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Babaganush.
Babaganush sizes up Koski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Babaganush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Babaganush looks to land a left hand but Koski moved out of range nicely.
Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Koski leaves Babaganush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babaganush connects with a jab.
Babaganush connects with a crisp jab.
Babaganush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koski can do to turn this around?
Babaganush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koski doesn't seem bothered though.
Babaganush throws a lazy uppercut
and Koski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babaganush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Babaganush misses the jab.
Koski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babaganush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koski slips a straight right by Babaganush.
It seemed like Koski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koski looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Babaganush lands a nice shot that snaps Koski's head back.
Babaganush scores with a leg kick.
Koski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koski.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babaganush connects with a nice looking jab.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babaganush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koski moves forwards but Babaganush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That kick from Babaganush tenderised Koski's leg. Koski is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Babaganush misses.
Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.#T4#
Babaganush misses the jab.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babaganush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babaganush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koski.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babaganush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Babaganush connects with an inside leg kick.
Babaganush scores with a jab.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babaganush cracks Koski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koski drops his hands momentarily and Babaganush takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Babaganush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koski doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Babaganush misses.
Koski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Babaganush lands with a cross.
Koski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Babaganush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koski scrambles back to his feet.
Koski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Donk. Babaganush catches Koski right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski tries to move into range but Babaganush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koski slips a jab from Babaganush.
Koski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duke Babaganush is winning the standup battle so far.
Koski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.
Babaganush clobbers Koski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koski has time to react.
Babaganush lands a head shot.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Koski is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Koski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koski moves out of range as Babaganush strikes.
It seemed like Koski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
Koski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Babaganush lands with a cross.
Koski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Babaganush lands with a nice combination. Koski backs away looking to recover.
Babaganush connects with a jab.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koski's sensitive parts.
Koski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babaganush.#T2#
Babaganush lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Koski moves away and avoids it.
Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Babaganush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babaganush lands a jab to the head.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Koski is out of range.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babaganush throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koski staying out of range there.
Koski moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Babaganush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Babaganush lands.
Babaganush misses the jab.
Koski moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
Babaganush fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.
Koski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babaganush finds it's way round the side to connect with Koski's head.
Koski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Babaganush shoots in and drives through. Koski sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.
Babaganush lands an overhand right.
Koski blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.#T4#
Babaganush throws the left hand but Koski avoids the punch easily.
Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Babaganush misses.
Koski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babaganush throws a series of punches but Koski avoids them all with ease.
Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babaganush ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babaganush throws a looping overhand right but Koski ducks down to avoid it.
Koski defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Babaganush lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babaganush cracks a nice hook into Koski's ribs.
Babaganush connects with a jab.
Babaganush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Duke Babaganush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Babaganush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Babaganush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Babaganush has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Babaganush!
Duke Babaganush decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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